Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5946731
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5946731
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: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 77584
Date Received: 2022-09-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This is tied into complaint XXXX that was already filed. On XX/XX/XXXX I reported I received a credit card that I did not request. I reported the card to XXXX XXXX as fraud and identity theft. They stated the account was cancelled. Today XX/XX/XXXX I received XXXX different letters from XXXX XXXX that they closed XXXX other accounts that were opened in my name. I did call and the fraud department confirmed XXXX other accounts were flagged and closed. I have fraud/identity theft alerts with all agencies. I also have this with XXXX XXXX How were they able to open this many accounts and not be flagged? I received no contact from any of the agencies to authorize these account nor did I receive notice that these accounts were opened until I received the fraudulent card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5946731 about?
Complaint #5946731 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 2022-09-03T12:00:00-05:00.
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.