Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX, have been subjected to several violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by various entities, and I am writing to formally address and resolve these issues. These violations have significantly impacted my credit report and my consumer rights. The specific issues I am facing are as follows : Inaccurate Credit Reporting : Certain creditors, including XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX, reported inaccurate late payments that were actually made as agreed during the XXXX pandemic. These companies failed to update my credit report to reflect that these payments were never late, despite the legal protections in place under 15 U.S. Code 1681 S-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( F ), which requires accurate reporting during the pandemic.

Failure to Verify Information : Many debt collectors, such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and others, reported alleged debts without proper verification or documentation. According to 15 U.S. Code 1692g, I have the right to request validation of these debts, which includes proof of the original debt, signed contracts, and documentation proving that the collector has the right to collect the debt. In several cases, I received no response or insufficient proof, and I have demanded these items be removed from my credit report unless the debt XXXX provide valid evidence. 

Unlawful Credit Inquiries : XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accessed my credit report without my consent or without a permissible purpose under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ). This is a clear violation of my rights, and I am requesting that these unauthorized inquiries be removed immediately. 

Failure to Disclose Opt-Out Rights : Some of these entities failed to inform me of my right to opt-out of sharing my personal information, violating 15 U.S. Code 603 ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ). This omission has resulted in an infringement on my privacy and consumer rights. 

Deceptive XXXX XXXX Practices : Several debt XXXX, such as XXXX, XXXX, and others, have been reporting inaccurate debts and engaging in unfair collection practices. These companies did not provide proper validation or verification of the debts as required by law, which has caused me undue stress and harassment. 

XXXX XXXX of Late Payments : Some creditors have reported " late payments '' without clearly defining what constitutes a " late payment, '' which is misleading and inaccurate under FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ). This false reporting has damaged my creditworthiness. 

Unlawful Finance Charge Determination : There have been instances where finance charges were improperly determined and reported, violating my rights as outlined under the FCRA. 

As a result of these violations, I have taken action to formally dispute these inaccuracies and demand that the responsible parties take immediate corrective measures. I have requested specific actions, such as updating late payments to paid as agreed, never late, providing debt validation, and deleting unauthorized credit inquiries. I have also made it clear that failure to resolve these matters will result in legal action, including seeking civil liability for willful noncompliance under FCRA Section 616.

In summary, I have experienced a series of unlawful actions by credit reporting agencies, creditors, and debt collectors that have violated my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am now taking steps to hold these parties accountable and ensure that my credit report is accurate and compliant with U.S. law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief