Consumer complaint received 2025-01-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Re : Dispute Regarding Erroneous Account Information XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally contest the XXXX XXXX XXXX  account reflected in my Equifax credit report. This dispute is submitted in accordance with my entitlements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., as well as the XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, grounded in a multitude of discrepancies I have discerned pertaining to the account. 

The following particulars are pertinent to this dispute : Account Designation XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX ( partial number for confidentiality ) Date Established : XX/XX/XXXX Date Terminated : XX/XX/XXXX ( per report ) Initial Balance : {$150000.00} Balance Updated : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$150000.00} Last Payment Date : XX/XX/XXXX Delinquent Amount : {$0.00} Account Status : Closed, with no outstanding payments Discrepancy and XXXX XXXX : XXXX. **Unwarranted XXXX of Account XXXX : ** The account is ostensibly reported as " closed, '' notwithstanding the presence of an unsettled balance. Under the FCRA, it is imperative for creditors to furnish accurate and comprehensive information ; I am apprehensive that the reported balance, accompanied by the absence of explicit details regarding repayment terms, is misleading. The contradictory nature of this account being simultaneously listed as both " open '' and " closed '' constitutes a violation of accuracy as delineated in Section 1681e ( b ) of the FCRA. 

XXXX. **Misleading XXXX XXXX : ** The indicated balance of {$150000.00} as of XX/XX/XXXX, is incongruent with any documentation within my possession. I hereby request a detailed accounting of how this balance was ascertained, along with clarification regarding whether it encompasses any undisclosed accrued fees or interest. 

XXXX. **Legitimacy of Inquiries : ** There exists a potential concern regarding the legitimacy of inquiries associated with this account. As mandated by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the XXXX XXXX XXXX, inquiries must be executed for a legally permissible purpose. I request verification as to whether the creditors or debt XXXX linked to this account have substantiated a lawful and verifiable reason for each inquiry documented. 

XXXX. **Payment History & Terms : ** The report fails to elucidate whether the payment terms were adhered to, given the assertion that payments were rendered as agreed. I request validation of the original payment terms and elucidation of the application of my payments. 

XXXX for Rectification : ** In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I respectfully beseech you to undertake a thorough investigation of the discrepancies noted, and should any information be determined to be inaccurate or incomplete, I request it be rectified or expunged forthwith. Specifically, I seek : - Verification of the balance and payment history associated with the XXXX XXXX XXXX account. 
- Clarification regarding any fees, interest, or ancillary charges included in the reported balance. 
- A comprehensive XXXX XXXX of inquiries executed in relation to this account, alongside a clear delineation of their permissible purpose. 
- Any supporting documentation affirming the accurate reporting of this account, in compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA, and California statutory requirements. 

Please furnish me with a copy of the revised credit report reflecting the rectification of any inaccuracies, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ). 

**Final Note : ** Should Equifax XXXX to deliver a satisfactory resolution to this dispute, I will unreservedly escalate the matter to the pertinent regulatory authorities, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and the XXXX Department XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX ( XXXX ). 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I anticipate a resolution within the XXXX period stipulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief