Consumer complaint received 2023-11-29
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 hope this letter reaches you under circumstances conducive to immediate resolution. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the multiple attempts. 

Despite multiple previous attempts to address the delayed opening of my account, the issue remains unresolved. I submitted my account opening application. 
Additionally, I have also been seeking assistance in the removal of a charge-off from my account. Despite my multiple attempts, the charge-off continues to affect my financial standing. 

I understand that these matters can be complex, but the extended delay in account activation and the persistence of the charge-off are causing significant distress and inconvenience. 

Expedite the process of opening my account and ensure its activation at the earliest convenience. 
Conduct a thorough review of the charge-off and take the necessary steps for its immediate removal. 
Improve communication channels to keep me regularly informed about the progress made on both issues and the expected timeline for resolution. 

Compensation Consideration : Given the prolonged inconvenience, I kindly request that you consider appropriate compensation or accommodations for the stress and financial disruption experienced. 

I understand the complexities associated with these matters but emphasize the urgency of a swift and effective resolution to restore my confidence in your institution 's services. I am asking for your assistance to correct these late open accounts in my credit file : 1. XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - You are reporting different information from other bureaus. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be updated. 
2. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - It seems that the following information reported is incorrect : account number, payment status, and date open. Get it right immediately ; otherwise, update the account from my report. 
3. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Investigate the way this account is reporting the date of last activity, opening date, and the account name. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this account removed NOW. 
4. XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$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. 
5. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I 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. 
6. XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$710.00} - XXXX 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. 
7. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it was stating. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER. 
8. XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$79.00} - This account was showing an inaccurate payment history and payment status. A charge-off should show a XXXX balance. This inaccurate information continues to do harm to my credit. Please provide proof of the last payment. Otherwise, remove this from my file. 
9. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - XXXX believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation