Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #12172503
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12172503
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: Nevada
ZIP Code: 89115
Date Received: 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( 15 U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the TransUnion, Experian, Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a Accounts : XXXX Recovery And Account # : XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$5500.00}, XXXX & XXXX Account XXXX XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$3600.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$2200.00}, XXXX & associates Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$1500.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX & XXXX Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$620.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$620.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$490.00}. Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12172503 about?
Complaint #12172503 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 2025-02-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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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