Consumer complaint received 2025-01-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Dispute of Reported Late Payments and Request for Investigation Process Explanation Dear CFPB, I am contacting you regarding inaccuracies I identified in the reporting of late payments for my XXXX XXXX XXXX account. These errors negatively impact my credit profile, and I request an immediate investigation and correction. Below are the account details and specific discrepancies : Account Details : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX High Balance : {$3100.00} Balance Owed : {$0.00} Credit Limit : {$2800.00} Account Status : Open Payment Status : Current Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX and Equifax ) Date of Last Activity : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ) Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ) Last Payment : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX, XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ) Discrepancies Identified : Late Payments Reported : XXXX : 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, 60-day late payments for XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX : 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, 60-day late payments for XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 
Equifax : 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, 60-day late payments for XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 
Inconsistent Reporting : The payment history provided by the credit bureaus is inconsistent with my actual payment records, which confirm that all payments were made on time as per the terms of the account. 
The account status remains " Current '' across all three credit bureaus, which contradicts the reported late payments. 
Supporting Evidence : I have attached copies of my payment records along with the relevant sections of my credit report to highlight these discrepancies. These documents clearly demonstrate that I have fulfilled my payment obligations on time. 
Legal Basis for Dispute : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) ( i ), consumer reports must not contain inaccurate or incomplete information. Additionally, credit reporting agencies are required to conduct a thorough investigation of disputed information and promptly correct any errors as per XXXX USC XXXX. 
Requested Actions : Correction of Errors : Update the payment history for this account to reflect " Paid As Agreed, Never Late. '' Investigation Details : Provide a detailed description of the investigation process conducted, including the steps taken to verify the accuracy of the reported late payments. 
Proof of Late Payments : If the late payments are found to be accurate, provide verifiable documentation supporting this claim, including dates, amounts, and communication records. 
Please address this dispute within the 30-day timeframe stipulated by the FCRA. Failure to do so will be considered a violation of my consumer rights. I trust that you will handle this matter promptly and ensure the accuracy of my credit report. 
Thank you for your attention. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief