Equifax Credit Reporting Complaint

Credit monitoring or identity protection problem with fraud alerts

Equifax Credit reporting department,

Credit monitoring or identity protection Problem with fraud alerts California

Dear CFPB, About 10 months ago I was a victim of identity theft and went through all required procedures to protect myself. I filed a police report and FTC affidavit and notified all - credit bureaus who shared the information with each other for my protection. After 6 months of working with the police everything was back to normal. Since fraud alerts make every financial transaction regarding credit or employment very sensitive I sent official letters to each agency with my passport scan and social security card scan along with employment identification making an official request to have the fraud alerts and security freeze removed. To my surprise only the - agency has complied. There is still a short statement on my Equifax report the exact opposite of what I legally had requested removed under federal rights! I want these statements removed! Their inability to listen and follow instructions caused problems for me today during a particular transaction so this is it. I have attached a letter which was sent out in - ...

Equifax customer in California
Apr 22, 2016

* Source: CFPB Complaint Database

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