Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Third Request to Correct Inaccurate Late Payment Reporting Dear CFPB, I am filing this formal complaint against Equifax for failing to correct inaccurate information regarding late payments reported on my credit report for the XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account ( Account # XXXX ). Despite my repeated requests for correction through disputes filed on XXXXXXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, no changes have been made to address the inaccuracies. These unresolved issues are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 
Payment History Discrepancies The payment history for this account contains significant inaccuracies : Equifax reports a 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, which is incorrect. 
XXXX reports a 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, which is also inaccurate. 
XXXX inaccurately reflects the account as having a 30-day late payment despite showing no late payments in the detailed two-year payment history.

These discrepancies among the credit bureaus highlight a failure to maintain consistent and accurate reporting of my payment history. The 30-day late payments reported by Equifax and XXXX are false and unsupported by any records. 
FCRA Violations 15 U.S. Code 1681i : Mandates credit reporting agencies to ensure the accuracy of information in consumer files. Equifax has failed to investigate and correct the disputed information. 
15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) : Requires credit reporting agencies to adopt reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

TILA Violations 15 U.S. Code 1666b : Creditors must send periodic statements at least 21 days before the payment due date. The reporting of a late payment indicates non-compliance with this requirement.

Impact of Inaccuracy This erroneous reporting has caused significant harm to my creditworthiness and financial standing, creating barriers to obtaining credit at favorable terms.

Previous Dispute History My first dispute regarding this issue was submitted on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and my second dispute on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. Despite providing the necessary documentation to support my claims, no changes have been made to correct this error. 
Desired Resolution Immediate removal of the inaccurate late payment notation from my credit report. 
Written confirmation of the correction. 
Attachments To assist with your investigation, I am including the following documents : A copy of my government-issued ID. 
A copy of my Social Security card. 
Copies of the dispute letters from XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 
A highlighted copy of my credit report showing the inaccuracies. 
If this issue is not resolved promptly, I will escalate my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and consider seeking legal action to protect my federally granted consumer rights. 
I expect your response to this letter within 15 days as mandated by the FCRA. Please contact me if additional information or documentation is required to complete your investigation. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation