Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Notice of Dispute Regarding Inaccurate, Unverifiable, and Unauthorized Information Under FCRA, FERPA, and Privacy Act Dear Sir or Madam, This letter serves as a formal Notice of Dispute regarding inaccurate, outdated, unverifiable, and unauthorized information appearing on my credit report. Your obligations under the **Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) **, and the **Privacy Act of 1974** require you to ensure that all furnished data is accurate, verifiable, and compliant with privacy laws. Below, I outline the specific accounts and reasons for this dispute, supported by applicable federal laws and regulations. 

Account in Dispute : XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account XXXX : XXXX - **Reason for Dispute** : The reported account opening date is incorrect, and late payment notations are over seven years old, violating the permissible reporting period under **15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) **. Reporting such adverse items exceeds the statute of limitations and fails to ensure compliance with **15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) **. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX - XXXX for XXXX : The account is marked with delinquent payments that were resolved prior to the reporting period. This inaccurate portrayal violates **15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ** and fails to follow the " maximum possible accuracy '' standard for consumer reports. Additionally, continued reporting of this resolved balance without authorization breaches **5 U.S.C . 552a ( b ) ** under the Privacy Act of 1974. 


XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX - **Reason for Dispute** : The total balance owed is unsubstantiated, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has failed to provide verification of this debt despite multiple requests. This constitutes a violation of **15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ** and **12 C.F.R. 1022.21 ( c ) **. Furthermore, the continued inclusion of unverifiable information violates **15 U.S.C. 1681c2**, which mandates the blocking of disputed items stemming from identity theft. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Legal Basis for Dispute : - **15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ** : Requires credit reporting agencies to adopt reasonable procedures to ensure " maximum possible accuracy '' of information.

- **15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ** : Prohibits furnishers from providing inaccurate or unverified information.

- **15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ** : Limits the reporting of certain derogatory information to seven years.

- **15 U.S.C. 1681b** : Restricts consumer reporting agencies from adding items to a report without written consent.

- **Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C . 552a ) ** : Protects against unauthorized disclosure of personal information, including consumer reports..

- **15 U.S.C. 1692g** : Establishes the right to debt validation by furnishers. XXXX XXXX XXXX Demands : 1. **Immediate Investigation** : Conduct a thorough investigation of the accounts listed above within the statutory 30-day timeframe, as required under **15 U.S.C. 1681i**.

2. **Removal of Inaccurate or Unverified Information** : Block or delete all information that can not be substantiated or verified, as mandated by **15 U.S.C. 1681c-2**.

3. **Written Confirmation** : Provide a detailed written response outlining the actions taken, including the removal or correction of disputed information.

Failure to comply with your obligations under the FCRA,, the Privacy Act, and related statutes will result in formal complaints to the **Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) **, **Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) **, and other regulatory bodies. Furthermore, I reserve the right to pursue civil remedies under **15 U.S.C. 1681n** and **15 U.S.C. 1681o** for willful or negligent noncompliance, seeking damages as provided by law. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your resolution and written confirmation of compliance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief