Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6553143
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6553143
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: 231XX
Date Received: 2023-02-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my ( Equifax ) credit report, and I noticed that you are still reporting a medical collection under the {$500.00} threshold. Starting in 2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX less than {$500.00} will no longer be reported on consumer credit reports. Medical bills under {$500.00} are significantly more likely to remain on a credit report for longer than medical bills over {$500.00}. For patients and families who have only relatively small outstanding medical bills, the {$500.00} threshold could mean a large reduction in coercive credit reporting. XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6553143 about?
Complaint #6553143 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 2023-02-09T12:00:00-05:00.
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.