Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes -- Complaint #14008488
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14008488
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 452XX
Date Received: 2025-06-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-06-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Requested that Equifax take my fraud report from XXXX different data breaches. They stated that they would only file disputes to the derogatory items within the report. The only bureau that accepted my fraud report was Experian. They took the fraud report against all derogatory items and asked that I upload the FTC Fraud Affidavit report to their website to complete the process and have the items removed within 4 days. Equifax refused to take report or accept the FTC document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14008488 about?
Complaint #14008488 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-06-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.