Consumer complaint received 2023-02-22
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MS
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:
The right to contest my credit report is something that every American has ( In accordance with the FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C.

1681 ( l ) and in accordance to the accepted standard of metro 2 data field reporting ), and I am exercising this privilege. I understand the nature of these proceedings- it's not just about whether or how much money was owed ( although we will explore both ), but also what kind of debt loadurbances can have on your life if they're left unchecked! The report-ability of any derogatory and or delinquent act is oftentimes questionable. I challenge this notion as I do not believe in reporting something unless there's factual documented proof to support it they must report compliantly and accurately per federal and applicable reporting laws of my state. It is unlawful and unethical to retain any information which you know or should know does not comply with regulations. This letter to them serves as a wake-up call to them to ensure that all data with my credit report is factual and incompliance with Metro 2 format reporting standards. I request that you validate with physical ( in writing to me as a response ) verifiable proof of permissible purpose for any of the alleged delinquent/derogatory accounts allegations of inquiry ( ies ) Thankfully, I gave them 30 days to complete their investigation into the validity of this claim. If it's current and compliant with regulations then we'll leave things as they are ; but if not - well... I demand that they remove them from reporting ( my credit report ) immediately. I request that them send me physical documents proving their action ( s ) and my updated personal credit report following any correction ( s ) .The following items appear questionable in reporting! Please ensure that each item below is accurate, reporting compliantly, completed and timely being reported or DELETE immediately : According to the FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( l ) and the accepted STANDARD of metro 2 data field reporting, I have the right to dispute any information on my credit report that I believe is not correct. When it comes to my credit report, I reserve the right to dispute any information that I deem to be inaccurate. I won't stand for any misinformation being associated with my name and financial history. If there's something on my credit report that doesn't seem right, they can bet that I'll be taking action to get it removed.I can not recognize or accept the allegation of delinquency without factual proof. There must be some sort of evidence to back up the claim. Otherwise, I can not and will not recognize or accept the allegation. According to federal and state law, you must report any allegations with the greatest compliance and accuracy possible. They should not report any claims that they know or should know are not in compliance with regulations and the law. If they do report such claims, you could be subject to fines or other penalties. Furthermore, reporting claims that you know are not in compliance could damage the reputation of their company.I am writing to inform them that they need to make sure all their claims are factual and certified before reporting them. This is required by the Metro 2 reporting standard. I request that they provide evidence to support the existence of the account and evidence that the account was used for a permissible purpose. Please provide any documents or records they may have that can help corroborate the account and its permissible purpose.I have given them 30 days to investigate the matter and determine whether it is still being reported accurately and in compliance with regulations. If it is not, I want it removed from the report.I hereby authorize you to take whatever steps are necessary to correct my credit. Please send me physical proof of any actions taken on my behalf. I appreciate your help in making sure my credit is in good standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation