Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Fraudulent accounts that are not mines : XXXX XXXXXXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX {$510.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$430.00} XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX {$1300.00} My information may have been impacted by the Pandemic, Equifax, XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX and may have got into the hands of the wrong person Under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in facts exists Ive asked the following questions to these companies and they have not responded with any accurate info my information was abused through the on going years and I want my life back Proof that I owe this debt, including a detailed accounting of the original amount, any accrued interest, fees, and any other charges. Copies of any signed agreements or contracts pertaining to the debt. Evidence your company has legal standings of debt In accordance with [ applicable state statute ], which mandates a 15-day period for debt validation, I am requesting that you provide me with the following documentation within 15 days of receiving this letter Please note that failure to provide this information within the stipulated time period will result in my reporting your company to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and any other relevant regulatory bodies.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 This section of the code covers the responsibilities of information providers to consumer reporting agencies. It prohibits the reporting of inaccurate information, and requires that information providers correct inaccurate information after being notified by the consumer.

15 U.S.C. 1681i This section of the code covers the procedure for handling disputed accuracy. It requires that agencies provide consumers with a description of the process used to determine the accuracy of information, and that consumers have the right to add a statement to their file disputing the accuracy of the information.

When a consumer disputes inaccurate information, the credit reporting company must investigate the information, and stop reporting it if it can not be verified. The company must also provide a notice to the consumer, and give them the option to add a statement to their file. 

The hardship my life had gone due to these fraudulent accounts is unbelievable I have suffered to due the negligence of the credit bureaus I ask for proof of your investigations and all Additionally, while this matter is under dispute, I am requesting that all collection efforts be immediately ceased, and that no negative information related to this alleged debt be reported to any credit bureaus. Any negative reporting during this period will be considered a violation of my rights under the FDCPA. 

Respectfully XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief