Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12718986
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12718986
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30132
Date Received: 2025-03-28T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-03-28T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, I am submitting this complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) regarding EQUIFAX XXXX specifically in relation to the recent data breach that has compromised the personal information of countless consumers, including myself. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), I request the removal of fraudulent information from my credit report that has resulted from identity theft and fraud. XXXX is legally required to complete this action within XXXX business days of receiving this complaint. *Fraudulent Accounts to be Removed : 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 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 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 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 XXXXXXXX are fraudulent and have led to numerous unauthorizedhard inquiries and derogatory collections appearing on my XXXX credit report. These entries areunequivocally tied to identity theft and are negatively impacting my credit standing. To substantiatemy claim, I have enclosed documentation of my FTC Identity Theft Complaints ( XXXX ), which serves as compelling evidence that these accounts, inquiries, and collections are the result of identity theft and fraud. The negligence of Equifax in safeguardingconsumer data has enabled identity thieves to exploit my personal information. I expect immediateaction to rectify this matter, with acknowledgment of receipt of this complaint and confirmation of thesteps being taken to remove the fraudulent information. Failure to comply with this legal obligationwill compel me to take further action, including escalation to the CFPB, Federal Trade Commission, and legal avenues available to protect my rights as a consumer. Thank you for your attention to thisurgent matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12718986 about?
Complaint #12718986 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 2025-03-28T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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Disclaimer
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