Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Account # XXXX I am writing to formally dispute the charge-off status that your agency has reported to my credit file, specifically regarding account number [ Account Number ]. This dispute is based on violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly 15 USC 6802 and 15 USC 6801, which outline responsibilities for accurate reporting and consumer rights.

According to 15 USC 6801, consumer reporting agencies must maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of the information they report. It is my contention that the charge-off reported on my credit report does not accurately reflect the status of the account in question.

Furthermore, under 15 USC 6802, consumer reporting agencies must investigate disputes promptly and ensure that any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable is promptly deleted or corrected. 

This account was charged off on the following date XX/XX/year>. Since then, the account has repeatedly been updated as charge-off every month. This is an update on the payment history. A charged off account should NOT include an active payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations. You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect has violated my rights. I am demanding a deletion of this account.

Additionally, I wish to point out that in the event of a charge-off, I should have received a Form 1099-C ( Cancellation of Debt ) from the original creditor, since the amount is over {$600.00}, which I have not received to date. The issuance of a 1099-C is required by the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) for canceled debts exceeding {$600.00}, and its absence raises concerns about the accuracy of the charge-off status reported by your agency.

I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the accuracy of the charge-off status of the account. Please provide the following information : 1. Validation of the charge-off, including documentation showing the date of charge-off, the original creditors information, and any supporting details.

2. Evidence that the charge-off was reported accurately and within the timeframe allowed by law.

3. Documentation proving that the reporting complies with the Metro 2 format guidelines. 

4. Confirmation of whether a 1099-C was issued for this charge-off and, if so, the date of issuance and the amount reported.

Until this matter is investigated and resolved in accordance with the FCRA, I request that you remove the charge-off from my credit report. Additionally, please confirm in writing that this dispute has been received and is being investigated.

Please provide a written response within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with these requests will leave me no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to me under federal law. 



Sincerely XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief