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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (MI)

I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than 30 days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I 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 2024-07-16
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 reviewed my consumer report and informed your agency on XX/XX/year> about the items I disputed. Despite this, the issue remains unresolved in a manner that is fair and equitable to me as required by the FCRA. I sent a notice to your agency, including a FTC Identity Theft Report, and also filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB. With this letter I have also included a FTC Affidavit to further substantiate my claim. 

Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

Your agency has clearly refused to follow the law and honor my previous request so I am requesting a reinvestigation and demanding your agency to explain your METHOD OF VERIFICATION in verifying these items, pursuant to the Fair Credit. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-21
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

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 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights and sent me to collections of XXXX 15U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 

15 U.S.C 1681 ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states : no consumer reporting agency can make any reports containing any of the following items of information. Any adverse item or information other than records or conviction to crime which atendates the reporting by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency if the person knows or have any reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 


Also my hippa law was violated
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (NJ)

I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than 30 days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the ITEMS listed below are still reporting on my credit report which is a violation of FCRA. The Bureaus failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law, they failed to properly investigate the matter by using a third party as their verification provider and have continued reporting the unconfirmed & unverified information. Given all my attempts to address it directly with 3 CREDIT BUREAUS, they are willfully negligent and non-complying with federal statutes & I need this matter handled immediately. Please remove the items below in my file : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4400.00} XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$7300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5500.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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 2024-07-18
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 am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (GA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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 am a victim of identity theft and I have asked Equifax to help me get stuff off of my credit. I have called them multiple times. I have a police report. This happened back in XXXX. I had to file a report for identity theft I have asked Equifax to take the inquiries Off of my account from XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX I have asked the Remove names they have been on my account that are not mine as XXXX XXXX XXXX I have asked them to remove addresses that I have no acknowledgment about and they are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas XXXX. I have asked them to remove XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Nevada I have asked them to remove Jobs that I never worked at like XXXX XXXX. I have asked them to take the close accounts off XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have asked Them to remove XXXX XXXX or closed accounts I have also asked them to take the collections off my account because I have no acknowledgment about them the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and I have asked them to take XXXX XXXX off. I have no acknowledgment about them, this is all fraud and Im asking for some help because I am a victim of identity theft
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (TX)

" I reviewed my consumer report and informed your agency on XXXX XXXX, 2024 about the items I disputed. Despite this, the issue remains unresolved in a manner that is fair and equitable to me as required by the FCRA. I sent a notice to your agency, including a FTC XXXX XXXX Report, and also filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB. With this letter I have also included a FTC XXXX to further substantiate my claim. 

Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

Your agency has clearly refused to follow the law and honor my previous request so I am requesting a reinvestigation and demanding your agency to explain your METHOD OF VERIFICATION in verifying these items, pursuant to the Fair Credit. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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)

It has been drawn out that Credit Bureaus are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the ITEMS that need to be removed from my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (NY)

I am writing to express my concern regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Despite multiple attempts to address inaccuracies in these accounts and consistent requests for thorough investigations, I have yet to receive any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely damaging my credit file and hindering my ability to live a normal life. 

The negative effects of these inaccuracies have caused immense hardships for me, and I am left with no choice but to plead for your assistance in rectifying this situation as soon as possible. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the reporting of each of these disputed accounts. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. 

With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file so that I may regain control over my financial well-being. I sincerely urge you to give this matter your utmost attention and take swift action. 

Your cooperation and support in resolving this issue promptly would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 



Re : Dispute of Collection Account # XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the collection account referenced above. I believe that this collection account has been placed on my consumer report in violation of several federal regulations, and I request that you immediately remove it from my credit report. 

Violation of 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : Your agency has failed to provide the required validation information for this debt. According to 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ), you are required to furnish detailed validation information before reporting this debt to any consumer reporting agency. 

Violation of 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) : I have not been given an opportunity to dispute this account. Under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ), consumers must be given a reasonable period to dispute the validity of a debt before it is reported to consumer reporting agencies. 

False and Misleading Representations : Your agency is in violation of consumer rights by using false, misleading, and deceptive means to collect this debt. This is a direct violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Violation of 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( A ) : Your agency has no authority to furnish information about this account to any consumer reporting agency without providing all the required disclosures. By failing to do so, you are in clear violation of 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( A ). 

In light of these violations, I demand that you immediately : Remove this collection account from my consumer report. 
Cease all collection activities related to this account. 
Provide me with written confirmation that this account has been removed from my consumer report. 
Please treat this letter as a formal dispute of this debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Failure to comply with these requests will result in me filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and potentially seeking legal action. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a response within 30 days. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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. (FL)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these accounts as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely rectified : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (MD)

I am writing to follow up on my previous dispute regarding unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I would like to bring to your attention that XXXX has already reviewed and removed the inquiries that I initially disputed with them. Therefore, I am requesting immediate action on your part to ensure that these unauthorized inquiries are also deleted from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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)

Several accounts on my consumer report are linked to identity theft, and I never provided written authorization, including a wet signature, for their inclusion. Following my recent communication with your organization about this issue, I am formally requesting the immediate blocking and removal of these accounts from my report. Their presence has inflicted considerable emotional and financial strain, as they misrepresent my credit history and obligations. If this matter is not adequately resolved, I am prepared to pursue legal action to safeguard my rights and seek a resolution. These fraudulent entries have impeded my ability to achieve crucial financial objectives, such as purchasing a home and providing for my family 's needs.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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)

The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
Account name : XXXX Account name XXXX Account number XXXX Account name XXXX Account name XXXX name XXXX has violated my rights. 

I looked at my XXXX credit report on XX/XX/year>, and noticed some things are incomplete and inaccurate. 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 ).

According to 15 USC 1681 5, they are supposed to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, 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 supposed not to 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 2024-07-16
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 reviewed my Consumer Report and noticed that I had three late payments on an account that I was never late for Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. 

I have never been late on payments for the account : XXXX  XXXX XXXX. Account number : XXXX. Please investigate and provide proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If evidence can't be provided I demand these payments be updated on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. 

Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-06
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene/profane/abusive language
Company: Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc (TX)

I called adastra recovery services because I recieved a scam call claiming to own the loan. Ad Astra reisured me that it was a scam. The supervisor named XXXX then asked what I would do about the debt. I explained that I could not pay it at the moment. He then started asking if I could borrow the money. I explained no one will lend me the amount. He then proceed to call me lazy and not willing to work with them, he even went as far to say he is debt free and was not a dead beat like me. I then was reduced to tears and asked him kindly not to call me he said he would continue. I then stated it was a cell. He then agreed to discontinue communication. As I hung up he called me a joke of a man. When I complained to ad Astra and there quality control Specialists they then sent the debt back to XXXX XXXX " the original debt ''. XXXX XXXX did take another complaint but I have asked numerous times for an apology or just someone to aknowledge my complaint. I have left numerous messages with XXXX to call me back and she has failed To do so. The debt is no longer an issue because XXXX XXXX said it is taken care of. So there is no more debt all I 'm seeking is an apology or aknowledgement of my complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

I sent a letter onto remove items that is UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any items or information not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint & I am including it again., XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$310.00} XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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 recently submitted a complaint regarding the 2 accounts that do not belong to me. XXXX and XXXX. These accounts were removed from my Credit Report and then re added. This violates my rights under the FDCPA. How can an account that is clearly identity theft reappear on my report?