Consumer complaint received 2023-08-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
I, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) in natural person, creditor, and consumer status MAKE OATH AND SAY THAT : I CONDITIONALLY accept this offer upon proof of claim that you can provide the original charging instrument for this account. Pursuant to the Uniform commercial Code you must be the holder of due course of the original charging instrument otherwise you may not make a presentment, if you can provide the original charging instrument, I would gladly pay this balance also, I conditionally accept this offer upon proof of claim you provide the 1099 OID that shows who the recipient of the funds are and who the issuer of the funds are because it is to my knowledge that I am the issuer of said funds.

I am providing this statement pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1692a ( 3 ) consumer means any natural person obligated or allegedly obligated to pay any debt. Also pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 Block of information resulting from identity theft sent to, DEMAND FOR REMOVAL PURSUANT TO THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 U.S. CODE 1681 1681i XXXX XXXX XXXX I ask for a debt validation witch they failed to provide. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  is reporting incorrect INFORMATION XXXX XXXX XXXX is report a fraudulent information on my credit files CREDIT INQUIRY XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) The Congress found that inaccurate credit reports directly impairs the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system ; 2. The Congress has stated that you, ( Bureau Name Here ) are a scam pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 2 ) which states : An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating consumer credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers ; 3. The Congress has also stated that you ( Bureau Name Here ) are assuming a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 3 ). Therefor youre only making pretend youre important or have a vital role without any proof ; 4. Furthermore, The Congress has stated Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 4 ) that there is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibility with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. By you reporting inaccurate information without my written consent first, you are violating my right to privacy which is in direct violation of this law and The Privacy Act of 1974 ; 5. Notice that Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( b ) The Congress requires that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy and proper utilization of such information. You, ( Bureau Name Here ) are not meeting my needs as a consumer or being fair and equitable by reporting inaccuracies on my consumer file ; 6. Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( d ) the term consumer report means any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness ; 7. Take further notice that Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) you ( Bureau Name Here ) are violation of this law as it clearly states that any report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report which in this case is you ( Bureau Name Here ) is excluded from the consumers report ; 8. Notice that you ( Bureau Name Here ) are also in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) which states any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit indirectly by the issuer of a credit card. You are reporting multiple accounts on my consumer report in direct violation of this Code ; 9. You also cant claim you verified any accounts unless you can prove you did what you are supposed to do Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( e ) which defines an investigative consumer report as a consumer report in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, etc, who may have information of any items on the consumer file which you will have to show me proof via affidavit of fact under penalty of perjury ; 10. Take further notice that Pursuant to this same mentioned code stated above 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( e ) there shall not be any specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor as the term creditor means the same as it does in 15 U.S. Code 1691a ( e ) which states that the term creditor means any person who regularly extends credit which in this case that would be me a consumer ; 11. As a consumer I demand you remove the accounts listed below Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) which comprehensibly states that the only permissible purposes of consumer reports by any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under the following circumstances and no other and is in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates ; TERMS DEFINED PURSUANT TO 15 U.S. CODE 1681a The term person means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity. 

The term consumer means an individual. 

The term consumer report means any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumers eligibility for ( A ) credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes ; Except as provided in paragraph ( XXXX ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( b ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. 

The term consumer reporting agency means any person which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. 
TERMS DEFINED PURSUANT TO 15 U.S. CODE 1681a The term person means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity. 

The term consumer means an individual. 

The term consumer report means any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumers eligibility for ( A ) credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes ; Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( b ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. 

The term consumer reporting agency means any person which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. 
TERMS DEFINED PURSUANT TO 15 U.S. CODE 1681a The term person means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity. 

The term consumer means an individual. 

The term consumer report means any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumers eligibility for ( A ) credit or insurance to be used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes ; Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( b ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. 

The term consumer reporting agency means any person which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. 
The term file, when used in connection with information on any consumer, means all of the information on that consumer recorded and retained by a consumer reporting agency regardless of how the information is stored. 

The term credit card has the same meaning as in section 1602 of this title.

The term financial institution means a State or National bank, a State or Federal savings and loan association, a mutual savings bank, a State or Federal credit union, or any other person that, directly or indirectly, holds a transaction account ( as defined in section 461 ( b ) of title 12 ) belonging to a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation