Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern : These negative items in my credit profile can't be true! They must have been misplace or inaccurate. I'm disputing these claims and demanding that any info about me being less than perfect just disappear from now on!! ! The claims that this information in my report is negative, untrue or incorrect are unsubstantiated. To date I have not received any physical proof to back up these allegations Your report contains several deviations from mandatory reporting standards. As such, the data in your documents can not be accurate and complete! I hereby challenge you to provide proof that it is right for you make these allegations about meDocument that you have complied with the reporting requirements, and report without any deviations. Per 15 U.S.C 1681e Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relatesAlso per 12 CFR Part 1022 ( Regulation V ) requires furnishers to : A - Furnish information about accounts or other relationships with a consumer that has integrity. B - Furnish information about accounts or other relationships with a consumer that is accurate. C - Conduct reasonable investigations of consumer disputesIt is crucial to remember that any mistakes in reporting can make the information less accurate. This has significant implications for both federally regulated reports and Metro 2 compliance standards, as CRRG states Any d

eviations from these standards jeopardize data integrity. " With that said, I found some mistakes and inaccuracies in your report. This is why you need to investigate the validity of these inaccurate items so they can be replaced with more accurate ones or delete them altogetherYou have a duty to ensure that my rights are being protected, and if you continue reporting claims which are not perfect then it shows carelessness. I don't think it's fair for you to report on me in a way that is unethical and doesnt meet the standards of certified reporting.The following claims about me were not reported correctly and do not meet federal requirements. I am challenging these claims and asking for proof that the proper reporting standards were followed.

Below is a summary of the data in which I am challenging : Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX Summary of Inquiries being challenged in list form XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX Personal Information for Equifax NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - If there is any name in your system that does not match the first and last names listed on this letter, it is imperative that you remove it. My only name is XXXX XXXX CURRENT ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX- I would appreciate it if you could take care of any address that may be listed incorrectly in your database. My actual address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. If you have anything in your system that is different from what I have just mentioned then delete them immediately. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX , CA XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX Year Payment History XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX Account Description : Individual Account Status : XXXX Derogatory Account Type : XXXX Revolving Balance Owed : XXXX {$9700.00} Credit Limit : XXXX {$0.00} Creditor Remarks : XXXX Charged off account Accounts closed by credit grantor Creditor Type : - - Date Opened : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : - XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX High Balance : XXXX {$9700.00} Last Payment : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Past Due Amount : XXXX {$9700.00} Payment Amount : XXXX {$0.00} Payment Status : XXXX Collection/Chargeoff Term Length : XXXX XXXX I demand that this deficient information be deleted immediately! This information was never verified to be accurate, complete, timely, or validated. It was never proven to be compliant with reporting standards. 
Also, see the image above for XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
When I scrutinized Payment Status ( XXXX ) presenting Collection/Chargeoff I challenge the accuracy of this account on my credit report. You know that I am a hard-working individual, but there are some things on it which do not reflect what's true for me and this is why your company has received so many complaints from customers who had issues with their reports being accurate or complete enough as they claim to be able provide such services if needed! How can I trust what's in my credit report? It doesn't look like you're following the required standards. 
Viewing 2 Year Payment History demonstrating XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. You are in serious trouble if you can't provide proof that this account has been compliant with all current regulations! I need evidence to back up your claims. Show me how exactly does it meet these requirements? 
Upon inspecting Last Payment ( XXXX ) exhibiting XX/XX/XXXX. The data you reported doesn't meet the requirements! It's not accurate because it deviates from what is required. As I know, You must always report all fields in compliance with Metro 2 standards and there can be no deviations from these rules so please correct this account right away before I am financially impacted by this incomplete, unverified and inaccurate information Lets examine High Balance ( XXXX ) showing {$9700.00} I bet you can't wait until I'm done with this account! The compliance standards are really important, and your reporting ability is clearly lacking. As we know from the news lately -- inaccurate credit records lead to higher interest rates on loans or even worse... Prove that all information for this particular account has been verified. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) - XXXX Page XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , CA XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Equifax XXXX  Year Payment History Account # : XXXX XXXX Account Description : Individual Account Status : XXXX Derogatory Account Type : XXXX Collection Balance Owed : XXXX {$380.00} Credit Limit : XXXX - Creditor Remarks : XXXX Consumer disputes - reinvestigation in progress Subject has not satisfied debt.

