Consumer complaint received 2024-01-04 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My legal name is XXXX XXXX XXXX My Only Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The last my XXXX # XXXX ve sent paper work and complaints from the US Justice Department ( XXXX  ) ( CALIFORNIA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPLAINT ) CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PROTECTION AND INNOVATION ) ( FTC COMPLAINT ) ALONG WITH -CEASE AND DESISTS ORDERS- AND ( AFFIDAVITS OF TRUTH ) -SIGN AND NOTORIZED NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE AGENT XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  -XXXX XXXX  and the creditors15USC 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX IS reporting this information... The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. Before you think to reply that this account has been " validated '', let 's be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. So please do not respond by telling me that as a tactic to waste my valuable time. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-Off Status WITHOUT mailing me a copy of IRS form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt. XXXX and the creditors reporting collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer reports are in violation of 26 USC ss 6050P Returns Relating to the Cancellation of Indebtedness By Certain Entities. If this derogatory account information is not deleted from my consumer reports within 30 days, I will be forced to officially file IRS form 3949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211 : Application For Award For Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service This is a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXX/EQUIFAX/XXXX/into the ( FTC ) Federal Trade Commission for aggravated identity theft and Fraud. If this matter is not resolved by the time specified above, I reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the damages without further notice to you and this letter may be tendered as evidence of failure to comply.. You are hereby notified that if you do not comply with this request, I will immediately file a complaint with the Attorney General 's office and civil claims may be pursued.5 U.S. Code 1681c- 2 - Block of information Resulting from identity theft Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of- ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. ( b ) NOTIFICATION A consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the furnisher of Ive reached out to XXXXEQUIFAX dispute department, ABOUT identity theft, Ive sent papers from the US Justice Department XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX have continue to violate multiple FCRA laws they continue to violate my federal rights under 15 US code 1692e-15, US code 1692G 15 US code 1681B and 15 US code 1681C-2 I have had multiple conversations with the fraud departments of all three major ( NCRAS ) XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX ABOUT THE the criminal activity they continue to commit by violating multiple FCRA laws and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act they continue to violate my federal rights under 15 US code 1692e ( 15, US code 1692G ) ( 15 US code 1681B ) and 15 US code 1681C- 2 have disputed this debt ; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT THE Thus, if you are reporting this fraudulent debt on any of your sites and affiliated site XXXXEQUIFAX then , you must immediately inform them this ALLEGED debt is in dispute. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the FCRA 1681s-2. theyve received the paperwork from the US Justice Department about the fraudulent accounts. The fraudulent inquiries that are on my consumer reports theyve continued to report them they have not verified or validated they have not shown me any consumer contracts, ledgers, or payments of anything of any sort they have not did a ( clear, conspicuous investigation ) into any of the allegations of the alleged debt XXXX/XXXX/Equifax are in VIOLATION 15 USC 1692c ( b ) 15 U.S. code 1681s-2 Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 15 U.S. code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ), 15 U.S. code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ), 15 U.S. code 16811 - procedure in case of disputed accuracy, 15 U.S. code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer report. H.R. 3046 Social Security number privacy and identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007. Section 326 of USA PATRIOT Act. Gramm-leach-Bliley. THEY HAVE RECEIVED Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX as well as XXXX copies of my identification copies of the CFPB complaint, FTC complaint, XXXX  complaint XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$160.00} 15USC 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet XXXX  is reporting this information... The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. Before you think to reply that this account has been validated '', let 's be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-O '' Status WITHOUT mailing mea copy of IRS form 1099- C Cancellation of Debt. 
INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX under Federal law , and I have sent this notification to all of the creditors and consumer reporting agencies and have sent multiple documents supporting my claims Under the Fair Debt collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request validation This is NOT a request for " verification '' or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) of the FDCP.NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT THE Thus, if you are reporting this fraudulent debt on any of your sites and affiliated site XXXXEQUIFAX XXXX XXXX I am aware that my SSN belongs to the ( SSA ) Social Security Administration and anything purchased with that identifying number is an obligation of the United States in accordance with 18 U.S.C 8 and being that you ( XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX CONTINUE TO REPORT FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS THIS makes you guilty and in violation of the False Claims Act ( FCA ) 31 U.S.C 3729-3733. ( Debt Collector name is also in violation of 18 U.S.C 894 for using my consumer report with extortionate means as a way to coerce and swindle me into making payments on alleged debt not owed. I DID NOT AND DO NOT CONSENT these companies XXXX XXXX/EQUIFAX XXXXfurnishing this information to my consumer report.A ( copy of the : consumer credit contract is not sufficient to validate the debt. ) ( Validation requires-presentment of the account and ( general ledger statement signed and dated by the party responsible for maintaining the account. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 1002 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy I demand a deletion of all personal identifiable information from my consumer credit report with the exception of : 1. My Full Legal Name : First & Last Name 2. My Address : Address, City, State Zip Please delete all other addresses, I can not receive mail or any correspondence nor do I have access to any of these addresses please delete these utdated ddresses and update the address with the one above. My only Phone number is ( xxx ) xxx-xxxx Delete any and all other phone numbers. i demand my social security number and date of birth be removed from being displayed on the credit file for privacy reasons. Delete all information in the employer section.Legal Violations and Reasons : Cease and Desist I allege that XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax are in blatant violation of the following U.S. codes and legislation for the reasons specified : 15 USC 1692c ( b ) : Unauthorized communication with third parties about my debt. 
15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 : Failure to correct and update inaccurate information in my consumer reports.

15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( 1 ) : Misuse or misrepresentation of definitions and rules related to consumer reporting.

15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 3 ) ( e ) : Further misuse or misrepresentation of definitions and rules related to consumer reporting.

15 U.S. Code 1681i : Inadequate procedures for disputing the accuracy of my consumer reports. 
15 U.S. Code 1681b : Unauthorized access or use of my consumer reports for impermissible purposes.

H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007 : Unauthorized use or disclosure of my Social Security numbers.

Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act : Failure to verify my identification by financial institutions.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 501 : Failure to ensure the security and confidentiality of my personal and financial information.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 502 : Unauthorized sharing of my non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties. 
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Section 504 : Non-compliance with federal regulations designed to enforce the act, thereby putting my personal and financial information at risk.

Remedial Actions : Immediate and Non-Negotiable Compliance Required I insist that you act immediately to address the following concerns, which are non-negotiable and require your immediate attention : 1. Data Removal : Immediate removal of all my existing personal and financial information from your website, databases, and any affiliated entities. This request pertains to all data currently held by your organization.

2. Data Security for Future Interactions : Implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access to any new information that may be collected. This request applies to any future interactions I may have with your organization and is not in conflict with my request for the removal of existing data. 
3. Transparency : Full disclosure of any third parties with whom my information has been shared, along with immediate cessation of such sharing.

4. Notification : Prompt notification to me of all actions taken to secure my information and prevent further violations.

5. Legal Compliance : Immediate review and adherence to all relevant U.S. codes and legislation cited in this affidavit to ensure full compliance. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief