Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #14870215
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14870215
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 77004
Date Received: 2025-07-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-07-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
There is Inaccurate and misleading information currently reported on my Equifax and TransUnion XXXX file regarding the collection account listed under XXXX XXXX/ XXXX XXXX ( Account # ending in XXXX ). This account does not appear on my Experian credit report as of XX/XX/year>, which raises concerns under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), which mandates that consumer credit information be 100 % accurate and verifiable. Inconsistent reporting across major bureaus indicates a failure to ensure accuracy and completeness. If this debt were valid and accurate, it should be reflected uniformly across all credit reports. In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ), you are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation upon notification of a dispute. If this account can not be verified with documented evidence from the furnisher, it must be promptly deleted from my credit file. Additionally, I am asserting my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), including but not limited to : 15 U.S.C. 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in the collection of a debt. Reporting or selling unverified or disputed debts is considered a violation. 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 8 ), which prohibits communicating false credit information, including failing to indicate that a debt is disputed. 15 U.S.C. 1692c, which restricts improper communication by debt collectors, including contacting the consumer at inconvenient times, places, or after a cease-and-desist request. If this alleged debt has been sold or reassigned without honoring my consumer rights, it may constitute a further violation of federal law. Furthermore, if this debt has been sold or transferred to another entity while in dispute, such action without proper validation and disclosure would also be a direct violation of these federal protections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14870215 about?
Complaint #14870215 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 2025-07-24T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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