Consumer complaint received 2023-12-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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, XXXX XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Immediate Action Required : Addressing FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing with urgency to address crucial discrepancies discovered in my credit report that directly contradict the regulations outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon thorough scrutiny, it has become evident that multiple errors persist within my credit profile, signaling a concerning oversight of FCRA regulations within your agency. 

To clarify : The Fair Credit Reporting Act stands as a vital federal statute governing the collection and reporting of consumer credit information. It mandates accurate acquisition, retention, and transparent sharing 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 due to name or social security number similarities. 
Neglect of prescribed dispute-resolution protocols by agencies. 
My rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act encompass : 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Removal of outdated negative information, typically after XXXX years ( XXXX in cases of bankruptcy ). 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items blatantly violate FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verification, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused substantial distress, notably reflected in my recent denial for extended credit, stemming from errors originating from your agency. 

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 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 Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX WAY XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX. XXXX Account Number : XXXX I urgently implore swift action to rectify these violations within the timeframe stipulated by the FCRA. Failure to address these concerns may necessitate further measures to ensure compliance with my rights under the FCRA. 

Best regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief