Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #9817980
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9817980
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 76018
Date Received: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : Complaint Against Equifax for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax for its failure to properly investigate and remove inaccurate account information from my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ). Account Information : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Amount : {$480.00} I previously submitted a dispute to Equifax regarding the inaccuracies in the above-referenced account. Despite providing evidence supporting the inaccuracies and requesting its removal from my credit report, Equifax failed to conduct a thorough investigation and the disputed account remains on my credit report. As a consumer protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. Equifax failure to comply with this law is a violation of my consumer rights and has caused me financial harm and distress. I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action against Equifax for its non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking the immediate removal of the inaccurate account information from my credit report and appropriate measures to ensure that Equifax upholds its obligations under the law. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and your assistance in rectifying this issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9817980 about?
Complaint #9817980 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 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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