Consumer complaint received 2024-12-07 00:00:00
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.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third-party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 
I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance. 
I request this under 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of debts. If information is not provided or the false reporting isnt removed ; as in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX XXXX  XXXX ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be reinvestigated. 


1.Please explain to me what your representatives uncovered to lead them to believe that you are reporting this item as it legally should be reported? 
2.What certified documents were reviewed to conclude your investigation? 
3.Please provide a complete copy of all of the information that was transmitted to the data furnisher as part of the investigation. 
4.What did it cost your company to obtain the documents needed to complete your investigation? 
5.Please provide proof of your timely procurement of certified documents. 
6.Did you speak directly to any agent of the company that was reporting the information to confirm the accuracy of what you are reporting? 
7.If yes to above : a.Who did you speak to? 
b.On what date? 
c.How long was the conversation? 
d.What was their position? 
e.What telephone number did you call? 
f. What is the name of the employee of your company that spoke directly to the above party? 
g.What is the position of the employee of your company that spoke directly to the above party? 
h.How long has that employee been employed by your company? 
i.What formal training was provided to this employee to investigate items of this kind? 
j.Was there any email or written communication between members of your company and the above party? 
8.If so, please provide copies of all correspondence ; supply copies of any and all conclusive documentation to prove that you have in fact conducted a reasonable investigation of the account in question. 
9.Provide the date of the commencement of delinquency 10.Provide the SPECIFIC date reporting that these items will cease Enclosed with your response to the above questions I respectfully request a notarized affidavit confirming the information that is provided is true and correct as per my civil rights granted under several federal laws. This information should not come as a form letter response. 

My initial dispute was detailed and directly related to the account in question. A template response will not be an acceptable response. If you can not supply ALL of the above information in a timely manner as detailed in several laws, including but not limited to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I must immediately demand the permanent removal of this item from my credit report. 

This erroneous entry is detrimental to my overall credit rating and has caused me severe financial and emotional distress. If you choose not to provide the above requested deletion or requested/required documentation of your investigation, I will pursue the enforcements of my constitutional rights via federal court proceedings. As you are well aware this information will come out through my formal discovery process, and necessary depositions. I have recently studied constitutional consumer protection laws along with civil/federal court procedures. I will represent myself pro-se and will formally request a jury trial.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief