Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6813179
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6813179
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30294
Date Received: 2023-04-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
There is a collection showing on my credit report that does not belong to me, or my address has no ties with this collection or me. This was added to my credit file without my knowledge or my consent. This is illegal and against the law, stated 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A.aw to be reporting improper accounts on my credit report, and this account is reporting as open, which is illegal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6813179 about?
Complaint #6813179 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 2023-04-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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.