Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #14408233
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14408233
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 33598
Date Received: 2025-07-01T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-07-01T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My information was exposed in the equifax data breach and I have several fraudulent and inaccurate information on my credit report. This CFPB Complaint has been filed to request pursuant to The FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you : The Credit Reporting Agency ; REMOVE and BLOCK the information appearing on My Consumer Credit Report, that is a result of a Data Breach, Identity Theft and Fraud within XXXX Business Days of you receiving this complaint. This Fraudulent, Inaccurate and False Accounts consists of : Accounts : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX These accounts have resulted in several Fraudulent Hard Inquires, Collections, Charge-Offs, and Derogatory Accounts appearing on My Consumer Credit Report, and negatively effecting my Consumer Score as well as My Financial and Personal Life. Ive attached a list of all the negative accounts and/or inquiries and ftc report XXXX I DO NOT recognize the aforementioned Accounts on My Consumer Credit Report maintained by you, were not opened, made or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned Accounts are a result of a Data Breach, Identity Theft and Fraud. I have attached a copy of a FTC ( Federal Trade Commission ) Identity Theft Report as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts are a result of a Data Breach, Identity Theft and Fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14408233 about?
Complaint #14408233 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 2025-07-01T12:00:00-05:00.
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.