Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX After sending many rounds of disputes with certified tracking numbers I am beginning to think Equifax is avoiding following consumer laws. As a consumer I request to know all the steps your agency took to ensure these items were 100 % accurate. Under USC 1681i ( 7 ) A consumer reporting agency shall provide to a consumer a description referred to in paragraph ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) - a notice that, if requested by the consumer, a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information shall be provided to the consumer by the agency, including the business name and address of any furnisher of information contacted in connection with such information and the telephone number of such furnisher, if reasonably available ; by not later than 15 days after receiving a request from the consumer for that description. I never received any documents which are required by law. THIS IS NOW considered a consumer violation. You ( Equifax ) were obligated to do a complete and 100 % accurate investigation on my disputes, that I sent out certified, I received results back on XX/XX/XXXX via Equifax online portal for Accounts : XXXX and XXXX and you CLAIM they came back verified? USC 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. PLEASE SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION USED TO VALIDATE THE ITEMS ACCORDANCE TO USC 1681i ( 7 ) and USC 1681i ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) OTHERWISE DELETE THESE ITEMS FROM MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY accordance to USC 1681i ( 5 ) Accounts : XXXX XXXX I would love to avoid litigation on this matter if possible. Thanks, XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: MN
Zip: 551XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: These Inquiries take a long time and it affects me, it brings me a lot of problems to have this information in my report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 34771
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX and I'm writing to let you know I am a victim of a reported data breach. I noticed certain incorrect personal information, fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. Regrettably, I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 604XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: The reason Im writing this is because several accounts are not mine and I have no knowledge of them. Some accounts in accurate wrong balances wrong dates. And Im a victim of identity and I have student loans in my name also, I tried calling the credit bureau. What do you have giving me the runaround and no accurate information
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 70058
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I am aware that despite customers providing precise information, you have been using pre-written standard form letters in responses to numerous disputes, complaints, and challenges. I understand that this is illegal, as each customer complaint should be individually considered and handled appropriately. My letters are created using accessible software available to everyone. If you choose not to process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. It is against the law to delay processing based on the assumption of third-party assistance. This does not qualify as a legal exception. I am the sole author of letters bearing my name, or they are written by my advisors with my knowledge and consent. Failure to respond promptly will be seen as a willful disregard for my rights, and legal action will be taken. According to FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( l ) ) and Metro 2 data field reporting standards, I have the right to dispute incorrect information on my credit report. It is essential that all data in a consumer 's file is properly documented and validated. The allegations against me are false, and I won't tolerate misinformation about my financial history. I challenge these claims due to their failure to comply with reporting standards. It is your responsibility to report data accurately and in compliance with FCRA and METRO 2 standards. Handle this matter with care and diligence.
Company Response:
State: SD
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX has XXXX names on my file. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The account on XXXX. & equifax just got 60 90 120 days & date closed wrong & last active & last payment no good payment history its hurting my score & re opening accounts are illegal & XXXXXXXX XXXX is showing i have no late payments but i have 90 & 60 days late different bureaus & account type doesnt show for one bureau dates last active are wrong. Please delete these accounts i dont want any problems with this please
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 49022
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60615
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: My information was breach and used
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 70461
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: OFFICIAL CONSUMER COMPLAINT and FORMAL DEMAND a thorough CHECK of the required CERTIFIED COMPLAINT REPORTING OF PHYSICALLY VERIFIED valid, true, accurate, complete, and timely of the reported alleged claims. Furthermore, I challenge you to provide evidence supporting these claims. As a consumer, I have the right to contest the reportability of any information that is deficient in any way. I demand that you promptly and PERMANENTLY delete any alleged claims of inquiries, delinquencies, or derogatory remarks if you are unable, unwilling, or fail to demonstrate lawful evidence as requested throughout this notice. This removal must be carried out without exception or delay. To Whom It May Concern : My consumer rights are being violated with this inaccurate information! I have a right to be treated fairly by those who control it, so please provide me all available details on how they came up short in their responsibilities towards accuracy and compliance. I am officially challenging you to review your data on file for me! With the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) section 611 ( 15 U S C 1681I ) and Metro 2 compliance standards, I challenge all inaccuracies or deficiencies of reporting. The credit report I received was not accurate, which surprises me because you should be adhering to the FCRA and applicable Metro 2 data field formatting standards. As a consumer, I have listed the concerns about your reporting in this document. It is not complete and does not meet applicable standards because according to law you are required for both FCRAs as well as Metro 2 compliance which must be done truthfully with correct information being provided timely so that none of my rights are violated I am aware that you have been sending out form letters in response to many of the disputes and challenges that consumers have submitted, regardless of the specific information that they have provided. This is illegal, as each dispute and challenge must be addressed individually and on its own merits. My letters were created using software that is available to everyone. If you don't process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. Keep in mind, you are not allowed to delay processing letters from consumers based on the assumption that help from a third party may be available. This is not a legal exception. I am the author of any letters you receive with my name on them. Either I or my advisors wrote them with my full knowledge and consent. I am aware that there is no law that says you need to provide a Power of Attorney in order to delay processing letters from a consumer. If you do not process my letters in a timely manner, I will consider it to be an intentional disregard of my rights as a consumer. I will then contact my lawyer to take legal action.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 61704
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: XXXX has reported on my credit that I am the authorized user of a card. The card belongs to my wife, and she has emphatically declared that she did not add me as an authorized user. I contacted XXXX to inquire about the card and explained that at no time did my wife request to add me as an authorized user. I requested the recording of her request and any digital copies of her request to which I was denied. I requested to be removed as I gave no authorization to be added to this card but was again denied. I was instructed to speak with my wife and have her request that I be removed. I spoke with her again in length, to which she again, strongly denied and has no explanation as to why I would have been added as an authorized user. Like me, she is perturbed by XXXX 's actions.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 95687
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A