Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #9817791
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9817791
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 77449
Date Received: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a collection account loan opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX under the account number XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$790.00}. XXXX XXXX XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX account number XXXX that resulted a late payment on XX/XX/XXXX as do XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX that resulted in a late payment on XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX resulting late payments due to XXXX XXXX please remove all late payments. XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry date XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX inquiry date XXXX XXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries, late payments and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, late payments or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, late payments and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9817791 about?
Complaint #9817791 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 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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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