Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint:
To whom it may concern My name is XXXX XXXX I am a victim of identity theft. I have mailed over certified letters to the credit bureaus and the creditors that will be listed in this message. My credit report has several errors and the companies included are : Equifax : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : 3 XXXX XXXX identity theft : XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX I 've sent in certified letters asking each company to verify any documents bearing my signature and all of them have failed to show me any documents bearing my signature. Also to place an account on my credit without verifying the account, without me giving my consent to any creditor or bureau is breaking the law.
This letter is in response to your recent claim regarding Acct # *******, which you claim Such as I owe an unknown amount.
Yet again, you have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately.
Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested.
Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature.
As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification.
I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount.
Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in your reporting.
I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General 's office, should you continue in your non- compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.
Failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature will result in a small claims action against your company. I will be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) 4. ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) information is as follows : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX SSN : LAST FOUR XXXX  P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action.
Cc : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cc : Attorney General 's Office Cc : Better Business Bureau

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation