Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8835099
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8835099
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: West Virginia
ZIP Code: 253XX
Date Received: 2024-04-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-04-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
No negative information should be furnished on my credit report without my lawful authority. Committing unlawful extortionate means such as furnishing nonpublic personal information i.e. late payments, charge offs, etc. can get a creditor 20 years for violating 18 USC 894.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8835099 about?
Complaint #8835099 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 2024-04-22T12:00:00-05:00.
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.