Consumer complaint received 2025-06-10 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year> 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX - This is a closed account inaccurately reporting negative payment history. I have a positive payment record, and under FCRA 1681e ( b ), you are required to maintain maximum accuracy. I demand immediate correction to reflect a good payment history and prevent further damage to my credit profile. 
XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This is an open collection account resulting from identity theft. I have filed an identity theft report with the FTC, which is attached. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2, 1681i, and 1681s-2, I demand the immediate deletion of this fraudulent and harmful account from my credit report. This account was opened without my knowledge or consent and is inaccurately impacting my credit. As provided by FCRA, this negative item must be removed within 4 business days to avoid further harm. Noncompliance may result in legal action for failure to uphold federal consumer protection laws. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX  - XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This collection account is reporting inaccurately with conflicting statuses open and closed and is the result of identity theft. Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally required to block and delete any information resulting from identity theft upon receipt of an FTC Identity Theft Report. You are in violation of federal law by continuing to report this account. This is your final notice delete this fraudulent account immediately to avoid legal consequences under FCRA 1681n and 1681o. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This collection account is reporting inaccurately with conflicting statuses open and closed and is the result of identity theft. 
Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally required to block and delete any information resulting from identity theft upon receipt of an FTC Identity Theft Report. You are in violation of federal law by continuing to report this account. This is your final notice delete this fraudulent account immediately to avoid legal consequences under FCRA 1681n and 1681o. 
XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This account is the result of identity theft and is causing significant and unjustified harm to my credit profile. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2 and 1681i, you are legally obligated to block and remove fraudulent accounts once notified. I have submitted the proper identity theft documentation, including my FTC Identity Theft Report. I demand this inaccurate and harmful account be removed from my credit report within 4 days to prevent further damage and violation of my consumer rights. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX  - XXXX - This is an open collection account resulting from identity theft. I have filed an identity theft report with the FTC, which is attached. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681c-2, 1681i, and 1681s-2, I demand the immediate deletion of this fraudulent and harmful account from my credit report. This account was opened without my knowledge or consent and is inaccurately impacting my credit. As provided by FCRA, this negative item must be removed within 4 business days to avoid further harm. Noncompliance may result in legal action for failure to uphold federal consumer protection laws. 

These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX 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