Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #5836177
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5836177
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11219
Date Received: 2022-08-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
It has been brought to my attention that you are not blocking files when theyre sent with an FTC fraud report. Since it is a requirement by law 605b of the FCRA Im sending this letter certified mail to help establish a legal recourse. If you choose to not block the following items listed below which are reporting inaccurately due to identity theft, I will be handing my documents over to my attorney to start a legal action. Its my intention to not pursue any legal action so please adhere to the law Please remove/block the following accounts as they are fraudulent & were opened without my consent or knowledge XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$4400.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$3500.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$17000.00}. If you claim these accounts are 100 % accurate and verifiable then I need you to provide me with copies of any documentation associated with this account which bears my signature, as I know none exists. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file you maintain under my Social Security number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5836177 about?
Complaint #5836177 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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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