Bank fails to conduct required FCRA investigation of disputed late payment
A consumer disputed a late payment entry on their credit report with Barclays but received no adequate verification or payment history documentation. Banks are legally obligated under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2(b) to conduct reasonable investigations but routinely provide cursory or no responses.
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