Consumer complaint received 2025-01-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Subject : Complaint Against Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX for Reporting Fraudulent XXXX Bank Account Linked to Debt Bondage To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding the willful and harmful reporting of a fraudulent XXXX Bank account by Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX on my credit profile. This account was fraudulently created as a result of debt bondage, a severe form of XXXX  trafficking. 

XXXX  Trafficking and Debt Bondage Defined According to the U.S. Department of Justice, XXXX  trafficking involves the exploitation of individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for labor, services, or commercial XXXX. Specifically, forced labor is defined as : " The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. '' Debt bondage, also known as bonded labor, occurs when : " Labor is demanded as a means of repayment for a loan or service in which its terms and conditions have not been defined, or in which the value of the victims services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt. '' Legal Penalties for XXXX Trafficking XXXX  trafficking is a federal crime with severe penalties under 18 U.S. Code Chapter 77 : 1. Forced Labor ( 18 U.S.C. 1589 ) : Convictions can result in fines and imprisonment of up to 20 years, or life imprisonment if aggravated factors such as violence or threats are involved.

2. Sex Trafficking ( 18 U.S.C. 1591 ) : This carries fines and imprisonment ranging from 15 years to life, particularly in cases involving minors or coercion. 

In Michigan, XXXX  trafficking offenses are similarly met with stringent penalties : - Labor or XXXX Trafficking Involving a Minor : Penalties begin at up to 20 years imprisonment. 
- Enhanced Penalties : If the trafficking involves kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, an attempt to kill, or results in death, penalties may be increased.

Actions by Credit Bureaus That Violate Federal Law By reporting and validating this fraudulent XXXX Bank account, Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are : XXXX. Enabling Financial Exploitation : They uphold false debts that traffickers use to maintain control over victims. 

XXXX. Obstructing Victim Recovery : Their inaction hinders access to housing, employment, and financial independence for trafficking survivors. 

XXXX. Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : These organizations are obligated under federal law to ensure the accuracy of information they report. Their failure to correct this fraudulent account breaches their legal responsibilities and aligns them with illegal activities. 

Request for Action I am requesting the CFPB and FTC to : XXXX. Investigate the actions of Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX in perpetuating debt bondage by reporting and validating fraudulent financial accounts. 

XXXX. Ensure immediate removal of the fraudulent XXXX Bank account from my credit reports. 

XXXX. Impose penalties or sanctions on these credit bureaus for their complicity in reporting false and harmful financial information. 

Conclusion This is a matter of grave importance involving violations of federal law and basic human rights. I urge the CFPB and FTC to act promptly and decisively to address this issue and hold these credit bureaus accountable for their role in perpetuating debt bondage and XXXX  trafficking. 


Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. Please feel free to contact me directly for further information or evidence related to this case. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation