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 reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This is a closed and fully paid account with a solid payment history. The current reporting is inaccurate and harmful. Under FCRA 1681e ( b ), you are obligated to maintain maximum possible accuracy. I demand this be corrected immediately to reflect a positive payment history. 
XXXX. 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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - 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. 
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 a closed account inaccurately reporting negative payment history. I have a positive payment record, and under FCRA 1681e ( b ), you are required to maintain maximum accuracy. I demand immediate correction to reflect a good payment history and prevent further damage to my credit profile.

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 US 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 non-monetary relief