Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This is a closed and fully paid account with a solid payment history. The current reporting is inaccurate and harmful. Under FCRA 1681e ( b ), you are obligated to maintain maximum possible accuracy. I demand this be corrected immediately to reflect a positive payment history. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This open account reports inaccurate payment history, violating FCRA 1681e ( b ), which requires maximum accuracy. I demand immediate correction to reflect my consistent, positive payment history. This error is damaging my creditworthiness and must be resolved without delay. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is closed and paid in full. However, XXXX  and Equifax are inaccurately reporting a 60-day late payment. This is misleading and in direct violation of FCRA 602 and 607 ( b ), which require data furnishers and credit bureaus to ensure maximum accuracy. This derogatory and inconsistent reporting is unjustly harming my credit profile. I demand immediate removal of the inaccurate late payment from XXXX  and Equifax and request the account reflect a positive payment history. Noncompliance will result in formal legal action. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights.

These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief