Consumer complaint received 2024-12-16 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Subject : Formal Demand for Immediate Deletion of Inaccurate Information Under FCRA and 15 USC Dear Equifax, This letter serves as an official and legally binding demand for the immediate deletion of inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or incomplete information reported on my credit file. Your agencys failure to adhere to federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and U.S. Code Title 15, constitutes a blatant violation of my rights as a consumer. I demand immediate compliance, as the presence of the disputed items is causing significant harm to my credit profile and financial standing. 
Items in Dispute : XXXX  Potentially negative Date XXXX Balance {$350.00} Status Account charged off. {$350.00} written off. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date XXXX Balance {$350.00} Status Collection account. {$350.00} Legal Basis for My Dispute 1. 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) : Credit reporting agencies are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. The inclusion of the above-mentioned inaccurate items demonstrates a clear violation of this statutory requirement.

2. 15 U.S.C. 1681i : Upon receiving a dispute, agencies must conduct a reasonable and timely reinvestigation to verify the accuracy of the information. If the data can not be verified, it must be deleted within 30 days.

3. 15 U.S.C. 1681c : Prohibits the inclusion of outdated information, such as accounts beyond the permissible reporting period. If these items fall into this category, they must be deleted immediately.

4. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) : Obligates data furnishers to promptly correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information once notified of a dispute.

5. 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( FDCPA ) : Prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in connection with debt collection. Any inaccurate reporting tied to debt collection activities is a direct violation of this law.

Unfair and Deceptive Practices : 6. Reporting the same debt under two different statuses unfairly inflates the perceived amount of debt owed, which is a potential violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 ( 12 U.S. Code 5531 ).

My Demands 1. Immediate Removal : Delete the inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable items listed above from my credit report.

2. Verification Details : Provide the name, address, and contact information of the entities that verified the disputed items, along with any documentation used during verification.

3. Updated Report : Provide me with a corrected and updated copy of my credit report.

4. Cease and Desist : Stop reporting the disputed items to third parties during the reinvestigation process, as required by law.

Notice of Legal Action Failure to address this matter within the 30-day timeframe prescribed by law will result in the following actions : Filing formal complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my state Attorney General 's office.

Pursuing legal remedies for damages incurred due to your agencys noncompliance, including but not limited to violations of the FCRA, FDCPA, and U.S. Code Title 15.

I expect full compliance with these demands and a written confirmation of the resolution of this matter. You are hereby on notice that I will aggressively protect my rights under the law. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief