Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #11164701

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 11164701

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: 33837

Date Received: 2024-12-15T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-15T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

Dispute Of Inaccurate Reporting of Late Payment on my credit report relate to the following account : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Request for Incorrect Late Payments under the FCRA, specifically 15 USC 1681. I am writing to dispute an incorrect late payment report on my credit report, specifically in regards to the accounts referenced with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX. Upon thorough review of my credit report, I have identified discrepancies in the reporting of these accounts. To the best of my knowledge and records, I have consistently paid these accounts on time and in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : Under 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ), my consumer report should not contain information solely as to transactions or experiences between myself and your company. Payment history, particularly late payments, negatively impacts my consumer report and constitutes a part of such transactions and experiences. Additionally, under 15 U.S.C. 1666 ( b ), I request documentation of the reasonable procedures you have in place to ensure that periodic statements are mailed to me no later than 21 days before the payment due date. This documentation should include all information required by 15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ) regarding the contents of such statements. Reference to PAANL ( Paid As Agreed Never Late ) : The terms of our agreement have consistently been adhered to. Therefore, the account should be reported with a status of " Paid As Agreed Never Late '' to accurately reflect my timely payments. Any deviation from this status misrepresents my financial responsibility and commitment to fulfilling my payment obligations. Request for Proof : To validate the reporting of late payments on these accounts, I request the following : Documented proof supporting the claims of late payments, including dates, amounts, and any relevant communication. In the absence of valid proof, I demand that these accounts be promptly updated to reflect their accurate status as " Paid As Agreed Never Late. '' Request for Timely Investigation : In accordance with the ( FCRA ), I request a thorough investigation of this matter and a written response within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Failure to adhere to this timeline will be considered a violation of the ( FCRA ). Please treat this as a formal dispute under the ( FCRA ). If the inaccurate reporting is not corrected or a satisfactory resolution is not provided, I may escalate this matter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) or take legal action to ensure compliance. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a written response with the results of your investigation. If you require additional information, I can be reached at XXXX Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

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