Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Subject : Dispute of Charged-Off Account Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally dispute the charged-off account listed on my credit report under : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed that this account is being reported as charged off which I believe is inaccurate and misleading. 

The Collections account listed on my credit report under : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I noticed that these are reporting as collection accounts which I believe is inaccurate and misleading as well. 

Also, The following inquires are reporting inaccurate without my knowledge : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I would like to bring to your attention the following points regarding this account : XXXX. Incomplete or Inaccurate Reporting : The information provided in the credit report regarding these accounts is incomplete and inaccurate. It fails to reflect the correct details of the account, including the original account balance, payment history, and subsequent account activity. I request that you thoroughly investigate this matter and ensure that the information reported is complete, accurate, and up to date. 

2. Verification of Debt : I request that you provide me with the necessary documentation to verify the existence and validity of this debt. This includes the original signed contract or agreement, details of any payments made, and a record of the account 's transaction history. It is my right as a consumer to receive this verification, as stated in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

3. Statute of Limitations : Please note that the statute of limitations for collecting this debt may have expired. I urge you to verify the applicable statute of limitations for this account and confirm whether the reporting of this charged-off account is in compliance with the relevant state laws.

4. Resolution : I hereby request that you promptly investigate this matter and take appropriate action to correct the inaccuracies in the reporting of this charged-off account. If, after your investigation, you find that the information is incorrect, I kindly request that you remove the account from my credit report entirely.

Please provide me with a written response within 30 days of receiving this letter, as mandated by the FCRA. If you are unable to complete the investigation within this timeframe, please inform me of the delay and provide an estimated date of resolution. 

Furthermore, I would like to request that you notify all other credit reporting agencies to which you have provided this inaccurate information about the dispute and the action taken to rectify it. 

I look forward to your prompt attention to this matter and the resolution of this dispute. Please consider this letter as a formal request for investigation under the FCRA. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX