Consumer complaint received 2023-12-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR
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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Arkansas XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Urgent : Rectification Needed for FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax I'm writing urgently to address critical discrepancies identified in my credit report that starkly contradict the guidelines set by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon a thorough review, it's apparent that multiple errors persist within my credit profile, signaling a significant failure in 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. It emphasizes the need for accurate acquisition, retention, and disclosure of consumer credit data to ensure transparent information sharing with consumers. 

Instances of FCRA violations identified include : Creditors providing inaccurate financial data to reporting agencies. 
Reporting agencies merging individuals ' information based on name similarities or social security numbers. 
Agencies neglecting prescribed protocols for handling disputes. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to : Verify the accuracy of my report, particularly for employment purposes. 
Receive notification if my file 's information has been used against me in credit applications or other transactions. 
Dispute and request bureaus to rectify and remove incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Removal of outdated negative information ( typically after seven years, or ten in cases of bankruptcy ). 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items undoubtedly breach FCRA standards due to their inaccuracies, lack of verifiability, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused significant distress, evidenced in my recent denial for extended credit due to errors originating from your agency. 


XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

XXXX. XXXX 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX. XXXXXXXX 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. 

XXXX. XXXX 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. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

I anticipate swift action to rectify these violations within the timeframe mandated by the FCRA. Failure to comply will regrettably leave me no choice but to pursue legal measures to ensure my rights under the FCRA are upheld. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: In progress