Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6518713
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6518713
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 75052
Date Received: 2023-02-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I sent the letter out to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. However, it's been more than 30 days and the credit bureau 's failed to send my investigation back. This is not making sense. According to the law 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30- day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 15 U.S.C 1692C Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6518713 about?
Complaint #6518713 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 2023-02-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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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