Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5139750
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5139750
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 304XX
Date Received: 2022-01-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
To Whom It May Concern : I have recently been informed that there is negative information reported in the file you maintain under my Social Security number. Upon reviewing a copy of my credit report, I see inaccurate entry listings I challenge the accuracy, compliance and reportability of these listings. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Paid in Full ) {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Paid in Full ) {$670.00} There are no contracts, no valid claim ... accounts were settled with original creditors, never late or went into collections Grave errorsfalse claims and reportingI want these accounts removed immediately or litigation may followthis is unlawfuldebts can not be collected twice Please validate this information and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these accounts, bearing my signature. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file you maintain under my Social Security number. Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I am keeping careful record of your actions, including your Method of Verification. I do not consent to e-oscar or any means of automated verification. You must provide me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. Please be advised this is against F.C.R.A. law and is a violation of my rights.. Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. Cc : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cc : Attorney General 's Office Cc : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5139750 about?
Complaint #5139750 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 2022-01-23T12:00:00-05:00.
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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