Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX RE : XXXX : XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally address the unauthorized reporting of fraudulent accounts on my consumer report due to identity theft. Your failure to properly verify and correct this information is in violation of the legal requirements set forth by federal law.

Violation of 15 USC 1681b ( c ) Furnishing Reports in Connection with Unauthorized Credit or Insurance Transactions According to this statute, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from disclosing records of inquiries related to transactions not initiated by the consumer, unless explicitly exempted by law. 
Immediate Action Required : The following fraudulent inquiries, stemming from identity theft, were not initiated by me and must be removed without delay : Inquiry : XXXX XXXX Dated XX/XX/XXXX Identity Theft and Federal Law Compliance Under 18 U.S.C. 1028A ( Aggravated Identity Theft ), using another person 's identifying information without lawful authority during a felony constitutes a severe offense, punishable by imprisonment. The existence of unauthorized accounts on my credit report constitutes clear evidence of identity misuse. 
Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports Under 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies may only provide consumer reports with written consent from the consumer. This standard has not been met in my case.

Ensuring Fairness and Accuracy As per 15 USC 1681 ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ), consumer reporting agencies must uphold their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumer privacy. 
List of Fraudulent Accounts : 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 Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 Block of Fraudulent Information I demand that, as stipulated by law, you block the reporting of the fraudulent information in question within 4 business days of receiving this correspondence and the attached supporting documentation. 
Enclosed Supporting Documents : Copy of government-issued ID Proof of address ( utility bill ) Copy of Social Security Card Official FTC Identity Theft Report Updated Report Request I request an updated copy of my corrected consumer file, as entitled under 15 USC 1681c-1 ( 2 ), which provides consumers access to free reports when fraud alerts are involved.

CC : Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ( CFPB ) Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Better Business Bureau ( BBB ) Attorney Generals Office ( State of Pennsylvania and respective state of each bureau ) Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Copy of ID Utility bill Copy of Social Security Card FTC Identity Theft Report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief