Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #8312081
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8312081
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: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 07920
Date Received: 2024-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
There are two issues. 1 ) XXXX included my HELOC account with the credit card utilization rate, which is incorrect. This occurred approximately one year ago and took three months to get corrected. Recently, XXXX began to include the HELOC once again. I was unable to dispute, since I had previously disputed, but was able to upload again a copy of the HELOC Contract where is specifically states HELOC. XXXX decreased my credit score XXXX XXXX due to their error. I finally was able to speak with someone on the phone following several attempts and hours spent. This person was reading from a script and when I inquired if she understood what HELOC account was, she replied that she was reviewing my file and did not see a vendor named HELOC that I had an account. Then she proceeded to inform me that the multiple credit inquiries for a home mortgage were counted as one, again reading from a script. I informed her that is not the case, it should be, but is not. She apparently laid down the phone receiver/headset without any warning. I waiting and called her name several times and after fifteen minutes, I disconnected the call. 2 ) Issues is related to multiple home mortgage inquiries, mentioned above, being counted separately rather than as one. Both the HELOC and multiple inquiries are spelled out as to how they are managed by XXXX, but they do not manage as stated. I have asked multiple times, if it would be easier to correct, if I provided them exactly where XXXX outlines the proper method of managing a HELOC balance and multiple inquiries and each time informed no. XXXX informs you that there is a process to manage certain accounts, but they fail to manage according to their own process. I have worked diligently during the past 20 years to maintain a stellar credit score and with two opportunities, XXXX has substantially impacted my credit score. XXXX takes swift action to penalize you credit score, as mentioned above by decreasing XXXX XXXX, but the increase takes months to get back to the original score. The IVR system set up at XXXX is only in place to prevent speaking with someone live. Only an obstacle and not for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8312081 about?
Complaint #8312081 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 2024-02-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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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