Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year> This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This is an open account inaccurately reporting negative payment history. I have maintained a strong and consistent payment record. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) XXXX, I request an immediate reinvestigation and correction. This false reporting is harming my credit profile and must be updated to reflect a positive standing. Failure to address this promptly may constitute a violation of my rights under FCRA. I demand this inaccuracy be corrected or deleted without delay. 
XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This is an open account inaccurately reporting negative payment history. I have maintained a strong and consistent payment record. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681i, I request an immediate reinvestigation and correction. This false reporting is harming my credit profile and must be updated to reflect a positive standing. Failure to address this promptly may constitute a violation of my rights under FCRA. I demand this inaccuracy be corrected or deleted without delay. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This is an open account inaccurately reporting negative payment history across all three credit bureaus. I have maintained a strong and consistent payment record. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681i, I request an immediate reinvestigation and correction. This false reporting is harming my credit profile and must be updated to reflect a positive standing. Failure to address this promptly may constitute a violation of my rights under FCRA. I demand this inaccuracy be corrected or deleted without delay. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This open account inaccurately reports a XXXX late payment, violating FCRA XXXX ( b ), which requires maximum possible accuracy. I maintain a solid payment historythis error is damaging and must be corrected immediately to reflect a positive status. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - This collection account is reporting inaccurately with conflicting statuses open and closed and is the result of identity theft. 
Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally required to block and delete any information resulting from identity theft upon receipt of an FTC Identity Theft Report. You are in violation of federal law by continuing to report this account. This is your final notice delete this fraudulent account immediately to avoid legal consequences under FCRA 1681n and 1681o. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 


These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( XXXX ) as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation