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Itumeleng T

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2019

30 Dec 2024, 14:42

Experian horrible Experience

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Discrepancy in Credit Report and Poor Customer Service

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding several issues with my Experian credit report and the lack of assistance from your customer service team. 1. Discrepancy in Credit Report Summary: My credit report summary indicates that new accounts are in arrears, yet a detailed review of my report shows that I have only two active accounts, both of which are up to date. This inconsistency is misleading and may unfairly impact my creditworthiness. 2. Outdated Information: My credit report has not been updated since October 2024. This raises concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the information being provided to creditors. 3. Unexplained Scoring Differences: I noticed a significant disparity between my credit scores on Experian (601) and TransUnion (638), even though I have consistently paid off my debts. While I understand that scoring models differ, such a large gap is unreasonable and calls into question the methods used by Experian. 4. Unprofessional Customer Service: I have made multiple attempts to contact your call centers and branches, but I was either left on hold for over two hours or failed to receive any concrete assistance. This lack of support is unacceptable, especially given the impact that credit reports have on consumers’ financial lives.

I request the following actions be taken: • Immediate Investigation: Review my credit report to correct any inaccuracies, particularly regarding the arrears status and outdated information. • Transparency: Provide a clear explanation of why my credit score remains low despite paying off debts. • Improved Customer Service: Address the inefficiencies in your customer service processes to ensure timely assistance for consumers.

If these issues are not resolved within 20 working days, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint to the Credit Ombud for further investigation.

I look forward to your prompt resolution of these matters.

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Experian SA
Experian SA's reply06 Jan 2025, 13:21
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Good Day, 

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. 

A consultant will be in touch. 

Regards, 

Customer Relations Centre