Creditor Type : - Collection Date Opened : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : - XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX High Balance : XXXX {$380.00} Last Payment : XXXX - Past Due Amount : XXXX - Payment Amount : XXXX - Payment Status : XXXX Collection/Chargeoff Term Length : XXXX - The content mentioned above has never been certified to meet reporting standards. The data provided has never been proven to be accurate, complete, or up to date. In order to comply with any consumer legislation, documentation confirming compliance is required. The information supplied is insufficient and I demand that any wrong, incomplete, or unsupported material be deleted.

Also, see the image above for XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
Upon inspecting Account Description exhibiting Individual. I am writing to ask for your help in reviewing this account. The data appears inaccurate or inconsistent with established reporting standards of the CDIA, so I would like you to review it again and make sure everything is true/ accurate about what's going on here before accepting its accuracy as fact! If there are any discrepancies when checking out these claims please remove me from consideration immediately because nothing can be worth doing at less than 100 % When I scrutinized Creditor Remarks ( XXXX ) presenting Consumer disputes- reinvestigation in progress Subject has not satisfied debt. This account appears to be inaccurate or inconsistent with the established reporting standards of XXXX. I would like you to review this report again and PROVE that everything is true, accurate ( i.e., dates ), compliant with all requirements & comply immediately if unable! 
Lets examine Date Opened ( XXXX ) showing XX/XX/XXXX Compliance with Metro 2 standards is paramount to ensure accurate data reporting. There can be NO deviation from these mandatorily required fields, or it would compromise the integrity of all reported information. When reviewing this account, apparent inaccuracies call into question the entire account!

I want to bring to your attention Last Payment ( XXXX ) reporting -. I believe that this account is not compliant with the standards and its reporting ability. As you know, compliance with regulatory Page XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX mandates such as those set out by federal or state governments are essential for accurate credit card transactions? Prove to me how your information was able meet these high expectations by providing documents which prove otherwise!? 
When I scrutinized Term Length ( XXXX ) presenting -. Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential for accurate credit reporting! Prove to me that your information for this account has been fully vetted and meets all the standards of federal law, including but not limited Metro 2 standards. I need you show proof or explain how this account is compliant XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX Equifax Equifax XXXX Year Payment History XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX Account Description : Individual Account Status : XXXX Derogatory Account Type : XXXX Installment Balance Owed : XXXX {$34000.00} Credit Limit : XXXX {$0.00} Creditor Remarks : XXXX Consumer disputes after resolution Charged off account Creditor Type : - - Date Opened : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : - XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX High Balance : XXXX {$27000.00} Last Payment : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Past Due Amount : XXXX {$34000.00} Payment Amount : XXXX {$0.00} Payment Status : XXXX Collection/Chargeoff Term Length : XXXX XXXX The above-mentioned content was never certified to be in conformity with reporting standards. The preceding data was never proven to be exact, complete, up to date, or validated! Documentation confirming compliance with reporting obligations and any consumer legislation is required. The information supplied above is insufficient. I demand that any wrong, incomplete, or unsupported material be deleted! 
Also, see the image above for XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
I want to bring to your attention Creditor Type ( - ) reporting -. This account is not compliant with the standards and is deficient in its reporting ability. As you know, compliance with regulatory mandates is essential for accurate credit reporting! Prove to me that your information for this account is compliant? Prove to me how you met all the regulatory requirements! If you can not prove compliance with federal and state regulations and mandates, youre deficient in your ability to report effectively.

I was looking at Creditor Remarks ( BS-19 ) expressing Consumer disputes after resolution Charged off account The data on this account appears to be inaccurate or inconsistent with established reporting standards of the XXXX. I would like you to review it again and prove to me Page XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX that everything is true, accurate, consistent etcetera! If unable then remove my profile immediately- please do not hesitate in removing accounts which do not meet these requirements Viewing Account Description demonstrating Individual. You are deficient in your ability to report accurately if you can not prove compliance with federal and state regulations! I am looking for evidence that this account is compliant. Show me how exactly it meets all the requirements of current regulation?

I want to bring to your attention Payment Status ( XXXX ) reporting Collection/Chargeoff The data for this account appears to be inaccurate or inconsistent with established reporting standards of the XXXX. I would like you to review it again and prove that everything is true, accurate, complete ( in time ), verified & compliant with all requirements- if not then please remove my profile! 
XXXX - XXXX Equifax Equifax XXXX Year Payment History Account # : XXXX XXXX Account Description : Individual Account Status : XXXX Derogatory Account Type : XXXX Revolving Balance Owed : XXXX {$11000.00} Credit Limit : XXXX {$0.00} Creditor Remarks : XXXX Charged off account Accounts closed by credit grantor Creditor Type : - - Date Opened : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : - XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX High Balance : XXXX {$10000.00} Last Payment : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Past Due Amount : XXXX {$5000.00} Payment Amount : XXXX {$0.00} Payment Status : XXXX Collection/Chargeoff Term Length : XXXX XXXX I demand that any wrong, incomplete, or unsupported material be deleted from the content that was never certified to be in conformity with reporting standards. The preceding data was never proven to be exact, complete, up to date, or validated, and I require any documentation confirming compliance with reporting obligations and any consumer legislation. 
Also, see the image above for XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
Upon inspecting Date Reported ( - ) exhibiting XX/XX/XXXX. I believe we have some issues with accuracy and compliance regarding this account. I challenge you prove the accuracy of this account and reporting practices with proof from Metro 2 standards. If applicable compliance standards are not followed then my records may contain inaccurate information about myself which will affect future loans or decisions made based on those wrong assumptions. 
Page XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Upon inspecting Creditor Remarks ( XXXX ) exhibiting Charged off account Accounts closed by credit grantor. There are certain things I can not live without. One of those necessities is compliance with federal and state regulations! So, how did you manage to comply? Prove your compliance by showing me some proof! 
Upon inspecting Account # ( XXXX ) exhibiting XXXX. I am disappointed to find that the data you reported does not meet our standards. It is inaccurate because it deviates from what's required by XXXX XXXX rules and there can never be any deviations from these requirements so please correct this account right away before my finances are impacted by incomplete or unverified information.

Upon inspecting Past Due Amount ( XXXX ) exhibiting {$5000.00}. I am writing to challenge the accuracy and compliance reports about this account. I believe there may be some issues with how it is being reported, which could affect future loans or decisions based on those wrong assumptions. Please provide proof that all proper procedures were followed so our records contain accurate information regarding myself! 
Inquiries XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax I found credit inquiries on my credit report that I don't remember authorizing. This could be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and a serious breach of my privacy rights. I would like you to investigate this and get back to me with documentation of these inquiries with my signature on them. If they are found to be fraudulent, I would like them immediately deleted from my credit file. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax I was just looking at my credit report and I noticed that there is an inquiry on it that I don't remember authorizing. I think it's wrong and should be removed or proof provided that you have permission to pursue this course of action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Can you please send me documentation showing that you have complied with FCRA guidelines? 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax I am writing to formally request that the credit inquiries listed here be deleted from my credit report. I have not authorized any of the companies listed to view my credit history, and as such, the inquiries are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 1681b ( c ). I would appreciate if you could remove them immediately.

Appreciatively According to the law, you and data furnishers must certify all aspects of required FCRA/Metro 2 compliance. This must be done in a truthful, correct manner that is complete as well timely so it does not violate my consumer rights or civil freedoms! 
XXXX XXXX Please send your written response to my address of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX I am aware that you have been sending out form letters in response to many of the disputes and challenges that consumers have submitted, regardless of the specific information that they have provided. This is illegal, as each dispute and challenge must be addressed individually and on its own merits.My letters were created using software that is available to everyone. If you don't process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. Keep in mind, you are not allowed to delay processing letters from consumers based on the assumption that help from a third party may be available. This is not a legal exception.I am the author of any letters you receive with my name on them. Either I or my advisors wrote them with my full knowledge and consent. I am aware that there is no law that says you need to provide a Power of Attorney in order to delay processing letters from a consumer.If you do not process my letters in a timely manner, I will consider it to be an intentional disregard of my rights as a consumer. I will then contact my lawyer to take legal Page XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX action. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief