Consumer complaint received 2023-05-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
To whom it may concern : Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX According to FCRA section 611, I have the right to dispute any information on my credit report that I believe is not correct. I can not recognize or accept the allegation of delinquency without factual proof. You should not report any allegations that you know or should know are not in compliance with regulations and the law. I am writing to inform you that you need to make sure all your allegations are factual and certified before reporting them. This is required by the Metro 2 reporting standard. I request that you provide evidence to support the existence of the account and evidence that the account was used for a permissible purpose. If it is not, I want it removed from the report. I authorize you to take steps to correct my credit and send me physical proof of your actions.The following claims are unverified and require further investigation. Please report any verified claims immediately. 
Below is a summary of the data in which I am challenging : Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  - XXXX 2 Year Payment History Account Description : Account Type : XXXX Credit Limit : XXXX Date Reported : - High Balance : XXXX Past Due Amount : XXXX Equifax OK XXXX OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Individual Open Account {$0.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$1200.00} {$1100.00} Account # : XXXX Account Status : XXXX Balance Owed : XXXX Creditor Remarks : XXXX Date of Last Activity : XXXX Last Payment : XXXX Payment Amount : XXXX Term Length : XXXX Equifax XXXX Derogatory {$1100.00} Consumer disputes after resolution Collection account XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX Creditor Type : - Collection Date Opened : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Payment Status : XXXX Late 120 Days The information you provided is inaccurate and does not meet the minimum standards for accuracy. I demand that this be fixed immediately or else legal action will ensue! Inaccurate, imperfect information has no place in your database or on my credit report so please delete it now. 
Also, see the image above for XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
Viewing Date of Last Activity ( XXXX ) demonstrating XX/XX/XXXX The accuracy of my credit report is crucial to me. My future financing options may be limited if the information in it isn't accurate and I'll need even more than just good scores before getting approved for anything! This account seems to be inaccurate and not adhering to compliance standards. 
I was looking at Credit Limit ( XXXX ) expressing {$0.00} We all know the importance of compliance with regulatory mandates for accurate credit reporting, but how did you prove it for this account? That's what I'm trying to find out here.I need some convincing documentation that can show me the process for ensuring 100 % accuracy and compliance with credit reporting guidelines and regulations. I want physical tangible proof! 
I was looking at Term Length ( XXXX ) expressing 0. There is no question that compliance with regulatory mandates for accurate credit reporting, including those related to document verifications and proofing processes has never been more important. Can you show me where your company is following all of the rules when it comes to reporting this account? I'm looking for official documentation that will prove 100 % accuracy and compliance with credit-reporting guidelines. Physical tangible proof! 
Viewing Last Payment ( XXXX ) demonstrating XX/XX/XXXX is deviating from applicable compliance standards! It is imperative that the data within my credit report is accurately reported, which can be accomplished only if there's no deviation from what's required for compliance reporting! If data reporting isn't done correctly or taken seriously then we might see less integrity of said reports as they will lack one or more essential components needed to make them believable and reliable. If the data in my reports is inaccurate that may negatively impact my credit score and my ability to obtain financing in the future. 

I want to bring to your attention Payment Amount ( XXXX ) reporting {$0.00}. This account is not compliant with the standards and is deficient in its reporting ability. As you know, compliance with regulatory mandates is essential for accurate credit reporting! Prove to me that your information for this account is compliant? Prove to me how you met all the regulatory requirements! If you can not prove compliance with federal and state regulations and mandates, youre deficient in your ability to report effectively. 

Upon inspecting High Balance ( XXXX ) exhibiting {$1200.00}. The federal and state regulations are a necessary component in ensuring that your company is run responsibly. I can't imagine how we would operate if they were not obeyed! So, let 's take this opportunity for you to show me proof of your adherence to applicable compliance standards for this particular account. 

According to the law, you and data furnishers must certify all aspects of required FCRA/Metro 2 compliance. This must be done in a truthful, correct manner that is complete as well timely so it does not violate my consumer rights or civil freedoms! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Please send your written response to my address of XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX I am aware that you have been sending out form letters in response to many of the disputes and challenges that consumers have submitted, regardless of the specific information that they have provided. This is illegal, as each dispute and challenge must be addressed individually and on its own merits.My letters were created using software that is available to everyone. If you don't process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. Keep in mind, you are not allowed to delay processing letters from consumers based on the assumption that help from a third party may be available. This is not a legal exception.I am the author of any letters you receive with my name on them. Either I or my advisors wrote them with my full knowledge and consent. I am aware that there is no law that says you need to provide a Power of Attorney in order to delay processing letters from a consumer.If you do not process my letters in a timely manner, I will consider it to be an intentional disregard of my rights as a consumer. I will then contact my lawyer to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation