Consumer complaint received 2023-01-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Dear, Equifax Re : This is not a regular dispute. Take action immediately you are in violation. 

I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain information in my file resulting from the crime that i recently became aware of. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please REMOVE this information at the earliest possible time. 

As required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report.

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible. 

1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX 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! 

2. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

3. XXXX XXXX XXXXS Account Number : XXXX XXXX interested to know how you are continuously able to verify this account!! I dont remember ever being associated with this company that is unfamiliar to me. You must remove this frivolous account from my file right away. 

4. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX 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! 

5. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX 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! 




Enclosures : Proof of identity : Proof of Address, ID, FCRA 605b Enclosure Identity Theft report Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within ( 5 ) days of the completion of your re-investigation and I am keeping a careful record of your actions, including your Method of Verification. I do not consent to e-Oscar or any means of automated verification.

Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$5000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 4. ) Financial Injury My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX SSN : SS # : XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an 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 : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX CC : Law Firm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CC : Comptroller Of The Currency CC : Federal Reserve System CC : Credit and insurance CC : Federal Trade Commission XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : California Regulatory agency Division of consumer complaints Thank You, Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation