Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #11425632
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11425632
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 075XX
Date Received: 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00
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 NJ, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Equifax Consumer Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Subject : Dispute of Fraudulent Information on My Credit Report Due to Data Breach Dear Equifax Customer Service , I am writing to formally dispute inaccuracies on my credit report resulting from the data breach that occurred in XXXX. I believe that some of the information currently on my credit report is a result of fraudulent activity, and I request that these inaccuracies be investigated and corrected as soon as possible. Specifically, I noticed the following items on my credit report that I believe may have been affected by the Equifax data breach XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These items may have been created as a result of identity theft or unauthorized activity due to the breach. I ask that you review my credit report and take the necessary steps to investigate these discrepancies. I request that you take the following actions : Review the listed accounts and remove any fraudulent items resulting from the breach. Provide me with the outcome of your investigation and a corrected copy of my credit report. Enclosed are copies of my identification documents ( e.g., drivers license, Social Security card, and proof of address ) to verify my identity. Additionally, I have included any relevant documentation supporting my claim ( e.g., a copy of the data breach notification, police reports, or fraud alerts ). Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I understand that you have a duty to investigate my dispute within 30 days. Please notify me in writing regarding the status of your investigation. If you need any additional information to process this dispute, please let me know. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11425632 about?
Complaint #11425632 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 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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.?
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Disclaimer
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