Consumer complaint received 2023-08-08
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX reached out to XXXXEQUIFAX dispute department, ABOUT identity theft, Ive sent papers from the US Justice Department XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX have continue to violate multiple FCRA laws they continue to violate my federal rights under 15 US code 1692e-15, US code 1692G 15 US code 1681B and 15 US code 1681C-2 I have had multiple conversations with the fraud departments of all three major ( NCRAS ) XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX ABOUT THE the criminal activity they continue to commit by violating multiple FCRA laws and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act they continue to violate my federal rights under 15 US code 1692e ( 15, US code 1692G ) ( 15 US code 1681B ) and 15 US code 1681C- 2 have disputed this debt ; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT THE Thus, if you are reporting this fraudulent debt on any of your sites and affiliated site XXXX/EQUIFAX then , you must immediately inform them this ALLEGED debt is in dispute. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the FCRA 1681s-2. theyve received the paperwork from the US Justice Department about the fraudulent accounts. The fraudulent inquiries that are on my consumer reports theyve continued to report them they have not verified or validated they have not shown me any consumer contracts, ledgers, or payments of anything of any sort they have not did a ( clear, conspicuous investigation ) into any of the allegations of the alleged debt XXXXEquifax are in VIOLATION 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 16811 - procedure in case of disputed accuracy, 15 U.S. code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer report. H.R. 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USA PATRIOT Act. Gramm-leach-Bliley. THEY HAVE RECEIVED Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX as well as Innovice copies of my identification copies of the CFPB complaint, FTC complaint, XXXX complaint NEW YORK state Attorney Generals complaint with a sworn affidavit of truth, ( FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS ) XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$5700.00} XX/XX/XXXX Fraudulent Name ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Fraudulent address ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I ask again of the CFPB TO truly look into the many violations of the FCRA by XXXX XXXX including 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 16811 - procedure in case of disputed accuracy, H.R. 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USAPATRIOT Act. Gramm-leach-Bliley Act. XXXX XXXX XXXX {$5700.00} XX/XX/XXXX Fraudulent Name ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Fraudulent address ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  NYXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX USC 1681b permissible purpose 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy ( a ) Reinvestigations of disputed information ( 1 ) Reinvestigation required ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30- day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 15USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( I ) Exclusions.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 ; ( 15 USC 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ) 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 ). A copy of the consumer credit contract is not sufficient to validate the debt. Validation requires presentment of the account and general ledger statement signed and dated by the party responsible for maintaining the account. Pacific Concrete F.C.U v. Kauanoe, 62 Haw. 334, 614 P. 2d 936 ( 1980 ), GE Capital Hawaii , Inc. v. Yonenaka 25 P.3d 807, 96 Hawaii 32, ( Hawaii App 2001 ), Fooks v. Norwich Housing Authority 28 Conn. L. Rptr . 371, ( Conn. Super.2000 ), and Town of Brookfield v. Candlewood Shores Estates , Inc. 513 A.2d 1218, 201 Conn.l ( 1986 ). and Solon v. Godbole, 163 III. App. 3d 845, 114 III. Dec. 890,516 N. E.2d 1045 ( 3Dist. 1987 ). UCC 9-201 ~ Request for accounting F.R.C.P. ( F.R.E. ) 1002 says you are entitled to the original which can never be produced because it was destroyed when the federal reserve bought your application for credit. But XXXX is also in multiple violations and egregious acts in a grotesque, mismanagement and handling of identity sensitive personal information and data. 15 USC 1692c ( b ) ( 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 16811 - procedure ni case of disputed accuracy, 15 U.S. code 1681b- Permissible purposes of consumer report. H.R. 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USAPATRIOT Act. ( Gramm-leach-Bliley Act ) FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT ( XXXX  XXXX ) ACCT # XXXX {$5700.00} XX/XX/XXXX ) Fraudulent Name ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Fraudulent address ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX A bank clerk looking at their computer screen, seeing my name listed in their database is ( NOT verification or validation ) of any alleged debt. Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item Is entirely inaccurate and incomplete and represents a very serious error in your reporting. Failure to comply with federal regulations by credit reporting agencies are investigated by the Federal Trade Commission ( FILED ) ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ). I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC, CFPB and the state of NEW YORK Attorney General 's office WHICH I HAVE DONE AND YOU WILL SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS should you continue in your non-compliance I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. XXXX XXXX, XXXX ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. XXXX XXXXXXXX {$15000.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$5700.00} XX/XX/XXXX Fraudulent Name ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Fraudulent address ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am aware that my SSN belongs to the ( SSA ) ( Social Security Administration ) and anything purchased with that identifying number is an ( obligation of the United States in accordance with ( 18 U.S.C 8 ) and being that you ( ( XXXX XXXX XXXX CONTINUE TO REPORT FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS THIS makes you guilty and in violation of the False Claims Act ( FCA ) 31 U.S.C 3729- 3733. ( XXXX ) ARE also in violation of 18 U.S.C 894 for using my consumer report with extortionate means as a way to coerce and swindle me into making payments on alleged debt not owed. I DID NOT AND DO NOT CONSENT these companies XXXX XXXX/EQUIFAX furnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028A. This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXX for ALL OF THE ACCOUNTS REPORTED IN THIS COMPLAINT Failure to remove account in 5 days from my consumer report as requested will result in legal matters being taken also reporting these matters to ( FTC ) Federal Trade Commission for aggravaled identity theft and Fraud. If this matter is not resolved by the time specified above, I reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the damages without further notice to you and this letter may be tendered as evidence of failure to comply.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation