Consumer complaint received 2023-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Dear, Equifax Re : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX  It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXt is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This address belongs to someone else. Delete it from my report immediately. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This address belongs to someone else. Delete it from my report immediately. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX- This name belongs to someone else. Delete it from my report immediately. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX This name belongs to someone else. Delete it from my report immediately. 

XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : XXXX XXXX - This name belongs to someone else. Delete it from my report immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX It is not possible for you to update an account that I have no recollection of even belonging to me. You must remove this frivolous account immediately from my credit report. 




Enclosures : Proof of identity : Proof of Address, ID, FCRA 605b Enclosure Identity Theft report 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 re-investigation 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 My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX of XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G. Street NW Washington, D.C. 2055 CC : Law Firm XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXC : State Senate CC : Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CC : Comptroller Of The Currency CC : Federal Reserve System CXXXX : Credit and insurance CC : Federal Trade Commission CC : State Regulatory agency CC : XXXX Regulatory agency Division of consumer complaints Thank You, Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation