Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5683461
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5683461
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 230XX
Date Received: 2022-06-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Found : Social Security Number Potentially Breached Site : XXXX - breach occurred in XXXX, XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX announced that all XXXX locations, POS and gas pumps were potentially affected by a malware data breach that exposed customer payment card information between XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. Connects XXXX takes the security of your funds seriously. Your card has been identified as a compromised card that was used at XXXX during the data breach. on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, we found your Social Security number on a Dark Web site View Details Your Social Security number has turned up on one of the thousands of Dark Web sites we monitor each day for you. This activity does not necessarily mean that you are the victim of identity theft, but your personal information may be vulnerable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5683461 about?
Complaint #5683461 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 2022-06-17T12:00:00-05:00.
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.