Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #8643893
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8643893
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: Texas
ZIP Code: 780XX
Date Received: 2024-03-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-03-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XX/XX/2024 EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : Dispute of Incorrect Information on Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam , I am writing to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit profile, I discovered that there is a debt and a Social Security XXXX reported that do not belong to me. The details of the erroneous information are as follows : Creditor Name : XXXXXXXXDEPT OF ED Creditor Name : XXXXDEPT OF ED Account Number : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Incorrect Social Security Number : XXXX I can confirm that I have never held an account with XXXXDEPT OF ED, nor do I recognize the Social Security Number associated with this account . It appears there has been a mix-up or identity theft issue, as this information does not pertain to me in any way. I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and promptly remove the inaccurate information from my credit report. Additionally, please provide me with written confirmation once the corrections have been made. Enclosed are copies of documents supporting my identity, including my drivers license and Social Security card, for your reference. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please inform me of any further steps I need to take to resolve this issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8643893 about?
Complaint #8643893 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-03-27T12:00:00-05:00.
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.