Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8682262
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8682262
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Michigan
ZIP Code: 48235
Date Received: 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting a collection account onto my consumer report that is identifiable by the following information XXXX XXXX XXXX this account is listed as XXXX XXXX # XXXX Placed for collection : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$430.00} Date Updated : XX/XX/XXXX Original Amount : {$430.00} Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Banking ) Past Due : XXXX $ XXXX Account Type : Open Account Individual Account Open Account DEBT BUYER On XXXX this account is listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXriginal creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Balance {$430.00} Balance updated XXXX XXXX, XXXX Original balance {$430.00} Account info Account number XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Status Collection account. {$430.00} past due as of XXXX XXXX. Status updated XX/XX/XXXX according to the FCRA, Section 623, It is not lawful for a collection account to be reported in the status of Open if this account is being reported as a collection this account should be is closed. This account must be removed based on the false and misleading reporting stats of reported as an open account. As a consumer based on 29 CFR 500.6 - Accuracy of information, statements and data & XXXX CFR XXXX - Responsibility for accuracy, completeness, currency, And integrity.i am asking that inaccurate accounts be removed Immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8682262 about?
Complaint #8682262 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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