Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #4957113
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4957113
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 77043
Date Received: 2021-11-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-11-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have sent letters to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX about these false negative accounts on my credit report last XX/XX/2021. They sent my documents and letters on my behalf, and it was determined that the credit furnisher was verified. These report is misleading and suspicious. Section 611 ( a ), It states that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. Its been over 30days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the XXXX you have caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person. These report is misleading and suspicious. Below are the federal law violations that these companies are committing! If this doesn't get resolved I will seek litigation, and charge {$1000.00} per violation. However All Under penalty of perjury, I swear this account is false and misleading Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification this account is in violation it was reported without valid evidence Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate. Unauthorized/Erroneous Account RESULT OF The Equifax Data Breach Direct Violation of The FCRA Reporting falsely Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction. Contacted Creditor/Agency asked for proof of the alleged debt specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any evidence. 15 USC 1681.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4957113 about?
Complaint #4957113 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 2021-11-29T12:00:00-05:00.
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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