Consumer complaint received 2024-11-29 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Date : XX/XX/XXXX To : Equifax Subject : Formal Dispute and Demand for Action Regarding Account with XXXX XXXX  Dear Equifax Dispute Resolution Team, I am writing to formally dispute the inaccuracies associated with the account in question : XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ), as reported on my credit report generated on XX/XX/XXXX ( Report Number : XXXX ). 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Equifax is legally obligated to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and verifiability of the information it reports. Despite their recent investigation, the account remains on my report despite substantial evidence of inaccuracies and misrepresentations.

The following issues are specifically outlined : Inaccurate Payment History : Equifaxs report for the
same account lists the first late payment as XXXX ( 30 days late ). 
XXXX report indicates a late payment starting on XXXX ( 30 days late ). 

This discrepancy highlights a clear inconsistency and misrepresentation of the payment history associated with this account.

Erroneous Reporting Conclusion : Your report states, Disputed Item Not Listed on Credit Report, yet the account remains visible on my credit file. This constitutes a misrepresentation of your investigation findings and an incomplete resolution of my dispute.

FCRA Violations Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) of the FCRA : Consumer reporting agencies are required to correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information within 30 days after being notified of the dispute.

If Equifax maintains that the disputed information is accurate, I am requesting the following : Complete Documentation : Provide the documentation used to validate the accuracy of the XXXX XXXX  account, including all payment history records and any evidence obtained directly from XXXX XXXX. 
Employee Identification : Provide the name and employee number of the individual ( s ) responsible for validating this information.

It is essential to note that I am not requesting an E-OSCAR-generated review, as such methods are often insufficient and fail to ensure due diligence.

Legal Precedent and Liability Failure to comply with your obligations under the FCRA may subject Equifax to legal liability. Courts have consistently ruled against credit reporting agencies for noncompliance, including : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) : XXXX was found liable for failing to properly investigate a consumers dispute. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) : The court awarded damages for inaccurate reporting and noncompliance with the FCRA.

Furthermore, your continued misrepresentation and refusal to remove inaccurate information violate : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) : The obligation to maintain maximum possible accuracy.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) : The duty to conduct a reasonable investigation when a consumer disputes an account.

Demand for Immediate Action If Equifax is unable to provide the requested documentation to validate the accuracy of this account, I demand the immediate removal of the XXXX XXXX  account from my credit file. This is a continuous violation of my consumer rights under federal law, and your actions constitute false, misleading, and deceptive practices.

Should Equifax fail to address this matter appropriately, I am prepared to escalate this issue by filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my states attorney general office.

Additionally, I reserve the right to pursue legal action to recover damages caused by Equifaxs noncompliance and misrepresentation.

Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and provide a written resolution within the legally required time frame.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation