Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6177142
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6177142
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: Investigation took more than 30 days
State: Delaware
ZIP Code: 19709
Date Received: 2022-11-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Delaware XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Attn : INTENT TO FILE LAWSUIT/ Disputes Department XX/XX/XXXX I XXXX XXXX, consumer XXXX and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have. My rights are protected by the congress under the FCRA ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ). The list of acconts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. YOU HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY DISPUTES!!!!! It has been 45 days and there has been no respond via mail or email. I am planning on pursuing full legal action under 15 U.S Code sec 1681s-2 ( b ) also uner the grouds of " DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER '' if acconts are not updated and deleted within 5 business days. This has ruined my life and caused me emotional and financial duress. I has also hired a consumer law protection lawyer to assist me in this matter. I will be suing under the grounds of 15 U.S Code sec 1681s-2 ( b ) reason being, Your lack of correct reporting under the FCRA. -I am Unable To Secure A Mortgage, Auto, Or Personal Loan Due To False Credit Reporting . -I Have Suffered Homelessness, Or Can not Secure Stable Housing Because Of False Information In Your Credit Report. -I Have Experienced Increases Or Inflated Rates On Insurance Premiums And Other Lines Of Credit Because Of Erroneous Information In Your Report. -I am Unable To Open New Lines Of Credit As A Result Of A False Report. I will also be filing a complaint with the BBB ( Better Business Bureau ) and the CFPB ( Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ) as of Today. I have all the documented proof that you are in violations, including all certified mailing receipts. I have fully investigated my rights in this matter. Under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt vs. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715, 719. I may presume that there is no proof of alleged debt, nor therefore and such debt. in fact exists.. Also under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, these disputed and fraudulent items may not appear on my credit report if they can not be supported by accurate evidence. -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- States. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without written instructions. If each account listed below is not updated and or deleted. I will pursue damages of XXXX $ per account per violation.Keep in mind, I have opted out of all arbitration and terms that your bureau has set in place for consumers as it pertains to taking legal action. 1. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Employers : XXXX XXXX 2. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX XX/XX/XXXX On ( XX/XX/XXXX ), I wrote to you requesting an investigation into items that I believed were ( INACCURATE, OUTDATED OR OBSOLETE and FRAUDULENT ). To date, I have not received a reply from you or any acknowledgment that an investigation has begun. In my previous request, I listed my reasons for disputing the information. I have enclosed it again and request that you reply within a reasonable amount of time. Since this is my ( FOURTH ) ) request, I will also be sending a copy of this letter to the Federal Trade Commission notifying them that I have signed receipts for letters sent to you and you have not complied with my request. I regret that I am being forced to take such action. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6177142 about?
Complaint #6177142 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 2022-11-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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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