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 filing a formal complaint against Equifax for its failure to correct inaccurate information regarding late payments reported on my credit report for account XXXX XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX. Despite multiple requests for correction ( letters dated XX/XX/year> ), my requests have been ignored. This ongoing inaction constitutes a violation of both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 
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 erroneous late payments on my account by Equifax directly breaches this legal requirement. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1666b mandates creditors 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 highlights creditors ' responsibility to provide timely statements, preventing unfair penalties to consumers. The continued inaccurate reporting violates this protection, unjustly affecting my financial stability. 
Payment History and Errors Across Credit Bureaus Equifax shows incorrect entries in my payment history : XXXX : Erroneously reported as 30 days late. 
XXXX : Marked incorrectly as 60 days late. 
Days Late - 7 Year History : Equifax has also listed two 30-day and one 60-day late entries, despite previous disputes indicating these are inaccurate.

Lack of Resolution Since Previous Dispute Despite submitting multiple disputes, each bureau has continued to report these errors without change, damaging my creditworthiness and violating my rights under the FCRA and TILA. The inaction on these inaccuracies has resulted in ongoing harm to my credit profile and financial stability.

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 issue is not resolved promptly, I will escalate my complaint, potentially involving 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