Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #5865737
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5865737
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: California
ZIP Code: 93274
Date Received: 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Im sending this Complaint to inform you that I was the victim of identity theft. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) Credit Bureaus are required to remove any items which were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumerthat the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. The items listed below were not mine : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$3800.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$270.00},
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5865737 about?
Complaint #5865737 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 2022-08-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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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