Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8815834
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8815834
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: California
ZIP Code: 94587
Date Received: 2024-04-19T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-19T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate such as addresses which I have never lived. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the or the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. Please remove the following item from my credit report, immediately : Address : 1. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX 2. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 3. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8815834 about?
Complaint #8815834 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 2024-04-19T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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