Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5187121
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5187121
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Colorado
ZIP Code: 80907
Date Received: 2022-02-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-02-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Equifax made available through it's data product " The Work NumbeXXXX '' aka " XXXX '' details about my income, employment history, and tax/medical withholdings without my consent. Following the instructions on the Equifax website ( https : //employees.theworknumber.com/employment-data-report ) here to opt out and " Freeze '' my data resulted in no response within the 3-day window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5187121 about?
Complaint #5187121 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-02-04T12:00:00-05:00.
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.