Consumer complaint received 2025-10-06 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) immediately enforce corrective action against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for persistent and repeated violations of federal law. Over XXXX days ago, I submitted detailed written disputes, comprehensive identity theft documentation, and supporting evidence. The bureaus have unlawfully failed to comply with their statutory obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and associated federal laws, constituting further violations. 

Violations Committed by THE BUREAUS : 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( FCRA 607 ( b ) ) : Failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy.

FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Failure to investigate consumer disputes within the statutory XXXX timeframe. 

FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) : Failure to conduct reinvestigations and provide findings.

15 U.S.C. 1692g : Failure to notify the consumer of alleged debts within the required timeframe. 

XXXX XXXX ( 15 U.S.C. 68016809 ) : Failure to adequately safeguard consumer personal information. 

18 U.S.C. 1028 : Identity theft and unauthorized misuse of personal data.

15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ) : Failure to provide adequate victim assistance, fraud alerts, and recovery tools. 

Metro2/CDIA Violations : Noncompliance with established industry reporting standards. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX : Violations relating to identity theft and consumer fraud. 

FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) : Failure to respond to validation requests within XXXX  days. 

Fraudulent and Inaccurate Accounts Requiring Immediate Removal and Permanent Blocking XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) Metro 2 formatting and accuracy violations XXXX XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX Consumer Legal Remedies Act ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) DEMAND : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of this tradeline under FCRA XXXX, XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ), XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX, and XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) due to identity theft, lack of permissible purpose, and failure to verify. This account must be deleted immediately, flagged under Dispute Code XXXX Fraudulent, and suppressed permanently as part of your automated fraud deletion protocol, in full compliance with federal and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) Metro 2 formatting and accuracy violations XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX Consumer Legal Remedies Act ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) DEMAND : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of this tradeline under FCRA XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ), XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX, and XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) due to identity theft, lack of permissible purpose, and failure to verify. This account must be deleted immediately, flagged under Dispute Code XXXX Fraudulent, and suppressed permanently as part of your automated fraud deletion protocol, in full compliance with federal and XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) Metro 2 formatting and accuracy violations XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX ( a ) XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX Consumer Legal Remedies Act ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) DEMAND : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of this tradeline under FCRA XXXX, XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ), XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX, and XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX  XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) due to identity theft, lack of permissible purpose, and failure to verify. This account must be deleted immediately, flagged under Dispute Code XXXX Fraudulent, and suppressed permanently as part of your automated fraud deletion protocol, in full compliance with federal and XXXX XXXX 
Additional Inaccuracies to Remove Fraudulent Hard Inquiry XXXX XXXX Demand : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of these inquiries under FCRA 1681c-2, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX, and XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Cal. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX due to identity theft and lack of verification. 
Incorrect or Unfamiliar Addresses XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Demand : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of these addresses under FCRA 1681c-2, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX, and XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX due to identity theft and lack of verification. 
Requested Relief from the CFPB : Immediate enforcement of removal and permanent blocking of all fraudulent and inaccurate accounts listed. 
Immediate deletion of all unauthorized hard inquiries. 
Correction of all inaccurate personal information, including addresses, employers, and names. 
Provision of updated credit reports from all XXXX  bureaus confirming these corrections. 
Implementation of statutory identity theft protections, including fraud alerts. 
Comprehensive investigation and imposition of sanctions for failure to comply with FCRA and FDCPA mandated deadlines. 
Imposition of appropriate fines or disciplinary actions against the bureaus for willful neglect of their legal obligations. 
Supporting Documentation Previously Submitted : Government-issued photo identification Social Security card Official police report documenting identity theft Proof of current residence Original dispute letters TO THE CREDITORS Declaration : I hereby affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all statements provided herein are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Due to the significant harm caused by the illegal actions of these bureaus and creditors, I request urgent intervention from the CFPB to enforce compliance with federal law, protect my consumer rights, and restore the integrity of my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation