Consumer complaint received 2023-12-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
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, Pennsylvania XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Urgent : Rectification Needed for FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing urgently to address concerning discrepancies found in my credit report that directly conflict with the guidelines established in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Regrettably, multiple errors persist in my credit profile, signaling an oversight of FCRA compliance within your agency. 

To clarify : The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a crucial federal statute governing the collection and reporting of consumer credit information. Its core objective is to ensure precise acquisition, retention, and disclosure of a consumer 's credit data, fostering transparency and fairness in credit reporting practices. 

Identified instances of FCRA violations within my report encompass : Inaccurate financial data provided by creditors to reporting agencies. 
Merging of individuals ' information based on name or social security number similarities by agencies. 
Neglect of mandated procedures for handling disputes. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to specific rights, which encompass : 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 authority to dispute and request rectification or removal of incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Removal of outdated negative information in accordance with legally stipulated time frames. 
I formally request the immediate rectification of the listed items below. These items glaringly violate FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verification, and ongoing invalidation. Their presence has resulted in considerable distress, notably affecting my recent credit denial due to errors originating from your agency. 
1. 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. 

2. XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please verify the payment status, balance, comments, payment history and account number as they might be incorrect. Fix or delete this account from my report completely. 

3. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please verify the payment status, balance, comments, payment history and account number as they might be incorrect. Fix or delete this account from my report completely. 

4. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Please verify the payment status, balance, comments, payment history and account number as they might be incorrect. Fix or delete this account from my report completely. 

5. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, PA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX 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. 

7. 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. 

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



I anticipate swift and comprehensive action to rectify these violations within the timeframe mandated by the FCRA. Failing to comply will, unfortunately, necessitate my pursuit of legal recourse to uphold my rights under the FCRA. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief