Consumer complaint received 2025-03-04 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:
Subject : Formal Complaint for Violation of FCRA and Demand for Immediate Removal of Reinsertion Account Dear CFPB, I am filing a formal complaint against Equifax for violating my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically the reinserted account listed below. This account was previously deleted from my credit report, and I am now demanding its immediate removal due to violations related to the reinsertion of the account without proper verification or notification. 
Account Information : * Account Name : XXXX * Account Number:XXXX * Original Report Date of Removal : XX/XX/XXXX * Date of Reinsertion : XX/XX/XXXX Background : On XX/XX/XXXX, I disputed an account with Equifax due to inaccurate information. After a thorough investigation, Equifax removed the account from my credit report on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, confirming its deletion. I have attached proof of this deletion notice. 
However, I discovered on XX/XX/XXXX, that the same account was reinserted into my credit report. This reinsertion occurred without any proper certification or written notification of the accounts accuracy and completeness, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( B ). 
FCRA Violations : XXXX. Violation of Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( B ) - Reinsertion of Disputed InformationThis section prohibits the reinsertion of deleted items unless the information provider certifies that the information is accurate. Equifax failed to provide such certification, which constitutes a violation of my rights. 
XXXX. Violation of Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) - Duty to Correct and Update InformationThe reinsertion of the account without correcting the underlying inaccuracies breaches this section, which requires that information furnishers update and correct inaccurate data. 
XXXX. Violation of Section XXXX ( d ) - Notification of ReinsertionEquifax failed to notify me in writing within XXXX business days of the reinsertion of the previously deleted item, violating my right to timely notification under this section of the FCRA. 
XXXX. Violation of Section XXXX ( b ) - Maximum Possible AccuracyThe reinsertion of inaccurate information, as well as the lack of procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy in consumer reports, is a violation of the FCRA. 
XXXX Caused : The reinsertion of this inaccurate account has caused significant harm, including : * Damage to my credit score * Increased stress and time spent addressing this issue * Negative impact on my ability to secure a mortgage This issue has severely affected my ability to pursue homeownership for my family, and it remains unresolved due to the incorrect information on my credit report. 
Request for Immediate Action : I request the following actions be taken immediately by Equifax and through your offices assistance : XXXX. Immediate removal of the reinserted account from my credit report. 
XXXX. Written confirmation that the account has been removed and will not be reinserted unless properly verified. 
XXXX. A thorough investigation into Equifax XXXX procedures surrounding the reinsertion of previously deleted accounts. 
XXXX. Assurance that my rights under the FCRA will be respected and protected moving forward. 
XXXX. Compensation for the damages I have suffered, including adverse effects on my credit score and financial standing. 
Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint and confirm the actions you will take to address this issue. I trust that this matter will be resolved promptly and within the timeframe stipulated by the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation