Consumer complaint received 2025-08-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern this is my second formal complaint against multiple credit reporting agencies and furnishers who continue to report inaccurate, misleading, and unverifiable information on my credit report despite my previous dispute and ongoing financial hardship I have already filed a complaint which is still open and this submission includes additional and repeated violations of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and CARES Act I have not yet submitted to the FTC because I wanted to give the CFPB and relevant institutions a fair chance to resolve this matter below I have outlined each item of dispute along with its specific issue and the applicable legal reference The accounts listed below are being reported inaccurately, unlawfully, and in a manner that violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and my right to due process. These errors are impacting my financial health, employment opportunities, and mental well-being. I request a full reinvestigation, and removal where applicable. 
XXXX Account XXXX * * ( Two Entries ) * * Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX | Balances : {$2000.00} & {$3600.00} | Issue : Late Payment Reporting Issue : These accounts have been reported with late payments despite pandemic-related deferment and administrative forbearance protections under the CARES Act. I was under the understanding that student loan payments were paused and non-delinquent during this period. Reporting late payments violates CARES Act 3513 and FCRA 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which prohibits furnishing false or misleading information. I was never properly notified about any delinquency, and this reporting is both inaccurate and deeply damaging. 
XXXX XXXX Accounts XXXX * * & XXXX * * * * * * Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX | Balances : {$470.00} & {$630.00} | Issue : Late Payment Reporting Issue : I was facing documented financial hardship during this time, including job instability and health issues. I attempted to communicate with XXXX XXXX but received no hardship assistance or accurate billing explanations. Under FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and Regulation B ( Equal Credit Opportunity Act ), creditors must provide fair access to accommodations and not report misleading payment behavior during hardship, especially when consumers request help in good faith. These late payments do not reflect my intent or ability, and reporting them violates my rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX * * * * Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX | Balance : {$540.00} | Issue : Late Payment Reporting Issue : This late payment is being reported only weeks after the account was opened, which is unusual and suggests either misreporting or internal processing errors. No billing statement or opportunity to make the payment on time was received. Reporting a delinquency within XXXX days of account opening contradicts FCRA standards and indicates furnisher negligence under 1681s-2 ( b ). 
HARD INQUIRIES ( Unauthorized or Excessive ) : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX Issue : I did not authorize all these inquiries. Some were possibly triggered by a dealer or intermediary without my full knowledge. Reporting inquiries without permissible purpose or consumer initiation is in direct violation of FCRA 604 ( a ). These need to be investigated and removed immediately.

this continued reporting of false, misleading, and damaging information is a violation of FCRA 1681i which requires reinvestigation upon dispute and 1681s-2 ( b ) which obligates data furnishers to correct or delete inaccurate information failure to act will leave me no choice but to escalate further to the FTC and pursue legal action under FCRA 616 and 617 which allows me to seek actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees I request immediate investigation removal of the accounts and inquiries listed above and written confirmation of the results of your review thank you for your attention to this urgent and ongoing matter

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief