Consumer complaint received 2025-03-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Dispute and Immediate Demand for Deletion of Unauthorized Reporting To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a formal dispute and demand for immediate removal of unauthorized and unlawful information being reported by your agency on my consumer report. Your actions violate federal laws and infringe on my rights as a consumer. The continued furnishing and reporting of my private financial information is illegal under multiple sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ), and other consumer protection laws.

Violations Committed by Your Agency 1. Violation of Consumer Privacy ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 Section 602 ( a ) ) The FCRA mandates that consumer reporting agencies must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumer privacy. However, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have failed to uphold this legal obligation by disclosing my financial data without my consent.

2. No Written Authorization to Furnish My Consumer Report ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) ) Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, a consumer report may only be furnished with the written instructions of the consumer. I have never provided written consent for Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion to report or share my information with third parties. Any and all prior consent is hereby revokedwhether verbal, written, implied, or otherwise.

3. Violation of My Right to Opt-Out ( 12 CFR 1016.7 ) Federal regulations grant consumers the absolute right to opt out of having their nonpublic personal information disclosed. I am formally exercising my right to opt out, and you are required to comply under federal law.

4. Failure to Notify Me of My Right to Non-Disclosure ( 15 U.S. Code 6802 ( b ) ( c ) ) The GLBA mandates that financial institutions must inform consumers of their right to prevent disclosure of nonpublic personal information. I was never given such an option, rendering the reporting of my information illegal. 5. Reporting of Obsolete Adverse Information ( 15 U.S. Code 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) ) The FCRA strictly prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse
information older than seven years ( except for criminal convictions ). The negative accounts being reported by your agencies either exceed the statutory reporting period or are being re-reported improperly, violating my rights under federal law.

6. Knowingly Reporting Inaccurate Information ( 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) ) Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, no entity may furnish consumer information to a credit reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. The furnisher of information has failed to ensure the accuracy of the data, and your agencies have failed to conduct proper procedures to validate its accuracy before reporting it.

7. Failure to Maintain Reasonable Procedures to Ensure Accuracy ( 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) ) Consumer reporting agencies must maintain reasonable procedures to avoid violations of 15 U.S. Code 1681c and ensure that consumer reports are only furnished for legally authorized purposes. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are failing to comply with this law.

Demand for Immediate Action Due to your blatant disregard for federal consumer protection laws, I demand the following actions be taken IMMEDIATELY : 1. Permanent deletion of any and all disputed information that has been furnished or reported without my written authorization.

2. A formal written confirmation from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion verifying the deletion of the disputed items from my consumer report. 
3. A full disclosure of any third parties that have accessed my consumer report without my explicit consent.

4. Cessation of any further reporting of my personal information without my express written consent.

Failure to comply within 30 days from receipt of this letter will result in my immediate pursuit of legal action against Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, and any other responsible parties. I will not hesitate to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my states Attorney Generals Office if my rights continue to be violated.

This is your final opportunity to comply before I escalate this matter to federal regulators and legal authorities. Please provide a written response confirming the deletion of the disputed items no later than 30 days from receipt of this letter.

This is a formal demand for immediate correction and legal compliance regarding the improper reporting of a bankruptcy on my consumer report in clear violation of federal laws, specifically 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ), 15 USC 1681q, 18 USC 1028A, and 15 USC 1681c-2. Your agencys unlawful actions constitute a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and criminal statutes protecting consumer information.

Violation of 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) Unauthorized Access to My Consumer Report Pursuant to 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ), you are prohibited from obtaining or furnishing my consumer report without permissible purpose and my explicit consent. The inclusion of a bankruptcy on my report, which I did not authorize nor was it obtained with my direct consent, constitutes an unlawful access and use of my personal credit data.

Violation of 15 USC 1681q Obtaining Consumer Report Under False Pretenses Furthermore, under 15 USC 1681q, any entity that obtains a consumer report under false pretenses is subject to severe penalties. If your agency has accessed or furnished my report to third parties without lawful grounds, this constitutes fraud and deception under federal law. I demand the full disclosure of the source from which you obtained this bankruptcy information, including all related documentation.

Violation of 18 USC 1028A Aggravated Identity Theft & Unauthorized Use of My Personal Information The continued reporting of an inaccurate or unauthorized bankruptcy may also constitute identity theft under 18 USC 1028A, which penalizes the misuse of personal identifying information with intent to defraud. Your agencys failure to verify the legitimacy of this bankruptcy and its connection to my identity raises serious concerns about criminal negligence and potential liability.

Violation of 15 USC 1681c-2 Right to Block Fraudulent Information Under 15 USC 1681c-2 , I have the right to block fraudulent information from appearing on my credit report. I am exercising my right to demand the immediate and permanent removal of this bankruptcy entry, as it is erroneous and unlawfully reported. You are required to comply with this request without delay.

Demand for Immediate Action I hereby demand the following actions within five ( 5 ) business days from the date of this letter : 1. Immediate removal of the unauthorized bankruptcy from my consumer report.

2. A written confirmation that this bankruptcy has been permanently deleted from my report.

3. The complete source information, including the entity that provided you with this false data.

4. Full disclosure of all third parties to whom this inaccurate information was reported.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation