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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've been a victim of identity theft. My information was exposed to the public in the Equifax data breach and by someone I trusted to do my credit repair, whose name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I noticed some unauthorized accounts on my credit report that are inaccurate and incomplete. This is hurting my chances at getting a mortgage and caused a lot of financial harm and difficulties for me. I need these fraudulent accounts removed EXPEDITIOUSLY!!!!
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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)

XXXX XXXX XXXX My Address : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX FL XXXX SSN : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX I received a copy of my credit report a few days ago I discovered a hard inquiry from these following companies. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, no one may access my credit without my permission for the purpose of extending credit. I also Know any extension of credit should be given as I didn't receive anything from your company to be shown on my consumer report. Please remove all listed below before i take legal actions please. 

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  I am sending this letter certified mail for my protection as well as yours. Please forward proof to me at your earliest convenience or send a request to the credit bureaus that you report to if you discover this was an error. 
It is urgent that I hear from you urgently, as this hard inquiry is impacting my credit score. 
I anticipate your response. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
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've been a victim of identity theft. My information was exposed to the public in the Equifax data breach. I have also had an ex use my information before without my knowledge. I noticed some unauthorized accounts on my credit report that are inaccurate and incomplete. This is hurting my chances at getting a mortgage and caused a lot of financial harm and difficulties for me. I need these fraudulent accounts removed expeditiously.
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. (GA)

The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies showing on my report? 

As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification- Description of reinvestigation procedure
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. (TX)

I see some items on my credit report that I dont know. It looks like someone might have stolen my identity because I didnt approve these accounts. Ive talked about this before, and now Im asking for these accounts to be taken off my report quickly. Having these accounts on my report is causing me stress. They dont show my real credit history or how I handle money, and its been hard dealing with this. If we cant fix this, Im ready to go to court to protect my rights and find a solution. These wrong items on my credit report are a big problem for me. Theyre stopping me from reaching important money goals, like buying a house and supporting my family. I hope we can fix this problem soon.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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. (IL)

Personal Statement I have been XXXX  for XXXX years from XXXX and I recently viewed my credit report and my personal information was used illegally without my consent nor my permission and my credit was used without my knowledge, This account ( XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXX, are fraudulent and must be deleted immediately and was did illegally and must be removed under 15 U.S. Code 16815-2 ( B ) of the ( FCRA ) fair credit reporting act and must be removed immediately this account is fraudulent and was made without my consent. my information has been stolen and used whoever stolen. My information has used it illegally to apply for credit card accounts with many financial institutions. This account is a violation under FCRA and much be deleted my information has been stolen and used whoever stolen My information has used it illegally to apply for a Phone account with XXXX XXXX that was later sent to a collection agency XXXX XXXX XXXX, this illegal account are reported illegally on my XXXX XXXX report, XXXX report, Equifax report, and XXXX XXXX report. It must be removed. Please removed this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 15 U.S. Code 16815-2 ( B ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Stating Information alleged to result from identity theft If a consumer submits an identity theft report to a person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency at the address specified by that person for receiving such reports stating that information maintained by such person that purports to relate to the consumer resulted from identity theft, the person may not furnish such information that purports to relate to the consumer to any consumer reporting agency, unless the person subsequently knows or is informed by the consumer that the information is correct. This account are unauthorized and must be deleted asap under The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ). This account XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) account # XXXX, are unauthorized and fraudulent please remove this thank you.
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)

There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to delete is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. The identified transactions are not information related to any transaction by me as the consumer : 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Finding an error indicating a late payment on my account is XXXX, especially considering my history of consistently meeting payment deadlines. This discrepancy is causing unwarranted XXXX, and I urge you to rectify the situation promptly by updating my records accordingly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-17
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)

I have previously disputed with XXXX, XXXX and Equifax regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Upon reviewing my updates, the incorrect information was still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored. At this time I would like to prepare another appeal for investigation before I confer with my own counsel to obtain advice on how to handle fraudulent, incorrect and unverifiable account that is kept to be established as correct. I am in desperate need of this item to be INSPECTED and REMOVED. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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)

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 that I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. 

