Consumer complaint received 2025-03-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Addresses on Credit Report Immediate Removal Requested To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute multiple inaccurate addresses that have been reported on my credit file by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. These addresses have never been associated with me, nor have I ever used them in any financial transactions. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX. XXXX et seq., I am requesting the immediate removal of these erroneous addresses from my credit report, as they are inaccurate, unverifiable, and potentially damaging to my financial standing. 

Disputed Addresses : XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Legal Basis for Dispute : Violation of FCRA Duty to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy Under FCRA XXXX ( b ), consumer reporting agencies are required to maintain accurate and up-to-date information. Reporting incorrect addresses fails this obligation and misrepresents my credit history. 

Failure to Provide Notice of Address Discrepancy FCRA XXXX ( h ) I have never been notified about these incorrect addresses. If these addresses were reported by data furnishers, the credit bureaus have failed to properly investigate and notify me of any address discrepancies, violating federal regulations. 

Potential Identity Theft Concerns FCRA XXXX These addresses could be indicative of fraudulent activity or identity theft, which could significantly impact my credit profile. Under FCRA XXXX, if information can not be verified, it must be blocked or deleted from my credit report immediately. 

Harm Caused by These Errors : Denial or delay in obtaining credit, housing, and financial services. 
Increased scrutiny from lenders and potential lenders due to inconsistencies in my credit profile. 

Negative impact on my creditworthiness and financial stability. 
Unnecessary time and effort spent resolving these inaccuracies. 
Requested Resolution : Immediate removal of all incorrect addresses from my credit file. 
A detailed written statement explaining how these addresses were added and the furnishers that provided them. 
A full investigation and verification of all addresses on my credit report, ensuring only accurate information remains. 

An updated copy of my credit report confirming these corrections. 
Under FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ), credit bureaus have XXXX  days to investigate and resolve disputes unless additional verification is required. Failure to comply with this request may result in legal action, including but not limited to a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), the State Attorney Generals Office, and potential litigation for damages incurred due to these inaccuracies. 

Please confirm receipt of this dispute and provide written confirmation of all corrections made. I can be reached at XXXX or XXXX for any further communication. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief