Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #11076690
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11076690
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30134
Date Received: 2024-12-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am filing this complaint against Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX for XXXX significant violations of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : 1. Failure to Conduct a Proper Investigation of Disputed Information : On XX/XX/2024, I filed a dispute with XXXX regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. I explicitly requested a manual review of the disputed information due to its complexity. I provided clear supporting evidence, including highlighted copies of my credit report identifying the errors. However, XXXX used the E-Oscar system to process my dispute electronically rather than conducting the manual review I requested. This process fails to ensure a thorough investigation, as required under the FCRA. The response I received was vague and did not provide sufficient detail regarding the methods, sources, or procedures used to verify the disputed information. My specific questions about the investigation process remain unanswered. 2. Failure to Address 1099-C Non-Issuance by a Collection Agency : Account Name Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. Despite my dispute, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX continue to report this collection account without verifying its validity or requiring the collection agency to issue a 1099-C. This raises questions about the legitimacy of the debt and violates federal regulations. Key Violations : 1. Failure to Conduct a Reasonable Investigation : o XXXX violated 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) by failing to conduct a manual review of my dispute as explicitly requested. o The use of E-Oscar resulted in an inadequate and incomplete investigation. 2. Failure to Provide Details of Investigation : o XXXX failed to provide the methods, sources, and documentation used in their investigation, as required by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 4 ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ). 3. Inaccurate Reporting and Failure to Address 1099-C Non-Issuance : o XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX continue to report inaccurate information, violating my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). o The collection agencys failure to issue a 1099-C for canceled or forgiven debt violates IRS regulations and raises concerns about the accounts validity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11076690 about?
Complaint #11076690 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 2024-12-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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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