EQUIFAX, INC.


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"Products" offered by EQUIFAX, INC. with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Rental debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Debt or credit management - Mortgage modification or foreclosure avoid
Debt or credit management - Student loan debt relief
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Foreign currency exchange
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order, traveler's check or cashier's
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Refund anticipation check
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Title loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Other advances of future income
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Title loan
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Student loan - Private student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Lease
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Title loan

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Complaint ID: 8174841

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the unresolved issue of fraudulent items on my account with Credit Bureaus. This marks my numerous attempt to rectify this issue, and it is essential to address this matter promptly and effectively. I initially reported the fraudulent items and followed the prescribed procedures outlined by your company for reporting and removing such items. Unfortunately, despite my initial efforts and your assurances of prompt resolution, the issue persists. I want to stress that the persistence of these fraudulent items is causing me significant distress and financial hardship. It has also eroded my trust in Credit Bureaus, which I had previously regarded highly. As a loyal customer, I expected a higher level of service and security, which has been lacking in this situation. I kindly request that you take immediate and comprehensive action to investigate and rectify this matter. I expect a prompt response, detailing the specific steps your company will take to address the issue, as well as a clear timeline for the resolution process. Additionally, I urge you to strengthen your security measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. If my concerns are not addressed satisfactorily and promptly, I may have no choice but to escalate this matter further, which may involve seeking legal remedies and notifying relevant authorities about the fraudulent activities associated with my account. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXXBalance : {$280.00} 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 XXXX Balance : {$400.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXXBalance : {$280.00} 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXXBalance : {$280.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$2000.00} 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 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: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174833

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment regarding the repeated unsuccessful attempts to remove fraudulent items from my account with Credit Bureaus. This ongoing issue has caused me significant distress and financial hardship, and it is imperative that we address it promptly. I want to emphasize that I have diligently followed all the prescribed procedures outlined by your company for reporting and removing fraudulent items. However, despite my repeated efforts, the issue remains unresolved, and the fraudulent items continue to impact my account. The ongoing presence of these fraudulent items has not only caused me financial hardship but has also severely eroded my trust in Credit Bureaus. As a loyal customer, I expected a higher level of service and security, both of which have been lacking in this situation. I kindly request that you take immediate, decisive action to investigate and rectify this matter. I expect a prompt response outlining the specific steps your company will take to address the issue, as well as a clear timeline for the resolution process. Additionally, I strongly urge you to review and enhance your security measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Failure to address my concerns satisfactorily and promptly may leave me with no choice but to escalate this matter further, including seeking legal remedies and notifying relevant authorities about the fraudulent activities associated with my account. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and look forward to a swift and satisfactory resolution. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: MO

Zip: 631XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174829

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 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: GA

Zip: 302XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174823

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to formally lodge a complaint concerning several inaccuracies and fraudulent items on my credit report. These issues include multiple attempts to add inaccurate addresses, collections, and charge off that I suspect to be fraudulent in nature. These inaccuracies are significantly impacting my creditworthiness and financial standing. I urgently request your immediate assistance in investigating and rectifying these issues in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Below, I have outlined the specific inaccuracies and fraudulent items that require your prompt attention : I observed multiple attempts to add inaccurate addresses to my credit report. These addresses are not associated with me, and I have not resided at these locations. It is essential that these inaccurate addresses be removed from my credit report. I have enclosed copies of documents that substantiate my claims, including [ attach copies of any relevant documents. As per the FCRA, I demand that you : Initiate a thorough investigation into the accuracy of the disputed items and the suspected fraudulent inquiries without delay. Notify me of the results of your investigation within the legally mandated 30-day period. Correct or remove any inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information from my credit report. Failure to address these issues promptly and in accordance with the FCRA can result in legal consequences. I trust that your agency will handle this matter with the utmost professionalism and in full compliance with the law. Please provide me with written confirmation of the actions taken to resolve these disputes, along with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting the necessary corrections. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$44.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance XXXX {$24000.00}.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174809

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Consumer Complaint: The following accounts continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these accounts must be verified ( A ). If you do not verify these accounts, I will bring legal action against you. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33189

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174801

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602a states, There is a need to ensure that the consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Equifax, XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and I am the consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isnt shared which is back by 15 USC 6801 which states It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customer nonpublic personal information. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a financial institution, by definition, under that title. Under 15 USC 6809 the term nonpublic information is defined as personally identifiable information provided by a consumer to a financial institution, resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer. 15 USC 1681b states that In general, subject to subsection ( c ), and consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the financial institution, and the consumer reporting agencies, Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my consent. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosed option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information ; Any other adverse items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 USC 1681 s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a states 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. 15 USC 1681c states Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. I have sent my opt out notice to mailed the opt out notice on XX/XX/scrub>XX/XX/2023and also opted out online, but to no avail nothing has happened.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 77449

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174799

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 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: FL

Zip: 32209

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174781

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I sent a letter to remove items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any items or information not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint & I am including it again., 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 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: CA

Zip: 91768

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174777

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 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: CT

Zip: 065XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8174769

Date Received: 2024-01-19

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Account information incorrect

Consumer Complaint: Per FCRA as a federally protected consumer, I am asserting my rights under 16 USC 6802, 16 USC 6803, 16 USC 6804, and 16 USC 6805. The accounts listed below are reporting incorrectly across XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX. I previously disputed these accounts through the companies as well as the agencies. I also submitted a complaint on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX However, the accounts were verified by the agencies. My complaint was closed unsatisfactorily. I question the accuracy when the XXXX agencies are all reporting different information. The accounts are as follows : XXXX The agencies are reporting XXXX different dates of last activity, different dates of last payment and different payment histories. This account is also listed as a charge off. A charge off is a certificate of indebtedness. Therefore it is income and can not be listed on my credit report. Under Privacy Act of 1974. Please remove this account immediately from all three agencies. XXXX The agencies are reporting different payment histories, different dates of last activity, and dates of last activity. I was never late on this account. The law states it is illegal to report transaction history. Please update payment history in your records. XXXX XXXX This account is not reporting correctly across the XXXX bureaus. There are different dates of last activity listed, incorrect payment status listed, incorrect payment history listed. Please remove this account from all XXXX agencies immediately. Another account is listed on EQUIFAX that just says original creditor XXXX. It is listed as a collection account. I have never had a collection account with XXXX. Please remove this account from Equifax immediately. There is an inquiry listed on XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX inquiries listed on my report with the date of XX/XX/XXXXXXXX I did not authorize this. Please remove this under 15 USC 1681. Please see credit report attached as evidence.

Company Response:

State: LA

Zip: 70056

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2024-01-19

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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