Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #9778537
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9778537
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Information belongs to someone else
State: California
ZIP Code: 90046
Date Received: 2024-08-12T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-12T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request, pursuant to FCRA XXXX or 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, that you, the EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit reports. I have attached a list of the hard inquiries in question, as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained, which shows the mentioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the mentioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The mentioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by me were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the mentioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint number XXXX as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the mentioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9778537 about?
Complaint #9778537 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 2024-08-12T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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