Consumer complaint received 2023-11-28
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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:
Hello to whom all this may concern My Only First & Last Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX My Only Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, CA XXXX The last 4 of my SSN # XXXX My Only XXXX penalty of perjury, I solemnly swear to the highest power of creation that the information contained herein is unequivocally true and accurate. I have reached out to all three at the national credit reporting agencies, including XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$2300.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$3000.00} - ( XXXX UNIVERSITY XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$900.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX $ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX $ XXXXIve sent paper work and complaints from the US Justice Department XXXX XXXX XXXX ( CALIFORNIA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPLAINT ) CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PROTECTION AND INNOVATION ) ( FTC COMPLAINT ) ALONG WITH -CEASE AND DESISTS ORDERS -AND ( AFFIDAVITS OF TRUTH ) -SIGN AND NOTORIZED NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE AGENT XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the creditors/ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$2300.00} ( XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$3000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$960.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$570.00}. 
Fraudulent inquiries ) XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are IILEGALLY REPORTING FRAUDULENT collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer reports, I will be forced to officially file IRS form 3949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211 : Application For Award For Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service against ALL entities involvedXXXX XXXX EQUIFAXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( 15USC 1681 a ( d\ ( 2 ] ( A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet XXXX XXXX EQIUFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX IS reporting this information.. The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. 
I allege that XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax are in blatant violation of the following U.S. codes and legislation for the reasons specified : 15 USC 1692c ( b ) : Unauthorized communication with third parties about my debt. 
15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 : Failure to correct and update inaccurate information in my consumer reports.15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ) : Misuse or misrepresentation of definitions and rules related to consumer reporting. 
15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ) : Further misuse or misrepresentation of definitions and rules related to consumer reporting. 
15 U.S. Code 1681i : Inadequate procedures for disputing the accuracy of my consumer reports. 
15 U.S. Code 1681b : Unauthorized access or use of my consumer reports for impermissible purposes. 
H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007 : Unauthorized use or disclosure of my Social Security numbers. 
Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act : Failure to verify my identification by financial institutions. 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 501 : Failure to ensure the security and confidentiality of my personal and financial information. 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 502 : Unauthorized sharing of my non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties. 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 504 : Non-compliance with federal regulations designed to enforce the act, thereby putting my personal and financial information at risk. 
Remedial Actions : Immediate and Non-Negotiable Compliance Required I insist that you act immediately to address the following concerns, which are non-negotiable and require your immediate attention : 1. Data Removal : Immediate removal of all my existing personal and financial information from your website, databases, and any affiliated entities. This request pertains to all data currently held by your organization. 
2. Data Security for Future Interactions : Implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access to any new information that may be collected. This request applies to any future interactions I may have with your organization and is not in conflict with my request for the removal of existing data. 
3. Transparency : Full disclosure of any third parties with whom my information has been shared, along with immediate cessation of such sharing. 
4. Notification : Prompt notification to me of all actions taken to secure my information and prevent further violations. 
5. Legal Compliance : Immediate review and adherence to all relevant U.S. codes and legislation cited in this affidavit to ensure full compliance. 
Non-Consent and Settlement : Final Warning and Unambiguous Clarification 1as you can see here again, they blatantly violate the ( FCRA15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies U.S. Code Notes prev | next ( a ) Duty of furnishers of information to provide accurate information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. ( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate ; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate XXXX 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX/EQUIFAX /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 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 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 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 ( Fraudulent Accounts ) Inquiries Account Name Account number Date open Dollar Amount XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief