Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #7955483
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7955483
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 21157
Date Received: 2023-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Dear Equifax : To ensure that your company is reporting account 100 % accurately, I would like to know the procedures used to investigate this inaccurate collection account. Did you even conduct an investigation because it is still not reporting 100 % correctly? 1. 15 U.S.C 1681B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transaction That are not initiated by consumer. XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Please remove it from my credit report. Did not consent to unauthorized inquiry. 2. 15 U.S.C 1681B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transaction That are not initiated by consumer. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Please remove it from my credit report. Did not consent to unauthorized inquiry. 3. 15 U.S.C 1681B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transaction That are not initiated by consumer. XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Please remove it from my credit report. Did not consent to unauthorized inquiry. 4. Contacted Creditor/Agency asked for proof of the alleged debt specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 5. THIS COMPANY IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681N THESE FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES MUST BE REMOVED IN 4 DAYS 15 USC 1681C-2 XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 6. The following personal information is incorrect Former : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 7. The following personal information is incorrect Former : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Former : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX Its sad that your company would ignore the FTC guidelines in regard to your investigation efforts. I wonder if other consumers are being affected by your lack of investigation. I would like to know to whom you talked with at the collectors office when you started your investigation? Also, please send me their complete address. In addition, please do not send your template letter on how you conduct an investigation. I want details on how you did this. 30 days should be enough time to get back with me. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7955483 about?
Complaint #7955483 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-05T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 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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