Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, Im writing to you about a serious issue with Equifax and other credit reporting agencies. Ive encountered multiple problems that indicate fraudulent reporting, and despite my attempts to resolve these issues, Im met with what seems like deliberate stalling tactics. 

I initially sent disputes to Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX, concerning several accounts : XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Inconsistent Reporting : The account shows conflicting statuses like " Derogatory, '' " Collection/Chargeoff, '' and " Paid charge off. '' These inconsistencies are misleading and damaging to my credit profile. 
Contradictory Information : The report lists an " Unpaid balance reported as a loss by credit grantor, '' which contradicts the " Paid charge off '' status. This discrepancy negatively impacts my creditworthiness. 
Fraudulent Reporting : The contradictory information appears intentional and could be considered fraudulent. I requested the removal of this account, but it remains unresolved. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Re-Aged Account : XXXX shows the " Date of Last Payment '' as XX/XX/XXXX, and the " Date Last Active '' as XX/XX/XXXX. Equifax changed these dates to XX/XX/XXXX, making it appear as if the account is negative longer than it should be. This alteration seems deliberate and fraudulent. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Errors and Misleading Information : Account Type : Reported as " Open Account '' instead of " Collection. '' Date Opened : Shows as XX/XX/XXXX, which is unusual for a collection account. 
Balance and Terms : Reported inconsistently, with vague comments and discrepancies in the terms and payment status. 
XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX Reporting Conflicting Information : Both entities report the same account with conflicting details : XXXX ( XXXX ) : Account Number : XXXX, Status : Charged off as bad debt. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX, Status : XXXX. 
Despite providing Equifax with copies of my ID and Social Security card, they claim they have not received these documents. This is incorrect ; I have attached proof of my disputes, ID, and Social Security card for your review. Equifax has repeatedly sent me stall tactic letters, claiming they can not locate my file with the provided information. I received XXXX such letters on XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, which I believe are maliciously intended to hinder my progress. 

This situation feels like a deliberate attempt to obstruct and mislead, as my attorney, XXXX XXXX, has also noted. I am deeply violated and hurt by this treatment. Equifax and the other involved agencies are engaging in fraudulent practices, and I am considering legal action. 

Please investigate these issues thoroughly. I am seeking your assistance in resolving these fraudulent entries and ensuring that my rights are upheld. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief