Consumer complaint received 2024-02-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
This is not a regular dispute. Take action immediately you are in violation. 

I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain information in my file resulting from the crime that I recently became aware of. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please REMOVE this information at the earliest possible time. 

As required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report. 

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible. 



XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Current Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, OH XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, GA XXXX 3. 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. 

4. 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. 

5. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report no consent is identity thef XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please Delete this on my report Immediately 6. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report no consent is identity thef XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please Delete this on my report Immediately 7. The following account is not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : Please remove it from my credit report. 

8. Validate Account XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please Delete this on my report Immediately 9. The following account is not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please Delete this on my report Immediately Enclosures : Proof of identity : Proof of Address, ID, FCRA 605b Enclosure Identity Theft report This agency is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692G. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor, only I can validate this Debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my report. 

I hereby demand that you immediately delete the item from my credit report in order to avoid legal action. I am submitting this complaint separately to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Attorney Generals Office, and the XXXX. Please govern yourself accordingly. 

Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within ( 5 ) days of the completion of your reinvestigation and I am keeping a careful record of your actions, including your Method of Verification. I do not consent to e-Oscar or any means of automated verification. Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$5000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 4. ) Financial Injury 5. ) PENALTY OF PERJURY 6. ) Violations of 15 U.S.C 1692g 7. ) 15 U.S.C 1692a abusive practices 8. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 9. ) 15 U.S. code 1681 4A B2 Misleading False Reporting My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio XXXX SSN : SS # : XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX Director of Enforcement Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington, D.C. XXXX CC : Law Firm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX CC : State Senate CC : Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CC : Comptroller Of The Currency CC : Federal Reserve System CC : Credit and insurance CC : Federal Trade Commission CC : State Regulatory agency CC : California Regulatory agency Division of consumer complaints Sincerely XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation