Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #11303917
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11303917
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: Virginia
ZIP Code: 20176
Date Received: 2024-12-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Federal Trade Commission XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Equifax XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of Fraud Reporting Regulations by Equifax Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax for violating federal consumer protection laws related to the reporting of fraudulent activity. Specifically, Equifax has inaccurately reported late payments on my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account, which directly contradicts the legal framework governing permissible consumer reporting practices. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( " Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports '' ), a consumer reporting agency is permitted to furnish consumer reports only under specific, lawful circumstances. Furthermore, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) prohibits the reporting of transaction histories or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report unless explicitly authorized by the consumer. Reporting such transaction history, including the alleged late payments, without my written consent is illegal and a clear breach of federal law. The inaccurate reporting of late payments has adversely affected my creditworthiness and overall financial standing. This unauthorized and erroneous action by Equifax violates my rights as a consumer and causes undue harm, contrary to the FCRA 's objectives of fairness, accuracy, and privacy. I request the following : 1. Immediate investigation of the violation by Equifax. Removal of the inaccurate late payments reported to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. from my credit file. Assurance that Equifax will comply with federal laws moving forward to prevent similar issues from occurring. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide updates regarding the investigation within 30 days, as required by the FCRA. I have included copies of relevant documentation, including my credit report and correspondence with Equifax. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11303917 about?
Complaint #11303917 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 2024-12-27T12:00:00-05:00.
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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