Consumer complaint received 2024-12-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Against Equifax Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Reporting for XXXX XXXX Account Dear CFPB, I am filing a complaint against Equifax for failing to correct inaccurate information regarding late payments reported on my credit report for account XXXX XXXX, Account Number XXXX. Despite multiple requests for correction ( letters dated XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ), my requests have been ignored, violating both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 
FCRA Violations According to 15 U.S. Code 1666b, creditors are required to send periodic statements at least 21 days before the payment due date. The inaccurate late payment reporting on my account suggests a failure to comply with this requirement. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681i mandates that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of information in consumer files, which has not been upheld in my case. 
TILA Violations The Truth in Lending Act emphasizes the necessity for accurate and timely disclosures to consumers. The inaccurate reporting of late payments has caused undue harm to my creditworthiness. 
Protection Against Non-Payment of Obligations Act ( PAANL ) This act reinforces the responsibility of creditors to provide timely statements, preventing unfair penalties to consumers.

Account Details and Evidence of Inaccuracy Below are the details of the account and the discrepancies found : Account Number : XXXX High Balance : {$15000.00} Last Verified : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) Date of Last Activity : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ) Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ) Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} Closed Date : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX XXXX Account Rating : Closed Account Description : Individual, Closed or paid account/zero balance Dispute Status : Account not disputed Creditor Type : Auto Finance ( XXXX ), Auto Financing ( XXXX and Equifax ) Account Status : Closed Payment Status : Current Creditor Remarks : Closed ( XXXX and XXXX ), Closed or paid account/zero balance ( Equifax ) Payment Amount : {$0.00} Last Payment : XX/XX/XXXX Credit Limit : {$0.00} Two-Year Payment History Discrepancies XXXX : Reports 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, which is inaccurate. 
XXXX : Reports 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, conflicting with other bureaus. 
Equifax : Reports 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, which does not align with payment records. 
Desired Resolution I am formally requesting the following : Immediate removal of the inaccurate late payment notation from my credit report. 
Written confirmation of the correction. 
Failure to address this issue promptly will result in further escalation, including legal action and additional complaints to relevant regulatory agencies. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation