Consumer complaint received 2023-04-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
To Whom It May Concern : I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of the accounts that are reporting on my credit report. About 30 days ago I requested an investigation because I felt the item ( s ) below were not being reported legally. 
A couple of days ago I received a letter stating that your investigation was complete and the items listed above were Verified. 
This letter is my formation request for you to explain to me how you conducted your investigation and for you to provide me your method of verification. 
Your response should to me should include the following at a minimum. 
Please explain to me what your representatives uncovered to lead them to believe that you are reporting this item as it legally should be reported? 
What certified documents were reviewed to conclude your investigation? 
Please provide a complete copy of all of the information that was transmitted to the data furnisher as part of the investigation. 
What did it cost your company to obtain the documents needed to complete your investigation? 
Please provide proof of your timely procurement of certified documents. 
Did you speak directly to any agent of the company that was reporting the information to confirm the accuracy of what you are reporting? 
If yes to above : Who did you speak to? 
On what date? 
How long was the conversation? 
What was their position? 
What telephone number did you call? 
What is the name of the employee of your company that spoke directly to the above party? 
What is the position of the employee of your company that spoke directly to the above party? 
How long has that employee been employed by your company? 
What formal training was provided to this employee to investigate items of this kind? 
Was there any e-mail or written communication between members of your company and the above party? 
Provide copies of all correspondence ; supply copies of any and all conclusive documentation to prove that you have in fact conducted a reasonable investigation of the account in question. 
Provide the date of the commencement of delinquency. 
Provide the SPECIFIC date reporting that these items will cease. 
Enclosed with your response to the above questions I respectfully request a notarized affidavit confirming the information that is provided is true and correct as per my civil rights granted under several federal laws. This information should not come as a form letter response. 
My initial dispute was detailed and directly related to the account in question. A template response will not be an acceptable response. If you can not supply ALL of the above information in a timely manner as detailed in several laws, including but not limited to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I must immediately demand the permanent removal of this item from my credit report. 
This erroneous entry is detrimental to my overall credit rating and has caused me severe financial and emotional distress. If you choose not to provide the above-requested deletion or requested/required documentation of your investigation, I will pursue the enforcement of my constitutional rights via federal court proceedings. As you are well aware this information will come out through my formal discovery process and necessary depositions. I have recently studied constitutional consumer protection laws along with civil/federal court procedures. I will represent myself pro-se and will formally request a jury trial. 
Here is a list of accounts that you claimed were verified. 
Below is a summary of the data in which I am challenging : Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXXXXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX Summary of Inquiries being challenged in list form XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : 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 Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form US 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 ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX Summary of Inquiries being challenged in list XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX I am reaching out XXXX you because of my concern for the accuracy and honesty of your company 's data. As per FCRA section 611, it is imperative that we have accurate records on file with those who rely upon them most- which includes not just customers but also potential lenders or employers! After doing some research into Metro 2 compliance standards as well ( since they are rather new ), I've found there may be some inaccuracies in reporting going forward if these issues aren't promptly resolved ; would love any feedback possible before taking action against us later down this road togetherMy credit report is a representation of my financial standing and I take pride in keeping it up-to date. With that said, you have the responsibility to keep my credit profile and report accurate, authentic, complete! Therefore I need you to provide me with verification of everything within my credit report in a TIMELY manner. The information in my credit report and below is inaccurate. It never had any verification, compliance with reporting laws by means or even credibility -- so now I'm going through the process of correcting this oversight permanently!

