Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX  This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This is a CLOSED account that is falsely and maliciously reporting late payments. This blatantly inaccurate and derogatory information is severely damaging my credit profile and grossly misrepresents my strong and verifiable payment history. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 1681i, you are legally and unequivocally OBLIGATED to investigate, verify, and ensure the accuracy of all information reported. Your ongoing failure to correct this false reporting constitutes willful and reckless noncompliance, and is a direct violation of federal law.

You are hereby given FINAL NOTICE : Remove this fraudulent and harmful payment history IMMEDIATELY. Continued negligence will result in aggressive legal action under FCRA 616 and 617, including claims for actual damages, statutory penalties, attorney 's fees, and punitive damages. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DEMAND.

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This is a CLOSED account that is falsely and maliciously reporting late payments. This blatantly inaccurate and derogatory information is severely damaging my credit profile and grossly misrepresents my strong and verifiable payment history. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 1681i, you are legally and unequivocally OBLIGATED to investigate, verify, and ensure the accuracy of all information reported. Your ongoing failure to correct this false reporting constitutes willful and reckless noncompliance, and is a direct violation of federal law.

You are hereby given FINAL NOTICE : Remove this fraudulent and harmful payment history IMMEDIATELY. Continued negligence will result in aggressive legal action under FCRA 616 and 617, including claims for actual damages, statutory penalties, attorney 's fees, and punitive damages. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DEMAND.

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - This collection account is fraudulently reporting with conflicting statuses both open and closed and is the direct result of identity theft. This has been formally reported to the FTC, and a valid Identity Theft Report has been provided. 
Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally obligated to block and permanently delete any information stemming from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving notice. Your continued reporting of this fraudulent account is a blatant and willful violation of federal law. This is your FINAL WARNING delete this account immediately or face aggressive legal action under FCRA 1681n and 1681o for damages, attorneys fees, and punitive penalties. Failure to act will not be tolerated.

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This collection account is fraudulently reporting with conflicting statuses both open and closed and is the direct result of identity theft. This has been formally reported to the FTC, and a valid Identity Theft Report has been provided. Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally obligated to block and permanently delete any information stemming from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving notice. Your continued reporting of this fraudulent account is a blatant and willful violation of federal law. This is your FINAL WARNING delete this account immediately or face aggressive legal action under FCRA 1681n and 1681o for damages, attorneys fees, and punitive penalties. Failure to act will not be tolerated. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  This collection account is fraudulently reporting with conflicting statuses both open and closed and is the direct result of identity theft. This has been formally reported to the FTC, and a valid Identity Theft Report has been provided. 
Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally obligated to block and permanently delete any information stemming from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving notice. Your continued reporting of this fraudulent account is a blatant and willful violation of federal law. This is your FINAL WARNING delete this account immediately or face aggressive legal action under FCRA 1681n and 1681o for damages, attorneys fees, and punitive penalties. Failure to act will not be tolerated.

XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - This collection account is fraudulently reporting with conflicting statuses both open and closed and is the direct result of identity theft. This has been formally reported to the FTC, and a valid Identity Theft Report has been provided. Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally obligated to block and permanently delete any information stemming from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving notice. Your continued reporting of this fraudulent account is a blatant and willful violation of federal law. This is your FINAL WARNING delete this account immediately or face aggressive legal action under FCRA 1681n and 1681o for damages, attorneys fees, and punitive penalties. Failure to act will not be tolerated. 


These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief