Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #7949157
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7949157
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Tennessee
ZIP Code: 374XX
Date Received: 2023-12-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
According to the IRS when a debt is charged off by a creditor, it means the creditor has given up on attempting to collect the debt and declared it as a loss for tax purposes. When a creditor charges off a debt, theyre required to file a 1099-C form with the IRS, which reports the amount of the canceled debt as income. This means that I may own taxes on the charged-off amount, even though I didnt receive any money from the creditor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7949157 about?
Complaint #7949157 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-04T12:00:00-05:00.
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.