Consumer complaint received 2024-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally XXXX dispute against Equifax regarding inaccurate information reported on my credit file of XXXX XXXXXXXX account number ( XXXX ) credit card ending ( XXXX ). Upon reviewing again my credit report, I noticed that this account contains inaccurate late payment entries during the XXXX pandemic. These late payments were reported in violation of the CARES Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). Specifically, I am disputing the following inaccuracies : Late Payments Reported : XXXX Account Status Inconsistencies : 30 days late in XX/XX/XXXX. 

High Balance Discrepancies : XXXX reflects {$1100.00} as the high balance, this is inaccurate. 

Date Reported Issues : The account is marked with differing " Date Reported '' values on XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Equifax ( XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) which is inaccurate. 

Under the CARES Act ( Section XXXX ), creditors were required to provide special accommodations for consumers affected by the XXXX pandemic. As I was impacted by the pandemic, any late payments during this period should have been reported as " current '' per the law 's requirements. 

These accommodations were not reflected accurately in this accounts payment history. Furthermore, under the FCRA ( 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ), furnishers of information are required to ensure maximum accuracy when reporting data to consumer reporting agencies. The discrepancies in high balance, account status, and dates of activity/reporting clearly violate these requirements. Additionally, the TILA ( 15 U.S. Code 1601 ) mandates clear and consistent disclosures to consumers. The inconsistent and erroneous information being reported on this account undermines the transparency and fairness required by law.

Requested Action : Immediately correct every single discrepancies on this XXXX XXXXXXXX account. Correct all late payment entries during the period covered by XXXX XXXX XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX until 120 days after the pandemic has ended in question to reflect the account as " current ''. Ensure consistency in the " XXXX XXXX, '' " Date Reported '' and " Account XXXX '' fields across all credit bureaus. Remove any inaccuracies identified during your investigation from my credit file. 

I have attached the following documents to support my claim : Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) A copy of my credit report highlighting the disputed entries. Supporting evidence of financial hardship caused by the XXXX pandemic receiving the Unemployment Benefits from New Jersey XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX same year of XXXX. 

Please conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and provide me with a written statement regarding the outcome within the XXXX timeframe allowed by the FCRA. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation