Consumer complaint received 2024-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I notice that you are reporting inaccurate information in my consumer report, and it has caused me great harm, Due to the inaccurate information I am unable to purchase my home for me and my new family. I am sure youre familiar with the following UCC codes.

15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ACCURACY AND FAIRNESS OF CREDIT REPORTING ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.

( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

15 U.S. Code 1681 - ( b ) REASONABLE PROCEDURES It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

15 U.S. Code 1681 ( b ) ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates Please provide me the date I gave you permission to report my personal information to 3rd party.

According to P.L 90-321 ( 82 State. 146 ) Any agency can only get my report in response to a request by the head or state or local child support enforcement agency ( or ) a state or local government official authorized by head of such a agency.

15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures ( b ) ACCURACY OF REPORT Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater.

I have attached a copy of my report showing the inaccuracies.

As I stated, the inaccurate information harmed me, and my family and I am requesting that you adhere to the LAW and update this information to paid as agreed immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation