Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9478558
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9478558
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: Virginia
ZIP Code: 22191
Date Received: 2024-07-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-07-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to formally dispute the following inaccurate information on my credit report. The items in question are : XXXX XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite my previous request for verification, the creditor has failed to provide any proof or documentation to substantiate their claim. This is a clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which mandates that credit reporting agencies and furnishers ensure all information reported is accurate, complete, and verifiable. According to Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), the credit bureau is required to conduct a reasonable investigation within 30 days ( or 45 days if additional information is provided ). The burden of proof lies with the creditor to verify the accuracy of the information reported. Since the creditor has not provided sufficient evidence, I request the immediate deletion of this item from my credit report. Failure to comply with this request is not only a violation of the FCRA but also subjects the credit bureau and the creditor to potential penalties. The FCRA provides for statutory damages of up to {$1000.00} per violation, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney 's fees for non-compliance. In addition, I request a detailed explanation of the investigation process and the specific evidence reviewed. If the information can not be substantiated, it must be deleted promptly as required by law. I also request the Method of Verification ( MOV ) for how this information was verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9478558 about?
Complaint #9478558 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 2024-07-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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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