Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7669015
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7669015
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: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 07631
Date Received: 2023-10-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-10-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This is purely identity theft. I do not recognize this account. This account damaging my good credit reputation! In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. This account has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX # XXXX REMOVE THIS IDENTITY THEFT ACCOUNT ASAP!!! I will never stop filing complaints against you because I know my rights! 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7669015 about?
Complaint #7669015 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 2023-10-09T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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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