Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7521997
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7521997
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Arizona
ZIP Code: 85706
Date Received: 2023-09-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent. 1. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XXXX XXXX 2. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XX/XX/XXXX 3. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XXXX 4. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XX/XX/XXXX 5. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX 6. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX 7. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX 8. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XXXX XXXX 9. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : EMPLOYER : XXXX 10. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7521997 about?
Complaint #7521997 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-09-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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 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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