Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request that Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX take immediate corrective action regarding inaccuracies in my credit file and the harm caused by unjustified credit limit reductions. This request is made pursuant to my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other applicable consumer protection laws. 

Accounts in Dispute The inaccurate information pertains to the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX  ending in XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ending in XXXX Additionally, I have experienced unexplained and unjustified reductions in credit limits by certain creditors, which have negatively impacted my credit utilization ratio and overall credit profile. 

Details of Dispute I assert that the information being reported regarding these accounts is inaccurate for the following reasons : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : This was a corporate account where I was only an authorized user, not a personal guarantor. I no longer work for the company. 
XXXX XXXX  : My data was compromised in a data breach, and I am a victim of identity theft. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : Similarly, my data was compromised in a data breach, and I am a victim of identity theft. 
Credit Limit Reductions : I have been a longstanding customer with a perfect payment history and no delinquent activity, making these reductions unjustifiable. These changes appear to be arbitrary and have harmed my credit score by increasing my credit utilization ratio. 
Harm Caused by Inaccurate Reporting and Credit Limit Reductions The continued reporting of these inaccuracies and the unjustified reductions in credit limits have caused the following : Financial Harm : My credit score has dropped significantly, affecting my ability to obtain or maintain credit. 
Emotional Stress : These errors and actions have caused undue stress and XXXX. 
Risk of Identity Theft : I have been required to share sensitive information via insecure means to resolve this matter. 
Negative Impact on Credit Utilization : The unjustified credit limit reductions have artificially inflated my credit utilization ratio, further lowering my credit score. 
Legal Basis for My Request Under the FCRA, CRAs and furnishers of information are required to ensure the accuracy of consumer credit reports and protect consumers from harm caused by inaccurate reporting. The following provisions apply : Section 611 Consumer Disputes ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) : CRAs must reinvestigate disputes and remove or correct information that can not be verified or is found to be inaccurate.

Section 623 Responsibility of Furnishers of Information ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) : Furnishers of information must report accurate data and notify CRAs of disputes.

Section 605B Blocking Information Resulting from Identity Theft ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) : CRAs must block disputed information related to identity theft from appearing on a consumers credit file upon receipt of sufficient documentation.

Section 607 Compliance Procedures ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) : CRAs must maintain reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of consumer credit reports. 
Existing Complaints with CFPB and Credit Agencies This matter is under review by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) under the following case numbers : XXXX XXXX XXXX Additionally, I have submitted disputes directly with : Equifax : Case # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Case # XXXX XXXX : Case # XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation