Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #6185832
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6185832
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: Colorado
ZIP Code: 800XX
Date Received: 2022-11-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/22, I spoke with personnel from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX about the potential existence of phony accounts on my consumer file. Since I knew nothing about them or how they got there, I asked them to deactivate the accounts. I was given the go-ahead by all three companies to submit the necessary documentation and finish the FTC report XXXX I sent my letters certified mail on XX/XX/22. Even though the accounts are not mine and have been on my report for more than 30 days after I sent my letters, they were somehow " verified. '' This issue baffles me and makes me angry because it makes it impossible for my family and I to make purchases. I contacted all three businesses once more on XX/XX/22 and inquired as to how they could demonstrate that these accounts belonged to me. They simply said that they couldn't help any more and that I should speak with the creditors directly. When I made an effort to contact each creditor who had been erroneously claiming on the consumer file that they were unaware of me or the accounts, it didn't surprise me. I had no other choice but to turn to the CFPB website, as some of my friends had urged me to do given the circumstances. Since my family and I are trying to submit an application for a house, I genuinely hope that information is useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6185832 about?
Complaint #6185832 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 2022-11-09T12:00:00-05:00.
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.