Consumer complaint received 2024-01-14 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
NOTICE OF PENDING LITIGATION SEEKING RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES UNDER FCRA 15 U.S. CODE 1681n Civil Liability for willful noncompliance and 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil liability for negligent noncompliance and 15 U.S. Code 1692k civil liability.

Pursuant to 15 USC 1692a ( 3 ) I am theconsumerand I never gave ANY REPORTING AGENCY DIRECT written consent to report anything on my consumer report, No consent is IDENTITY THEFT. Pursuant to 15 USC 1692c ( c ) ( 2 ), I am invoking my specified remedy, as a consumer and the original creditor.

I Declare under the penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States, if executed outside of the United States ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted byFEDERAL AND STATE LAWto file this dispute. I also understand that Knowing and willful misstatement or omissions of material facts constitutes aFEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONpunishable under18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C 1621. The items found within my credit report that I listed on the following pages are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization -used my personally-identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and was successful in creating some accounts. All are being investigated by theFTC.

**15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) Subject to section ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

**15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) - Congressional findings and statement o
f purpose ( consumer right to privacy ) - ( 4 ) There is a need toinsurethat consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

I have a right to privacy.

**18 U.S. Code 1028A - Aggravated identity theft a ) Offenses.

( 1 ) In general.

Whoever, during and in relation to anyfelony violation enumerated in subsection ( c ), knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 2 years. 

( 2 ) Terrorismoffense.

Whoever, during and in relation to any felony violation enumerated in section 2332b ( g ) ( 5 ) ( B ), knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person or a false identification document shall, in addition to the punishment provided for such felony, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 5 years.

**18 U.S. 1028- Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information ( a ) Whoever, in acircumstancesdescribed in subsection ( c ) of this section- ( 7 ) knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, or in connection with, any unlawful activity that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law ; Shall be punished as provided in subsection ( b ) of this section ( b ) The punishment for an offense under subsection ( a ) of this section is- ( 1 ) ( D ) an offense under paragraph ( 7 ) of such subsection that involves the transfer, possession, or use of 1 or more means of identification if, as a result of the offense obtains anything of value aggregating {$1000.00} or more during any 1-year period ; **12 CFR. 1022.3 ( h ) - Identity theft means a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority.

You ViolatedTheUnited States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1666b. Timing of payments - A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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. Your Registered Agent alsoreceivedNotice of Pending Litigation andNoticeof Default with the opportunity to cure. 



Notice to all, I am presenting myself as a federally protected consumer and to my understanding, you have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit. I also understand that you have been developed to uphold a consumers creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and most of all the REPUTATION of consumers. While looking at my consumer reports, I noticed accounts that were listed without my permission and written instruction. This is a violation of federal law pursuant to 15 USC 1681b. I want these accounts deleted immediately. 

The accounts are listed below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023 - THIS COMPANY IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681N THESE FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES MUST BE REMOVED IN 4 DAYS 15 USC 1681C-2- DELETE IT 2. XXXX - XX/XX/2023 - THIS COMPANY IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681N THESE FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES MUST BE REMOVED IN 4 DAYS 15 USC 1681C-2- DELETE IT 3. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX  - THIS COMPANY IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681N THESE FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES MUST BE REMOVED IN 4 DAYS 15 USC 1681C-2- DELETE IT The following accounts were not made by me : XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account 1 of 10 is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once 8. XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account is inaccurate. I'm seeking Litigation. Please delete at once XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - Please review attached documents and proof of identity. Please delete once the investigation is complete. 
15. CHILD SUPPORT ENF AGXXXX - XXXX - This account is unknown and I did not authorize this account. It's an unauthorized account and i t appears to be fraud. - This account are inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. 



Also, a credit report that reflects updated changes should be sent. You have 4 days to respond pursuant to 12 CFR 1022.3 ( i ) ( 1 ) ( iii ) ( A ). Please look into this matter imminently before you are held civilly and criminally liable pursuant to federal law. 


Be advised that thedescriptionof the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of theinformation is hereby requested as well, to be providedwithin ( 5 ) days ofthe completion of your re-investigationand I am keeping a carefulrecordof your actions, including your Method of Verification.I do not consentto e-Oscar or any means of automated verification.

Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certifiedletter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$1000.00} per violation for each month reported for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 4. ) Financial Injury 5. ) PENALTY OF PERJURY18 U.S. 1028 Aggravated Identity Theft 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 10. ) United States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1666b. Timing of payments

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief