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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX REQUEST TO REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT INQUIRY To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. I recently received a copy of my credit report, and I notice there is an unauthorized credit inquiry made by the company listed above. To my knowledge, I have not signed any documents authorizing the company in question to view my credit report. The listed inquiry was without authorization, and for no legitimate business purposes. As such, it is a very serious error in reporting. I never authorized such action, and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604 as well as a violation of my rights to privacy. I am requesting your credit bureau to initiate an investigation and to determine responsible parties in this unauthorized credit inquiry. As part of your investigation, please send the names, business addresses, and phone numbers of those who made unauthorized credit inquiries so I may contact them directly. In addition, I respectfully request a copy of any documents authorizing credit inquiry, and signed on my behalf, so that I may verify its validity. If you find that I was not the one who authorized this inquiry, I ask that it be removed immediately from my credit file. Please be so kind as to forward me documentation that you have had the unauthorized inquiry removed. If you find that I am in error, then please send me proof of this. Finally, I am requesting an updated copy of my credit report, which should be sent to the address listed above. According to the provisions of 612 ( 15 USC 1681j ), there should be no charge for this report. Your immediate attention to this matter Is appreciated XXXX XXXX DOB- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Email - XXXX SSN- XXXX Phone number XXXX Inquiries that need to be removed are listed below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

XXXX, is in violation of multiple laws set forth by Congress in regards to the following account # XXXX. 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) states that the consumer report does not include information solely as to transactions or experiences ( payment history, charge off status ), between the consumer ( me ) and the person ( XXXX ) making the report. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681 s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) states that A person ( XXXX ) shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer ( XXXX ) to any consumer reporting agency ( XXXX, Equifax, XXXX ) XXXX the XXXX knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. XXXX can not collect on a discharged debt. This is now considered a certificate of indebtedness per the IRS and income can not be reported. The IRS Clearly defines a charg-off as Gross or Ordinary income, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes reporting of this account inaccurate! I provided a screenshot from the IRS website, from my Consumer Report. By Definition, the IRS Clearly says a Cancelled debt or Charge off is Income. The reporting of this account as a debt is inaccurate. I never received a XXXX from XXXX for XXXX cancelled debt of {$1800.00} in order to file as ordinary income. Where is my XXXX? XXXX is clearly writing off debt with the IRS without sending out XXXX as required by the IRS for debts greater than { {$600.00} }. This is unsatisfactory! XXXX has been HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE that they are furnishing incorrect inaccurate information. In XXXX terms and conditions they agreed not to share my information with non affiliates. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are not an affiliate of XXXX  nor are they " bureaus ''. The only true credit bureau is the CFPB and they DO NOT furnish consumer reports as stated in federal law. I have a right to privacy and Per the Privacy Act of 1974 as a federally protected consumer I am now revoking any and all authorization I the consumer may have given you written, non written, verbal, and nonverbal per 5 U.S. Code 552a. Per the FCRA as a federally protected consumer I am now opting out of any and all authorization I the consumer may have given you written, non written, verbal, and non verbal per 15 USC 6802. I shall also point out their responsibility pursuant 15 U.S. Code section 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) ( ii ) : ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION 1 ) PROHIBITION ( 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 must also refund the remaining balance of the consumer account upon its termination.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

I have sent two attempts to rectify an account that resulted in identity theft. The original creditor has released liability but the creditor isnt budging even with correct documentation.

I personally dont have identification as I was incarcerated so I do not currently have any ID. All I was able to complete is the FTC affidavit.

Pursuant to FCRA 609 ( e ) I am not given the opportunity to block the fraudulent information although Identify if was me. The collection agency ( XXXX ) has not been able to provide the method of verification with my wet signature on the application. Ive attached a copy of the fcra showing XXXX, Equifax and XXXX violated my rights. 

If XXXX XXXXXXXX is not able to verify the debt XXXX has no jurisdiction to collect a debt the original creditor deemed as identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to follow up on a dispute I submitted a month ago regarding several accounts on my credit report that I believe are inconsistent and/or inaccurate. Despite my initial request, I have not yet received a resolution or an update on the status of my dispute. 