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : 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 2024-07-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

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 XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
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 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 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I spoke to a representative today and asked him about this account from XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX. They told me they have no such account from that creditor and no balance of {$270.00} to my name phone number or social or address yet and still is reporting on my credit report. I disputed this with the credit reporting agencies XXXX and Equifax to which all said they verified this information. Which I know is a lie and violates my natural rights and all laws in conjunction with the fair credit reporting act and the fair debt collection practicing act. I'm preparing to SUE parties involved for violating my rights! 

I WILL SEEK MONETARY DAMAGES IF THIS ACCT IS NOT REMOVE IN 72 HRS AND AS I INSTRUCTED THE REP TODAY THE CALL WAS BEING RECORDED .... SO I HAVE MY PROOF
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

My name is incorrect on my Equifax account. I had a name change in XXXX. XXXX and XXXX were able to update my accounts. I found out that Equifax had not when I applied for a pre-approval mortgage letter from XXXX. 

Friday XXXX @ XXXX PT : Called Equifax to determine the issue since they were unable to verify my identity over the phone. Discovered that they have the wrong name and address on my account. Discussed with an Equifax agent over the phone and they recommended that I submit a dispute. 

Friday XXXX : Submitted a dispute online and uploaded utility bills for the address, and copies of my social security card, driver 's license, passport card, and name change court order for documentation. 

Saturday XXXX : Received a decision electronically from Equifax, which stated : " We have reviewed the identification information. The results are : PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, DRIVER 'S LICENSE AND/ OR AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT TO UPDATE YOUR NAME. '' Called Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX PT : Called Equifax customer support. I was told by an agent that they received my documents, but would require me to write them a letter explaining the change with copies of the above documents. They stated that this must be sent via mail or Fax, which contradicts the procedure outlined on their website : https : //www.equifax.comXXXX
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. (FL)

I am personally filing this complaint regarding late payment entries on my credit record. During my review, I identified these late payment notations. I sent correspondence about this issue more than 30 days ago, but have received no reply, nor has adequate validation been provided. I seek your help in addressing and resolving this situation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I am writing to formally request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my XXXX score. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
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. (GA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX Subject : Dispute of Charge-Off Entry on Credit Report To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute a charge-off entry on my credit report, which I believe is inaccurate and not compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Metro 2 compliancy requirements XXXX 

The inaccurate entry is as follows : Creditor Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XX/XX/XXXX Past due balanceXXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XX/XX/XXXX Past due balance : {$510.00} Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number:XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XX/XX/XXXX Past due balance : {$680.00} I redispute this entry on the following grounds : 1. Reporting Inaccuracies : Pursuant to the FCRA, creditors are required to report accurate and complete information to credit bureaus. However, the information provided regarding the charge-off is inaccurate. I have not received proper documentation or validation of this debt, and I dispute its validity. 

2. Lack of Notification : The FCRA also mandates that consumers be notified of any negative information reported to credit bureaus. I have not received any notification regarding the charge-off in question, which is a violation of my rights under the FCRA.

3. Metro 2 Compliance : The Metro 2 Reporting Guidelines outline specific requirements for the reporting of consumer credit information. I believe that the creditor may have failed to adhere to these guidelines in reporting the charge-off, thereby rendering the entry inaccurate and non-compliant.

I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter in accordance with FCRA regulations and Metro 2 compliancy requirements. If the investigation confirms that the charge-off entry is inaccurate or non-compliant, I request that it be promptly removed from my credit report. 

Please provide me with written confirmation once the investigation is complete and any necessary corrections have been made to my credit report. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address or phone number provided above. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

My account with XXXX XXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. 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 in those account to be removed.

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 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 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! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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)

To file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding EQUIFAX refusal to remove a charge off account based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ), Subject : Complaint Against EQUIFAX for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against EQUIFAX for its refusal to remove a charge off account from my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ). 

Account Information : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Amount : XXXX I have previously disputed the accuracy of this charge off account with EQUIFAX and provided evidence that the information is inaccurate. However, EQUIFAX has failed to conduct a proper investigation and continues to report the inaccurate information on my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. EQUIFAX refusal to comply with this law is a clear violation of my consumer rights. 

I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action against EQUIFAX for its non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking the immediate removal of the inaccurate charge off account from my credit report. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and your assistance in ensuring that EQUIFAX upholds its obligations under the law. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

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 and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
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. (WA)

To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and mental anguish that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!