Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #13147981
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 13147981
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 317XX
Date Received: 2025-04-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-04-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the presence of charge offs on my credit report as reported by your agency. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is imperative that all information on my credit report is accurate, verifiable, and timely. Upon reviewing my credit report, l have identified inaccuracies in the reporting of the charge offs, which I demand to be rectified immediately. The FCRA, under 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), mandates that credit reporting agencies must " follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. '' It is evident that the reported charge offs do not meet this standard of accuracy, as they are either erroneous or inadequately substantiated. Furthermore, 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA stipulates that credit reporting agencies must conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items, free of charge, and must promptly delete inaccurate or unverifiable information. Therefore, I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the validity of these charge offs and provide evidence supporting their accuracy Moreover, as per 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the FCRA, I am entitled to receive a written explanation of the results of the investigation within 30 days of receipt of my dispute. Additionally, if the investigation results in the modification or removal of the disputed information, I request that you provide an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes. Failure to comply with the FCRA 's provisions may result in legal action against your agency for non-compliance. Pursuant to 616 of the FCRA, individuals are entitled to seek damages for willful non-compliance, including actual damages, statutory damages, and attorney 's fees. In light of the foregoing, I urge you to take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies in my credit report by removing the disputed charge offs. Please provide written confirmation once the investigation has been completed and the necessary corrections have been made. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #13147981 about?
Complaint #13147981 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. 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 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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