Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #10988238
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10988238
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: New Mexico
ZIP Code: 88240
Date Received: 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report concerning an account reported by XXXX XXXX. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to accurate, complete, and verifiable reporting. I have identified the following issues with this account : Identified Issues : XXXX. Inconsistent Comments Across Credit Bureaus : XXXX : Dispute resolved ; customer disagrees. XXXX : Subscriber reports dispute resolved - consumer disagrees. Equifax : Consumer disputes after resolution ; closed or paid account/zero balance. These inconsistent comments create confusion for lenders and may indicate unresolved disputes, despite the account being paid and closed. 2. Late Payment Reporting on a Closed Account : The payment history shows multiple 30-day late marks for a closed account with a {$0.00} balance. If the account is resolved and paid off, such marks should not appear unless accurate and verified. 3. Failure to Properly Update or Remove Dispute Comments : If the dispute is resolved, the comments section should reflect this. Leaving dispute-related remarks misrepresents the accounts current status. 4. Inconsistent Reporting Across Bureaus : Equifax uses inconsistent terms, reporting Closed or paid account/zero balance, while others simply state Closed or Paid. 5. Inaccurate Reporting of Payment History : The presence of 30-day late marks on all three bureaus payment history while the account is current, paid, and closed with a {$0.00} balance could be misleading. Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : 1. 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) : Failure to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy : Credit reporting agencies must ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting. The discrepancies in dispute comments and payment history violate this requirement. 2. 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) : Failure to Conduct a Proper Investigation : If the dispute was resolved and the information remains incorrect, the credit bureaus may have failed to investigate and correct the errors properly. 3. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) : Furnishing Inaccurate Information : The creditor ( XXXX XXXX ) may be furnishing inaccurate or misleading information regarding payment history and dispute resolution. 4. 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) : Reporting of Obsolete Information : Late payments or dispute comments may be obsolete and improperly retained beyond the allowable reporting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10988238 about?
Complaint #10988238 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 2024-12-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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