Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #8824030
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8824030
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Personal information incorrect
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 44102
Date Received: 2024-04-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
After reviewing my credit report on XX/XX/2024, I noticed personal information that was not furnished by me to the credit reporting agencies : XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. After calling to correct the information and update it, they failed to removed non-mailable addresses and incorrect names on my credit report. They also refused to provide the names of the furnishers of the information found on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 168 section XXXX a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared. 15 USC 1681 section XXXX a section XXXX states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency XXXX furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' Consumer reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section XXXX of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section XXXX of this title. Equifax XXXX, and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8824030 about?
Complaint #8824030 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 2024-04-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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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