Consumer complaint received 2025-01-14 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Request for Blocking and Deletion of Fraudulent Accounts Pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) Dear Equifax Customer Service, I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all fraudulent accounts and inquiries on my credit report under the provisions of 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). As a victim of the Equifax data breach, I am concerned that my personal information has been used without my authorization. 
The fraudulent accounts or entries I have identified are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 Please take immediate action to : Identify and block and delete fraudulent accounts : Any accounts or inquiries related to unauthorized activity must be flagged and removed from my credit file. 
Provide confirmation : After processing, I request written confirmation that all fraudulent information has been blocked and deleted from my report. 
Under the FCRA, I have the right to request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my credit file to prevent further harm and to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. I have enclosed the following documents to support my request : To assist with this process, I have included the following documents to verify my identity and support my claim : A copy of my government-issued ID A utility bill or bank statement for proof of address A copy of a police report or an FTC Identity Theft Report Failure to comply with FCRA Section 605B is not only a violation of my rights under federal law but also exposes your agency to potential civil liability. As stipulated under FCRA 605B : 1. The fraudulent accounts must be removed from my credit file and no longer appear in any future credit reports issued by your agency. 
2. You are prohibited from re-inserting these fraudulent items unless you have a good-faith basis to believe that the information is accurate. If such action is taken, you are further required to provide me with written notice of this reinsertion within five ( 5 ) business days, detailing the basis for your decision. 
Please understand that this is not a request but a formal demand for compliance with federal law. Your failure to respond and take appropriate action will be met with the immediate pursuit of all available legal remedies, including but not limited to complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and civil litigation under the FCRA. 
I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. Should you need additional information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information above. 
Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your prompt response. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX Enclosures : ID FTC Social Security Card Utility Bill

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief