Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12814036
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12814036
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: Tennessee
ZIP Code: 38119
Date Received: 2025-04-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-04-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
CFPB Complaint Against Loan Servicer & Credit Bureaus Subject : Illegal Student Loan Reporting & Collections Following Department of Education Abolishment To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal complaint against XXXX, Department of Education, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX for continued reporting and collection of student loan debt that is now legally void following the executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. # # # Complaint Details : 1. Illegal Credit Reporting The credit bureaus continue to report student loans that are now unverified and legally questionable due to the dissolution of the Department of Education. 2. Failure to Verify Legitimacy of Debt The loan servicer has failed to provide evidence of legal ownership, collection rights, or servicing obligations in light of the agencys abolishment. XXXX. Unfair and Deceptive Practices The continued collection of these debts constitutes a violation of my rights under the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) and FDCPA ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 ). I demand an immediate investigation, deletion of these accounts from my credit report, and cessation of any collection efforts by my loan servicer. If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will pursue further legal action. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12814036 about?
Complaint #12814036 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 2025-04-03T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". 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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