Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #11994778
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11994778
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: Ohio
ZIP Code: 44146
Date Received: 2025-02-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint because I have endured years of abuse, misrepresentation, and outright fraud at the hands of Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My rights under Common Law and federal consumer protection laws have been trampled repeatedly, and despite my good-faith efforts to dispute these inaccuracies, these entities have refused to comply with their legal obligations. These institutions, which are supposed to protect and accurately report consumer credit information, have instead destroyed my financial standing, emotional well-being, and reputation. I have suffered undue hardshipbeing denied loans, subjected to higher interest rates, and forced to carry the burden of erroneous debts that were never properly investigated. The systematic negligence of these institutions is no longer excusable. They have violated nearly every major consumer financial law designed to prevent these exact abuses, and they must be held accountable. -- - What Happened & How These Violations Have Impacted Me 1. Fraudulent Charge-Offs & False Credit Reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account that has been reported as " charged off '' with a falsely stated past due balance of {$9600.00} as of XX/XX/XXXX, even though : The original trustee ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX discharged the debt, making the continued reporting of a charge-off fraudulent. This account was securitized, converted into a financial instrument, and should no longer be reported as a personal liabilitya clear case of Securities Fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1028A ). Despite my multiple disputes, the credit bureaus refuse to remove or correct this misinformation, violating : FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy. FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) Failure to reinvestigate disputed accounts. FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) Furnishing false account information. This intentional suppression of facts has damaged my creditworthiness, preventing me from accessing fair financial opportunities. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Fraudulent Late Payments & Account Misreporting Late payments from XXXX and XXXX remain on my report, even though they were disputed and corrected. The reporting of these accounts is inconsistent across bureaus, proving an utter lack of due diligence by all involved. This is not a mistakeit is negligence. Violations : FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) ) Failure to properly investigate disputes. FDCPA ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 ) Attempting to collect a debt that is not legally owed. XXXX. Unauthorized & Improper Credit Inquiries ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Others ) My credit report contains hard inquiries that I never authorized, which were then wrongfully deleted without explanationproving that these inquiries should have never been made in the first place. This negligence has lowered my credit score, making it more difficult for me to obtain credit at fair rates. Violations : FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( f ) ) Credit bureaus allowed unauthorized inquiries. FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy. -- - Systemic Fraud & Willful Violations of Consumer Rights The continued refusal to address these errors proves that this is not an accidentit is a willful scheme that financially ruins consumers while protecting the interests of lenders and corporations. FCRA and FDCPA laws exist to prevent this exact type of abuse, yet these corporations blatantly violate them with no consequences. These institutions are knowingly and maliciously ignoring my disputes, failing to provide any proof of their claims, and violating nearly every federal consumer protection law. -- - Monetary Compensation for the Damages I Have Suffered Due to the severe financial, emotional, and reputational damages caused by these entities ' misconduct, I am demanding {$120000.00} in monetary relief as follows : Total Compensation Requested : {$120000.00} -- - My Stance on Legal Action I do not believe in class action lawsuits. I live under Common Law, and I am demanding my individual monetary relief as a direct remedy for the damages caused. If this matter is not resolved immediately, I will pursue arbitration, legal action, and federal complaints against all responsible parties. -- - Conclusion & Final Demand XXXX. Delete all fraudulent accounts, charge-offs, and inquiries immediately. XXXX. Pay the {$120000.00} in damages due to the financial harm caused. XXXX. Provide written confirmation of compliance. This blatant disregard for consumer protections must end, and I will ensure that justice is served. I expect a response within 30 days or I will pursue all legal options against these entities for willful non-compliance. I urge the CFPB to take swift action against these companies to prevent future abuses against me and all consumers. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11994778 about?
Complaint #11994778 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 2025-02-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Disclaimer
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