Consumer complaint received 2025-03-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Subject : CFPB Late Payment Removal - Final Request Dear CFPB Representative, I am filing a formal complaint against Equifax, XXXX and XXXX for failing to correct inaccurate information regarding late payments reported on my credit report for account # XXXX. Despite multiple written requests for correction ( letters dated XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ), my requests have been ignored, constituting a violation of multiple federal statutes, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 
Violations Committed : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Violations : Under 15 U.S. Code 1666b, creditors must send periodic statements at least 21 days before the payment due date. The continued reporting of this inaccurate late payment demonstrates a failure to comply with this requirement. 
15 U.S. Code 1681i mandates that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of consumer credit files. In my case, this obligation has not been upheld.

15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) requires that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy in credit reports.

15 U.S. Code 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) states that certain transactions and experiences should not be considered part of a consumer report if they do not meet specific criteria. 
Truth in Lending Act ( XXXX ) Violations : The TILA emphasizes the necessity of accurate and timely disclosures to consumers. The wrongful reporting of a late payment has damaged my creditworthiness, causing undue financial harm. 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ) Violations : 15 U.S. Code 6801, 15 U.S. Code 6802, and 15 U.S. Code 6803 require financial institutions to protect consumer privacy and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. The mishandling of my credit information suggests a failure to meet these obligations. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX of Obligations XXXX ( XXXX ) : This act holds creditors accountable for providing timely statements and preventing unfair penalties. The continued presence of this late payment on my report contradicts this protection. 
Identity Fraud and Misreporting - 18 U.S. Code 1028A : The continued reporting of false information could be classified as a misrepresentation of identity or fraudulent reporting, which carries legal consequences under federal law. 
Formal Request for Correction : I formally demand the immediate removal of the inaccurate late payment notation from my credit report. 
If this issue is not resolved immediately, I will escalate my complaint further, including potential legal action and filing additional complaints with relevant agencies. 
Reference to PAANL ( Paid As Agreed Never Late ) : The terms of our agreement have always been met, and the account in question must reflect the status of " Paid As Agreed, Never Late. '' I request documented proof supporting the claim of late payments, including : Dates, amounts, and all communication records indicating that the payments were actually late. 
In the absence of valid proof, I expect an immediate correction of my credit report. 
If, after investigation, you fail to provide verifiable proof of late payments, I demand that the account be updated immediately to reflect its accurate status as " Paid As Agreed, Never Late. '' Per the FCRA, I expect a timely investigation and a written response within 30 days from the receipt of this dispute letter. Failure to comply will be considered a direct violation of multiple federal laws. 

Errors and discrepancies Inconsistent Payment Status The account is reported as " Current '' across all three credit bureaus, yet : Equifax lists a XXXX late payment for XX/XX/XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX late payment for XX/XX/XXXX If the account is current, no late payments should have been recorded. 
XXXX Account with No Delinquencies The account status is marked as " XXXX '' across all bureaus, meaning the creditor considers it active and in good standing. 
If the account was open and in good standing, reporting a late payment contradicts this status. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The past due amount is {$0.00}, confirming that no overdue balance existed when the late payments were reported. 
If there was no past due balance, no payments should have been marked as late. 
Contradictory XXXX by Equifax Equifax reports a XXXX late payment in XX/XX/XXXX but also states the account is " XXXX '', which is contradictory. 
If the account was truly current in XX/XX/XXXX, the reported late payment is inaccurate. 
Recent Payment Activity Confirms No Delinquency The last payment was made on XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX & XXXX ) and XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax ), which confirms that payments were being made. 
Since the account is still open and regular payments are being recorded, the late payments in XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX are incorrect. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX report a late payment in XX/XX/XXXX, while Equifax reports it in XX/XX/XXXX. 
The inconsistencies between the bureaus suggest a data entry or reporting error rather than an actual delinquency. 
XXXX Requested : XXXX removal of the late payment notation from my credit report. 
Written confirmation of the correction. 
Acknowledgment of compliance with federal laws. 
I trust that you will promptly rectify this issue and ensure my credit report reflects accurate information. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief