Consumer complaint received 2020-11-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to update and correct my personal information on file with your company. 
Please update my address to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX Please update my name to : XXXX XXXX My only social security number is : XXXX 
My only and correct date of birth is : XX/XX/XXXX 
My only employer is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  This letter is regarding account ( EVERYTHING IN RED, ARE INACCURATE, UNVERIFIABLE ACCOUNTS ), which you claim Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( NOT MINE, PLEASE HAVE COMPANY VERIFY ) XXXX {$190.00} Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX. - CHARGE OFF XXXX XXXX XXXX ( NOT MINE, PLEASE HAVE COMPANY VERIFY ) XXXX {$6700.00} XX/XX/XXXX. - REPOSSESSION XXXX XXXX XXXX ( NOT MINE PLEASE HAVE COMPANY VERIFY ) XXXX {$190.00} XX/XX/XXXX. - COLLECTION XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX/XXXX AT XXXX XXXX ( NEVER EVER HAD LIVED AT THIS APARTMENT, PLEASE ASK XXXX XXXX TO VERIFY THIS ) XXXX {$1900.00} XX/XX/XXXX. - COLLECTION XXXX-XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX ( NEVER EVER HAD LIVED AT THIS APARTMENT, PLEASE ASK XXXX XXXX TO VERIFY THIS ) XXXX {$470.00} XX/XX/XXXX. - COLLECTION This is formal notice that your claim is disputed. 
I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, along with the corresponding local state laws. Please note that I am requesting validation ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. 
These account numbers listed include Xs instead of full numbers, this is inaccurate information on my report. 
Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the FCRA & FDCPA ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the erroneous entry. 
Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. 
Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this letter may result in small claims legal again against your company at my local venue. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to 
Section 807-8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 
623-b ) 
 Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver a status. 

My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX ( this is printed not signed ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX, XXXX ( My SSN ) P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailed any potential issues with your company via and 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 : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office 
CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation