Consumer complaint received 2023-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX I am writing to you today to formally dispute several inaccuracies and unauthorized credit pulls that have been impacting my life due to the negligent actions of various creditors. I implore you to enforce the legal rights and protections in place to safeguard consumers like myself from the distressing consequences of these violations. I am reaching out to you, not just as a concerned citizen, but also as someone who has experienced firsthand the severe emotional and financial toll caused by these violations. 

As an individual who has always strived to maintain a strong credit history, I was dismayed to discover the numerous errors and unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The violations committed by the creditors have subjected me to significant hardships that extend beyond just financial constraints. These violations have affected my emotional well-being, causing stress and anxiety that have, in turn, impacted my overall quality of life. 

One of the most disheartening aspects of this situation is the fact that these violations have not only damaged my financial reputation but have also affected my personal life. For instance, the inaccurate information provided by [ Creditor Name ] regarding my payment history has led to a tarnished credit score, preventing me from securing loans on favorable terms. As a result, I have been denied opportunities to invest in essential assets such as a new home for my family. 

The emotional strain has been further intensified by the unauthorized credit pulls that have been recorded without my consent. These unauthorized inquiries have invaded my privacy and left me feeling violated, as my personal financial information has been accessed without my knowledge or permission. 

Furthermore, these violations have generated a sense of helplessness and frustration as I strive to rectify the situation. Despite my efforts to address the inaccuracies and unauthorized inquiries with the concerned creditors, my requests for resolution have been met with limited success. This ordeal has not only impacted my financial future but has also taken a toll on my mental health, causing sleepless nights and anxiety about my family 's future. 

Here is a comprehensive list of the violations and associated account information : XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account number : Name, The following personal information is incorrect. This is not my name. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX  | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please remove it from my credit report. Kindly investigate and make sure this account belongs to me, because I can not recognize this business. Please delete this account from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please remove it from my credit report. Kindly investigate and make sure this account belongs to me, because I can not recognize this business. Please delete this account from my credit report. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX  XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX  XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXX : Account number : Address, The following personal information is incorrect. This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX  | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX : Account number : Address, The following personal information is incorrect. This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please remove it from my credit report. Kindly investigate and make sure this account belongs to me, because I can not recognize this business. Please delete this account from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please remove it from my credit report. Kindly investigate and make sure this account belongs to me, because I can not recognize this business. Please delete this account from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX  XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX  XXXX : Account number : XXXX, Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX : Account number : N/A, Please remove it from my credit report. I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXX : Account number : Address, The following personal information is incorrect. This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 

In light of the violations mentioned above, I respectfully request the following actions be taken : Thorough Investigation : I kindly ask that the CFPB conduct a thorough investigation into the violations committed by the creditors listed in my formal dispute. 

Enforcement of Legal Rights : I urge the CFPB to enforce the legal rights and protections in place to ensure that consumers like myself are safeguarded from such violations. 

Immediate Removal of Inaccurate and Unauthorized Information : I request that the concerned creditors promptly remove the inaccurate payment histories and unauthorized credit pulls from my credit report. 

Documentation of Removal : Following the removal of the inaccuracies and unauthorized inquiries, I request written documentation confirming that the necessary corrections have been made to my credit report. 

In conclusion, I hope my personal account of how these violations have affected my life serves as a poignant reminder of the real and lasting impact of creditor negligence. I believe that through your intervention, justice can be served, and I can reclaim my financial security and emotional well-being. 

I genuinely appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to upholding consumer rights. Thank you for considering my formal dispute and for your dedication to ensuring a fair and just financial landscape for all. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief