Consumer complaint received 2025-03-20 00:00:00
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.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
As an XXXX XXXX  father-to-be and a dedicated provider, I am deeply disturbed by the negligence and discriminatory practices of TransUnion, Equifax, and creditors who continue to sell, re-age, and transfer my financial data without my consent. Their reckless actions have severely damaged my credit, blocked my access to financial stability, and pushed my family closer to generational poverty. By allowing creditors to repeatedly sell and manipulate my financial data, these agencies are knowingly engaging in predatory practices that artificially prolong derogatory marks, violating FCRA 1681s-2, which holds data furnishers responsible for ensuring reporting accuracy. This blatant disregard for federal law disproportionately harms XXXX XXXX violating the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ), 15 U.S.C. 1691, by contributing to systemic discrimination in lending. Despite providing an FTC fraud report, proof of identity, and formal disputes, these agencies have failed to comply with FCRA 1681c-2, which mandates that fraudulent data be blocked within 4 days. This deceptive cycle must end immediately, and I demand the immediate removal of all unauthorized accounts and inquiries before I pursue further legal action. 

Please remove unauthorized/fraudulent accounts Fraudulent Accounts : -XXXX  Account # : XXXX Balance : {$1900.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) Account # : XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX I demand the immediate removal of these accounts and inquiries from my credit reports within the four days required by 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 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. Failure to comply will result in legal action. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. Should you fail or refuse to settle the matter by tendering payment in the amount of {$1000.00} within ten ( 10 ) calendar days of receipt of this notice and demand, I will seek actual damages, which are greater than {$1000.00}. Your failure to act not only harms me but perpetuates systemic injustices that disproportionately affect XXXX XXXX This is a violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and underscores the need for accountability. By failing to act, these agencies further demonstrate a disregard for the financial wellbeing of individuals like myself who are striving to create a stable foundation for their families. For violating my rights under the FCRA, send funds immediately to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation