Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #10429137
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10429137
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: Ohio
ZIP Code: 44122
Date Received: 2024-10-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-10-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX TX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX PA XXXX Request for Removal of Fraudulent Late Payment Due to Identity Theft, Charge off Please Remove Late Payment Accounts Below XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX XXXX Open date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX Open date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX Open date : XX/XX/XXXX Dear, XXXX, Equifax, XXXX I am writing to formally dispute a late payment that has been inaccurately reported on my credit file due to identity theft. The late payment in question is associated with the account. I did not authorize the use of my personal information for this account, and I have taken steps to report this identity theft to the necessary authorities. Enclosed, you will find a copy of my police report, FTC Identity Theft Report, and any other documentation to support my claim of identity theft. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting the immediate deletion of this fraudulent late payment from my credit report. This late payment has negatively impacted my credit, and I trust that your investigation will confirm that this was not a transaction I made or authorized. According to 15USC CODE 1681 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( a ). Please confirm in writing that this item has been removed from my credit report. Should you require any further information, feel free to contact me at the phone number or email provided above. Thank you for your time and prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10429137 about?
Complaint #10429137 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 2024-10-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
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