Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #10963358
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10963358
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33615
Date Received: 2024-11-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-11-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am filing a formal complaint regarding the continued reporting of bankruptcy and associated accounts by EQUIFAX, despite their failure to properly verify the accuracy of this information. EQUIFAX failed to properly investigate and verify the accuracy of the bankruptcy, and its associated accounts reported on my credit file. Despite filing a formal dispute and citing violations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), the credit bureau has not provided adequate verification, sources, or documentation, nor have they removed the inaccurate and unverifiable information from my report. 1.Failure to Verify Records : Under FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), credit bureaus must conduct a reasonable investigation into disputed information. EQUIFAX failed to provide documentation or identify the source of the bankruptcy records after my initial dispute. Courts do not report bankruptcy information directly to credit bureaus, and no legitimate verification source has been disclosed. 2.Lack of Source Disclosure ( FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) ) : I specifically requested the name of the source and details on how the information was verified. This information has not been provided, which violates FCRA requirements. 3.Violation of FCRA and Privacy Rights : The continued reporting of this unverified bankruptcy violates my privacy and harms my financial well-being. FCRA 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) entitles me to a description of the process and sources used to verify the records, which has not been provided. 4.Reporting Unauthorized Information ( FCRA 1681b ) : The inclusion of this bankruptcy in my credit report lacks permissible purpose and violates my privacy rights. I did not authorize its dissemination. 5.Failure to Validate Debt ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) : If the bankruptcy data was sourced from a third-party debt collector, no validation has been provided to support its accuracy. 6.TILA Violations ( 15 U.S.C. 1640 ) : The continued reporting of inaccurate and unverifiable credit information violates provisions of the Truth in Lending Act, causing harm to my creditworthiness. The inaccurate reporting of this bankruptcy has caused significant damage to my credit score, limiting my access to financial opportunities and causing undue stress. The continued noncompliance of this credit reporting agency further exacerbates this harm. Supporting Documents : previous dispute letter submitted to EQUIFAX. Proof of address, Id, and Social Security Thank you for addressing this matter promptly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10963358 about?
Complaint #10963358 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-11-27T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". 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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Disclaimer
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