Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes -- Complaint #5164514
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5164514
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes
State: New York
ZIP Code: 10462
Date Received: 2022-01-29T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-29T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This company contacted me called the XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2022. They said they were working with the government and that I could be eligible for their plan. I signed numerous of documents and one of the documents included the power of attorney document and monthly payments of {$190.00} from XX/XX/2022 to XX/XX/2022 which is a total of {$970.00}. They also stated that after those payments are done, Ill have to pay 5 $ for the next 240 months then when that is done, theyll take away {$26000.00} from my loans. I didnt give them my FSA ID but they somehow got into my FAFSA and gave me a new password. I started realizing this may be a scam the day after which is now when I started doing my research and wasnt seeing any information of this company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5164514 about?
Complaint #5164514 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-01-29T12:00:00-05:00.
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.