Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5928164
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5928164
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 33311
Date Received: 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am highly upset the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. This is a serious matter. I need these accounts that aren't mind to be removed from my credit report immediately. It's been more than 30 days and I haven't received anything. I did my research on the laws and in Section 611 ( a ) it states that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove them. Also Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( iii ) I have the right to deny anything being reported on my credit report. The items I have provided in my letters I am asking you to be deleted immediately or I will have to file litigation due to the stress you cause me. 1. Under FDCPA Ive filed a civil suit against this credit bureau and debt collector/Creditor for this unauthorized invalidated account that appear on my credit report. This is deceptive practices XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete account for failure to failure to perform an investigation 2. 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 XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please investigate the history reported on this account. It is absolutely inaccurate. Correct or delete this immediately as anything inaccurate about the information they have furnished requires correction or deletion according to FCRA Sect. 611. 3. Under FDCPA Ive filed a civil suit against this credit bureau and debt collector/Creditor for this unauthorized invalidated account that appear on my credit report. This is deceptive practices XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is a charge off account. The balance on this account is incorrect It should indicate {$0.00} and why is it showing a {$600.00} balance that is seriously damaging my credit scores. Please delete this inaccurate information from my credit report. 4. Misleading False Reporting This account is negligently and inaccurately reporting failing to comply to 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is a charge off account. The balance on this account is incorrect It should indicate {$0.00} and why is it showing a {$67.00} balance that is seriously damaging my credit scores. Please delete this inaccurate information from my credit report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5928164 about?
Complaint #5928164 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 2022-08-29T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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