Consumer complaint received 2023-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the accuracy and completeness of my consumer report that was provided to me and other parties who have received this report. I believe that my consumer report is not in compliance with the laws set forth by the United States Code ( USC ) governing consumer reporting agencies. Specifically, I believe that the information contained in my report is inaccurate, and misleading. This inaccurate information is harming my ability to obtain credit, employment, and other important opportunities. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumer reporting agencies are required to ensure that the information contained in consumer reports is accurate, complete, and up to date. The FCRA also requires that consumer reporting agencies investigate any disputes that are submitted by consumers like myself. I am requesting that you investigate the inaccurate and fraudulent information in my report and take steps to correct it. I believe that the following laws set forth by the United States Code ( USC ) governing consumer reporting agencies are out of compliance ; 1. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Removal of Inaccurate Credit Information 2. 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) - Compliance procedures maximum possible accuracy. 3. United States Code Law ( FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ) 4. ( FDCPA 15 U.S. Code? 1692e.False or misleading representations ) 5. United States Code Law ( FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ) 6. 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 3 ) Restriction on sharing of medical information.Except for information or any communication of information disclosed as provided in, the exclusions in paragraph ( 2 ) shall not apply with respect to information disclosed to any person related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control, if the information is ( A ) medical information ; ( B ) an individualized list or description based on the payment transactions of the consumer for medical products or services ; or ( C ) an aggregate list of identified consumers based on payment transactions for medical products or services. 7. 15 US Code 1681b ( 4 ) Limitation on redisclosure of medical information 8. 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; Exclusions mean the process or state of excluding or being excluded and left out of and not be included. ( title Definition Paragraph 2 of this title is exclusions and sub paragraph A subsection I transactions are not included in the consumer report 9. United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) 10. 15 U.S. Code 1605 - Determination of finance charge ( a ) Finance charge defined Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amount of the finance charge in connection with any consumer credit transaction shall be determined as the sum of all charges, payable directly or indirectly by the person to whom the credit is extended, and imposed directly or indirectly by the creditor as an incident to the extension of credit. The finance charge does not include charges of a type of payable in a comparable cash transaction. The finance charge shall not include fees and amounts imposed by third party closing agents ( including settlement agents, attorneys, and escrow and title companies ) if the creditor does not require the imposition of the charges or the services provided and does not retain the charges. Examples of charges which are included in the finance charge include any of the following types of charges which are applicable : ( 1 ) Interest, time price differential, and any amount payable under a point, discount, or other system or additional charges. ( 2 ) Service or carrying charge. ( 3 ) Loan fee, finders fee, or similar charge. ( 4 ) Fee for an investigation or credit report. ( 5 ) Premium or other charge for any guarantee or insurance protecting the creditor against the obligors default or other credit loss. ( 6 ) Borrower-paid mortgage broker fees, including fees paid directly to the broker or the lender ( for delivery to the broker ) whether such fees are paid in cash or financed. There Should be no late payments if a finance charge was involved. Finance charge is the sum of all charges so theres no late payments. They should all be removed from my consumer report under 15 USC 1605 ( a ). I believe these are the following accounts are out of compliance with the above laws stated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I look forward to hearing back from you. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief