Consumer complaint received 2024-03-06 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Request to Remove and Block Fraudulent Information Under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you that I have been a victim of identity theft. This letter is a formal request pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, to remove and block all information from my credit report that resulted from fraudulent activities conducted by an identity thief. 

Please note that some of the fraudulent accounts or inquiries may list names and addresses that differ from my own. These discrepancies are a direct result of identity theft. The name and address deliverable to me by the United States Postal Service ( USPS ) are as listed at the beginning of this letter. For verification purposes, I have included copies of documents that prove my current residence, such as a utility bill and a government-issued identification card. 


To assist you in identifying the fraudulent information that needs to be blocked from my credit report, I have provided below the details of the accounts and inquiries that were not authorized by me : Enclosed with this letter are copies of the following documents, which support my claim of identity theft : XXXX. XXXX XXXX a. Account Number - No Account Number -Theft 605 b and account number Not fully listed or accurate Violates FCRA Please Block and Remove b. Date Opened - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance- {$20000.00} XXXX. XXXX a. Account Number - -Theft 605 b and account number Not fully listed or accurate Violates FCRA Please Block and Remove b. Date Opened - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance- {$3000.00} A copy of my identity theft report or a police report indicating that I have been a victim of identity theft. 

Proof of my identity, which includes a copy of my government-issued ID and a utility bill showing my current address. 

A list of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries ( listed on the other Letter ), as mentioned above.

Under Section 605B of the FCRA, I request that you remove and block the aforementioned fraudulent information from my credit report within four business days of receiving this documentation, as mandated by the Act. Furthermore, please cease reporting the blocked information to any other credit reporting agencies.

I also request a written confirmation from your agency once the fraudulent information has been removed and blocked from my credit report. This confirmation will help ensure that the integrity of my credit information is restored and maintained. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. I trust that your agency will take the necessary actions as required by law to assist me in resolving the issues caused by identity theft. 

Should you require any additional information or documentation from my end, please do not hesitate to contact me at [ Your Phone Number ] or via email at [ Your Email ]. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation