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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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)

Dear sir/madam, while checking my most recent credit report, I know there is fraudulent credit inquiries that I do not recognize and did not authorize anybody to pull my credit report. The inquiries made by the below listed companies : XX/XX/XXXXPlease validate info with these companies and provide me with a copy of any documentation associated with these accounts bearing my signature, authorizing an inquiry. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature. I formally request that these fraudulent inquiries be immediately deleted from. the credit file you maintain under my Social Security Number, Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 611. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am wiling to settle your civil liability damages i have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 US.C. 1681n ], Should you fail or refuse to settle the matter by tendering payment in the amount of {$1000.00} within ten ( 10 ) calendar days of receipt of this notice and demand, I will seek actual damages which are greater than {$1000.00}. Send payment immediately via Certified Funds to
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I was the victim of identity theft. Per FCRA section 605b you are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. Ive already included this report in a previous letters & am included it again. This letter is to notify you if you do not block the listed accounts on my report I will be filing a lawsuit. Ive informed my attorney of my intentions & they are excited to hold you accountable for your willful noncompliance. Currently you are in numerous violations of FCRA laws. My attorney is very excited at the possible outcome of this case because theyve already sued you & won tens of thousands in damages. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

I previously sent a letter asking for the documentation you used to verify these late payments, such as a transactional history, since what's reporting is not in line with any of my records and I know for certain that what's reporting is incorrect and inaccurate. Late payments affect my scores by a great deal, for sure you know that. How would you feel if the late payments reporting are not true but it keeps on weighing down your scores. SEE ATTACHED.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and list of Inquiries 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 reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and list of Inquiries 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 reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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. (GA)

This letter is a DEMAND for the immediate deletion of unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, as these are a blatant violation of my rights under federal consumer protection laws. I did NOT authorize these inquiries, and any record of them being on my credit report is not only misleading but also illegal!

According to **15 U.S.C . 1681b ( c ) **, no one has the right to access my credit report without my *expressed, written consent*. For each of these unauthorized inquiries, I am requesting the **method of verification** under **15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) ** that these entities had permissible purpose to pull my credit. You are required to provide documentation showing my signature explicitly authorizing these inquiries.

Since no such documentation exists, you are legally obligated to delete these items IMMEDIATELY. I am also well aware of my rights under **15 U.S.C. 1681n** and **15 U.S.C. 1681o**, which detail the civil liabilities for negligent and willful non-compliance with the FCRA . If I do not see these inquiries permanently removed within 30 days of receipt of this letter, I will take legal action against your company and any third party involved for each individual violation. The statute allows for compensation of actual damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages. I will not hesitate to escalate this matter further if my rights continue to be violated. 

Here is a list of the unauthorized inquiries : XXXX. XXXX  One/Walmart - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. 

I demand that you delete these inquiries immediately and send me a new, updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes. 

I am not requesting. I am telling you to comply with the law. Take action now. If you think I wont follow through on this, just wait and see. 

Consider this your first and only warning before I take this to court.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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. (NC)

Despite my previous XXXX written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request. 

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after XXXX written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law. 

Please review the attached letter. Thank you for your assistance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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. (NY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries 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 reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I am writing to dispute fraudulent accounts that have been illegally opened in my name. This matter is of the utmost urgency, and I demand immediate correction of my credit report. The following accounts were fraudulently opened without my consent ( see attachment ). These accounts are fraudulent, and I did not authorize the creation of any of these accounts. I demand that these accounts be permanently removed from my credit report immediately. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. This situation has caused severe damage to my credit and has resulted in undue stress and Financial Loss. I expect prompt action in investigating and correcting this issue. I demand that the fraudulent accounts be removed and a new credit report be issued reflecting these changes. Please provide written confirmation that these fraudulent accounts have been deleted from my credit report. Failure to respond and correct this matter within 30 days will leave me no choice but to pursue all legal counsel to protect my rights.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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. (SC)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries 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 reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-28
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have been working on my EQUIFAX credit profile and I noticed there is an incorrect addresses on my report. I am writing to dispute the errors on my credit report. I request that these errors be corrected immediately. Enclosed, check out my drivers license supporting my dispute. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter The INCORRECT Address that should be deleted is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX. 

Also, EQUIFAX has my name incorrectly spelled and/or listed on my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Please keep in mind that Congress ( 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) ) makes it clear that I have a right to privacy. Privacy is not defined because only I can define what privacy is to me.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

Under the subsection 15 usc 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) the reporting agency does not have my written instructions to report anything. The code says they need permissible purpose in accordance with written instructions. The credit reporting agencies ( EQUIFAX, XXXX, and XXXX ) do not have my written permission and this should be removed accordingly. 

I am under the impression that it seems as if a company has taken advantage of obtaining my personal address for their benefit. There is a huge risk of having the incorrect address on my consumer report because this could potentially be identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I was shocked to see incorrect accounts on my credit report this morning, and I have no clue how they got there. I check my credit report regularly, but this time there were sudden, unexpected discrepancies. I even tried refreshing the browser, thinking it might be a glitch, but nothing changed. The errors were still there, which is why Im requesting that the documents Ive submitted be thoroughly reviewed so I can stop worrying about this.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
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. (IN)

The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
Account name : # XXXX XXXX Account name : # XXXX Account XXXX. Account : XXXX Account XXXX Account name XXXX has violated my rights. 
I looked at my equifax credit report on XXXX XXXX XXXX  and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 
And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 
and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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 reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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 2024-09-30
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. (GA)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I received a copy of my credit reports and am writing to dispute the following information that appears on my Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX report. 

Please verify or remove immediately the following accounts : By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance {$5500.00} Date Opened XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.