TransUnion Credit Reporting Complaint

TransUnion Credit reporting department,

Credit monitoring or identity protection Account terms and changes Vermont

I was linked to the Transunion website from a free credit report site and enrolled with the company under the belief that I was giving them my information to obtain my free credit report. It was not made clear that there was any distinction between the free report service and the membership option, as there is only - portal. I discovered I was being charged $17.00 per month for services I did not ask for and contacted customer service. I was told that it is quite clear that the free report is through a different website and that there was no option for a refund. The representative then offered me a free month and a reduced rate for continuing membership which I declined. The representative said that perhaps I did n't fully understand the services Transunion offers. I stated that I wanted to speak with a supervisor and was asked which type. I said that I was n't sure who would be appropriate and she said there were many different types. She then placed me on hold and the call was disconnected. I called back and was connected with what I believe was an escalation supervisor who again told me that I had misunderstood and that Transunion could refund - month of service fees. I am not happy with the way this company does business or with the quality of their customer service. I think that their practices are knowingly unclear. As participants in the government free credit report service, this company should address consumer requests to remove charges when they are required to furnish free reports.