Consumer complaint received 2025-04-07 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute and Request for Debt Validation Violation of Title XXXX U.S.C. XXXX, XXXX ( c ), and XXXX Dear [ Credit Bureau Representative ], I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy and validity of certain debts and hard inquiries reported on my credit file. My personal information may have been compromised due to the Equifax, TransUnion, Experian, and XXXX data breaches, and I believe that fraudulent activity has occurred using my identity. 

Under The Doctrine of Estoppel by Silence ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ), I may presume that no proof of the alleged debts exists. Therefore, I request an immediate investigation and resolution of the following fraudulent items appearing on my credit report. 

I. Dispute of Hard Inquiries and Accounts Due to Identity Theft Based on my review, the following unauthorized hard inquiries have been reported on my credit file : XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( Auto ) - Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX ( TransUnion Report ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX ( Equifax Report ) Additionally, fraudulent accounts were opened in my name, as stated in my FTC Identity Theft Report ( Report Number : XXXX ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Fraudulent Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Fraudulent Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount : {$700.00} XXXX Fraudulent Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount : {$700.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Fraudulent Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX ( Mobile Account ) Fraudulent Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount : {$420.00} These accounts were fraudulently opened, and I demand that they be removed from my credit file immediately under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) XXXX U.S.C. XXXX. 

II. Request for Debt Validation Under XXXX U.S.C. XXXX Pursuant to XXXX XXXX. XXXX, I formally request the following documentation for validation of the disputed items : 1. A full itemized breakdown of any alleged debts, including original amounts, interest, fees, and any related charges. 
2. Copies of signed agreements or contracts showing my explicit consent to the alleged debts. 
3. Legal documentation proving that the creditor has the right to report or collect on these debts. 

Failure to provide proper documentation within 15 days of receiving this letter will result in a complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and other regulatory authorities. 

III. Cease and Desist Communication Request Under XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ( c ) Under XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ( c ), I formally request that all communications regarding these disputed debts immediately cease. Continued communication beyond this notice will be considered a violation of federal law and subject to legal action. 

IV. Identity Theft and Deletion Request Under XXXX U.S.C. XXXX As per XXXX U.S.C. XXXX, I demand that all fraudulent accounts and inquiries be blocked or deleted from my credit report within four business days upon receipt of this dispute and my FTC Identity Theft Report. 

Supporting Documents Enclosed : FTC Identity Theft Report ( # XXXX ) Copy of my ID and proof of address ( if required ) I expect a written confirmation that these fraudulent items have been removed or validated within the legally mandated timeframe. If my dispute is not properly handled, I will escalate the matter to federal and state agencies, including but not limited to : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) State Attorney Generals Office Please consider this letter a formal dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I look forward to your prompt response in resolving this matter. 

Sincerely, I XXXX XXXX XXXX Without Prejudice

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief