Consumer complaint received 2023-08-22
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to dispute the inaccurate late payment reporting on my credit reports associated with XXXX Account [ Account XXXX : XXXX ]. This account is listed on my credit report twice, showing XXXX different amounts for the same account, and it also inaccurately reflects late payments. These inaccuracies are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I request immediate corrective action. 

The FCRA, a federal statute governing the accuracy and fairness of credit reporting, provides specific guidelines that must be followed by furnishers of information like XXXX XXXX : XXXX. **Accuracy of Information ( Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ) ** : The FCRA mandates that furnishers provide accurate and complete information to credit reporting agencies. I assert that the late payment reporting on my credit reports is inaccurate and does not reflect my payment history accurately. 

2. **Duty to Correct and Update Information ( Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) ) ** : The FCRA places an obligation on furnishers to promptly correct and update any information found to be inaccurate. As the late payment reporting is erroneous, I demand that you correct this information immediately with all credit reporting agencies that have received it.

3. **Investigation of Disputes ( Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ) ** : Upon receiving notice of a dispute from a consumer, the FCRA requires furnishers to conduct a reasonable investigation into the disputed information. I hereby formally dispute the late payment reporting on my XXXX account, and I expect you to initiate a thorough investigation into the accuracy of these entries. 

4. **Time Limits for Investigations ( Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ) ** : The FCRA mandates that furnishers must complete their investigations within 30 days of receiving notice of a dispute. I insist that you adhere to this time frame when conducting your investigation.

Failure to comply with the FCRA could result in legal action against XXXX XXXX. If these inaccuracies are not promptly resolved and corrected, I am prepared to take legal action to protect my rights under the FCRA. 

I request that you promptly investigate and correct the inaccuracies in the late payment reporting on my XXXX Account [ Account Number : XXXX ], addressing both the duplication issue with XXXX different amounts and the inaccuracies in the late payments reporting. Please provide a detailed written response to me within the time frame stipulated by the FCRA, outlining the results of your investigation and any actions taken to rectify the inaccurate reporting. 

I am committed to ensuring the accuracy of my credit reports, and I anticipate your full cooperation in this matter. Please be advised that legal action will be pursued if XXXX XXXX fails to rectify these inaccuracies promptly and in accordance with federal law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief