Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> Dear CFPB, Subject : Inaccurate Late Payment Reporting for Account with XXXX XXXX I am submitting this complaint regarding inaccurate late payments reported on my credit file maintained by Equifax for account # XXXX with XXXX XXXXXXXX. These reported late payments are erroneous and do not accurately reflect my payment history, as I have consistently made timely payments through autopay. 

Nature of the Complaint : Inaccurate Reporting : The late payment listed on my credit report is incorrect. My account was fully paid on time, and I was enrolled in autopay for consistent, timely payments. 
Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : This inaccurate reporting of late payments violates my rights under the FCRA ( 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ), as it misrepresents my creditworthiness and payment history.

Potential Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) : The reporting of false late payments may also constitute a violation of the FDCPA, which protects consumers from misrepresentation regarding their accounts.

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) : The reporting practices violate the TILA, which mandates accurate reporting of credit information.

The FCRA, specifically sections 15 U.S. Code 1681i and 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, mandates that credit reporting agencies and information furnishers correct any inaccurate or incomplete information in credit reports and ensure the maximum accuracy of information in consumer files.

Additionally, under the FCRA, articles 616 and 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 1681o ) outline the civil liability for willful and negligent noncompliance, respectively. These provisions allow for damages, including actual damages, attorneys fees, and possible punitive damages for failure to comply with the Act 's requirements. 

Summary of Errors on Account The XXXX XXXXXXXX account shows discrepancies across bureaus, including incorrect XXXX late payments in XXXX for XXXX, XXXX and Equifax, despite on-time payments. High balance varies, with {$300.00} reported by XXXX and XXXX, but {$500.00} by Equifax. Dates of " Last Activity '' and " Reported '' also differ, and Equifax lists the account as " closed by credit grantor, '' while others show it as " paid. '' These errors misrepresent the accounts history and status. 

Requested Resolution : I request that Equifax conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and remove the inaccurate late payment notation from my credit report. All entries should be updated to reflect my accurate payment history of 100 % on-time payments. 

I expect to receive written documentation confirming the removal of these entries within 30 days of this complaint submission. Failure to resolve this issue may lead to further action to protect my consumer rights. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation