Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5900987
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5900987
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: Alabama
ZIP Code: 352XX
Date Received: 2022-08-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I just received my investigation results and saw some accounts were verified. However, I have a few questions : How do you complete your investigation? Did you talk to my neighbors, friends, family? If so, please inform me of the person who completed the investigation. Also, I have included proof of inaccuracies with a copy of an inaccurate credit report. At this point, you are knowingly violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act and my consumer rights. One more thing, i was reading the FCRA and noticed you violated these laws as well : 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) 15 USC 1681a. ( e ) 15 USC 1681b. ( a ) ( 2 ) 15 USC 1681i. ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ) I, XXXX XXXX, consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account immediately, unless you want to pay {$1000.00} per violation Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account immediately, unless you want to pay {$1000.00} per violation Please be aware that depending upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the following organizations : CC : XXXX XXXX Assistant Director of EnforcementConsumer Financial Protection BureauXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX CC : Law Firm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : State Senate CC. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CC : Comptroller Of The Currency CC : Federal Reserve System CC : Credit and insurance CC : Federal Trade Commission XXXXC : State Regulatory agency CC : California Regulatory agency Division of consumer complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5900987 about?
Complaint #5900987 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 2022-08-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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