Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #10878982
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10878982
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: New York
ZIP Code: 11691
Date Received: 2024-11-19T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-11-19T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX Equifax added an unknown collection account to my credit report. This account tanked my credit score XXXX points. The account shows as a paid collections account. Prior to XX/XX/XXXX there was no collection on my credit report. Ive been in contact with the original collectors and explained to them the account was opened fraudulently using my personal information. Collection agency XXXX XXXX Original balance {$100.00} Status Paid Account number XXXX Agency number XXXX Original creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date assigned XX/XX/XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10878982 about?
Complaint #10878982 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 2024-11-19T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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