Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to inform you about a very alarming and important issue regarding the compromise of my social security number, which has resulted in me being a victim of a data breach and identity theft. To address this situation promptly, I have already contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed an FTC Report enclosed with this correspondence. By 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 associated with this identity theft from my credit report. This statute mandates that credit reporting agencies must promptly address such requests within four business days of receiving a complaint that includes the following information : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The Equifax data breach has affected my information, and I've noticed several unfamiliar and potentially fraudulent items on my credit report. However, these claims are currently unverified, and according to compliance standards, they can not be assumed as valid or accurately reported without proper documentation. I request proof of adherence to applicable compliance standards specifically for this account. It's important to note that this matter is under investigation by the FTC. Please remove these unverified claims from my report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The Equifax data breach has affected my information, and I've noticed several unfamiliar and potentially fraudulent items on my credit report. However, these claims are currently unverified, and according to compliance standards, they can not be assumed as valid or accurately reported without proper documentation. I request proof of adherence to applicable compliance standards specifically for this account. It's important to note that this matter is under investigation by the FTC. Please remove these unverified claims from my report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The Equifax data breach has affected my information, and I've noticed several unfamiliar and potentially fraudulent items on my credit report. However, these claims are currently unverified, and according to compliance standards, they can not be assumed as valid or accurately reported without proper documentation. I request proof of adherence to applicable compliance standards specifically for this account. It's important to note that this matter is under investigation by the FTC. Please remove these unverified claims from my report. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The Equifax XXXX breach has affected my information, and I've noticed several unfamiliar and potentially fraudulent items on my credit report. However, these claims are currently unverified, and according to compliance standards, they can not be assumed as valid or accurately reported without proper documentation. I request proof of adherence to applicable compliance standards specifically for this account. It's important to note that this matter is under investigation by the FTC. Please remove these unverified claims from my report. 

CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEM Account Number : My personal information was impacted by the Equifax data breach, resulting in numerous fraudulent items appearing on my credit report. These items are UNPROVEN and undocumented, and can not be assumed valid or compliantly reported! Provide proof of your adherence to applicable compliance standards for these accounts immediately. This matter is currently under investigation by the FTC. DELETE these fraudulent items from my report at once! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  My personal information was impacted by the Equifax data breach, resulting in numerous fraudulent items appearing on my credit report. These items are UNPROVEN and undocumented, and can not be assumed valid or compliantly reported! Provide proof of your adherence to applicable compliance standards for these accounts immediately. This matter is currently under investigation by the FTC. DELETE these fraudulent items from my report at once! 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX In compliance with 15 U.S. Code 1681e Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual to whom the report relates. This is clear proof that this item is reporting INCOSISTENTLY across all the displayed bureaus, an infraction of compliance! DELETE at once!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief