Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 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:
DO NOT send me any stall letters to delay or misdirect this investigation this complaint is authorized BY ME. I am formally disputing the inaccurate, unverifiable, and unauthorized information currently being reported on my credit file, which has caused significant harm to my creditworthiness and violated my consumer rights under federal law. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., I am demanding a full and reasonable reinvestigation into all derogatory accounts, personal data errors, and hard inquiries. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ), the credit bureaus are required to investigate disputed information, and I demand strict compliance with this statute, including the Method of Verification ( MOV ) under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). For each item in question, I am requesting original source documentation specifically a signed contract bearing my signature, a complete account history, proof of permissible purpose under 15 U.S.C. 1681b, and all communications between the credit bureau and the furnisher of the information. As a victim of the Equifax Data Breach and TransUnion Data Incident, my personal information has been found on the dark web, raising serious concerns about identity theft and misuse. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has taken action against Equifax for improper handling of consumer disputes, and I have every reason to question the legitimacy and accuracy of the data currently being reported. I am scared and extremely worried because I do not know who has my information or how its being used. This is why yall keep getting sued by consumers like me because you continue to overlook clear violations and fail to properly investigate disputed data. If you are unable to provide verified, legally admissible documentation for each disputed item, you are required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) to delete the information immediately. Noncompliance will be viewed as a willful violation of the FCRA under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, and I am fully prepared to escalate this matter with formal complaints to the CFPB, FTC, and my State Attorney General. I expect a complete, legally compliant response within 30 days, as required by law. Attached are copies of my drivers license, social security card, and proof of address for identity verification. DO NOT add any fraud alerts. DO NOT add any personal statements to my credit profile. Please read this letter in its entirety before responding. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation