Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #10988171
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10988171
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Account information incorrect
State: California
ZIP Code: 960XX
Date Received: 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX, XXXX and Equifax for failing to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically under XXXX U.S.C. XXXX and XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ). The following account show inaccuracies Account Name : XXXX XXXX ( Account Number : XXXX ) Despite providing evidence that late payment entries on my credit report are inaccurate, the credit bureaus have not corrected or removed these items. On XX/XX/year>, I disputed the inaccuracies with both CRAs, providing supporting documentation, including bank statements and payment receipts. However, the CRAs failed to investigate the dispute properly, did not verify the accuracy of the information, and did not remove the erroneous late payments as required under XXXX XXXX. XXXX. Under XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ), the CRAs are required to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information reported on my credit file. By failing to correct the false late payment information, they have violated this obligation, which has harmed my creditworthiness. I request that the CFPB intervene to ensure that the CRAs fulfill their duties under the FCRA, correct the inaccuracies, XXXX remove the disputed items from my credit report. I trust that the CFPB will take appropriate action to resolve this matter and protect my consumer rights. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10988171 about?
Complaint #10988171 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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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