Credit card or prepaid card -- Getting a credit card -- Complaint #6349087
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6349087
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-Issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 32536
Date Received: 2022-12-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Upon recently checking all my credit reports, I noticed a credit card from 2016 reporting on my credit report. This is not my account! I did not open this account and have no knowledge of it. This account is clearly due to identity theft and I have filed an identity theft report regarding this account. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Type : Credit Card, Terms XXXX Account Status : Unpaid balance reported as a loss by credit grantor Opened On : XXXX Reported On : XXXX Account Condition : Closed Responsibility : Individual Payment Type : Revolving Months History : XXXX Payment Status : XXXX days past due Payment Status Date : XXXX Credit Limit : {$1000.00} Current Balance : {$1300.00} Highest Balance : {$0.00} Payment : XXXX XXXXXXXX Past Due : {$1300.00} Most Recent Payment : XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6349087 about?
Complaint #6349087 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit card or prepaid card specifically about Getting a credit card. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-12-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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 card or prepaid card) 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.