Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number LAST XXXX : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the TransUnion, Experian, Equifax credit reporting agency , block 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 a Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX * * * * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$3100.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$2500.00}, XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX * * * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$2100.00}, XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$1200.00}, XXXX Account # XXXX * * * * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$180.00}, XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX * * * * * * date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$0.00}. Inquiries : XXXX XXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XX/XX/XXXXcredit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. 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. 

I am writing to formally dispute inaccuracies on my credit report that have resulted from a data breach, as detailed in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX  ) and other consumer protection laws. In accordance with my rights under Section XXXX of the FCRA, I am requesting a thorough investigation into the items listed below. 

I believe that the following information on my credit report is inaccurate due to unauthorized access : Due to the recent data breach affecting my personal information, I am concerned that my credit report may contain unauthorized and fraudulent entries that could damage my creditworthiness. The Identity Theft and XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) gives me the right to dispute information I believe is the result of identity theft, and I would like to assert this right. 

I kindly request that you conduct a comprehensive investigation in accordance with Section XXXX of the FCRA, which mandates that you must investigate my dispute within XXXX  days. Additionally, I expect to receive written verification of the findings of your investigation and, if applicable, an updated copy of my credit report. 

Enclosed are copies of my identification, proof of residence, and any other supporting documentation demonstrating my claim. I have also included a copy of my credit report for your review. 

Please address this matter with the urgency it requires, as the inaccuracies on my credit report could significantly impact my financial health. Should you require any additional information or documentation, do not hesitate to reach out to me at the contact details provided above. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

This request is made in accordance with several provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX  ) : XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX ( a ) * * : This statute requires consumer reporting agencies to block information resulting from identity theft. I request that all accounts fraudulently opened in my name be blocked immediately. 
XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX * * : Under this section, I am entitled to dispute and request the deletion of any inaccurate or unverifiable information on my credit report. Please investigate and delete any such information linked to this breach. 
XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX ( b ) * * : This provision mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of information. Given the breach, I request a thorough review of my credit report to identify and rectify any inaccuracies. 
XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX ( a ) * * : I request access to my complete consumer report, as I have the right to understand what information is being reported and to identify potential inaccuracies resulting from this breach. 
XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX * * : As required by this statute, please ensure that any negative information resulting from the breach is not reported inappropriately. 
XXXX. * * XXXX USC XXXX * * : I reserve the right to seek damages for any violations of the FCRA resulting from this breach, should you fail to comply with my requests. 

Please confirm the receipt of this letter and provide written confirmation of the actions taken regarding my accounts. 

Additionally, I would appreciate an update on any measures you are implementing to protect my personal information. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your immediate response in XXXX   days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief