Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5343943
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5343943
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Missouri
ZIP Code: 641XX
Date Received: 2022-03-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-03-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
n accordance with the Form 1099-C requirements XXXX account XXXX has been illegally reported on my consumer report ; Form 1099-C must be filed regardless of whether the debtor is required *to report the debt as income*. ( and is therefore not a debt but income ) However the debtor has reported this account as debt but remarked and/or reported the account ( for months ) as charged off ( i.e. 1099-C filed ).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5343943 about?
Complaint #5343943 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 2022-03-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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.