For your reference, I have attached copies of the letters and supporting documentation I provided previously. I kindly request that you re-investigate these accounts with the information provided, as I believe it is crucial to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your response.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Please be apprised that you are in direct violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. In my opinion you have violated at least three sections of this act by : Failing to validate a debt as allowed to the debtor under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 809 ( b ) Communicating with a debtor after receiving a cease and desist certified mail under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 805 ( c ) Harassment of alleged debtor under the " abuse & harassment '' subsection of the statute, USC 1692 ( g ) Section 806 ( 5 ) the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts is that I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that your investigation was completed and my updated credit report still have the accounts I disputed when unfair traits and activities is being active to this companies that I think ilegally reporting in my credit profile that affects my life being tortured financially.

I WANT TO KNOW WHY? HOW? When they can not provide A PROOF or and EVIDENCE OF ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTS THAT HAS MY WRITTEN SIGNATURE THAT WILL SHOW THAT I HAVE BUSINESS WITH THOSE COMPANY.

I DISPUTED those accounts because I never applied for any accounts to them. And I did not signed with my written signature to a written documents as transaction agreement. Please Make this negative accounts DELETED TODAY IN MY CREDIT PROFILE and deleted completely in my credit report as under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report and As a consumer by law this account listed below must be deleted immediately!

Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

On XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, I applied for a car loan, and during this process, multiple companies conducted inquiries on my credit report. While I authorized the initial application for a car loan, I am not contracted with or affiliated with the following companies that performed these inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX conducted credit inquiries without my direct consent or authorization beyond the scope of my initial loan application. I am not in any contractual agreement with them, and these inquiries should not be on my report as they do not reflect any established accounts or agreements. 

Applicable US Codes Supporting My Dispute : 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( Fair Credit Reporting Act - FCRA ) : This section of the FCRA outlines permissible purposes for accessing consumer reports. Inquiries without proper authorization or direct consent violate this provision, as they must be connected to a legitimate business transaction initiated by the consumer.

15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 - Blocking of Information Resulting from Identity Theft : This section mandates that consumer reporting agencies must block reporting of any information that a consumer identifies as resulting from an identity theft-related incident or unauthorized access.

15 U.S.C. 1681i - Procedure in Case of Disputed Accuracy : Under this section, credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputes and remove or correct inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have been trying to lift/and or remove this security freeze for over a year now. Teletrack will not allow me to do so without a pin number, I asked them to provide me with a new pin number, since the original pin number they mailed to me was misplaced in the mail. They have ask me to mail in a copy of my ID, a proof of address/utility bill along with a completed form and cover letter stating I am requesting a new pin number. I sent in several requests with sufficient proof of my identity in writing and have spoken to several different people at Tele track over the last year. I have yet to receive a new pin number, and my consumer report remains frozen. I have been denied checking accounts and student loans, and consumer loans because banks are unable to get full access to my consumer reporting. This has caused me great anger and frustration. I am amazed by the lack of care and diligents regarding my consumer report, and the blatant mismanagement of my personal info and consumer reporting. This is against the law to not allow me to have access to my OWN personal information. Please fix the issue asap, and also remove the consumer freeze.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions. 


XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused XXXX XXXXXXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I recently found that there are several fraudulent items on my credit report that don't belong to me. I do not have a record of doing business with these companies. I have documented all correspondence with your company. Please remove these fraudulent accounts, as you know they are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am the primary consumer of the complaint and there is no third party involved. This complaint was not submitted in error. Attached you will also find my ID as proofofmyidentity and my Proof of Address.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-18
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (NY)

Good morning in 2008, unknowingly to me there was a default judgement against me for XXXX, with an original creditor of washington mutual, I have never had a washington mutual account, I was an authorized user on some of my friends accounts but not sure if one defaulted. Also I was never notified of the court proceeding or served. Fast forward to recently, instead of hiring a lawyer and going through a hassle of trying to fight a default judgement I agreed to a settlement and explained to the debt collector that it is not my debt nor was I ever aware or notified of this debt but I am willing to settle it we agreed on the amount a few days ago. I asked the debt collector to look at the files and you can see I was never the main account holder XXXX XXXX seize he does not have access to the files or he ca n't do anything for me but take my money for a debt legally speaking should n't have been mine in the first place. The debt collector can not legally validate the debt, he should not be accepting my money. Also he wo n't do the right thing in vacating the debt that was n't my legal responsibility in the first place.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. 

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than XXXX days before the payment due date. 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered XXXX days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

My credit report has inquiries I don't recognize, I did not give permission to these companies to pull up my credit report. I don't like my rights as a consumer being violated, and it's XXXX of the few things I want to be protected, my life is already stressful as it is.