Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6477523
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6477523
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: Virginia
ZIP Code: 236XX
Date Received: 2023-01-23T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-01-23T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My consumer report shows negative items reported inaccurately and without my consent. A charge-off is reported as debt when it is defined as income, according to the IRS. Also, I did not receive the opt-out disclosure regarding my non-public information being shared with third-party companies, nor did I give consent. The attached documentation further explains my claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6477523 about?
Complaint #6477523 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 2023-01-23T12:00:00-05:00.
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.