Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #4798984
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4798984
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33012
Date Received: 2021-10-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Who it might concern with this letter I inform that my fathers social security number are very similar with only one digit difference we have both the same name and have shared same addresses for the past 15 years. My father social security number is completely the same expect for the last number his social security ends on XXXX and mine ends in XXXX. As a result the creditor XXXX XXXX with account XXXX and the debt amount of XXXX needs to be removed as they do not belong to me but to my fathers. In case an affidavit is needed my father has signed and dated one with documents confirming that this account belongs to him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4798984 about?
Complaint #4798984 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-10-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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, credit repair services, 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
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