Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Requesting you Block and Remove Fraudulent accounts and inquiries from My Consumer Report. I am writing to inform you of a serious situation involving the compromise of my Social Security number, which has led to both an XXXX data breach and identity theft. I have already reported this to the Federal Trade Commission and filed a report, which is referenced as FTC report number ( XXXX ) Requesting you Block and Remove Fraudulent accounts and inquiries from My Consumer Report. I am writing to inform you of a serious situation involving the compromise of my Social Security number, which has led to both an XXXX data breach and identity theft. I have already reported this to the Federal Trade Commission and filed a report, which is referenced as FTC report number ( XXXX ) and included with this letter. In accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( c ) ( a ), it is imperative that you, as a credit reporting agency, take immediate action to block and remove all information related to this identity theft from my credit report. This statute requires credit reporting agencies to address such requests promptly, within 4 business days of receiving a complaint containing the following information : Collection Account : 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 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 and I have fraudulent inquiries on my report that consist of 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, I want to underscore the gravity of this issue and my expectation for a swift and effective resolution. Should your response be inadequate, I will be forced to pursue legal action against your agency, as allowed by law. Please be aware that I will seek damages, including statutory costs, with each violation carrying a statutory fee of {$1000.00}, as specified in 15 USC. These violations include : -Defamation of Character - Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud - Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act - Non-compliance with 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil liability for negligent non-complian ce ) - Non-compliance with 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( Civil liability for willful non-compliance ) -Failing to comply with 15 USC 1692 ( g ) - Violations of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( Permissible purposes of consumer reports ) - Non-compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) ( Method of verification ) - Violations of 15 USC 1681a ( 4 ) ( Right to privacy ) -Violations of 15 U.S. Code 1681c ( Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports ) I am treating this matter with the utmost seriousness and request that you promptly block and remove the fraudulent account from my credit report. I have already provided all necessary information to facilitate this process. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a timeline for resolving this issue. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Best wishes, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief