Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6398443
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6398443
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: Problem with personal statement of dispute
State: California
ZIP Code: 93662
Date Received: 2023-01-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-01-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
These credit bureaus negligently aren't looking to falsely reporting incorrect data. Disputed already and are acknowledging improper following on my consumer rights. Attempted to get this removed off my record for breaking multiple US code rights. XXXX XXXX : XXXX. As you are able to see below this account is in clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures. Which clearly states that Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures TO ASSURE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. HAVE THESE INACCURATE AND UNVERIFIABLE INFORMATION REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT PROFILE ALONG WITH ACCOUNT. As you can see below this account is in clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1666b - TIMING OF PAYMENTS. Which clearly states A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date HAVE THESE INACCURATE AND UNVERIFIABLE INFORMATION REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT PROFILE ALONG WITH ACCOUNT. As you can see below this account is in clear violation of 15 U.S Code 1692g - VALIDATION OF DEBTS. Which clearly states The validation notice must inform consumers that, among other things, the debt collector will verify the debt if the consumer disputes it in writing and that, upon the consumer 's written request, the debt collector will provide the name and address of the original creditor. HAVE THESE INACCURATE AND UNVERIFIABLE INFORMATION REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT PROFILE ALONG WITH ACCOUNT. As you can see below this account is in clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( D2 b ) - Definitions ; rules of construction - Exclusions. Which clearly states the term consumer report does not include any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device HAVE THESE INACCURATE AND UNVERIFIABLE INFORMATION REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT PROFILE ALONG WITH ACCOUNT.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6398443 about?
Complaint #6398443 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 2023-01-04T12:00:00-05:00.
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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