Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Subject : Formal Dispute of Credit Reporting Violations and Request for Compensation Dear CFPB Team, I am writing to formally dispute inaccuracies and violations on my credit reports from XXXX and XXXX. These reports contain unauthorized inquiries and account reporting errors that significantly damage my creditworthiness. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I demand immediate removal of these inaccuracies and compensation for the violations caused by these erroneous entries. 

Accounts with Violations XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Violation : Inaccurate high balance reporting ( {$630.00} vs. {$600.00} limit ), inconsistent utilization percentages, and failure to validate negative reporting. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violation : Overstated utilization above 102 %, charge-off status reported without proper notification or validation. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Violation : Duplicate late payment reporting and failure to validate derogatory entries. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violation : Charge-off status reported without verification or adherence to dispute resolution protocols. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : [ Account Number Hidden in Extract ] Violation : Reporting late payments without validation or notice. 
Unauthorized Hard Inquiries The following hard inquiries were conducted without my knowledge or consent and are not tied to any open accounts : XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX Violations Identified XXXX Unauthorized Hard Inquiries XXXX Accounts with Reporting Errors Compensation Requested Under the FCRA, I am entitled to {$1000.00} per violation. Based on XXXX violations, I am requesting a total compensation of {$10000.00} for the harm caused by these errors. 

Demands for Resolution Immediate Deletion of Inaccurate Information : Remove all inaccurate account details and unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit reports with XXXX and XXXX. 
Updated Credit Reports : Provide updated credit reports reflecting these corrections within 30 days. 
Written Confirmation of Actions Taken : Send a written confirmation of the deletions and steps taken to ensure compliance with FCRA guidelines. 
Compensation Payment : Issue a compensation payment of {$10000.00} as outlined above. 
Notice of Further Action If my demands are not addressed within 30 days, I will escalate the matter by filing additional complaints with regulatory bodies, including the FTC, and pursuing legal action for damages exceeding the requested compensation. 

I urge your team to address this matter promptly to prevent further harm to my credit and financial standing. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief