Consumer complaint received 2024-04-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Hello a few years ago my information was exposed in a Equifax security breach, as results I had several accounts appear on my credit report.. I made them aware of this and Ive provided documentation they acknowledged that Im a victim and put a fraud alert on my consumer report. I have XXXX  complaints this year alone not including last year. And they close out them without helping me.. 
Complaint number cfpb XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The accounts are as follows was opened and is reporting without my consent XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite XXXX XXXX for removal they continue to ruin my life!! They continue violate my right to a fair accurate report according to 15 U.S. Code 16811 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 
( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.

( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 
( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter. 

Despite everything I have sent in verifying who I was they continue to ignore my request which is another violation 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft ( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer ; They continue to ignore my request! Despite me providing all documentation I have not given anyone permission to report these fraudulent items on my consumer report, Which is another violation.15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

These items were never blocked!! They are still reporting my my consuming report.. This is really cause my extreme emotional distress.. Im seriously trying to repair my life and they continue to gain profit by reporting fraudulent items

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief