Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8322688
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8322688
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 22192
Date Received: 2024-02-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-02-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
False or deceptive portrayals You violated 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( 3 ) of the FCRA. I protested these inaccuracies more than 35 days ago, but you have yet to mark them as disputed. You lead me to lose out on opportunities by incorrectly reporting this item and failing to indicate that it was disputed. The following elements should be removed from my consumer report 1. 15 U.S. Code 1645 Business credit cards limits on liability of employees XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 2. 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) - Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibi XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 3. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 4. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 5. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 6. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 7. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2021 Please remove it from my credit report. 8. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 9. 15 U.S Code 1667a - Consumer lease Disclosure XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. As evidenced, you are required to provide notification within 30 days, not one day later. As a consumer, the accounts listed in this letter must be deleted immediately, or I will file a claim for monetary damages in small claims court in my city and state under 15 USC 1681n civil liability because my rights have been infringed. In addition, we have already sent this letter to the Complaint portals for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the State Attorney General 's Office, the XXXX XXXX XXXX, and the Federal Trade Commission. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8322688 about?
Complaint #8322688 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-02-10T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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