Consumer complaint received 2025-02-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX FL XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TO XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Credit Reporting Under FCRA To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate and inconsistent information on my credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i. The information furnished by XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX and reported by your bureau is factually incorrect and violates my rights under federal law. I demand an immediate investigation and correction of these inaccuracies. 
Account in Dispute : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXAccount Number : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Upon reviewing my credit reports, I have identified multiple FCRA and Metro 2 violations that materially affect my credit profile.

FCRA Rights Violated in This Dispute 1. Violation of Accuracy Requirements Law : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Duty to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy Credit bureaus must ensure that all information reported is accurate complete and up to date Violations in My Report : High Balance Discrepancy : ( XXXX & XXXX report {$660.00}, while Equifax reports {$650.00} ). 
Payment Status Error : ( XXXX incorrectly reports Late 90 Days while others report Current ). 
Date Opened Inconsistency : ( XXXX reports XX/XX/XXXX, while XXXX & Equifax report XX/XX/XXXX ). 
2. Violation of My Right to Dispute Inaccuracies Law : 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) - Credit Bureau 's Duty to Investigate Disputed Information If a consumer disputes information, the credit bureau must investigate within 30 days and correct or delete inaccurate data.

Violations in My Report : If this account was previously disputed and the errors persist, it constitutes non compliance with FCRA 1681i ( a ).

3. Violation of Re Aging Protection Law : 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) Prohibition Against Re Aging of Debt 7 Negative information can not be re aged or have its reporting period extended beyond its original timeline Violations in My Report : Equifax updated the Date Reported to XX/XX/XXXX, making it seem like a recent delinquency. This may be an illegal attempt to re age the debt, violating FCRA 1681c ( a ).

4. Violation of My Right to Fair and Uniform Reporting Law : 15 U.S.C. 1681s 2 ( a ) Furnisher 's Duty to Report Accurate and Consistent Information Creditors must provide the same, accurate information to all credit bureaus.

Violations in My Report : Different closure reasons across bureaus ( canceled by creditor vs. inactive vs. paid ) Incorrect credit limit reporting ( Equifax reports {$0.00} instead of {$650.00} ).

Metro 2 Violations Identified Issue Metro 2 Field Violation High Balance Discrepancy Field 22 ( " High Credit ) Incorrect balance reporting Date of Last Activity ( DLA ) Inconsistency Field 25 ( " Account Status Date '' ) Potential Re Aging of Debt Payment Status Error Inconsistent Closure Reason Field 24 ( " Date of Account Information '' ) Field 17 ( Account Status Code '' ) Field 42 ( " Compliance Condition Code '' ) Incorrect Credit Limit Field 23 ( " Credit Limit '' ) Equifax reports {$0.00} instead of {$650.00} Different DLA across bureaus Possible illegal re aging " Late 90 Days reported incorrectly Different reasons for closure Legal Precedents Supporting My Dispute Failure to correct these inaccuracies within 30 days could result in legal action, as seen in the following cases : XXXX. XXXX XXXX v. Equifax ( 2013 ) {$1.00} XXXX awarded after Equifax failed to correct errors. 
2. XXXX v. Equifax ( 2004 ) Found liable for failing to reinvestigate false information. 
3. CFPB v. XX/XX/XXXX 2025 ) Ongoing lawsuit for failure to investigate consumer disputes. 
These cases highlight the legal obligations of credit bureaus to ensure accuracy and compliance with the FCRA Requested Action ( Under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) 1. Immediately investigate and correct all inaccurate information within 30 days.

2. Provide a written response detailing the investigation results.

3. Delete any information that can not be verified as 100 % accurate.

4. Provide an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these corrections.

Failure to comply may result in formal complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and legal action for damages under the FCRA.

Supporting Documents Attached Copy of my credit reports with discrepancies highlighted.

Copy of my government-issued ID and proof of address I expect full compliance under the FCRA, and I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AFFIDAVIT OF TRUTH AND ACCURACY XXXX FL I, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , residing at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida XXXX , being of sound mind and XX/XX/XXXX, do hereby declare and affirm the following under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States and the State of Florida : 1. Personal Information Full Legal Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Birth : XXXX Social Security Number ( Last 4 Digits ) : XXXX. 
Current Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Fl XXXX Phone Number : XXXX Email : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX SINCE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida XXXX # XXXX Expires XX/XX/XXXX 2. Sworn Statement of Inaccuracies I have reviewed my credit reports from XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax and have identified inaccurate, inconsistent, and unverifiable information regarding an account reported by XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. These inaccuracies violate my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and the Metro 2 industry reporting standards. 
The specific violations include, but are not limited to : High Balance Discrepancy ( Reported as {$660.00} by XXXX XXXX XXXX but {$650.00} by Equifax ) Date of Last Activity ( DLA ) Inconsistency ( Reported differently across bureaus ) Potential Re Aging of Debt ( Equifax updated the Date Reported to XX/XX/XXXX, which may be illegal ) Incorrect Payment Status ( XXXX incorrectly reports " Late 90 Days '' while others report " Current ) Inconsistent Closure Reason ( Different closure reasons reported by each bureau ) Incorrect Credit Limit Reporting ( Equifax reports {$0.00} instead of the correct limit of {$650.00} ) 3. Legal Basis for Dispute These inaccuracies violate my rights under the following Federal Laws : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Duty of Credit Bure Accuracy.

15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Right to Dispute and Demand Investigation of Inaccuracies 15 U.S.C. 1681s 2 ( a ) Duty of Furnishers to Provide Accurate and Uniform Information 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) Prohibition Against Re-Aging of Debt.

21 These violations have resulted in undue financial harm, including potential denial of credit, increased interest rates, and damage to my creditworthiness. 
4. Demand for Immediate Correction I formally demand that XXXX 1. Investigate and correct all inaccuracies within 30 days as required under the FCRA 2. Provide written confirmation of the investigation results.

3. Delete any information that can not be verified as 100 % accurate.

4. Provide an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these corrections.

ilure to comply with my statutory rights under the FCRA may result in formal complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and potential legal action for damages.

5. Statement of Truth affirm under penalty of perjury that : All statements made in this affidavit are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

The attached supporting documents ( including my credit reports, identification, and proof of address ) are authentic and unaltered. 
6. Notarization Signature of Affiant XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Sworn to and subscribed before me on this XXXX FL Notary Public Signature : XXXX XXXX Notary Seal :XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida XXXX # XXXX Expires XX/XX/XXXX SINCE

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation