Consumer complaint received 2023-12-11 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: ME

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Urgent : Rectifying FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Equifax, I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out urgently to address significant discrepancies in my credit report that directly contradict the guidelines set by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). After a thorough review of my credit profile, it's clear that multiple errors persist, indicating a notable oversight of FCRA regulations within your agency. 

Key Highlights : The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a fundamental federal statute governing the accurate acquisition, retention, and transparent dissemination of consumer credit information. 

Instances of FCRA violations in my case include : Creditors providing inaccurate financial data to reporting agencies. 
Reporting agencies consolidating individuals ' information based on names or social security numbers. 
Agencies failing to adhere to prescribed dispute handling protocols. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to : Verify the accuracy of my report, especially for employment purposes. 
Receive notification if my information has been used in credit applications or other transactions against me. 
Dispute and demand the correction of incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Request the removal of outdated negative information within specified timelines. 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below, as they distinctly breach FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verification, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused substantial distress, notably evidenced in my recent denial for extended credita direct consequence of errors originating from your agency. 
1. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Current Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 2. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 3. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 4. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 5. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 6. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  I do not remember authorizing this inquiry. Since it might be fraudulent I want it removed from my credit report IMMEDIATELY! 

7. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

8. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

9. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

10. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

11. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX OF Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

12. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

13. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I was never late on this account. Please remove those late payments. 

14. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please verify the payment status, balance, comments, payment history and account number as they might be incorrect. Fix or delete this account from my report completely. 

15. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This collection account doesn't belong to me. The creditor or collection agency does not have any signed contract with me or my information. I demand this to be removed. 

16. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull and I demand this to be removed. 

17. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This collection account doesn't belong to me. The creditor or collection agency does not have any signed contract with me or my information. I demand this to be removed. 

18. SPXXXX Account Number : XXXX This collection account doesn't belong to me. The creditor or collection agency does not have any signed contract with me or my information. I demand this to be removed. 

19. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This collection account doesn't belong to me. The creditor or collection agency does not have any signed contract with me or my information. I demand this to be removed. 


I urge prompt action to rectify these violations within the FCRA-mandated timeframe. Failure to comply may necessitate exploring legal options to ensure my rights under the FCRA are vigilantly upheld. 

Thank you sincerely for your immediate attention to this pressing matter. 

Best regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief