Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #5849318
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5849318
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 33511
Date Received: 2022-08-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Im sending a complaint to you today to inform you that I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items from my file and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to delete these items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the withdrawing of the inaccurate pieces of information which were being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my authorization. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$720.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$400.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$120.00} ; US SM BUS ADMIN ODA Date of inquiry XX/XX/2020 ; XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2020 ; XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/2020 ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$180.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$120.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5849318 about?
Complaint #5849318 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 2022-08-05T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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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