Consumer complaint received 2023-12-29
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. (MO)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding persistent inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite multiple attempts to rectify the issues, I continue to face challenges in correcting the reporting of late open accounts, charge offs, and late closed accounts. These inaccuracies are negatively affecting my creditworthiness and causing substantial financial distress. I have diligently followed your dispute resolution process, submitting the required documentation and providing detailed explanations of the inaccuracies. However, the response I have received thus far has been inadequate, as the charge off account remain on my credit report. I would like to bring to your attention the following key points : Despite my consistent efforts to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report, the fraudulent entries persist, indicating a failure in the credit reporting process. This account entries have had a detrimental impact on my creditworthiness, affecting my ability to secure favorable terms for loans, credit cards, and other financial products. The responses I have received from your bureau thus far do not reflect a thorough investigation into my disputes, and I remain dissatisfied with the lack of resolution. I urge you to conduct a comprehensive and thorough investigation into the inaccurate items on my credit report, including a review of all supporting documentation I have previously submitted. Upon confirmation of the inaccuracies, I request the immediate correction and removal of the accounts from my credit report. I expect clear and timely communication regarding the progress of the investigation and the steps taken to resolve the issues. I request that your bureau implements measures to prevent the recurrence of such inaccuracies in the future, ensuring the integrity of the credit reporting system. If my concerns are not addressed satisfactorily within the exact timeframe from the date of this letter, I will be left with no choice but to escalate this matter to the appropriate regulatory authorities and seek legal advice to protect my rights. I am asking for your assistance to correct these late open and remove these charge off account an late closed accounts in my credit file : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Please check the Payment History and Status information on this account and adjust accordingly. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} -You are reporting different information from other bureaus. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be updated. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Investigate the way this account is reporting the date of last activity, account name, and opening date. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this removed now. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I see things may be inaccurate. Start looking at the account name, opening date, and high balance. I believe this information may be inaccurate. Immediate removal of this item is necessary. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I see things may be inaccurate. Start looking at the account name, opening date, and account status. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this deleted now. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$710.00} - I requested an investigation and the removal of the charge-off status. No changes were made. No investigation was conducted at all. You had optimal time to review this matter and make the appropriate corrections, you elected not to. Please remove this item immediately. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$79.00} - I believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me with verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - This particular account is undoubtedly placed as a charged-off account, make sure you tell me the reason why there is a balance indicating on the statement if its a charge-off? The balance is truly incorrect, if possible, replace it to XXXX or eliminate the item certainly.