Consumer complaint received 2024-04-13 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my continued frustration and disappointment regarding the unresolved issue of late closed and charged-off accounts. Despite our previous attempts and numerous communications, it is disheartening to note that these accounts still persist in our records. 

The presence of late closed and charged-off accounts not only distorts our financial records but also undermines the credibility and accuracy of our data. Despite our efforts, there has been no tangible progress in removing these erroneous entries from our records. 

We urge you to escalate this matter and allocate the necessary resources to expedite the removal of late closed and charged-off accounts from our records. Additionally, we request transparent communication regarding the steps being taken to address this issue and prevent its recurrence in the future. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove these accounts in my credit file : XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Please investigate the account name, date of last activity, and account balance. This information seems to be misleading. This will need to be removed pronto. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I need the following investigated account name, date of last activity, and opening date. I believe this information may be wrong. I need this removed immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Investigate the way this account is reporting the date of last activity, opening date, and the account name. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this account removed NOW. 

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$750.00} - The payment history and status is inaccurate. According to FCRA 's Compliance/Obsolescence date determines when the 7-year reporting period begins for accounts that have been charged-off or placed for collection. Please delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$140.00} - I requested an investigation and the removal of the charge-off status. No changes were made. No investigation was conducted at all. You had optimal time to review this matter and make the appropriate corrections, you elected not to. Please remove this item immediately XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$1400.00} - I believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me with verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - This account was showing an inaccurate payment history and payment status. A charge-off should show a XXXX balance. This inaccurate information continues to do harm to my credit. Please provide proof of the last payment. Otherwise, remove this from my file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief