Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5677946
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5677946
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 456XX
Date Received: 2022-06-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
The department of education is making the accusation that I owe a balance and it is being reported on my credit reports that I owe {$1.00} for a Pell Overpayment from XXXX XXXX, and it was closed XX/XX/2017. However, upon speaking with XXXX XXXX 's billing department and Financial Aid Department, they have both informed that I do not have a balance with them. However, the Department of Education is saying it has been transferred to Debt Collection Service of the Department of Education. All of this information is incorrect, and I do not owe a balance and they're continuing to report negative information on my report, and I am unable to obtain funding for school due to these inaccurate allegations. Additionally, XXXX XXXX was contacted and provided proof that there is a {$0.00} balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5677946 about?
Complaint #5677946 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-06-16T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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