Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Dear, Equifax Re : This is not a regular dispute. Take action immediately you are in violation. 

I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain information in my file resulting from the crime that i recently became aware of. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please REMOVE this information at the earliest possible time. 

As required by section FCRA XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within XXXX business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report. 

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX- This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX -This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX - This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX- This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX- This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, TX XXXX- This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX- This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX - This is not my employer. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX - This is not my employer. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX. XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX bit dumbfounded by how you were able to verify this account when the other bureaus were not and have removed it from my credit report. Remove this inaccurate information immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX How is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX How is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I am surprised by the fact that you were able to verify this account even though the other bureaus could not do that, and they have removed it. Delete this inaccurate account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX I am surprised by the fact that you were able to verify this account even though the other bureaus could not do that, and they have removed it. Delete this inaccurate account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX I am surprised by the fact that you were able to verify this account even though the other bureaus could not do that, and they have removed it. Delete this inaccurate account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX. XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX is it possible that this account has a payment history when its a charge off. Delete this account immediately. 




Enclosures : Proof of identity : Proof of Address, ID, FCRA XXXX Enclosure Identity Theft report Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within ( XXXX ) days of the completion of your re-investigation and I am keeping a careful record of your actions, including your XXXX of XXXX. I do not consent to e-Oscar or any means of automated verification. 

Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter XXXX result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$5000.00} per violation for : XXXX. ) Defamation XXXX. ) Negligent Enablement of XXXX XXXX XXXX. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX. ) Financial Injury My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX SSN : SS # : XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I XXXX be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington, XXXX XXXX CC : Law Firm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Comptroller Of The Currency CC : Federal Reserve XXXX XXXX : Credit and insurance CC : Federal Trade Commission XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : California Regulatory agency Division of consumer complaints Thank You, Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation