Consumer complaint received 2024-01-10 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 name is XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX  XXXX XXXX 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 XXXXEquifax 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 FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$430.00} Status Account charged off. {$430.00} written off. {$430.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$61.00} Status Collection account. {$61.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$610.00} Status Collection account. {$610.00} past due as of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX15 USC 1681| ( A ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a ) REINVESTIGATIONS OF DISPUTED INFORMATION ( 1 ) REINVESTIGATION REQUIRED ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. I looked at my report back on XX/XX/XXXX, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. I sent a letter to XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and asked them to investigate the completeness and accuracy. I received the results and noticed they did not fix nothing. 
There are breaking Federal law According to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) it states this ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. " So I then asked them to provide me a description of the investigation according to 15 USC 1681 ( 7 ) : ( 7 ) Description of reinvestigation procedure A consumer reporting agency shall provide to a consumer a description referred to in paragraph ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) by not later than 15 days after receiving a request from the consumer for that description.

But they did not do that as well either. 
They are also breaking these laws as well below 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$430.00} Status Account charged off. {$430.00} written off. {$430.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$61.00} Status Collection account. {$61.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$610.00} Status Collection account. {$610.00} past due as of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX information , which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028A. This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXXEQUIFAXXXXXinto 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 information identified by the consumer under subsection ( a ) - ( 1 ) that the information may be a result of identity theft ; ( 2 ) that an identity theft report has been filed ; ( 3 ) that a block has been requested under this section ; 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy ( a ) Reinvestigations of disputed information ( 1 ) Reinvestigation required ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 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 furnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028A. This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX for ALL OF THE ACCOUNTS REPORTED IN THIS COMPLAINT ( date ) with account number ( account # ). Failure to remove account in 15 days from my consumer report as requested will result in legal matters being taken and me turning you XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX into the ( FTC ) Federal Trade Commission for aggravaled 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 ( 15 USC 1681c-2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT ( 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 XXXXXXXX XXXXEQUIFAX /furnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028 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 UCC 9-201 ~ Request for accounting F.R.C.P. ( F.R.E. ) 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. Ive 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 TO -XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( 15USC 1681 a ( 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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. NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE AGENT -XXXX XXXXXXXX EQUIFAX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 against ALL entities involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief