Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5974505
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5974505
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: Tennessee
ZIP Code: 38114
Date Received: 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
The credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if the open date is inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and date last reported is not accurate. This the ground for removal they also violated my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. states I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 604 A section 2 : It also states a consumer agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX. TN CHILD SUP # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # Duplicate Account Overall, according to the 15 U.S.C. 1681 n ( a ) ( 1 ) any actual damages by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00}. I want XXXX XXXX per violation or to remove the accounts. Please adhere to this : Improper investigation and/or no investigation conducted as prescribed by the following terms of investigation. 1681 ( a ) ( e ) ( e ) The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. All entities involved have stated several times that the account ( s ) have been verified, validated and investigated. Yet based on the credit reports, all data must be 100 percent accurate or be removed. The credit reports differ and has information between all 3 reports, that are completely different.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5974505 about?
Complaint #5974505 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 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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