Consumer complaint received 2023-09-29
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 am writing to formally file a complaint against your organization for the persistent failures to correct inaccuracies related to a late open account, a removal of late closed 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 diligently followed the dispute resolution procedures as outlined by your agency, providing extensive documentation and evidence supporting my claims of inaccuracies in the late open account, late closed 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 crucial to emphasize 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, late closed 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, late closed 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 the account status and history. 
Removal of any derogatory or inaccurate information associated with these accounts and the charge-off. 
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. I am asking for your assistance to correct or remove the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Evaluate this reporting by revising the information provided. Modify and perform any corrections or update this from my file. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I do not believe I was late on this account you are reporting. Please report the payment status positive and update all late from reporting on this account. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I need the following investigated account name, date of last activity, and opening date. I believe this information may be wrong. I need this removed immediately. 

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I see things may be inaccurate. Start looking at the account name, opening date, and high balance. I believe this information may be inaccurate. XXXX removal of this item is necessary. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$79.00} - 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. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief