Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (UT)

XX/XX/year> Subject : Formal Complaint Against Equifax for Failure to Correct Inaccurate Late Payment Reporting To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to formally file a complaint against Equifax for its ongoing failure to correct inaccurate late payment information reported on my credit report for account XXXX, account number XXXX. Despite submitting multiple requests for correction, dated ( letters dated XX/XX/year> ), no changes have been made. This inaction not only disregards my right to accurate reporting but also violates both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), which mandate timely and precise updates to consumer credit files.

FCRA Violations : Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, credit reporting agencies are mandated to ensure the accuracy of information within consumer files. The continued reporting of incorrect late payments on my account breaches this requirement. Furthermore, according to 15 U.S. Code 1666b, creditors are required to send periodic statements at least 21 days before the payment due date. The inaccurate late payment reporting on this account suggests a failure to comply with this statutory requirement.

TILA Violations : The Truth in Lending Act emphasizes the necessity of accurate and timely disclosures to consumers. The misreporting of late payments on my account has directly harmed my creditworthiness, which TILA aims to protect.

Protection Against Non-Payment of Obligations Act ( PAANL ) : This act reinforces creditors ' responsibility to provide timely statements, preventing unfair penalties to consumers. The inaccurate reporting of late payments on this account violates this protection and has unjustly impacted my financial standing. 
Payment History Discrepancies The account XXXX shows recurring inaccuracies across XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax credit reports, specifically related to late payments. Each bureau reports multiple 30-day, 60-day, and even 90-day late payment entries, despite the account being closed, fully paid, and having a {$0.00} balance at the time. These errors persist across all three bureaus, affecting my credit profile negatively. Lack of Resolution Since Previous Dispute Despite multiple disputes submitted to Equifax, each bureau has continued to report these errors without any corrective action. This inaction has resulted in prolonged harm to my creditworthiness and breaches both FCRA and TILA.

Desired Resolution Immediate Removal : I am formally requesting the immediate removal of all inaccurate late payment notations from my credit report, including assurances of corrected and accurate reporting across all three bureaus. 
Written Confirmation : Please provide written confirmation of these corrections once the inaccuracies are removed. 
If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will consider escalating my complaint, including potential legal action and further complaints with appropriate consumer protection agencies. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift and accurate resolution. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX