Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #9741864
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9741864
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: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 19139
Date Received: 2024-08-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
equifax send me a verified that XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX belongs to me. i never asked for verification of the account. This account reports inaccurate information which is clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION XXXX ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate ; and ii the information is, in fact, inaccurate. Duty a moral or legal obligation ; a responsibility Accurate correct in all details ; exact. this account has been charged off The IRS Clearly defines a charge off as Gross or Ordinary income, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes your reporting of this account inaccurate By Definition The IRS Clearly says a Cancelled or Charge off is Income. The reporting of this account as a debt is inaccurate. 15 USC 1681 5-2. i also want the method of verification for XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9741864 about?
Complaint #9741864 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 2024-08-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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