Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #14986753
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14986753
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: Wisconsin
ZIP Code: 537XX
Date Received: 2025-07-30T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-07-30T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to formally dispute several fraudulent accounts that have been opened in my name as a result of identity theft and fraud. According to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am requesting that these accounts be investigated and subsequently removed from my credit report. The accounts in question are as follows : Creditor Name : DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPT OF ED Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPT OF ED Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPT OF ED Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPTEDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPTEDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : DEPTEDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX l have not authorized the opening of these accounts, nor have I received any statements or correspondence regarding them. I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into these accounts and provide me with the results as soon as possible. I also ask that you remove these fraudulent entries from my credit file. Enclosed are copies of my identification and any relevant documents that support my claim of identity theft. Please confirm receipt of this letter and advise me on the next steps in this process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14986753 about?
Complaint #14986753 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 2025-07-30T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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.?
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Disclaimer
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