Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #15340265
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 15340265
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Nevada
ZIP Code: 89031
Date Received: 2025-08-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-08-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am submitting this complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) because my consumer report contains multiple inaccurate addresses, accounts, late payments, charge-offs, collections, and unauthorized inquiries. These errors are seriously damaging my creditworthiness, preventing me from obtaining fair financial opportunities, housing, and employment. I have disputed these items with the credit reporting agencies, but they remain on my report in violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). I respectfully request that the CFPB step in to enforce my rights and ensure that the credit bureaus and furnishers comply with the law. ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} Late Payment Law : FCRA 611 and FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) Furnishers can not report inaccurate payment history Issue : Account shows late payments but balance is {$0.00} and reporting is inconsistent Story : The late payment notation is incorrect and damaging. I request deletion or correction to reflect accurate payment history XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$990.00} Late Payment Law : FCRA 611, FCRA 623 ( a ), and Fair Credit Billing Act Information must be verified and accurate Issue : This account reflects late payment reporting but has not been properly verified Story : I dispute the validity of these lates as they are inaccurate and unverified. Please reinvestigate and remove if no proof is provided XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$130.00} Late Payment Law : FCRA 611 and FCRA 607 ( b ) Inaccurate reporting must be corrected or removed Issue : Payment history is being reported inaccurately with late marks that are not mine Story : This reporting damages my credit score unfairly. I request deletion of the inaccurate late payment marks XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$42.00} Late Payment Law : FCRA 611 and FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) Reporting must be accurate and verifiable Issue : This account shows late payments that are not supported with validation Story : I never missed payments on this account and the information is false. Please delete the lates XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$530.00} Late Payment Law : FCRA 611 and FCRA 609 ( a ) Consumer has the right to request proof of reporting accuracy Issue : Late payment reporting is inconsistent and unverifiable Story : No records exist to validate these lates. I demand correction or deletion to ensure accuracy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} Chargeoff Law : FCRA 611, FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ), and FDCPA 807 Information must not be false or misleading Issue : This account is listed as a charge-off despite showing a {$0.00} balance Story : Reporting a charge-off with a XXXX balance is contradictory and misleading to lenders. This must be deleted for accuracy I am asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to investigate these violations and require the credit reporting agencies and furnishers to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The inaccurate addresses, unverifiable accounts, and unauthorized inquiries must be corrected or deleted immediately. These errors are causing me real financial harm, and I rely on the CFPB to enforce my rights under federal law and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #15340265 about?
Complaint #15340265 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-08-17T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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