Consumer complaint received 2024-10-12 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
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XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Request for Removal of Collection/Charge-Off Accounts Due to Inaccuracies XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX -XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear [ Equifax ] Representative, I am writing to dispute and XXXX an investigation into collection/charge-off accounts appearing on my credit report, which is the result of identity theft. I recently discovered that my personal information was unlawfully used without my consent, leading to the creation of these fraudulent account. 

I have reason to believe My Identity was STOLEN back in or around [ XXXX ]. Multiple accounts were opened with my information that I had no knowledge of. These accounts -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX -XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Were fraudulently opened in or around the years of XXXX. They are NOT mine. It has been negatively impacting my credit and personal life. 

I am writing to dispute the inaccurate information reported on my credit report. I DID NOT OPEN THESE ACCOUNTS AND HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THEM. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Metro 2 compliance guidelines, I request an immediate investigation and removal of the erroneous collection/charge-off accounts listed under these names and account numbers below. 
XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Upon reviewing my credit report, I noticed XXXX the collection/charge-off accounts on my report are inaccurately reported. As per the XXXX XXXX XXXX, all data furnishers must report credit information accurately and completely. I believe this account has been misreported for the following reasons : XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my hand written instructions. XXXX XXXX XXXX Section a : states that if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file if no documentary evidence is found in accordance with FCRA, before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

XXXX. **Inaccuracy in Reporting** : The account information is not consistent with the records I have from the creditor. The dates, amounts, or status of the charge-off do not match my records. 
XXXX. **Compliance with XXXX XXXX Guidelines** : The reporting of this charge-off does not comply with the standards set by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the XXXX XXXX Format. Inaccurate or incomplete data reporting is a violation of these guidelines. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Under the FCRA, XXXX XXXX XXXX, consumers have the right to dispute inaccurate information on their credit reports. These collection/charge-offs are not substantiated by accurate records and should be removed to ensure compliance with federal laws. 

If you are unable to validate the debt within the allotted time frame or find inaccuracies in the reported information, I kindly request that you remove the collection/charge-off accounts from my credit report promptly. I emphasize that I am seeking fair and accurate reporting as mandated by the law. 

On top of information being invalid and fraudulent. I have reported and disputed the accounts multiple times, even called the company the account is through and tried to plea with them to remove it. The account is not mine, and I explained that to the credit companies and bureaus. It is negatively effecting my credit to where XXXX cant even get a credit card, loan, even as much as a auto loan myself. I have no car and cant get XXXX because of these accounts. 

REMOVE THESE ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY! THEY HAVE NO REASON TO BE ON MY CREDIT. And are effecting my livelihood very negatively. 

Enclosed, please find copies of relevant documents to support my claim ( Drivers License, Utility Bill, XXXX & FTC Report ). 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a resolution within the XXXX period stipulated by the FCRA. Please confirm the removal of these collection/charge-offs and send me an updated copy of my credit report once the investigation is complete. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX -DOB : XX/XX/XXXX -SSN : XXXX -- -

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief