Credit card -- Getting a credit card -- Complaint #8117715
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8117715
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit card
Sub-Product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-Issue: Card opened without my consent or knowledge
State: California
ZIP Code: 92880
Date Received: 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I noticed on my credit report alerts from chase that someone opened 4 credit cards under my name and with my personal information. In XXXX i started receiving these " alerts about past due balance '', " it looks like your using your credit '' and " you credit card balance went up '' which was really weird. My credit score went from XXXX to XXXX in two to three weeks. XXXX XXXX XXXX card balance shows {$16.00} balance and credit limit shows {$3000.00}. Authorized user as of XX/XX/23. XXXX XXXX shows credit balance of {$8100.00} with credit limit {$10000.00}. XXXX XXXX shows balance {$240.00} opened on XX/XX/23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8117715 about?
Complaint #8117715 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit card specifically about Getting a credit card. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00.
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 card) 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.