Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 00:00:00
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.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Request for Description of Investigation Process - Disputed Accounts on my Credit Report XXXX, XXXX AND EQUIFAX Dear Sir/Madam, After I completes its investigation which is written in this complaint, please I am writing to request a detailed description of the investigation process followed by your agency regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 USC 16811 ( 7 ) credit reporting agencies are obligated to provide a description of the investigation within 15 days of receiving a consumer 's dispute. 

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately, I had 3 late payments on an ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX hat I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. this account has not been late on payments Ive attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates DATE XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX I'm now requesting you investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action I kindly request that you provide a description of the procedure used to investigate and verify this account. 
If you can not update payment on time, please provide the required information. I appreciate your prompt attention to this request and look forward to receiving a response within the timeframe established by the FCRA, the Consumer Protection Act, and the Truth in Lending Act. 

I have identified discrepancies in the reporting, and it appears that there may be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The reported late payments on the aforementioned account are inconsistent with my payment history. I would like to bring to your attention that, to the best of my knowledge and records, I have consistently paid this account on time, in accordance with the agreed-upon terms.

It is my understanding that per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ), my consumer report should not contain information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer ( me ) and the person ( you ) making the report. Payment history and the late payments associated with payment history negatively impact my consumer report and are considered as part of my transactions and experiences between me and your company.

Furthermore, I am requesting that you provide me with, in writing, the reasonable procedures [ according to 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ] that you have adopted to ensure that each periodic statement is mailed to me ( the consumer ) not later than 21 days before the payment due date. Include also, all the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of Title 15.

Reference to PAANL ( Paid As Agreed Never Late ) : The terms of our agreement have always been adhered to, and the account in question should reflect a status of " Paid As Agreed Never Late '' based on the timely payments made. It is imperative that my credit report accurately represents my financial responsibility and commitment to meeting payment obligations.

I hereby request that you provide documented proof supporting the claim of late payments on this account. This proof should include specific details such as dates, amounts, and any relevant communication indicating that the payments were indeed late. In the absence of valid proof, I expect the credit reporting to be rectified promptly.

If, after a thorough investigation, you are unable to provide verifiable proof of late payments, I demand that the account be promptly updated to reflect its accurate status as " Paid As Agreed Never Late. '' Per the FCRA, I request that you conduct a timely investigation and provide a written response within 30 days from the receipt of this dispute letter. Failure to adhere to this timeline will be considered a violation of the FCRA.

Apreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a resolution that aligns with the legal obligations outlined by the FCRA. Your cooperation is crucial in maintaining the accuracy and fairness of my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation