Consumer complaint received 2023-12-18
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Virginia XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  SS # : XXXX Subject : Urgent : Rectification of FCRA Violations in My Credit Report XXXX Dear Equifax, I trust this message finds you well. I'm writing urgently regarding critical discrepancies discovered in my credit report that directly conflict with the guidelines outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon careful review, it has become apparent that multiple errors persist within my credit profile, indicating a concerning oversight of FCRA regulations within your agency. 

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

Instances of FCRA violations identified include : Inaccurate financial data provided by creditors to reporting agencies. 
Merging of individuals ' information by reporting agencies based on name or social security number similarities. 
Neglect of prescribed protocols by agencies in handling disputes. 
My rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act include : The right to verify the accuracy of my report, especially for employment purposes. 
Notification if information within my file has been used against me in credit applications or other transactions. 
The ability to dispute and request the removal of incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Removal of outdated negative information, typically after seven years ( ten in cases of bankruptcy ). 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items unequivocally breach FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verifiability, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused considerable distress, notably evidenced in my recent denial for extended credit due to errors originating from your agency. 

1. Bankruptcy : Dismissed XXXX Case Number : XXXX To the best of my knowledge, this does not belong to me. Please remove it immediately from my credit file. 

2. Bankruptcy : Discharged XXXX Case Number : XXXX To the best of my knowledge, this does not belong to me. Please remove it immediately from my credit file. 

3. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

4. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

5. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

6. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

7. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX - XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SER Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Im interested to know how you are continuously able to verify this account!! I dont remember ever being associated with this company that is unfamiliar to me. You must remove this frivolous account from my file right away. 



I earnestly anticipate prompt action to rectify these violations within the time frame mandated by the FCRA. Failure to comply will unfortunately compel me to explore legal measures to ensure my rights under the FCRA are duly upheld. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief