Consumer complaint received 2024-06-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Certainly! Here 's the revised draft incorporating the provided information : -- - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Your Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am filing a formal complaint against Equifax regarding severe inaccuracies and violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). I have previously lodged a complaint [ please insert complaint numbers here if applicable ] without satisfactory resolution. 

Details of Inaccuracies and Violations : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) : - Equifax reports a balance of {$670.00}, exceeding the credit limit of {$500.00}, inaccurately stating that I am using 136 % of my credit limit. This misleading information adversely affects my credit score. 

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These inaccuracies violate my rights under the FCRA, specifically : - 1681s-2 ( b ) - Duty to Correct and Update Information - 1681i - Procedure in Case of Disputed Accuracy Additionally, Equifax has violated my HIPAA rights by mishandling information related to medical accounts. 

Compensation Request : I request compensation of {$1000.00} per account violation due to Equifax failure to comply with FCRA regulations. Furthermore, I request {$1000.00} per day for each day they continue to report false and damaging information after this dispute, as it has caused significant financial hardship. 

I also request Equifax to provide consumers with IRS Form 1099-C when debt has been written off, as required by law. 

Actions Requested : I insist on the immediate removal of all inaccurate information related to the mentioned accounts, address discrepancies, and the inadequacies in reported inquiries. I also request a thorough investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into these matters. 

I anticipate a thorough investigation and a prompt written response detailing the actions taken to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief