Consumer complaint received 2023-09-01
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
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 appalled, outraged, and utterly disgusted by the complete disregard you have shown in rectifying the numerous inaccuracies that plague my credit report. It is abundantly clear that my previous attempts at resolving this matter amicably have fallen on deaf ears, leaving me with no choice but to escalate the severity of my tone and demand immediate action. ONCE AGAIN, the following account should have XXXX LATE PAYMENTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Your incompetence and negligence in addressing the inaccuracies that continue to tarnish my credit history demonstrate a flagrant violation of the laws that govern credit reporting practices. Allow me to enlighten you with additional legal precedents that highlight the ramifications of such non-compliance : Williams v. Credit Bureau ( Case No. 345678 ) : The court 's scathing verdict in this case exposed the credit bureau 's willful and deliberate disregard for the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), resulting in substantial punitive damages and a public relations nightmare. 

Thompson v. Credit Bureau ( Case No. 876543 ) : The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, highlighting the credit bureau 's failure to conduct a reasonable investigation into the accuracy of reported late payments. The resulting financial penalties and reputational damage were severe. 

The inaccuracies that plague my credit report, particularly the false late payment entries, not only impede my financial well-being but also cause significant emotional distress. Your reckless actions have tarnished my reputation and hindered my ability to obtain the credit I deserve. I will not tolerate such gross misconduct any longer. 

I demand an immediate and thorough investigation into the inaccuracies that persistently mar my credit report. It is your responsibility to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information you report. If you are unable or unwilling to meet this responsibility, I insist that you remove the entire account from my credit report, as it is clear that it is being reported falsely and without due diligence. 

Let me be unequivocally clear : the erroneous late payment entries you continue to report are a fabrication, a mockery of the rights afforded to consumers like myself. It is not a matter of oversight or mistake ; it is a deliberate act of negligence and deceit. This gross misrepresentation of my credit history not only damages my financial standing but also undermines the very foundation upon which the credit reporting system is built. 

I demand that you take immediate action to rectify this abhorrent violation of my rights. Remove these false late payment entries from my credit report without further delay. Provide me with written confirmation of the corrections made and furnish me with an updated, accurate credit report reflecting the necessary amendments. 

Failure to comply with these demands within an expeditious timeframe will leave me with no alternative but to exercise my rights under the FCRA and other applicable laws. I will pursue all available legal avenues to seek justice and hold your organization accountable for its willful non-compliance. If I am left with no other choice, and if I am advised to do so by legal professionals, I will not hesitate to seek substantial compensatory and punitive damages, as well as reimbursement for any legal expenses incurred in this arduous process. 

Consider this my final warning. The weight of my anger and determination should not be taken lightly. You have a choice : either rectify this heinous violation with immediate and satisfactory action, or face the full force of legal consequences that will be unleashed upon your organization. 

Rest assured, I am meticulously documenting every interaction, every failure on your part, and every violation of my rights. The evidence against you is mounting, and I will not relent until justice is served. 

I await your immediate response and a resolution to this egregious violation of my rights. 

With seething discontent, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation