Consumer complaint received 2025-06-17 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Fraudulent Accounts and Inquiries Immediate Action Required ( SS # : XXXX ) To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to demand the immediate deletion of fraudulent accounts and inquiries that have been unlawfully reported on my consumer file, resulting from identity theft. Your failure to comply with federal law in verifying these accounts and inquiries is both unacceptable and a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
Legal Framework Violated : 15 USC 1681b ( c ) Furnishing Reports Without Consumer Authorization As per the statute, consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from furnishing records of inquiries connected to credit or insurance transactions that I, the consumer, did not initiate. The following inquiries must be removed from my report without delay : 18 U.S.C. 1028A Aggravated Identity Theft I am a victim of identity theft. Under this law, any fraudulent use of my identity is a federal crime punishable by an additional term of two years ' imprisonment for the offenders. Your negligence in verifying this information perpetuates the criminal activity and further damages my financial standing. 
15 USC 1681c2 Block of Fraudulent Information Pursuant to this law, you are required to block all fraudulent information related to identity theft within four business days of receiving a valid identity theft report. Enclosed are all necessary documents to fulfill this requirement, including a copy of my FTC Identity Theft Report, proof of identity, and identification of fraudulent accounts. Failure to comply will result in formal complaints with federal and state agencies. 
Fraudulent 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These accounts and inquiries were not authorized by me and must be removed from my report immediately. 
Failure to Act : If these fraudulent accounts and inquiries are not deleted, and an updated consumer report is not sent to me promptly as mandated under 15 USC 1681c-1 ( 2 ), I will escalate this matter to the following entities : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX State Attorney General Offices, both in your jurisdiction and mine Non-compliance will lead to formal legal action, including seeking damages for the harm caused by your continued violation of my rights. 
Enclosures : Copy of my government-issued ID Proof of address ( utility bill ) Copy of my Social Security card FTC Identity Theft Report I expect swift action on your part and look forward to receiving confirmation that all fraudulent information has been removed and an updated report has been sent. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief