Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7568780
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7568780
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: California
ZIP Code: 95648
Date Received: 2023-09-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-09-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Per the Privacy Act of 1974 and 15 USC 1681b- permissible purpose, all 3 credit reporting agencies ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX are in violation of my federally protected rights by reporting child support on my consumer report AND in my credit file. Child support payments and collections are NOT extensions of any credit, purchase money loan, installment loan, or other consumer transactions and should be removed from my consumer reports AND credit file. This is also in violation of UDAAP, FCRA, and FDCPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7568780 about?
Complaint #7568780 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 2023-09-18T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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