Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #8682949
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8682949
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Investigation took more than 30 days
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30046
Date Received: 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I XXXX XXXX : I hereby submit a formal complaint against XXXX AND EQUIFAX AND XXXX SERVICES FOR discrimination, retaliation, bank fraud, wire fraud, and violations of the RICO Act, infringing upon my rights under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and other pertinent federal laws. III. Active Complaints with FBI, FTC, and CFPB : This grievance is not isolated. The FBI, FTC, and CFPB have active complaints regarding similar issues with XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX highlighting a pattern of potentially illegal practices by the company. IV. Allegations of Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and RICO Violations : Bank Fraud : I have reasons to believe that XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX has knowingly engaged in deceptive practices to defraud banks or other financial institutions, which is a violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344. Wire Fraud : XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX is suspected of using interstate wire communications to defraud consumers, violating 18 U.S.C. 1343. Their actions have not only harmed my financial standing but have also illegally profited by using deceptive practices. RICO Violations : XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX actions suggest a pattern of racketeering activity. By accepting financial incentives for reporting, they may be in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ( RICO ) Act, specifically 18 U.S.C. 1961-1968. V. Discrimination : XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX has not only failed to unlock my CONSUMER report despite numerous requests but also appears to be discriminating against me based on my race, violating the ECOA. VI. Retaliation : Their refusal to address previous complaints and unlock my CONSUMER report seems retaliatory for filing federal complaints, violating principles of fairness and justice. VII. Discrepancies with Other Credit Bureaus : Other credit bureaus, namely XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX, have adhered to federal laws by deleting inaccurate information from my credit reports. XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX refusal to do the same raises serious concerns about their practices. VIII. Legal Action : If these issues remain unaddressed, I intend to escalate this matter legally, seeking remedies for the harm inflicted upon me due to racial discrimination, bank fraud, wire fraud, and RICO violations. IX. Conclusion : I urge the CFPB and DOJ to investigate these serious allegations against XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX. Their practices have caused significant harm and warrant thorough examination and intervention by your esteemed agencies. I anticipate your prompt attention to this grave matter. I CANT BUY A HOUSE IM NOW HOMELESS BECAUSE I CANT experience BUYING A HOUSE FOR MY KIDS BECAUSE XXXX AND XXXX AND EQUIFAX MISLEAD OTHER creditors LOOKING AT ME negatively EVERYTIME I TRY TO APPLY FOR A HOUSE OR A ACCOUNT THEY TELL ME NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE NOT MINES Find attached an FTC identity theft REPORT as proof I give you 4 working days to resolve this issue as this account status is defaming my character and I have lost a lot of business relationship and ability to business with creditors. Because of this defamation of character, I have suffered emotional and financial damages for years and you have also stolen from me. This is the first time I am speaking in years of suffering and pain as a victim of identity theft. You have 4 working days. Kindly take this seriously. Regards XXXX XXXX because how is XXXX and XXXX AND EQUIFAX verfiying this is accuarte on my credit report they saying this address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WHO ADDRESS IS THIS IS REPORTING AND I DONT STAY THERE NEVER HAVE AND HOW is how they are verfiying it this is not my adress clearly this is a fraudulent adresss that i never live at please block and remove off my credit report. I CANT EXPERIENCE MY CREDIT AT ALL IN A POSTIVE WAY I AM NOW homeless with my XXXX kids why are you guys reporting this false accounts THIS IS CAUSING ME XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXY please remove and block.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8682949 about?
Complaint #8682949 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Disclaimer
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