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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
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. (TX)

I am writing to formally complain about Equifax 's failure to conduct a proper and thorough investigation into disputed inquiries on my credit report. Since XX/XX/XXXX, I have submitted multiple disputes regarding seven inquiries appearing on my report. These inquiries, dated XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, include : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite accompanying my disputes with FTC reports and detailed letters, Equifax consistently closed the disputes as resolved within 24 hours, without a genuine investigation. A thorough investigation would have resulted in the immediate removal of these inquiries, especially considering the multiple disputes filed. 

Equifax 's actions constitute a violation of consumer protection laws and my right to a fair and accurate credit report. I have communicated these concerns directly to Equifax, highlighting their non-compliance with legal requirements. Unfortunately, my efforts have been met with disregard. 

As a result, I have filed a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( attached ) and am prepared to pursue legal action due to the significant harm these inaccuracies are causing me. 

This letter serves as my final attempt to resolve this issue amicably. I urge Equifax to immediately remove the following inquiries from my credit report : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I look forward to your prompt intervention in this matter. 


XXXX  Complaint ID : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MN)

My account with ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported in ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) to be removed. 

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


( XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

FOR XXXX XXXX XXXX and Equifax has improper information. XXXX has removed this account from my credit report for inaccurate reporting.

It states i owe nothing for this loan and yet it is still reporting as late??? not possible if i do not owe anythin
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it also shows XXXX states its closed while still adding late payments and Equifax shows transferred while still reporting.

I OWE {$0.00} ITS REPORTING IM LATE WITH XXXX AND THATS IM OKAY WITH EQUIFAX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in month is late to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I thought the economy was bad, but after looking at my credit report it is clear which is way worse all I see are inaccurate information which is causing me immense stress. I want to uphold my rights as a consumer, it is so depressing that I have to go through all this and I wouldnt even be able to afford a psychiatrist for that because my cards will just get declined due to my credit score being low with all these wrong information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 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. 
So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 


This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I found out the creditor didn't give the required XXXX notice with a statement. This would've let me pay on time and avoid late fees. This error made it seem like I didn't pay when I should have, which is the creditor 's mistake.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (FL)

The following debts belong to my father who died from XXXX  in XXXX XXXX. His death certificate was sent to the original creditors and they sold his debts anyway to collectors who tried to collect the debt that's not mine for two years. My father live with me the last year of his life during that time stole my identity his name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and obtain credit cards services at the hospital and wrecked my life. A XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX judge has already dismissed two of the following debts has not mine when they tried to sue me yet they keep putting it back on my credit. The following is a list ( XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00}. Disputed twice still on XXXX credit report ). ( law offices XXXX {$2600.00} XX/XX/XXXX ) ( Resurgent funding. 2 accounts. {$1300.00}, {$1400.00}. Cards obtained XXXX XXXX. Collection began XX/XX/XXXX. ( XXXX XXXX  {$4300.00} XX/XX/XXXX. Never applied or received the loan from these people never received funds ). ( XXXX XXXX  XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX {$760.00} this list of collections not my debt. They were all obtained by stolen identity yet they punished me now my good credit all these years. In comparison if you look at my legitimate accounts I have never had a late payment or a missed payment in 30 years. I paid off my student loans my home my car 's various different loans over the years without ever missing a payment this in contrast for the false information that basically has my life shut down now at XXXX XXXX XXXX. I'm appealing to you for help in this matter immediately as it is basically cause all doors for me and my wife to move forward in life just in our retirement time. Please help us I know I'm small and insignificant and probably not even worth a lot but I have a lot of faith in you thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
I told the XXXX, Transunion, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : Account name : XXXX XXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXXXXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXXccount name : XXXX XXXXXXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681 ( 5 ) they are suppose to modify accounts that isn't reporting correctly.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Also they aren't even in compliance with metro 2 credit reporting. I have evidence to prove my case
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

AXCSSFN/CNGO is in clear violation of this law. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ( 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 

This account has been sold to another lender which means they don't have OWNERSHIP of this account and is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. 

This account does not exist on my EQUIFAX credit report and needs to be removed from XXXX XXXX XXXX immediately for reporting inaccurately
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately.

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity.

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-15
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Jon Barry and Associates, Inc. (NC)

This complaint is being submitted by XXXX XXXX, consumer and natural person. Please see attached identification for verification purposes only. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX noticed a deceptive and suspicious account listed on the consumer credit file ( please see attached consumer file ). The account refers to Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc, with an account balance owed of {$2500.00}. XXXX XXXX has done NO business, has NO agreement, nor any account with Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc. XXXX XXXX mailed Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc a cease and desist letter ( see attached Paragon C & D ), which was delivered on XX/XX/XXXX ( see attached USPS delivery confirmation ). In attempts to collect on this ALLEGED debt, Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc has compromised the identity, violated the privacy, defamed the reputation, and affected the credit worthiness of XXXX XXXX. Even with a cease and desist in place, Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc continues to communicate with, harass, and abuse XXXX XXXX by accessing the consumer files of XXXX XXXX under deceptive and fraudulent pretenses. Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc accessed the consumer files of XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX ( see attached Unauthorized Access ). XXXX XXXX mailed Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc a notarized Affidavit attesting to the facts listed herein, along with a notice of opportunity to cure for the injuries caused by its abusive debt collection practices ( see attached Paragon AOT ) ( see attached Paragon civil liability ). Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc received said affidavit and notice on XX/XX/XXXX ( see attached delivery confirmation ). Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc has refused to submit payment for damages caused to XXXX XXXX or rebut the sworn statement of facts with an opposing sworn statement of facts. Paragon Revenue Group a dba of Jon Barry and Associates Inc has in fact mailed XXXX XXXX a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX admitting to breaching the privacy of XXXX XXXX by disclosing nonpublic personal information to 3 consumer reporting agencies ( see attached Paragon admittance letter ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I am sending this to you today because I have pulled my most recent credit report and I am extremely confused. It is very troubling as these items are reporting as incorrect and inaccurate information. I would appreciate your assistance to solve this problem. 
I have done research at my end and as you and myself both aware, there are laws that guarantee that credit bureaus report accurate information. According to the FCRA, the information provided should be 100 % accurate, 100 % verifiable, and reported in a timely fashion. I am well aware you have 30 days to complete this investigation. Your failure to comply with federal regulations is a serious violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and could possibly result in an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. 
I must demand that you run a thorough investigation for each and every mistake listed, and a complete report MUST be provided to me after you have completed the investigation. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent.

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining. 
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