Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8054275
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8054275
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30228
Date Received: 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Equifax admitted to a data breach an confirmed my information was in fact compromised in this breach. They have yet to provide compensation for the neglectful practices of their organization. They also have the audacity to request proof of hours spent dealing with this matter when there is no possible way to keep track of that as the breach happens a few years ago and we are just being notified as of recently. With that said the fraud found on my credit report could in fact be becof this breach but the bigger matter at hand is that my info was in fact confirmed to be breached which is a violation of the Privacy Act of XXXX, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Federal Computer and Abuse Act just to name a few. Being this organization has my full name, date of birth, social security number, address, and my entire credit profile my identity in its entirety has been placed at stake. There have been several items on my credit report that reported negatively that I have since been able to remove that I believe were related to this breach. This has caused me and my family so much distress and humiliation along with XXXX because of denials due to items reporting negatively which were mind. Now I have undue stress because se random person has ALL MY INFORMATION. I have to constant worry about my identity being stolen and my information being used. There is no timeframe on this matter because my social security number will never change, my date of birth will never change, and as of now I have no intention on my address changing. This means this information can be used anytime now or in the future leaving me vulnerable to being a victim of ideas theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8054275 about?
Complaint #8054275 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 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00.
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.