Consumer complaint received 2023-11-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ
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

Complaint:
I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction with the delayed removal of fraudulent items from my credit report and the multiple unsuccessful attempts to rectify this issue. I consider the handling of this matter unacceptable and am compelled to bring it to your attention formally. 

I discovered unauthorized and fraudulent items on my credit report. Recognizing the severity of the situation, I promptly contacted your institution to report the issue and request the immediate removal of these items. I was assured that corrective measures would be taken without undue delay. 

Regrettably, since my initial contact, these fraudulent items persist on my credit report. Despite repeated attempts to rectify the situation by contacting your customer service department, the issue remains unresolved, causing significant distress and concern on my part. 

I understand the importance of maintaining the accuracy of credit reports and the urgency of addressing fraudulent activities. The prolonged delay and multiple failed attempts to resolve this matter are not only frustrating but also damaging to my financial standing. 

In light of the gravity of the situation, I insist on an immediate and thorough investigation into the reasons for the delays and the failed attempts to remove the fraudulent items. I request a detailed explanation of the steps being taken to expedite the resolution of this matter and prevent such lapses in the future. 

Furthermore, I demand that you provide a formal, written confirmation of the removal of the fraudulent items from my credit report within the exact timeframe of receiving this letter. Failure to address this concern promptly will compel me to escalate this matter to the appropriate regulatory authorities and consumer protection agencies. I am asking for your assistance to remove the late closure, accounts included in Bankruptcy and public record in my credit report : XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - I do not believe I was late on the dates you are reporting. Please report the payment status positive and update all late from reporting on this account. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - XXXX see things may be inaccurate. Start looking at the account name, opening date, and account status. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this deleted now. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - Please investigate the account name, date of last activity, and account balance. This information seems to be misleading. This will need to be removed pronto. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Investigate the way this account is reporting the date of last activity, account name, and opening date. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this removed now. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - I see things may be inaccurate. Start looking at the account name, opening date, and high balance. I believe this information may be inaccurate. Immediate removal of this item is necessary. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$560.00} - I requested an investigation and the removal of the charge-off status. No changes were made. No investigation was conducted at all. You had optimal time to review this matter and make the appropriate corrections, you elected not to. Please remove this item immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - I would like you to review the docket number and type of public record because I have a feeling it is violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Please remove this public record for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  - This bankruptcy file date is wrong and this bankruptcy is out of statute for reporting on a credit report. And it should no longer be reported because it is past the 10 years statute of limitations that a credit bureau can report. Please update the filing date and then remove it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief