Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #12172369
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12172369
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: California
ZIP Code: 90003
Date Received: 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Hi my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and this is your **final and non-negotiable** demand to **immediately** delete all inaccurate information from my credit report. Your actions are not only a blatant violation of federal law, but they are also an intolerable assault on my rights as a consumer. **Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681b**, you are illegally reporting and sharing my personal information without my explicit authorization. **You do not have my consent, and you have never had my consent** to access or report any information tied to my name. Your unlawful actions are an egregious breach of federal law, and I will no longer tolerate it.Additionally, my credit report contains **unauthorized inquiries** that I did not initiate, which makes me a **victim of identity theft**. **Under 18 U.S.C . 8**, I owe **absolutely no debt** to the companies listed. Your failure to delete these inaccuracies immediately will result in **severe legal consequences**. I will **not hesitate** to pursue every available legal avenue to hold you accountable, including but not limited to : 1. Filing formal complaints with the **Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) ** and the **Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) **. 2. Initiating civil lawsuits for violations of my rights under the **Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) **. 3. Seeking **statutory and punitive damages** for your gross negligence and failure to comply with federal law. You are hereby notified that you have **no further opportunity** to delay or ignore this matter. I **demand** that all incorrect entries and unauthorized inquiries be deleted **immediately** and **permanently**. This is your **final warning**, and I expect **written confirmation** of the deletions without delay.If I do not receive confirmation of the deletions within the next XXXX business days, I will proceed with full legal action, which will result in **significant consequences** for your continued disregard of federal law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12172369 about?
Complaint #12172369 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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