Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> Via Certified Mail # XXXX Re : Dispute and Request for Prompt Investigation and Removal of Inaccurate Information SSN : XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy and completeness of certain information contained in my XXXX credit report under the name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Social Security Number XXXX. Pursuant to my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request a prompt investigation into the matters outlined below and a response from XXXX within four ( 4 ) days, in accordance with 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ). 

1. Allegations of Improper Investigation Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( 3 ), I allege that XXXX has failed to conduct a proper and lawful investigation of any and all prior disputes I have submitted. Specifically, the accounts and inquiries noted in Section 4including XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXhave not been properly investigated or resolved to date. As evidenced by the current lawsuit brought by the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against major credit reporting agencies, there are systemic failures to comply with the FCRA. These failures adversely affect the accuracy of my credit file, particularly concerning the items in Section 4. 

2. Improper Reinsertion of Previously Disputed Information I further allege that XXXX has improperly reinserted certain information in my credit profile without proper notice, in violation of 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ). This specifically includes any of the Section 4 itemsXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXthat may have been previously disputed and removed but have reappeared. Any reinserted information must have been certified as complete and accurate, with written notice provided to me, which did not occur. 

3. Identity Theft and Data Breaches I also allege that I am a victim of identity theft perpetrated through data breaches by or involving : XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Given the breadth of these breaches, the accounts and inquiries listed in Section 4including XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXmay have been fraudulently opened or tampered with by unauthorized parties. I therefore invoke my 15 USC 1681 right to privacy concerning any personal data compromised by these breaches. Since I had no control over the distribution or misuse of my information, I demand immediate remedial measures to correct any inaccuracies, especially those indicated in Section 4, and to protect against further violations. 
I reiterate that you must complete your investigation and provide my requested documentation within four ( 4 ) days, as stipulated by 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) and given the urgency of my circumstances.

4. Inaccurate or Questionable Accounts I dispute the reporting and/or accuracy of the following accounts or inquiries on my XXXX credit report : Affirm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( inquiries or reporting errors ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These items must be thoroughly investigated for accuracy and legitimacy. If any of these accounts or inquiries were opened or recorded as a result of identity theft or inaccuracies stemming from data breaches, they must be removed or corrected immediately. 

5. Demand for Verification and Documentation For each of the disputed items listed above in Section 4 : If you verify any of these disputed accounts or inquiries as accurate, kindly provide me with copies of all documentation you relied upon for such verification. 
Should you be unable to verify or validate any of these accounts, inquiries, or personal data points, you are required to delete them from my credit report. 

6. Request for Written Confirmation of Action At the conclusion of your investigationwithin four ( 4 ) daysplease send written confirmation of : 1. All actions taken ( i.e., deletions, corrections, or verifications ) regarding each of the Section 4 items.

2. Any documentation regarding the origin of information found to be accurate and verifiable.

7. Preservation of Additional Rights Nothing in this letter shall be construed as a waiver or limitation of my right to pursue legal action or seek relief from the appropriate regulatory agencies for damages caused by the reporting of inaccurate information and any accompanying FCRA violations, particularly concerning the items listed in Section 4.

Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to these matters. I look forward to receiving your detailed response as required by law within four ( 4 ) days.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX Enclosures : Copy of Photo Identification Copy of Social Security Card Recent Utility Bill or Other Proof of Address Cc : File

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief