Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #11048385
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11048385
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: New York
ZIP Code: 10472
Date Received: 2024-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
It has come to my attention that the charge-off is being reported month after month on my payment history, which is incorrect. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), negative information such as a charge-off should only be reported once, corresponding to the date it was charged off. The FCRA requires that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of the information they report ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ). Repeatedly reporting the charge-off each month results in a misleading and inaccurate credit report, which has significantly harmed my credit score. Additionally, the statute of limitations for reporting a charge-off is seven years from the date of the first delinquency that led to the charge-off ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ). Continuously reporting this charge-off as a new event each month does not reset the statute of limitations and is improper. I request that you promptly investigate this account and correct the inaccurate information by removing the repeated entries of the charge-off from my payment history. Please update my credit report accordingly and provide me with a confirmation of these corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11048385 about?
Complaint #11048385 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 2024-12-05T12:00:00-05:00.
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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