Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #6922131
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6922131
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 206XX
Date Received: 2023-05-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-05-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft ( a ) BLOCK Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. the information was not requested to be blocked in error or a block was requested by the consumer in error ; also this the information was blocked, or a block was requested by the consumer, on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by the consumer relevant to the request to block ; and before receiving any good and services My information is a result of identity theft before I the consumer obtained possession of goods, services, or money as a result of the blocked transaction or transactions. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6922131 about?
Complaint #6922131 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-05-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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.?
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Disclaimer
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