Consumer complaint received 2023-04-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX Ive reached out to XXXX dispute department, ABOUT identity theft, Ive sent papers from the US Justice Department with the case ( United States v. Defendants ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Case Number XXXX Court Docket Number XXXX ) XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX have continue to violate multiple FCRA laws they continue to violate my federal rights under 15 US code 1692e-15, US code 1692G 15 US code 1681B and 15 US code 1681C- 2 theyve received the paperwork from the US Justice Department about the fraudulent accounts. The fraudulent inquiries that are on my consumer report theyve continued to report them they have not verified or validated they have not shown me any consumer contracts, ledgers, or payments of anything or have any sort they have not did a clear, conspicuous investigation into any of the allegations of the alleged debt Experian/Transunion/Equifax are in VIOLATION 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 16811 - procedure in case of disputed accuracy, 15 U.S. code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer report. XXXX. XXXX Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USA PATRIOT Act. Gramm-leach-Bliley XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have sent over a state. Attorney Generals report a FTC complaint a XXXX  complaint a California consumer protection and innovation complaint about the accounts that are reporting on my consumer profile. They stated in my last complaint here with the CFPB that they removed these accounts. That is not the case in the accounts continue to report fraudulently on my consumer profile Im requesting under the 15 USC 1681B c-2 that information that has been procured from identity theft be blocked completely blocked. 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy I demand a deletion of all personal identifiable information from my consumer credit report with the exception of : 1. My Full Legal Name : First & Last Name 2. My Address : Address, City, State Zip Please delete all other addresses, I can not receive mail or any correspondence nor do I have access to any of these addresses please delete these utdated ddresses and update the address with the one above.also Delete any and all other phone numbers. I demand my social security number and date of birth be removed from being displayed on the credit file for privacy reasons. Delete all information in the employer section. Pursuant to the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ), I am a federally protected consumer and I have a right to privacy. Not granting me my rights is in direct violation of 15 USC S1681 and all its subsections all Unauthorized inquiries to my consumer report ; demand for Deletion and {$1000.00} Settlement. yes, these are the associated accounts. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXYou are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( " FCRA '' ), [ 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i )., for unlawfully obtaining my XXXX '' XXXX '' EQUIFAX consumer report without my authorization or a permissible purpose under the 15 USC 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ] and its guidelines for permissible purpose. " A person shall not use or obtain a consumer report for any purpose unless ; 1. The consumer report is obtained for a purpose for which the consumer report is authorized to be furnished under this section. 2. The purpose is certified in accordance with section 1681b ( f ). Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Sup 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ). 15 USC S16816 ( c Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries ; Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) -of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any _person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer This is also a cease and desist of, the fraudulent accounts to being reported and any reporting is as such as collection activities. This is my second CFPB complaint with XXXX about the accounts.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am aware that my ( SSN  ) belongs to the ( SSA ) Social Security Administration and anything purchased with that identifying number is an obligation of the United States in accordance with ( 18 U.S.C 8 ) and being that you ( XXXX EQUIFAX CONTINUE TO REPORT FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS THIS makes you guilty and in violation of the False Claims Act ( FCA ) 31 U.S.C 3729-3733. ( Debt Collector name is also in violation of 18 U.S.C 894 for using my consumer report with extortionate means as a way to coerce and swindle me into making payments on alleged debt not owed. I DID NOT AND DO NOT CONSENT these companies XXXX XXXXEQUIFAX XXXXfurnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028A. This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXXEQUIFAXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXFailure to remove account in 15 days from my consumer report as requested will result in legal matters being taken and me turning you ( XXXX/EQUIFAX/XXXX XXXX XXXX/into the ( FTC ) Federal Trade Commission for aggravated identity theft and Fraud. If this matter is not resolved by the time specified above, I reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the damages without further notice to you and this letter may be tendered as evidence of failure to comply.. You are hereby notified that if you do not comply with this request, I will immediately file a complaint with the Attorney General 's office and civil claims may be pursued 15 U.S. Code 1681c- 2 - ) Block of information Resulting from identity theft Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of- ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. ( b ) NOTIFICATION A consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the furnisher of information identified by the consumer under subsection ( a ) - ( 1 ) that the information may be a result of identity theft ; ( 2 ) that an identity theft report has been filed ; ( 3 ) that a block has been requested under this section ; and ( 4 ) of the effective dates of the block ( XXXXEQUIFAXXXXXXXXX XXXX/EQUIFAX/Is also in violation of 18 U.S.C 894 for using my consumer report with extortionate means as a way to coerce and swindle me into making payments on alleged debt not owed. I DID NOT AND DO NOT CONSENT to you ( XXXX furnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 10284 This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXX ask again of the CFPB TO truly look into the many violations of the FCRA by XXXX including 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 1681i- procedure in case of disputed accuracy, H.R . 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USAPATRIOT Act. Gramm- leach-Bliley Act. XXXX and equifax have been repeatedly warned about these fraudulent accounts that are on my consumer report. According to the fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract- any all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting service could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I demand to see Verifiable proof ( an Original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) vou have on file of the account listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, Unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me with a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ask again of the CFPB TO truly look into the many violations of the FCRA by XXXX including 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 1681i- procedure in case of disputed accuracy, H.R . 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USAPATRIOT Act. Gramm-leach-Bliley Act. XXXX and discovery have been repeatedly warned about these fraudulent accounts that are on my consumer report. You are required to do what I am asking and block these transactions from being reported to my consumer report within 4 days from the date of the receipt of this notice. I look forward to your response. 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance U.S. Code Notes prev | next ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of- ( 1 ) ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00}. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S. C 1681 section 604 A. Section 2 : It also states a consumer given reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. 15 U.S.C 1692c Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt. A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation. A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. 15 U.S. Code 1601- Congressional findings and declaration of purpose ( a ) Informed use of credit The Congress finds that economic stabilization would be enhanced and the competition among the various financial institutions and other firms engaged in the extension of consumer credit would be strengthened by the informed use of credit. The informed use of credit results from an awareness of the cost thereof by consumers. It is the purpose of this subchapter to assure a meaningful disclosure of credit terms so that the consumer will be able to compare more readily the various credit terms available to him and avoid the uninformed use of credit, and to protect the consumer against inaccurate and unfair credit billing and credit card practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation