Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #4809317
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4809317
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30310
Date Received: 2021-10-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-14T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I sent Equifax, XXXX XXXX XXXX a FTC ID Theft Report dispute asking for verification of all disputed accounts, incorrect or fraudulent personal information, unauthorized inquiries & the METHOD OF VERIFICATION to be sent to me ( FTC ID Theft Report # XXXX & proof of service attached ). As of today XX/XX/2021, I have not received any proof of validation nor any written Method Of Verification from XXXX, Equifax nor XXXX. This is in violation of my consumer rights under Section 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) and ( 7 ) of the FCRA. I have fully investigated my rights in this matter. Under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt v Gravens ( Mo ) 281 SW 715, 719, the law presumes that no proof of the alleged account exists, nor does any such account, in fact, exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4809317 about?
Complaint #4809317 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 2021-10-14T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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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