Consumer complaint received 2023-12-15
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I am writing this to address serious concerns regarding the unauthorized furnishing of my personal information without my consent, as well as the violation of communication restrictions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Upon reviewing a copy of my consumer report, it has become evident that your company, as a consumer reporting agency, and the alleged " creditor '' have unlawfully provided my information without my written consent, as required by 15 USC 1681B of the FCRA. It is crucial to emphasize that I do not consent to the unauthorized furnishing of any of my information by any means, pursuant to my rights under the FCRA.

Furthermore, as per the provisions of 15 USC 1692a ( 2 ) of the FDCPA, it is clear that the transmission of information regarding a debt, directly or indirectly, through any medium constitutes a " Communication. '' The term " any medium '' encompasses various forms of communication, including oral, written, electronic, and more. Thus, the furnishing of my consumer report, which contains information regarding the alleged debt, would fall under the definition of " Communication '' under the FDCPA.

In accordance with my rights under 15 USC 1692c ( c ) of the FDCPA, I am hereby providing you with formal notice to immediately cease any further communication concerning these accounts. This includes, but is not limited to, telephone calls, emails, social media interactions, or any contact made through a Consumer Reporting Agency.

Please be advised that any further contact or communication from your agent or company, except for a communication acknowledging receipt of this letter, will be considered a violation of the FDCPA. Please take this notice seriously, as I intend to enforce my rights under the law.

By disregarding this cease and desist notice, you leave me with no choice but to initiate legal action against your company. Any ensuing legal action will seek the appropriate remedies and potential damages available under the FCRA and the FDCPA.

I kindly request your prompt attention to this matter, and I trust that you will comply with this cease and desist notice without the need for further legal intervention. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter in writing to confirm your understanding and commitment to comply with the provided instructions. Accounts listed below : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # : XXXX XXXX HAS ALSO VIOLATED THE BILLING ERROR PRACTICE ACT IN PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1666 THEY NEVER GAVE ME THE RIGHT TO OPT OUT AND ARE NOT REPORTING ACCURATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief