Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to address a serious and urgent issue regarding the compromise of my social security number, which has led to identity theft and a data breach. I have already filed an FTC Report, which is enclosed with this letter. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( c ) ( a ), it is your legal obligation to block and remove all fraudulent information linked to this identity theft from my credit report. The law requires that credit reporting agencies act immediately, specifically within four business days of receiving a dispute accompanied by the necessary documentation. As such, I am demanding the immediate removal of the following disputed items from my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Your agency is in clear violation of federal law! 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 ( A ) asserts my unequivocal right to privacy. 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 ( A ) ( 2 ) declares that a consumer reporting agency must not release any account information without my explicit, written consent. 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) mandates that a consumer reporting agency must not include any adverse information older than seven years, except for criminal convictions. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) prohibits any person from providing a consumer reporting agency with information they know or should know is inaccurate. DELETE this immediately! - XXXX - XXXX You Violated The United States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) By the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports, I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report. As a consumer by law these accounts on this letter must be deleted immediately or I will seek monetary damages in small claims court in my city and state. Also, we have already involved and sent this letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney Generals Office, Better Business Bureau, and Federal Trade Commission. 

XXXX - XXXX You Violated The United States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) By the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports, I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report. As a consumer by law these accounts on this letter must be deleted immediately or I will seek monetary damages in small claims court in my city and state. Also, we have already involved and sent this letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney Generals Office, Better Business Bureau, and Federal Trade Commission. 

XXXX - XX/XX/2023 You can not have an inquiry on my credit file without my explicit authorization. Show me proof of a signed authorization or proof of direct credit application. If you cant provide this, DELETE THE INQUIRY IMMEDIATELY, as its harming my credit opportunities. Under the FCRA, acceptable reasons for a credit inquiry are A. Firm Offer of Credit B. Insurance C. Employment D. Court Order Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : Governs permissible purposes for accessing a credit report. 15 U.S.C. 1681b : Permissible Purpose of Credit Report DELETE THIS INQUIRY NOW!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief