Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #8012599
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8012599
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 78750
Date Received: 2023-12-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Urgent : Rectification Needed for FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax, I am writing to urgently address critical discrepancies discovered in my credit report, which starkly contradict the guidelines established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Following a thorough review, it has become apparent that multiple errors persist within my credit profile, indicating a significant failure in FCRA compliance within your agency. To clarify : The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a crucial federal statute governing the collection and reporting of consumer credit information. It underscores the necessity for accurate acquisition, retention, and disclosure of consumer credit data, promoting transparent information sharing with consumers. Instances of FCRA violations identified include : Creditors providing inaccurate financial data to reporting agencies. Reporting agencies merging individuals ' information based on name similarities or social security numbers. Agencies neglecting prescribed protocols for handling disputes. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to : Verify the accuracy of my report, especially for employment purposes. Receive notification if my file 's information has been used against me in credit applications or other transactions. Dispute and request bureaus to rectify and remove incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. Removal of outdated negative information ( typically after seven years, or ten in cases of bankruptcy ). I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items unequivocally breach FCRA standards due to their inaccuracies, lack of verifiability, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused significant distress, notably evidenced in my recent denial for extended credit due to errors originating from your agency. XXXX. XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX. XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. XXXX incorrect date of last payment XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. I anticipate swift action to rectify these violations within the timeframe mandated by the FCRA. Failure to comply will regrettably leave me no choice but to pursue legal measures to ensure my rights under the FCRA are upheld. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8012599 about?
Complaint #8012599 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-16T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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