The inaccuracies that are currently on my report are having a serious negative impact to my quality of life! The data on my credit report is of high importance and is currently not a representation of who I am financially because its inaccurate. I'm demanding accurate documentation so you can document me- the person who deserves status in society- correctly!! Please make sure that all inaccuracies are removed immediately and that I am furnished with a new credit report upon the completion of your investigations into the details of my credit records i reviewed my credit report and noticed several incomplete inaccurate furnished accounts on my report. you company are suppose to properly investigate the accuracy before publishing data. You violated the United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) Recently, I checked my credit report and noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S Code 1666 ( b ) billing error -- - ( 4 ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor. ( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of the accounting nature of the creditor on a statement. The creditor didnt notify me 21 days before with a statement so there should be no late payments on these accounts. I demand to see hard solid proof from the creditor bank account that I didnt pay and was marked late because this is clearly a billing error. The items below should all be updated to paid as agreed on my consumer report. SEC. 4021. CREDIT PROTECTION DURING COVID19. Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ) is amended by adding at the end the following : ( F ) REPORTING INFORMATION DURING COVID19 PAN- DEMIC . ( i ) DEFINITIONS.In this subsection : ( I ) ACCOMMODATION.The term accommoda- tion includes an agreement to defer 1 or more payments, make a partial payment, forbear any delinquent amounts, modify a loan or contract, or any other assistance or relief granted to a con- sumer who is affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID19 ) pandemic during the covered period. ( II ) COVERED PERIOD.The term covered period means the period beginning on January 31, 2020 and ending on the later of ( aa ) 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph ; or ( bb ) 120 days after the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease ( COVID19 ) outbreak declared by the President on XX/XX/XXXX under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ) terminates. ( ii ) REPORTING.Except as provided in clause ( iii ), if a furnisher makes an accommodation with respect to 1 or more payments on a credit obligation or account of a consumer, and the consumer makes the payments or is not required to make 1 or more payments pursu- ant to the accommodation, the furnisher shall ( I ) report the credit obligation or account as current; or ( II ) if the credit obligation or account was delinquent before the accommodation ( aa ) maintain the delinquent status during the period in which the accommodation is in effect; and ( bb ) if the consumer brings the credit obligation or account current during the period described in item ( aa ), report the credit obliga- tion or account as current. ( iii ) EXCEPTION. 
Clause ( ii ) shall not apply with respect to a credit obligation or account of a consumer that has been charged-off.. 
Also, see the image above for XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 


2 Year Payment History This a notice to your company on the inaccurate furnished account on my credit report. this is a aware notice that You violated the United States XXXXode Law ( TILA 15 U.S Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) Recently, I checked my credit report and noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S Code 1666 ( b ) billing error -- - ( 4 ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor. ( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of the accounting nature of the creditor on a statement. The creditor didnt notify me 21 days before with a statement so there should be no late payments on these accounts. I demand to see hard solid proof from the creditor bank account that I didnt pay and was marked late because this is clearly a billing error. The items below should all be updated to paid as agreed on my consumer report. SEC. 4021. CREDIT PROTECTION DURING COVID19. Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ) is amended by adding at the end the following : ( F ) REPORTING INFORMATION DURING COVID19 PAN- DEMIC . ( i ) DEFINITIONS.In this subsection : ( I ) ACCOMMODATION.The term accommoda- tion includes an agreement to defer 1 or more payments, make a partial payment, forbear any delinquent amounts, modify a loan or contract, or any other assistance or relief granted to a consumer who is affected by the coronavirus disease XXXX  ( COVID19 ) pandemic during the covered period. ( II ) COVERED PERIOD. 
The term covered period means the period beginning on XX/XX/XXXX and ending on the later of ( aa ) 120 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph ; or ( bb ) 120 days after the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel coronavirus disease ( COVID19 ) outbreak declared by the President on XX/XX/XXXX under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ) terminates. ( ii ) REPORTING.Except as provided in clause ( iii ), if a furnisher makes an accommodation with respect to 1 or more payments on a credit obligation or account of a consumer, and the consumer makes the payments or is not required to make 1 or more payments pursu- ant to the accommodation, the furnisher shall ( I ) report the credit obligation or account as current; or ( II ) if the credit obligation or account was delinquent before the accommodation ( aa ) maintain the delinquent status during the period in which the accommodation is in effect; and ( bb ) if the consumer brings the credit obligation or account current during the period described in item ( aa ), report the credit obliga- tion or account as current. ( iii ) EXCEPTION.Clause ( ii ) shall not apply with respect to a credit obligation or account of a consumer that has been charged-off.. THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report? Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681. Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1.

Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations. 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ] Also, see the image above for XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern.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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation