Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Louisiana XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Urgent Request : Rectification of Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing urgently about concerning discrepancies in my credit report that directly violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). It has come to my attention that several persistent errors exist in my credit profile, indicating a significant oversight of FCRA regulations within your agency. 

To clarify : The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a crucial federal statute governing the collection and reporting of consumer credit information. It mandates the accurate acquisition, retention, and dissemination of a consumer 's credit data, ensuring transparent information sharing with consumers. 

Instances of FCRA violations include : Creditors providing inaccurate financial data to reporting agencies. 
Agencies merging individuals ' information based on names or social security number similarities. 
Neglecting prescribed protocols for handling disputes. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have specific rights, including : The right to verify the accuracy of my report, particularly for employment purposes. 
Notification if information in my file has been used against me in credit applications or other transactions. 
The ability to dispute and demand bureaus to rectify and remove incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Removal of outdated negative information after the prescribed time frames. 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items unequivocally breach FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verifiability, and continued invalidation. Their presence has caused considerable distress, notably evidenced in my recent denial for extended credit due to errors originating from your agency. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX, BEST B Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX - XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX Date XXXX inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries have reached the statute of limitation. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 



I anticipate prompt action to rectify these violations within the time frame mandated by the FCRA. Failure to comply will regrettably leave me no option but to pursue legal measures to ensure my rights under the FCRA are honored. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation