Consumer complaint received 2025-04-06 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX. XXXX XXXX, Attorney General of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, Chair, Federal Trade Commission XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, Comptroller of the Currency XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Unconditional Demand for Immediate, Complete Deletion of Fraudulent Account from All Credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Penalties, Binding Case Law, and Inviolable XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Treatise on Suits in XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX FTC Identity Theft Report Number : XXXX To XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Compliance Department and XXXX XXXX XXXX : This letter is a firm and irrevocable demand for the immediate, permanent deletion and complete removal of all information regarding fraudulent accounts linked to my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit reports XXXX XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX XXXX The continued presence of these accounts on my credit profiledespite clear documentation proving it originated from identity theft ( FTC Identity Theft Report Number : XXXX ) violates multiple federal statutes, binding case law, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Each section herein presents exhaustive citations and thorough interpretations from XXXX XXXX and other sources to justify the immediate deletion of this account. XXXX. Federal Violations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) enforces strict standards for accuracy, fairness, and consumer privacy in credit reporting. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX of this account, despite its confirmed fraudulent nature, constitutes multiple breaches of FCRA. Each breach is enforceable with substantial statutory penalties, supported by relevant case law and rXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. a. Maximum Possible Accuracy Requirement under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Penalty : {$1000.00} per Violation XXXX XXXX and XXXX : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) demands that data furnishers ensure maximum possible accuracy in their reporting. This statutory standard is absolute, particularly critical in situations involving identity theft, as inaccurate information can have devastating and long-lasting effects on a consumers financial reputation. The law requires data furnishers to verify disputed information rigorously, leaving no room for uncertainty or inaction. Violation by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite my formal dispute and an FTC identity XXXX report, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX this account as collectible. This refusal to act on clear evidence of fraud is not only a direct breach of FCRA requirements but a willful perpetuation of a falsehood that has inflicted measurable harm on my credit profile. Such misreporting falsely represents my financial standing, misleading potential creditors and unjustly lowering my creditworthiness. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : The court emphasized the XXXX strict accuracy standard, stating that data furnishers must go beyond superficial investigation and ensure data integrity to the fullest extentXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX to correct known inaccuracies violates the precedent established in XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX condemns any action that damages anothers reputation through misinformation or falsehood. According to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, No one may unlawfully harm the good reputation which a person enjoys. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to delete an account that it knows to be fraudulent constitutes a direct violation of this canon. The accounts continued presence damages my reputation without cause or justification. Furthermore, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Reporting fraudulent information serves neither purpose ; it does not protect society but unjustly injures my standing, contrary to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Statutory Penalty Calculation : Each reporting instance incurs a statutory penalty of {$1000.00}, totaling {$3000.00} for this violation alone. b. Prohibition on Outdated Adverse XXXX XXXX under 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) Penalty : {$1000.00} per Violation XXXX XXXX and XXXX : 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) limits adverse information reporting to a maximum of XXXX years from the initial delinquency date. This statute safeguards consumers by preventing the perpetual and undue harm that outdated or erroneous information can cause. It reflects the FCRAs intention to balance fairness in credit reporting with consumers rights to rebuild their financial lives. Violation by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of this fraudulent account extends its negative impact beyond the permissible time frame by creating conflicting delinquency dates across credit bureaus, which effectively renews the adverse information improperly. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : The court held that extending the reporting period of adverse information is an actionable FCRA violationXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX parallels the violations identified in XXXX, XXXX immediate removal and statutory penalties. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  When wrongful harm is inflictedespecially repeatedlyit violates XXXX XXXX XXXX  of just remediation. Similarly, XXXX XXXX of the XXXX XXXX XXXX condemns false representation as an abomination. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Statutory Penalty Calculation : Multi-bureau non-compliance incurs a penalty of {$1000.00} per instance, totaling {$2000.00}. XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX under XXXX XXXX. XXXX Penalty : {$1000.00} per Violation XXXX XXXX and XXXX : Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, upon receiving a dispute, data furnishers are legally required to conduct a reasonable investigation. This obligation is foundational to the FCRAs purpose, as it ensures that consumers can contest inaccuracies that harm their creditworthiness. Failure to investigate in good faith represents a serious breach of consumer protection. Violation by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Despite my submission of a dispute and identity theft report, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX any investigation or corrective action. This failure to address the dispute leaves erroneous information on my credit profile, in violation of both legal and ethical standards. Supporting Case Law : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : The court emphasized that the FCRA mandates an active and thorough investigation by data furnishers, not merely a passive response. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX disregard for my dispute is inconsistent with XXXX, which supports the requirement of corrective action upon notification of an error. XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX insists upon truthfulness and fairness in all acts that impact anothers reputation. XXXX XXXX XXXX specifically states that individuals have the right to defend and vindicate their good name when harmed unjustly. By ignoring my dispute and failing to investigate this known fraud, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX principles established in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Each instance of failure to investigate across XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX incurs a penalty of {$1000.00}, totaling {$3000.00}. d. Prohibition on XXXX XXXX False Information under XXXX5 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) Penalty : {$1000.00} per Violation Statutory Requirement and Principle : 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) prohibits creditors from knowingly reporting inaccurate information, particularly when they have clear evidence that the data is erroneous. This standard protects consumers by ensuring that inaccuracies do not remain uncorrected due to neglect or indifference. Violation by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX continued XXXX XXXX this fraudulent account, even after receiving an FTC identity theft report XXXX constitutes a direct violation of the FCRA. This deliberate misrepresentation of my financial obligations has perpetuated harm that I have no responsibility to bear. Supporting Case Law : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case ruled that knowingly reporting false information is a grave violation of FCRA standards. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  persistence in reporting this debt mirrors the unlawful actions addressed in XXXX, XXXX immediate deletion. XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, particularly XXXX XXXX, prohibits any action that unlawfully harms anothers reputation. The doctrine is unambiguous : knowingly spreading falsehoods about another person constitutes moral wrongdoing. By allowing a fraudulent account to remain on my credit profile, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX allowing fraudulent data to XXXX my reputation serves no social or moral good. Statutory Penalty Calculation : Each misreporting instance across all three bureaus incurs a penalty of {$1000.00}, totaling {$3000.00}. Total FCRA Violation Penalty : {$11000.00} XXXX. Additional Violations under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) The Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) mandates that creditors provide clear, accurate, and transparent disclosures, particularly in cases involving disputed accounts. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX misrepresentation of this account as collectible, despite knowledge of its fraudulent status, constitutes multiple TILA violations. Each is actionable with statutory penalties. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TILA Requirements XXXX XXXX, as found in XXXX XXXX, condemns any action that damages anothers good name. Similarly, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TILAs own mandates. Final Demand for Immediate and Permanent Deletion Based on federal statutes, enforceable penalties, case law, and XXXX XXXX doctrines of justice and restitution, I demand the immediate deletion of this fraudulent account. Non-compliance will result in formal complaints to relevant authorities. Total Statutory Penalty : {$33000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief