Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #17120164
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 17120164
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: 29642
Date Received: 2025-11-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-11-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, SC XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Complaint Department Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to dispute inaccurate information appearing on my credit report issued by your agency under file number XXXX The information associated with my Social Security number is incorrect. Specifically, the inaccurate information concerns my Social Security number that you have on file for me. I request that you investigate this matter pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and delete or correct the inaccurate information immediately. Under the FCRA, you are required to complete your investigation within 30 days of receiving this dispute and update my credit record accordingly. Please provide written confirmation of your findings and a corrected copy of my credit report reflecting any changes made. Additionally, notify all parties who have received my credit report in the last six months about the corrections. Enclosed are copies of supporting documents to verify my identity and assist with your investigation, including : A copy of my Social Security card A copy of my government-issued ID A copy of the credit report with disputed items circled Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious issue. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Social Security card copy Government-issued ID copy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #17120164 about?
Complaint #17120164 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 2025-11-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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