Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9569988
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9569988
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: New York
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2024-07-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-07-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am submitting a complaint about being a victim of fraudulent activity. To remove the fraudulent items from my report, I learned that I need to file an identity theft report with the Federal Trade Commission at XXXX XXXX XXXXftc.gov. Per FCRA section 605b, Credit Reporting Agencies must remove any items listed on an identity theft report with reference number XXXX. Please find the attached documents to help remove the erroneous personal information and inquiries posted to my report. Here is the list of items opened without my permission : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX -- -- -- -- EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- -- XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ), the Credit Reporting Agencies must remove any items in the consumer 's file resulting from identity theft within 4 business days of receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9569988 about?
Complaint #9569988 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 2024-07-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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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