Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
This company is in violation of multiple laws set forth by Congress. 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) states that the consumer report does not include information solely as to transactions or experiences ( payment history, charge off status ), between the consumer ( myself ) and the person ( creditor ) making the report. This company is purposely inaccurately reporting my information and not properly responding with full evidence of the investigation as requested breaking multiple FCRA laws in which I want to be compensated for if all inaccurate information isnt removed and they must show full step by step verification of the investigation that takes My full legal name is [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ]. My Social Security Number is [ XXXX ]. My date of birth is [ XX/XX/ ]. I am an individual and consumer as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( c ). This letter is a dispute of the completeness and/or accuracy of an item of information contained in the consumer file that you maintain about me, pursuant to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1681i. The items of information below that you maintain in a consumer file about me and publish to third parties is inaccurate and/or incomplete and I request that you promptly delete it from the files : [ XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX ]. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681 s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) states that A person ( creditor ) shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer ( ME ) to any consumer reporting agency ( Equifax, XXXX, XXXX ) if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. The IRS Clearly defines a charge off / canceled debt as Gross or Ordinary income, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes reporting of this account inaccurate! By Definition, the IRS Clearly says a Cancelled debt or Charge off is Income. The reporting of this account as a debt is clearly inaccurate. This is unsatisfactory work being done by these agencies and its almost as if fraudulent activity is being done here. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( a ), I request that you mail me a copy of the complete consumer file that you maintain concerning me after you act on this dispute. Note, the term file means all of the information on [ me ] and retained by [ you ] regardless of how the information is stored. 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( g ). Therefore, it is unlawful to send me a partial disclosure and not the entire file. If you verify or deem the item of information that I disputed above as accurate and complete, then I request a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy or completeness of the information including the business name and address of any furnisher contacted in connection with such information and the telephone number of such furnisher, pursuant to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ), in no later than fifteen ( 15 ) days after making such determination. See 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). I have enclosed proof of my identity and current mailing address. Please be advised, this dispute letter contains sufficient information for you to legally act on it. Any delay tactics or needless requests for information will not avoid your legal obligations to me. If you fail to comply, I will seek damages, costs, and attorneys fees. See 15 U.S.C. 1681n-o. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE that you are reporting incorrect and inaccurate information, and as such I shall also point out their responsibility pursuant 15 U.S. Code 1681 - Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 
( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.

( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 
( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief