Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #4741974
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4741974
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: 33024
Date Received: 2021-09-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-09-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
on XX/XX/XXXX a charge-off & closed account has been wrongfully placed on my credit report BY your office and you are being held responsible from here on your currently reporting is XXXX XXXX XXXX FOR {$14000.00}. to whom this may concern I want to inform your office that you are in violation of fcra and fdcpa. you have violated my rights by reporting salse inaccurate information by placing these false accounts on my consumer credit report..the list of collection that are reporting has not been opened by me I have no knowledge of them, be advise by law I have the right to PRIVACY and you the credit reporting agencies have violated it..the list of accused collections accounts and dates FOLLOW AS : XXXX XXXX XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX for {$14000.00} XXXXBY LAW WHEN AN CONSUMER STARTS A DISPUTE WITH A CREDDIT REPORTING AGENCY, THE ACCOUNT THE CONSUMER IS DISPUTING MUST BE DELTED UNTIL FURTHER INVESTIGATIONTHE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES AS FOLLOW : EQUIFAX ARE CURRENTLY IN VIOLATION AND HAS VOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER FCRA AND FDCPA, under 15 U.S. Code 1681 Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods and undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system ( b ) Reasonable procedures It Is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit. personnel, insurance, and other information In a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapt. XXXX XXXX XXXX HAS NOT VERIFIED THIS DEBT WITH MY SIGNATURE OR ANY INFORMATION VERIFYING THIS DEBT BELONGS TO ME.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4741974 about?
Complaint #4741974 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-09-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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