Consumer complaint received 2025-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this formal complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX for : Harassment and unethical debt collection practices Inaccurate and misleading credit reporting Improper use of law enforcement for debt intimidation Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) Their actions have caused emotional distress, financial harm, and a negative impact on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX engaged in harassment to collect the debt, including involving law enforcement to intimidate me into making payments. This behavior is unethical, abusive, and potentially unlawful under federal debt collection laws. 
XXXX. Inaccurate and Inconsistent Credit Reporting : The auto loan account, opened on XX/XX/XXXX, was closed on XX/XX/XXXX, after the vehicle was returned to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. Despite this, the account is inaccurately reported as : Profit and Loss Write-off Transferred to Recovery Showing a balance of {$45000.00}, which is incorrect Additionally, during the process of trading in my previous vehicle ( which had a perfect payment history and was paid in full ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX late payment to be reported on my credit report. For XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This late payment was due to delays in transferring the vehicles ownershipan administrative error on their part, not a missed payment on mine.

3. Misrepresentation of Account Details : Throughout the collection process, XXXX XXXX XXXX has reported different outstanding balances and provided inconsistent monthly payment amounts. This lack of transparency is deceptive and misleading. 
XXXX. Failure to Correct Inaccurate Information After Dispute : Despite disputing these inaccuracies, XXXX XXXX XXXX and the credit bureaus have failed to correct or remove the false information from my credit report. 


XXXX. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681 : 1681s-2 ( a ) : Requires creditors to report accurate information to credit bureaus. XXXX XXXX XXXX has reported inaccurate balances, payment histories, and account statuses. 
1681i ( a ) : Requires credit bureaus to conduct a reasonable investigation of disputed information. The investigation process was inadequate, and the errors remain.

1681e ( b ) : Requires creditors and bureaus to maintain maximum possible accuracy in credit reporting, which has not been upheld in this case.

2. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C. 1692 : 1692d : Prohibits harassment, oppression, or abuse in debt collection efforts. Using law enforcement as an intimidation tactic violates this provision.

1692e : Prohibits false, deceptive, or misleading representations, including inconsistent debt amounts and threats without legal basis. 
1692f : Prohibits unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt.

3. Potential Abuse of Authority : The involvement of law enforcement for debt collection may constitute an abuse of power and intimidation, which is outside the scope of lawful debt recovery practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief