Consumer complaint received 2025-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) of the FCRA, I demand the immediate deletion of this account from my credit file for the following reasons : 1. The account is inaccurate, unverifiable, or outdated Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), the credit bureau must verify the accuracy of the item within 30 days or delete it. However, I am demanding immediate action based on the lack of verifiable proof.

2. Failure to comply constitutes a willful violation of the FCRA, subjecting the credit bureau to legal action and financial damages under 15 U.S.C. 1681n.

3. You have FOUR ( 4 ) days to act I am giving you a final opportunity to comply. If this account is not deleted, I will take the following legal actions : File a formal complaint with the CFPB and FTC for FCRA violations.

Pursue a lawsuit for willful noncompliance under 15 U.S.C. 1681o.

Demand {$1000.00} in statutory damages per violation under 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ).

This is your final notice before I escalate this matter legally. I expect a response and full deletion of the disputed account ( s ) within ten ( 10 ) business days from the date of this letter. Failure to comply will result in immediate action to protect my consumer rights. 

Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Hard Inquiry : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX I am also requesting the removal of the outdated and incorrect addresses from my credit file. I no longer reside at the addresses listed below, and they are no longer associated with my credit file. ADDRESS REMOVAL : XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Transunion : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX Hard Inquiries : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ADDRESS REMOVALS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Experian : I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. This dispute is submitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. & 1681i, which requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items. 

Recent findings by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) have brought to light significant concerns regarding Experians failure to conduct proper investigations. Specifically, in a lawsuit filed against Experian, the CFPB alleges that the company engaged in sham investigations, violating consumer protection laws by failing to meet its obligations under the FCRA.

Ad per 15 U.S.C. & 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), Experian is required to conduct a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items within 30 days. Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. & 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ), any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable must be promptly deleted or corrected. Failure to adhere to these requirements constitutes a violation of federal law.

I hereby request that Experian : Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the following disputed accounts or items [ list specific accounts or items you are disputing ]. 
Provide me with all documentation used to verify the accuracy of the disputed information. 
Correct or delete any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate, as mandated by law. 

Given the recent CFPB findings, I expect Experian to handle this dispute with the utmost seriousness and compliance with legal standards. A copy of my identification and any relevant supporting documents are enclosed to facilitate your investigation. 

If Experian fails to comply with its obligations under the FCRA, I will not hesitate to escalate this matter to the CFPB and pursue any necessary legal action to protect my rights. 

Please respond to this dispute in writing within the legally mandated time frame. I expect written confirmation of any changes made to my credit file. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief