Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #13146941
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 13146941
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 773XX
Date Received: 2025-04-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-04-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to formally dispute a late payment reported on my credit report for the following account : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This late payment is inaccurate and should be removed in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. At the time of the payment, I was in a relationship with someone who had access to my personal laptop. After the relationship ended, I discovered that this individual had accessed my account without my permission and intentionally disabled my autopay settings. They later admitted over the phone that they were the one who made those changes. As a result, the scheduled payment was never processed, and I had no idea it failed until I noticed the late payment reported to the credit bureaus. I have since secured my accounts and changed all login credentials to prevent any future unauthorized access. I take my credit seriously and have a history of responsible payments, so this isolated late mark caused by tampering from someone else is not an accurate reflection of my creditworthiness. This situation falls under the protections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically : 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 Furnishers are required to report accurate information and must correct any inaccuracies when notified 15 U.S. Code 1681i Credit reporting agencies must investigate disputed items and delete any unverifiable or inaccurate information within 30 days Because this late payment was caused by unauthorized access and not intentional nonpayment, I am requesting that it be removed from my credit report. If the furnisher can not provide documented evidence that I personally initiated the changes that led to the late payment, it must be deleted as required by law. Please notify me of the results of your investigation, and I appreciate your time and cooperation in resolving this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #13146941 about?
Complaint #13146941 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 2025-04-23T12:00:00-05:00.
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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