Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #14206649
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14206649
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 338XX
Date Received: 2025-06-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-06-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX and the three major credit reporting agenciesXXXX Equifax, and XXXXdue to multiple violations of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ). XXXX XXXX XXXX has erroneously placed this account on my credit report, negatively impacting my credit standing. Despite my repeated requests, they have failed to provide legally required documentation to validate these debts. Specifically, XXXX XXXX XXXX has refused to provide the following : Proper accounting records True validation of debt Forward flow agreement Chain of assignment Purchase agreement Insurance claim of debt My signature agreeing to pay Their refusal to furnish these records violates 15 U.S.C. 1692g under the FDCPA, which requires debt collectors to verify debts upon request. Additionally, XXXX XXXX XXXX has engaged in harassment and deceptive practices, including : Issuing Mini Miranda warnings in an intimidating manner Misrepresenting themselves as a government agency, violating 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 1 ) Furthermore, XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ) Sections 6802 & 6803, which mandate financial institutions to protect consumer privacy and properly disclose how personal financial information is handled. XXXX XXXX XXXX has failed to : Provide clear privacy notices regarding my financial information Obtain proper authorization before sharing or handling my personal financial details Ensure transparency regarding their use of my data These violations infringe upon consumer protection laws intended to safeguard financial privacy and fair debt collection practices. Moreover, the credit bureaus have failed to properly investigate my disputes, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) under the FCRA. Despite my requests, they have neglected their obligation to remove inaccurate information from my report, unjustly supporting XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX improper reporting practices. I request immediate action from the CFPB to investigate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX unlawful collection tactics and the failure of credit bureaus to fairly review my disputes. I demand the immediate removal of these accounts from my credit report due to lack of proper validation and documentation. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your response. Please contact me if further information is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14206649 about?
Complaint #14206649 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 2025-06-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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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