Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 00:00:00
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.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX To Whom It May Concern, Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Fraudulent Reporting, FCRA Violations, and Timing of Notice for Negative Information I am writing to address ongoing violations by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding improper and fraudulent credit reporting practices. These companies have repeatedly failed to comply with federal requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and procedures mandated by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) for dispute handling.

This letter serves as a formal notice of their violations and demands immediate corrective action.

Key Violations and Issues Identified 1. Failure to Provide Timely Notice of Negative Information Under Section 623 ( a ) ( 7 ) of the FCRA, creditors are required to notify consumers prior to or no later than 30 days after furnishing negative information to a consumer reporting agency. Despite this legal mandate : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have failed to notify me in writing regarding negative items reported to credit bureaus. 
The lack of timely notification constitutes a procedural error and an intentional misrepresentation of my financial standing. 
By failing to provide notice, these companies have deprived me of the opportunity to dispute or correct errors, violating my consumer rights. 
2. Inconsistent Reporting Across Credit Bureaus XXXX XXXX removed the disputed account from XXXX, but it continues to be reported on XXXX and Equifax despite the same FTC disputes being submitted. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX removed the disputed account from Equifax but continues reporting on XXXX and XXXX, again under identical FTC disputes. 
These inconsistencies indicate a lack of compliance with federal dispute resolution requirements and a deliberate effort to prolong inaccuracies on my credit reports. 
3. Improper Handling of Disputes and Evidence Disputed items submitted under the FTC Identity Theft Report, with supporting documentation such as proof of identity, proof of address, and IRS-confirmed Form 1099-C for canceled debts, have been ignored or inadequately processed. 
This failure directly violates 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information.

Legal and Regulatory Implications 15 U.S.C. 1681n : Willful noncompliance with the FCRA exposes these companies to statutory, actual, and punitive damages.

Section 5 ( a ) of the FTC Act : Failing to provide timely and accurate notice of negative reporting constitutes unfair and deceptive practices, subject to FTC enforcement. 
Consumer Financial Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5536 ) : The continued reporting of incorrect or fraudulent information violates the prohibition against unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices ( UDAAP ).

15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 : The failure to block disputed items within the legally required time frame demonstrates clear noncompliance with federal procedures.

Additionally, misrepresentation of my creditworthiness for financial gain violates my rights as a consumer under the FCRA and has been deemed a harmful practice in case law. For example XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The court ruled that failure to investigate disputed information accurately or to ensure its reliability constitutes a violation of the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The court emphasized that furnishing inaccurate or incomplete information to credit bureaus without proper verification or notification harms the consumers financial standing and violates federal law. 
Immediate Demands 1. Immediate Removal of Negative and Inaccurate Information Remove all fraudulent and disputed accounts from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX credit reports, including : XXXX XXXX : Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief