Consumer complaint received 2023-09-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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 formally file a complaint against your organization for the persistent failures to correct inaccuracies related to both a late open account and a charge-off on my credit report. Despite numerous attempts to address and rectify these errors, my credit report continues to contain information that is materially inaccurate, causing significant harm to my financial standing. 

I have followed the dispute resolution procedures as outlined by your agency diligently, providing extensive documentation and evidence supporting my claims of inaccuracies in both the late open account and charge-off. However, your organization 's repeated failures to correct these issues are inflicting substantial harm on my creditworthiness and financial stability. 

It is essential to stress that the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) places a legal obligation on credit reporting agencies to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in credit reports. Credit reporting agencies, such as yours, are mandated to conduct thorough investigations and make necessary corrections when inaccuracies are identified. 

Despite my unwavering efforts and the evidence I have submitted, I continue to experience the following adverse consequences due to the inaccurate late open account and charge-off on my credit report : Difficulty obtaining credit or loans at favorable terms. 
Higher interest rates on existing credit accounts. 
Substantial harm to my creditworthiness and financial opportunities. 
I hereby formally request that your organization takes immediate and resolute action to investigate and correct the inaccuracies associated with the late open account and charge-off on my credit report. If it is determined that these items are indeed inaccurate or incomplete, I insist on the following actions : Prompt correction of my credit report to accurately reflect my financial history and creditworthiness, including the removal of the charge-off. 
Removal of any derogatory or inaccurate information associated with these accounts. 
Provision of written confirmation of the correction and any updates made to my credit report. Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of all previously submitted documentation, including supporting evidence, dispute correspondence, and any other pertinent materials. I trust that this information will expedite your investigation and lead to the swift resolution of these issues. Kindly assist me to correct or remove these accounts : XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$6700.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX  - Please check the Payment History and Status information on this account and adjust accordingly. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation