Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #10080769
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10080769
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 32822
Date Received: 2024-09-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-09-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : Dispute of inaccurate information on my credit report Account NumbeXXXX Credit Bureau : EQUIFAX Account Type XXXX Credit Card Dear Sir/Madam , In accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA, 15 U.S.C. 1601 ), I am formally disputing inaccurate and unverifiable information related to my account with XXXX XXXX, which has been marked as a " charge-off. '' Upon reviewing my credit report, I have found the following discrepancies between the credit bureaus XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax : XXXX : Highest reported balance : {$350.00} Current balance owed : {$260.00} Payment status : Closed, reported as " Collection/Chargeoff. '' Credit limit : {$250.00}. Reason for closure : " Account closed by consumer. '' XXXX : Highest reported balance : {$0.00} Current balance owed : {$260.00} Payment status : Closed, reported as " Collection/Chargeoff. '' Credit limit : {$250.00}. Reason for closure : " Credit line closed at consumer request. '' Equifax : Highest reported balance : {$260.00} Current balance owed : {$260.00} Payment status : Closed, reported as " Collection/Chargeoff. '' Credit limit : {$0.00}. Reason for closure : " Unpaid balance reported as a loss by the creditor. '' These discrepancies show significant inconsistencies, particularly regarding the highest balance, credit limit, and reasons for closing the account. XXXX and XXXX report a credit limit of {$250.00}, while Equifax reports no credit limit at all. Additionally, the reasons for closing the account vary : XXXX and XXXX indicate that the account was closed at the consumer 's request, while Equifax reports it as a loss for the creditor. These differences violate the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ), which requires credit bureaus to ensure maximum possible accuracy in the information they report. Moreover, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA, 15 U.S.C. 1601 ), I am entitled to clear and accurate information about my credit obligations and payment history. The discrepancies found negatively affect the accuracy of my credit history and do not adequately reflect my financial situation. I request that, in compliance with the FCRA and TILA, you investigate this dispute and remove the inaccurate information, including the charge-off, from my credit report. The discrepancies between the credit bureaus show that the reported information is not accurate. Please send me the results of your investigation and a corrected report as soon as possible. I have attached copies of my credit reports showing the mentioned discrepancies for your reference. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10080769 about?
Complaint #10080769 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-09-10T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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