Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #13570401
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 13570401
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: South Carolina
ZIP Code: 29720
Date Received: 2025-05-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-05-14T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
writing to file a formal dispute and request the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts and inquiries placed on my credit file due to identity theft resulting from a data breach. My personal and financial information was compromised without my knowledge or consent. The following accounts and inquiries must be immediately removed as they are fraudulent and were not authorized by me : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts and any related inquiries are a result of fraudulent activity. I have never applied for or opened any accounts with these creditors. Additionally, I request that these accounts be blocked from future reporting and permanently deleted from my credit file. I have attached the following supporting documentation for your records : FTC Identity Theft Report Police Report According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2, you are legally required to block and remove all fraudulent information from a consumers file once proper documentation of identity theft has been provided. I expect compliance with this legal obligation and request confirmation that the fraudulent items have been removed. Please provide written confirmation of your investigation results and the removal of these accounts and inquiries within the 30-day timeframe as required by law. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely,
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #13570401 about?
Complaint #13570401 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 2025-05-14T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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