Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6656679
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6656679
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 335XX
Date Received: 2023-03-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-03-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Equifax has caused me physical, mental & financial anguish by violating my rights as a consumer. Equifax reports serious delinquent payments with company XXXX on my credit report for the dates of XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, & XX/XX/XXXX, which is incorrect. I have tried ( 6 ) times to resolve this matter with Equifax to no avail. Equifax is in violation, and must acknowledge law- - [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 ] ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting. The Congress makes the fol- lowing findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit report- ing. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. ( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers. ( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers. ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. -15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ]. Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors. A person shall not furnish a ny information relating to a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if a person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the information is inaccurate. [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) 1 ] ( 2 ) Penalties ( A ) Knowing Violations. Except as otherwise provided by subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, in the event of a knowing violation, which constitutes a pattern or practice of violations of this title, the Federal Trade Commis- sion may commence a civil action to recover a civil penalty in a district court of the United States against any person that 72 violates this title. In such action, such person shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than {$2500.00} per violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6656679 about?
Complaint #6656679 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 2023-03-06T12:00:00-05:00.
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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