Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Dispute and Demand for Removal of Inaccurate Credit Reporting To Whom It May Concern, I am formally disputing the inaccurate and wrongful reporting of the repossession of a XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( XXXX : XXXX ) under my credit report XXXX XXXXXXXX. This vehicle was awarded to my ex-spouse pursuant to a legal and binding XXXX XXXX, and he accepted full responsibility for all associated financial obligations, including this repossession. 
The company responsible for reporting this inaccurate information is XXXX XXXX XXXX, associated with account XXXX XXXXXXXX. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and applicable state laws, I demand the immediate removal of this erroneous entry from my credit file. The continued reporting of this repossession under my name constitutes inaccurate and defamatory information, causing undue harm to my creditworthiness. 
XXXX Grounds for Dispute : XXXX. Violation of FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) ) Furnishers of credit information are required to conduct a thorough investigation when a dispute is submitted. The account in question does not belong to me post-XXXX  and must be removed. 
XXXX. Breach of Contract ( State-Specific Family Code ) The XXXX XXXX is a legally binding court order, and the responsibility for this account was transferred to my ex-spouse. Holding me accountable for this debt is in direct violation of this court order. 
XXXX. Unfair Reporting Practices ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Credit bureaus are required to maintain accurate information. Reporting a repossession that legally belongs to another individual violates this provision. 
XXXX. Potential Defamation and Financial Injury The continued presence of this derogatory item on my credit report is causing tangible financial harm. If this matter is not resolved immediately, I will explore all available legal remedies. 
Resolution Demanded : Immediate deletion of this repossession entry from my credit report. 
Written confirmation that this item has been removed. 
Cease all further reporting of this item under my name. 
Failure to comply within 30 days of receipt of this dispute will result in further legal action, including but not limited to filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and pursuing legal claims for damages. 
Enclosed are copies of my XXXX XXXX and any supporting documentation to substantiate my claim. I expect immediate rectification and will not hesitate to escalate this matter if my rights under federal and state law continue to be violated. 
I anticipate your prompt response and resolution of this matter. Please provide written confirmation of the deletion of this account from my credit report no later than [ XXXX days from receipt of this letter ]. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Copy of XXXX XXXX Supporting Documentation Drivers License, Social Security XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief