Consumer complaint received 2024-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
To who it may concern : I have received your computer-generated letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that i have used a third-party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 
I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldn't be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. 
You were advised by me by certified mail that I questioned the accuracy of a few items on my credit reports. That request was written by me and mailed by me not a third-party agency. It appears obvious to me that you are abusing your power under the CRA to escape a complete investigation. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I wrote to the below creditors requesting an investigation into items that I believed were fraud, inaccurate, and falsely reported. To this date I have not received a response. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on their part to grant an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681 - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy. 
Your credit reporting agency has been reporting inaccurate and incomplete account information to my credit file. I am distressed that these referenced inaccurate accounts are on my credit profile. Your reporting agency has failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit information they report and may be liable under 15 U.S.C. 1692g validation of debt. Also, in Fisher v. Equifax information Services LLC ( D. Ariz. 2018 ), your reporting agency may be liable for false reporting. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information.

While these third party collectors attempted to collect a debt that is not mine, they broke 15 U.S. Code 1692k - Civil liability. I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with your agency and the false reporting collectors for the purpose of filing a complaint to the FTCT the non-compliance continues. Like, Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995 ), the below false creditors will be liable for your willful non-compliance. Also, in Fisher v. Equifax Information Services LLC ( D.

Ariz.2018 ), they may be liable for false reporting.

Since this is my THIRD request, I will also be sending a copy of this letter to the Federal Trade Commission notifying them that I have signed receipts for letters sent to you and you have not complied with my request. I regret that I am being forced to take such action. As you are well aware, federal law requires you to respond within 30 days, yet you have failed to respond. Failure to comply with these federal regulations by credit reporting agencies are investigated by the Federal Trade Commission ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ). I will be filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995 ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. I have requested that you provide proof of the alleged items. I request to be provided with specifically the original application, contract, note, or another instrument bearing my signature.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief