Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address multiple alarming violations regarding my consumer credit report, which I believe entitle me to monetary compensation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S. Code 1681s2. Specifically, I have identified unauthorized inquiries on my report which I did not initiate. These actions violate 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ), which governs the furnishing of consumer reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions not initiated by the consumer. 

Upon reviewing my consumer credit report, I identified the following unauthorized hard pull : XXXX  | XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX As stipulated under Section 604 of the FCRA, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report in connection with credit or insurance transactions not initiated by the consumer only if : The consumer authorizes the agency to provide such a report. 
The transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance. 
Additionally, FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681b outlines the permissible purposes for obtaining consumer reports, which require explicit consumer consent. I have not provided any written consent for these inquiries, and I demand their immediate deletion from my credit report. 

Furthermore, I have experienced identity theft resulting in the unauthorized use of my Social Security number. This has been reported to the Federal Trade Commission, and an FTC Report is enclosed for your reference. According to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( c ) ( a ), you are required to block and remove all information resulting from identity theft within four business days upon receipt of a proper complaint. The specific unauthorized accounts are : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Failure to comply with these regulations is a violation of : 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) - Civil liability for willful non-compliance, with each violation incurring statutory damages of {$1000.00} or actual damages, whichever is greater. 
15 U.S. Code 1681o - Civil liability for negligent non-compliance. 
Additionally, your actions constitute : Defamation of character. 
Negligent enhancement of identity fraud. 
Multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
Violation of privacy rights under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 4 ). 
To address these issues, I demand the immediate removal of the aforementioned unauthorized inquiries and accounts from my credit report. Enclosed, you will find the necessary information to facilitate this process. 

Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact me at the address provided above. I expect a prompt response and resolution to this matter. Failure to act accordingly will compel me to pursue legal action, seeking damages for each violation as allowed under the law. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief