Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes -- Complaint #6837969
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6837969
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33069
Date Received: 2023-04-13T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-13T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Delete fraud alerts from all 3 credit bureaus XXXX : # XXXX # EFCRA EXTENDED FRAUD ALERT : ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED UNDER FCRA BEFORE OPENING OR MODIFYING AN ACCOUNT. CONTACT CONSUMER AT ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX ID FRAUD VICTIM ALERT FRAUDULENT APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN MY NAME OR MY IDENTITY MAY HAVE BEEN USED WITHOUT MY CONSENT TO FRAUDULENTLY OBTAIN GOODS OR SERVICES. DO NOT EXTEND CREDIT WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING ME PERSONALLY AND VERIFYING ALL APPLICATION INFORMATION AT DAY XXXX OR EVENING XXXX. THIS VICTIM ALERT WILL BE MAINTAINED FOR SEVEN YEARS BEGINNING XXXX. Equifax : FRAUD VICTIM. 'EXTENDED ALERT '. CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED AN ALERT BE PLACED ON THEIR CREDIT FILE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6837969 about?
Complaint #6837969 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-04-13T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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