Complain About Experian - learn how to file a complaint

By law, they have 30 days to investigate your dispute. But honestly, getting a final resolution can feel like a lifetime.

• Be Specific: Don't just say "this isn't my account." Provide the account number, creditor name, and explain exactly why it's an error.
• Provide Proof: Attach any documents you have, like payment records, letters from the creditor, or identity theft reports.
• Use Certified Mail: For mailed disputes, always use certified mail with a return receipt. It's your legal proof they received it.
• Keep Records: Save copies of everything you send and note every phone call, including the date, time, and who you spoke with.

If Experian ignores you or rejects your dispute without a valid reason, don't just accept it. Your next move is to file a complaint with a federal regulator. The best one for this is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB is a government agency, and companies are required to respond to them, usually within 15 days. You can submit your complaint and all your evidence on the CFPB website. Seriously, this is the step that gets their attention. Companies know the CFPB publishes complaint data, and they don't want to look bad. You can also file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), but the CFPB has more regulatory power to force a real response.

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Inaccuracy on Credit Report - [[Your Name/Report #]]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing again to demand the removal of an inaccurate item on my Experian credit report. I first submitted a dispute for this on [[Date of first dispute]], and the issue remains unresolved.

The incorrect item is [[Clearly describe the item, e.g., a late payment from ACME Corp dated June 2023, or an account with XYZ Bank that does not belong to me]]. My Experian report number is [[Your Report Number, if you have it]].

This error is negatively impacting my financial standing. Frankly, the amount of my own time I've had to dedicate to getting your company to correct its own mistake is unacceptable.

As per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I require you to conduct a reasonable investigation and remove this verified inaccuracy from my file immediately. I have attached my previous correspondence and supporting documents.

If this is not corrected within 30 days, I will be filing a formal complaint with the CFPB and exploring all other legal remedies.

[[Your Name]] [[Your Address]] [[Last four digits of your SSN]]

• Use the Magic Words: When you write or call, include the phrase "I am requesting a reinvestigation as per my rights under the FCRA." It shows you're serious and know the rules they must follow.
• Go Beyond Experian: Contact the original creditor who reported the bad information at the same time. Sometimes, they can remove it faster than Experian can.
• Document Everything: A Reddit user mentioned they won their case by sending the CFPB a screenshot of their certified mail receipt next to Experian's claim that they never received the letter. That level of proof is hard to argue with.
• Don't Use the App for Disputes: It can be glitchy. Use the desktop website for the most stable experience and to ensure your attachments upload correctly.

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