Consumer complaint received 2023-09-07
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to seek assistance with a pressing issue regarding errors on my credit reports, as well as multiple accounts that have been reported to credit bureaus without my recognition or consent. Despite my best efforts to resolve these discrepancies, there has been no change to my credit reports, and I urgently require these inaccuracies to be expunged from my records. I am also in need of assistance with disputing these accounts with the individual companies involved. 

The details of the situation are as follows : XXXX XXXX- {$14000.00} ( Fraudulent Account ) : This account was opened fraudulently, and I have no association with it. It has been erroneously reported on my credit report, negatively impacting my credit score. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$3000.00} ( Fraudulent Account ) : Similar to the previous account, this one was also opened fraudulently, and I have no knowledge or involvement with it. It has been inaccurately reported on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$5000.00} ( Fraudulent Account ) : This account, like the others, was opened fraudulently, and I have no affiliation with it. It is adversely affecting my credit profile without justification. 
XXXX XXXX - {$3800.00} ( Fraudulent Account ) : This account was opened fraudulently, and I am not the account holder. It has been inaccurately reported on my credit report, causing unwarranted damage to my credit history. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$4900.00} ( Account Overdrawn due to Hacking ) : This account reflects an overdraft due to my account being hacked, leading to unauthorized transactions. I have already taken steps to address this issue with my bank, and it should not negatively impact my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX - {$5900.00} ( Paid in Full ) : This account was paid in full, and I have documentation to verify the payment. However, it is not accurately reflecting the resolved status on my credit report. 
I have made diligent efforts to dispute these errors with the credit reporting agencies, but regrettably, there has been no correction or resolution. Therefore, I kindly request the assistance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) in addressing these inaccuracies and expunging the fraudulent accounts from my credit reports. 

Additionally, I seek guidance on the process for formally disputing these accounts with each of the individual companies involved. It is my hope that with the CFPB 's intervention, these discrepancies can be rectified promptly, and my credit reports can accurately reflect my financial history.

I understand that personal information may be required for the companies to identify me and my accounts during the dispute process. Please let me know if and when this information is needed, and I will provide it promptly. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your assistance in resolving these credit report discrepancies and disputes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief