Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #11772180
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11772180
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Account status incorrect
State: California
ZIP Code: 90038
Date Received: 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Dispute Department XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX RE : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX under FCRA and Consumer Law To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. This dispute is submitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items. Recent findings by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) have brought to light significant concerns regarding XXXX 's failure to conduct proper investigations. Specifically, in a lawsuit filed against XXXX, the CFPB alleges that the company engaged in sham investigations, violating consumer protection laws by failing to meet its obligations under the FCRA. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), XXXX is required to conduct a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items within 30 days. Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ), any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable must be promptly deleted or corrected. Failure to adhere to these requirements constitutes a violation of federal law. I hereby request that XXXX : 1. Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the following disputed accounts or items [ list the specific accounts or items you are disputing ]. 2. Provide me with all documentation used to verify the accuracy of the disputed information. 3. Correct or delete any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate, as mandated by law. Given the recent CFPB findings, I expect XXXX to handle this dispute with the utmost seriousness and compliance with legal standards. A copy of my identification and any relevant supporting documents are enclosed to facilitate your investigation. If XXXX fails to comply with its obligations under the FCRA, I will not hesitate to escalate this matter to the CFPB and pursue any necessary legal action to protect my rights. Please respond to this dispute in writing within the legally mandated timeframe. I expect written confirmation of any changes made to my credit file. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX [ Enclosures : Copy of ID, Proof of Address, Supporting Documents ]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11772180 about?
Complaint #11772180 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Disclaimer
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