Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
FTC Report Number : XXXX I am a victim of Identity theft. This is my ocial statement about the crime. 
Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information Contact Information First Name : First Name : First Name : First Name : Middle Name : Middle Name : Middle Name : Middle Name : Last Name : Last Name : Last Name : Last Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : Address : Address : Address : Phone : Phone : Phone : Phone : Email : Email : Email : Email : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, MN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Personal Statement Personal Statement Personal Statement Personal Statement on XXXX i discovered my personal information has been compromised through multiple data breaches and my email has appeared to be on the dark web. i have also lost importatnt belongings containing sensitive data.Someone has used my information to open accounts, make charges, and cause muliple hard inquireson my credit report that i do not recognize, which may have lowered my credit score .i have placed fraud alerts, contacted affected instituions, and am reporting to identitytheft.gov to recover my identity and correct fraudulent activity.

Accounts Affected by the Crime Accounts Affected by the Crime Accounts Affected by the Crime Accounts Affected by the Crime Credit Card Opened by the Thief Credit Card Opened by the Thief Credit Card Opened by the Thief Credit Card Opened by the Thief Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} Other Identity Theft Other Identity Theft Other Identity Theft Other Identity Theft Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Hard inquiries : 31 on my credit report Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} https : //www.identitytheft.gov/dashboard XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Page 1 of 2 Fraudulent Email or Social Media Account Fraudulent Email or Social Media Account Fraudulent Email or Social Media Account Fraudulent Email or Social Media Account Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : Company or Organization : XXXX Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Date that I discovered it : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : Total fraudulent amount : XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} Fraudulent Information on Credit Reports Fraudulent Information on Credit Reports Fraudulent Information on Credit Reports Fraudulent Information on Credit Reports Accounts or Charges Accounts or Charges Accounts or Charges Accounts or Charges Yes, fraudulent accounts or charges appear on my credit report Personal Information Personal Information Personal Information Personal Information Names : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Credit XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Employment Information XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Under penalty of perjury, I declare this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Under penalty of perjury, I declare this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Under penalty of perjury, I declare this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Under penalty of perjury, I declare this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 
I understand that knowingly making any false statements to the government may violate federal, state, or local criminal statutes, and may result in a fine, imprisonment, or both. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX this form to prove to businesses and credit bureaus that you have submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report to law enforcement. Some businesses might request that you also file a report with your local police. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief