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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

15 U.S.C. 1681b of the FCRA explicitly defines permissible purposes for accessing consum XXXX credit reports. These purposes include, but are not limited to, credit transactions, employment background checks, and account review by existing creditors. The organization in question did not have a permissible purpose to make multiple hard inquiries without my consent, as these XXXX XXXX by law. 
If no permissible purpose can be established for one or more of the inquiries, I request that you have these inquiries removed from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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)

I need to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I'm disputing the following account as it was opened without my knowledge, consent or authority. I contacted the company and they said to file the FTC affidavit from the site identitytheft.gov. Please dspute the following account. It was opened wihtout my knowlege, authority or consent. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

LETTER OF INTENT TO SUE EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX Effective Date : XX/XX/2023 RE : Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit To whom it concerns, This letter of intent to sue shall serve as formal notice that XXXX XXXX XXXX intends to commence a lawsuit against you due to the following : 1. Unauthorized use of personal information 15 U.S. Code 1681b. 
2. Redundant inaccurate reporting, after numerous certified mail disputes 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance/ U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( b ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors 3. There are multiple references of dated, late and missed payments which are a part of transaction history the listing of such is illegal see 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( A ). 4. Inaccurate, unfair and Noncompliant reporting has ruined my image during background checks for security clearances, and the option to rent. Ive personally missed 3 job opportunities over XXXX each due to negative credit shown on my consumer report. Ive also had to consult with the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX after XXXX and financial hardship. 
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I. The Plaintiff. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The Defendant. Equifax III. Settlement Demand. 
Equifax Data breach Settlement Claim Number : XXXX As a result of your actions, the Plaintiff seeks relief in the form of a payment in the amount of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( {$220000.00} ) for psychological, financial, reputational damage. 
This offer to cure and/or settle this matter outside of court and avoid a lawsuit is valid for 30 days from the Effective Date. 
V. Governing Law. This Letter of Intent shall be governed under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (NJ)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-05
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. (SC)

" 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 each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (AL)

I send this compliant because of the inaccurate account reporting on my credit file. I want this to be apprised or removed. 
XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} This account reporting different from other bureau. The balance is XXXX. Please take action to investigate this.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-01
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. (PA)

I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not make or authorize these hard inquiries on my credit report. I did not authorize these companies to run these credit checks. I am requesting that the hard inquires be removed, that any finance and other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well, and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R. 226.13. See also 12 C.F.R. 226.12 ( b ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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 2024-06-12
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)

This is my other Complaint that I was the victim of identity theft. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) Credit Bureau are required to remove/block any items which were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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)

After examining my recent personal credit report, I found that the erroneous items are still present. This indicates a compromise of my credit under your supervision. Despite submitting FTC report # XXXX, these issues remain unresolved. This is my another complaint report that I was the victim of faulty credit reporting. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) you are requiring to remove any items which was opened without my knowledge, consent or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. I demand the immediate deletion of the incorrect credit report information listed below. This complaint addresses several mistaken credit reporting details on my credit report, with SIX ( 6 ) ITEMS still present. Enclosed is my new FTC report, number XXXX, for your reference : 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 XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- -EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. If you claim these items are 100 % accurate and verifiable, then I need you to provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these items which bear my signature, as I believe none exists. When you find no signed agreement bearing my signature I need you to remove these items from my file. If you choose to ignore my request to remove these items I will be referring this matter to my attorney for further action. Please do not make this a port litigious matter Please note that you have 4 business days to remove the reporting of any items in my credit file that resulted from a faulty credit reporting. I do not consent to E-OSCAR or any means of automated verification. I acknowledge your immediate attention to this matter and response within 4 business days.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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. (MO)

I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-06
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: CL Holdings LLC (OH)

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC Account XXXX XXXX is reporting on my credit report in the amount of {$1700.00} that I do not owe to them. I have requested information pertaining to the debt and have yet to receive any documentation validating debt and said amount. This negative remark on my credit report has impacted my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-05
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MS)

I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 30 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 30 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX, Experian and XXXX data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

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 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 2024-06-12
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)

This is my first attempt to inform you that I am a victim of identity theft, and I am disputing certain records in my file resulting from this crime. The records I am challenging are not related to any transactions involving goods, services, or money that I have authorized. Please remove any significant information in my credit report that resulted from the alleged fraud or extortion. 
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 XXXXXXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$4100.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$8100.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (NV)

This is my several endeavors to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-06
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Bounced checks or returned payments
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

I ordered some XXXX XXXX  as gifts for family and when I got home they were not there even though they were delivered according to XXXX. I Tried contacting XXXX with no luck so I dispute with Wells Fargo and a couple weeks later and told the claim is denied. 

This put me down XXXX and still no luck getting the XXXXXXXX replaced or refunded. No luck getting any help from Either company.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

My account with 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 XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023 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 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 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

Upon reviewing my latest credit report, I found that unauthorized credit inquiries remain unresolved, indicating a compromise of my credit under your supervision. Despite submitting FTC report # XXXX, these issues persist. I have previously contacted the companies listed below, requesting the removal of these unauthorized inquiries from their records and all credit reporting agencies. They confirmed their intent to comply, and each company received a certified letter confirming the inquiries were unauthorized. I now demand the immediate removal of the unauthorized inquiries listed below. This complaint concerns several unauthorized hard credit inquiries on my report, with XXXX  ( XXXX ) inquiries still present. Enclosed is my new FTC report, number XXXX, for your reference. I am extremely frustrated by your lack of action. When will EQUIFAX address and remove these erroneous hard inquiries from my credit file? My requests have been ignored for months. Cease delaying and remove the following inquiries, as well as the addresses I do not recognize : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. Under Section 605B ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are required to remove items opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within four business days, provided you have ( XXXX ) appropriate proof of my identity; ( XXXX ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( XXXX ) identification of such information by me; and ( XXXX ) a statement from me that the information is not related to any transaction by me. This letter serves as formal notice that if these inquiries are not removed from my report, I will take legal action. My attorney is aware of my intentions and is prepared to hold you accountable for noncompliance. This is my FINAL WARNING. Remove the inquiries resulting from erroneous credit reporting immediately. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

I am writing to inform you that my social security number has been compromised, resulting in identity theft. I have reported this to the Federal Trade Commission and enclosed the FTC Report with this letter. 

Under 15 USC 1681c-2 c ( a ), you are required to block and remove all fraudulent information from my credit report within four business days. The following accounts are unverified and inaccurate, violating my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681 ) : ACCOUNTS BEING CHALLENGE : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SXXXX XXXX XXXX If you fail to respond promptly, I will pursue legal action, seeking damages for each violation under 15 U.S.C 1692k. The violations include : Defamation of Character Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Civil liability for negligent non-compliance ( 15 USC 1681o ) Civil liability for willful non-compliance ( 15 USC 1681n ( b ) ) Failure to comply with 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Violation of permissible purposes of consumer reports ( 15 USC 1681b ) Method of verification ( 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ) ) Right to privacy ( 15 USC 1681 a ( 4 ) ) Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports ( 15 USC 1681c ) I demand immediate action to block and remove the fraudulent accounts from my credit report. I have provided the necessary information to facilitate this process and request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for resolution.

Additionally, I am aware of delays in processing consumer disputes and challenge your belief that third-party assistance justifies such delays. This is a violation of 15 USC 1681i, and any delay will be forwarded to my attorney. 

Please acknowledge this letter and provide a timeline for resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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. (AZ)

I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.