Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #7034984
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7034984
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: California
ZIP Code: 95835
Date Received: 2023-05-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-05-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of 15 U.S. Code 6802 and Unprofessional Conduct Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against one of your credit supervisors who handled my call on XX/XX/23 at approximately XXXX XXXX PST. During the call, I encountered an unacceptable level of rudeness, refusal to let me speak, and ultimately, being abruptly hung up on after a prolonged 30-minute wait. This conduct not only violated my rights as a consumer but also failed to adhere to the standards of professionalism and customer service that should be upheld by Equifax. I believe this incident constitutes a violation of 15 U.S. Code 6802, which outlines the obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information. This provision emphasizes the need for credit reporting agencies, such as Equifax, to handle consumers ' personal information with the utmost care, transparency, and respect. However, the behavior exhibited by your credit supervisor during our call was in direct contradiction to these obligations. I expect Equifax, as a responsible and reputable credit reporting agency, to investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate disciplinary action against the supervisor involved. Additionally, I request that you provide a written apology for the unprofessional conduct and inconvenience caused during this incident. Furthermore, if this matter is not satisfactorily resolved by deleting all the charged-off accounts, I may be left with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies. Please be advised that under applicable laws, consumers have the right to seek legal remedies and pursue damages for violations of their rights. I sincerely hope it does not come to this, as I believe that a prompt and fair resolution can still be achieved through your internal processes. I kindly request that you acknowledge the receipt of this complaint within five days from the date of this letter. I also expect to be kept informed of the progress of your investigation and the actions taken to rectify the situation. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your commitment to ensuring the protection of consumer rights. I trust that Equifax will take this complaint seriously and initiate appropriate measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. Thank you for your prompt action in this regard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7034984 about?
Complaint #7034984 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 2023-05-26T12:00:00-05:00.
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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