Consumer complaint received 2023-11-14
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
CC : CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU AND AND FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. 

RE : YOU HAVE VIOLATED THE USA LAW FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 U.S.C & 1681g.

CFFB COMPLIANT NUMBER : DEMANDING ATTENTION FROM A LIVE REPRESENTATIVE!!!

I am writing to formally express my extreme frustration and disappointment with the consistently inaccurate information being reported on my credit profile by Equifax and XXXX for the past year. Despite my persistent efforts to rectify these errors in accordance with my rights as a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C 1681 ), it is disheartening to note that these issues remain unresolved. Over the course of the past several months, I have repeatedly exercised my right to dispute the inaccuracies on my credit report, citing the provisions of 15 U.S.C 1681 as a reminder of your legal obligation to ensure the fairness of the information you disseminate. My disputes on all 5 accounts listed below ( In Addition to, falsely reported inquires and an address I have no knowledge of nor have I lived at the address ), each backed by solid evidence of inaccuracies, have been submitted through certified mail and meticulously documented to ensure a clear and traceable record of communication. Despite my adherence to the prescribed dispute process and the gravity of the matter, I have yet to witness any meaningful action taken by the companies listed to rectify these erroneous entries. It is disconcerting to realize that my diligent efforts to correct these inaccuracies, backed by the law, have been met with indifference. Furthermore, I have discovered that my personal information has been shared without my consent to various third-party entities for financial benefit, a practice that appears to contradict both the principles of privacy and the standards set forth by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The unauthorized sharing of my sensitive financial data raises serious concerns about my privacy and security, and it is essential that this practice is immediately ceased. I want to emphasize that my intent is not to engage in a confrontational exchange but rather to assert my rights and seek a resolution that upholds the principles of fairness, transparency, and accuracy that the credit reporting system is built upon. In light of the continued inaction and indifference to my plight, I am left with no choice but to escalate this matter. I expect an urgent and comprehensive response to this complaint, to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report and ensure that my personal information is no longer shared without my explicit consent. Failure to address these concerns adequately will leave me with no alternative but to pursue legal avenues to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation for the damages caused by these inaccuracies. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief