Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #8870300
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8870300
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: Investigation took more than 30 days
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33178
Date Received: 2024-04-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting a late payment on Equifax, XXXX and XXXX on XXXX thats wrong... .It is my understanding that per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ), my consumer report should not contain information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer ( me ) and the person ( you ) making the report. Payment history and the late payments associated with payment history negatively impact my consumer report and are considered as part of my transactions and experiences between me and your company.Furthermore, I am requesting that you provide me with, in writing, the reasonable procedures [ according to 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ] that you have adopted to ensure that each periodic statement is mailed to me ( the consumer ) not later than 21 days before the payment due date. Include also, all the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of Title 15. You have 30 days from the date that you receive this letter to provide me with the information that I am requesting. If you do not provide this information in the allotted time given, then it will be assumed that you can not verify the late payments on the dates specified above ( lacking reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of my account ) and I would therefore request that you remove the late payments from my account and consumer report with the following consumer reporting agencies ( Equifax, XXXX & XXXX or all that apply ) and update the accounts to positive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8870300 about?
Complaint #8870300 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 2024-04-26T12:00:00-05:00.
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 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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