Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6272076
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6272076
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: Ohio
ZIP Code: 43224
Date Received: 2022-12-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have unverified accounts on my credit reports. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C.1692g, I dispute the validity of the debt purport I owe. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires you to follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information on my credit report. Therefore, I am requesting you verify the items I am disputing at a higher standard than a computer-generated inquiry, or third-party database search. Please also notify the source who reported the item within 5 days after receiving this dispute, and obtain an affidavit sworn under penalty of perjury of verification directly from a person at that source : I have an unverified account from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I had previously disputed this account. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C.1692g, I dispute the validity of the debt purport I owe. I request that XXXX XXXX XXXX Provide verification of the following : 1. The original Application or contract ; 2. Any and all statements allegedly related to this debt ; 3. Any and all signed receipts ; 4. Any and all canceled checks ; 5. Original date of default and collection activity begin 6. Whether you purchased the debt, and if so, the amount paid for the debt 7. The date ( s ) the debt allegedly accrued ; 8. An itemization of the costs, including an accounting, for any additional interest, charges, or other fees placed on this account. I want to request that XXXX XXXX XXXX Cease and Desist all further communications and collection actives and provide the verification of the purported debt. Collectors are required by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to send you a written debt validation notice with information about the debt they're trying to collect. It must be sent within XXXX days of the first contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6272076 about?
Complaint #6272076 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 2022-12-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.