Consumer complaint received 2023-10-28
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO
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 dissatisfaction with the results of my initial dispute and request for the removal of charge-off accounts from my credit report. Despite my previous efforts and the passage of a reasonable amount of time, these accounts remain on my credit report, negatively impacting my creditworthiness and financial well-being. As a result, I am filing a formal complaint and requesting that the credit reporting agency takes further action to rectify this matter. 

I initially disputed these accounts, providing comprehensive documentation that supports my claim that these accounts were inaccurately reported. Despite my efforts and the legal requirement for accurate and fair credit reporting, these accounts have not been corrected or removed from my credit report. 

I would like to highlight that the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable investigation within 30 days of receiving a dispute. It is now well beyond this timeframe, and the presence of these charge-off accounts continues to damage my credit standing. Furthermore, I have received no communication from your agency regarding the results of the investigation or any actions taken to resolve the matter. 

In light of the situation, I kindly request that you take the following actions : Conduct a thorough and timely investigation into the accuracy of these charge-off accounts, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the FCRA. 

Provide a detailed response outlining the results of your investigation, including any actions taken to correct the inaccuracies and the expected timeline for resolution. 

Remove the disputed charge-off accounts from my credit report promptly, as required by law, if they are found to be inaccurate or unverifiable. 

Send me a written report of the results of your investigation, a copy of my updated credit report showing the removal of these accounts, and a written explanation for any accounts that were not corrected or removed. I am asking for your assistance to remove these charge off accounts in my credit file : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$250.00} I will not stand for this level of incompetence from your company. It is absolutely absurd that a charged-off account still has a balance showing on the statement. You will provide a prompt and detailed explanation for this discrepancy otherwise remove this from my credit file. If you fail to do so, I will not hesitate to take legal action against your organization. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8700.00} I need to dispute charge off accounts that are still being reported on my credit file with still has a balance. This account have been paid off in full, and I request that you investigate and remove the charge off status as it is negatively impacting my credit score. I also request a detailed report of the steps taken to correct the inaccuracies on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief