Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #4582101
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4582101
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 210XX
Date Received: 2021-07-28T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-28T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Greetings, I am sending this email in regards to the unfair acts from the credit bureaus ( all three ). I have made several complaints with each bureau, the consumer financial department and FTC. FTC was actually the organization that directed me to put in a complaint here. This is all new to me so please bare with me. I analyzed and repaired my own credit and was successful enough to get the results I wanted but not fortunate enough to get the score that's earned. I have been working delegently on my credit report for about 3 years now. I understand what was needed to repair my credit and I did so, even if it required me to pay off the debt ; I did what was necessary. I was very excited about the process and the possible outcome until I realize that my score hasn't moved much since I started ; That's when the disappointment came. Within 3 years, my score would go up and then drop again. I know you probably believe I am a person that has alot of collections, because I apply for credit and never pay the creditors back. Nope! I can't even get a department store credit card, because I am set back by the credit bureaus. I will need cash for everything and how easy is that to come by living in poverty. And even still, I don't make irrational decisions like that. I've noticed in the past 3 years, the credit bureaus will for example : take my score from 617 to 598 then take it back to 617. It will never move beyond those numbers even with good standing accounts. Something doesn't seems right. I've open up two secured credit accounts with my bank about 8 monthd ago. Accounts are paid on time and when reported to the credit bureaus, they will not raise my score. I've even opened up an additional secured loan to help me and nothing. My score remains the same which is unfair. I have no delinquents or collections and my credit score looks bad. My report doesn't reflect my score and this is holding me back tremendously. All I am asking is that my case can please be heard and reviewed. I did all I can do on my end to better my credit report and I feel stuck in a limbo. I believe there is an error or some type of bias going on, because I can't seem to understand this process and how consumer 's aren't being treated fairly by the credit bureaus. This is probably happening to alot of consumers, but noone isn't noticing, so they can't complain. I always observe my report, especially because I'm working on it and I have noticed an unfair pattern that I am very disappointed about. Can someone please assist or point me into the right direction? Thanks in advance. XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4582101 about?
Complaint #4582101 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-28T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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, credit repair services, 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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