Consumer complaint received 2023-06-01
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
Subject : Request for Immediate Removal of Fraudulent Accounts and Unauthorized Hard Inquiries I am writing to inform you that I have recently become a victim of identity theft, resulting in several fraudulent accounts appearing on my credit report. As a responsible consumer, I am taking immediate action to rectify this situation and request your assistance in removing these fraudulent accounts from my credit report as soon as possible. 

The following is a list of fraudulent accounts that have been reported to my credit report without my authorization : 1. Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX 2. Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX 3. Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX 4. Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX 5. Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX 6. Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX 7. Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is your responsibility as a credit bureau to ensure that the information furnished on my credit report is accurate, complete, and verified. These fraudulent accounts clearly violate my rights as a consumer and are causing significant harm to my creditworthiness. 

I kindly request that you investigate these fraudulent accounts promptly and remove them from my credit report within four business days. Failure to do so would be a violation of the FCRA and may result in legal action being taken against your organization. 

Furthermore, I have noticed the presence of unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report that are not associated with any open accounts. These inquiries were made without my written consent and are adversely affecting my credit score and my ability to obtain credit. I demand that these unauthorized hard inquiries be immediately removed from my credit report. 

I must emphasize that I do not wish to receive a response from e-oscar or any automated system. I request that this matter be handled by a competent human being who can provide the necessary attention and ensure a proper resolution. 

I urge you to take immediate action on this matter and provide me with written confirmation of the removal of the fraudulent accounts and unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you block the information related to these fraudulent accounts to prevent any future reporting. 

I expect your prompt attention and resolution of this matter within the stated timeframe. Please note that any delay or inaction on your part may lead to further damages and will be duly documented for potential legal recourse. 

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in resolving this distressing situation. I look forward to a swift resolution and the restoration of the accuracy and integrity of my credit report. 

Yours sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief