Consumer complaint received 2024-03-01 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against the three major credit bureaus Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX for violations of consumer protection laws regarding the reporting of charge-off accounts on my credit reports. 

I have encountered multipl instances where collection agencies have placed charge-off accounts on my consumer report without providin validation information, as required by 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ). Despite my requests for validation, the collection agencies have faile to provide this information, yet the charge-offs have been reported on my credit reports, negatively impacting my creditworthiness.

Furthermore, I have not ben given a fair opportunity to dispute these accounts, as mandated by 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ). The credit bureaus have failed to provide me with the necessary information and procedures to dispute the inaccuracies on my credit reports, depriving me of my rights under federal consumer protection laws. 

Additionally, the collection agencies have engaged in deceptive practices by using false, misleading, and misrepresented information to report these charge-off accounts on my credit reports. This behavior violates my consumer rights and undermines the integrity of the credit reporting system. 

It is evident that the collection agencies have furnished accounts to the credit bureaus without providing the required disclosures, as outlined in 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681-S2 ( 7 ) ( A ). This clear violation of federal law has resulted in inaccurate and damaging information being reported on my credit reports, with no opportunity for recourse or correction. 

Furthermore, I would like to bring to your attention that the charge-off account from XXXX XXXX XXXX applied to my credit report is inaccurate information. XXXX XXXX XXXX has a history of engaging in illegal and deceptive practices, as evidenced by the lawsuit filed against them in XXXX of 2023. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX employees illegally applied for and enrolled consumers in credit card accounts without their knowledge or authorization, misusing sensitive customer information in the process. This is not the first time XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has faced enforcement actions for illegal activities in its consumer business, including unlawful garnishments and botched disbursement of state unemployment benefits. 

I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate these violations and take appropriate action to ensure that the credit bureaus comply with federal consumer protection laws. I also request that the inaccuracies and violations on my credit reports be promptly addressed and corrected in accordance with the law.I am demanding that a resolution is reached within 15 days of this complaint. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief