Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #9153077
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9153077
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 45056
Date Received: 2024-06-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-06-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am currently in the process of purchasing a home and had my consumer report ran. Received notification there was a new listed collection account with XXXX XXXX for an alleged debt with XXXX XXXX for {$1600.00}. I reached to the original creditor to dispute the claim. They have a falsely created account that I have never attended and directed me to the collection agency. They were not able to assist the dispute or do any form of due diligence of resolving the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9153077 about?
Complaint #9153077 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-06-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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.