Review and analysis of over 5,815 complaints against Equifax
Equifax consumers have reported over 5,815 official complaints related to Information is not mine. Out of the 5,815 consumer complaints against Equifax, 21% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Equifax responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 0% of consumer complaints against Equifax resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 23% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 8, 2016 - -, - - SOC SEC # - DOB -/-/- ADDRESS - - - -, -, - - To Whom it May Concern : - -. - - -, - - Equifax -. - - -, - - -, - -. - - -, - - I recently pulled a copy of my credit report and noticed the following information are in error : Inquires The FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someone 's credit report is a ) firm offer of credit b ) insurance c ) employment or d ) a court order. The following inquiries are related to none of the aforementioned permissible purposes... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 7, 2016 - I have disputed a fraudulent account listed on my credit report twice, and I am still fighting to get the account removed. I provided the identity theft complaint as supporting documentation with the - dispute, which included the police report number, and - 's name who filed the report. I have explained to them that the police report with the identity theft complaint is - pages total, and that 's why I have n't sent the actual police report. Equifax used the same identity theft complaint to place a security freeze on my file, but I still have to go through - to get this fraudulent ... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 7, 2016 - My information was compromised and used to obtain medical and other things. I '' ve noticed collection accounts on my credit report that are fraudulent. I 've submitted information to the credit bureaus however they do n't really seem to care too much. They 've helped some but - and -.. just to name a few really do n't care. I battled - about 2 years ago and have not had time to address this until now. Hoping this will bring some relief. Noticed fraud items beginning in 2014 but like stated earlier too much in life was going on. I received letters from Target for our prepaid card and ... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 6, 2016 - This is a account that continues to report negatively to my credit that is not mine. It lists me as a authorized user, but stopped reporting -/-/2015. The company agreed to remove this from my credit report since it was not mine debt and sent me this in writing and verbal agreement via phone - but - days later it still appears. Equifax is not updating their report or the company did not due as they are required. It is also reporting a late, which is not mine, which is negatively affecting my credit score, and ability to obtain new credit and qualify for a mortgage.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 6, 2016 - -, - - SEC # - - -/-/- ADDRESS -, -, SC - This serves to notify you on the inaccurate information on my credit report as per your file. I have sent this letter via registered mail for purposes of formal escalation in the appropriate courts of law should the need arise. Recently, I 've been denied in my application for ( mortgage, car loan, credit card, health insurance, employment ) in - - closer look, this was due to inaccurate information on credit report ; mine. My - id and social security card was stolen. I have been disputing this charge and have pro... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 6, 2016 - I got an alert today from - guard about a collections account. I logged on to - - to get the information. The company name is - for - Illinois. Address PO Box - - - I do not live in - nor did I authorize this account. I have a fraud alert on my report and I have no clue how someone is still able to gain credit in my name with a fraud alert. I want this removed ASAP along with the address attached to it. I included a copy of my ID and my recent pay stub to verify my address... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 6, 2016 - I recently check my credit report and found that there were several items that were not related to me. This is very unfortunate because the incorrect information has caused me to not qualify for any additional credit. It has also hindered me from my goals of achieving a home. Please remove all unverified inquiries from my credit report.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 5, 2016 - -, - - SOC SEC # - DOB -/-/- - - - - -, FL - Dear Sir or Madam : The sole purpose of this letter is to inform you I have been a victim of identity theft. I am further requesting that you block the following fraudulent information from my credit reports so that I can proceed accordingly with my file. Once more, I want to emphasize none of the information stated below relates to any transaction that I have made. - ACC # - - ACC # - - ACC # - The items listed are clearly fraudulent ; therefore, I am requesting that they are deleted /blocked by... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 5, 2016 - I recently check my credit report and found that there were several items that were not related to me. This is very unfortunate because the incorrect information has caused me to not qualify for any additional credit. It has also hindered me from my goals of achieving a home. Please remove all unverified inquiries from my credit report.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 5, 2016 - I recently check my credit report and found that there were several items that were not related to me. This is very unfortunate because the incorrect information has caused me to not qualify for any additional credit. It has also hindered me from my goals of achieving a home. Please remove all unverified accounts from my credit report.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 5, 2016 - Equifax is reporting an unknown account -/unknown company is reporting information on my credit file. I have notified them that this is not my account. I have also asked them to send me proof that I am obligated to pay them for this debt if they are suggesting that the debt is mine. I have not received any proof that they own this debt or that I am obligated to pay them. This account needs to be remove from my credit file. This is not my debt. This company have violated the FCRA by not providing me with proof that I am obligated to pay them and reporting a debt that do not belong to me.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not mine # - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not mine # - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not mine # - please remove from my report all -... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not my report # - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not my report # - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this report # - not mine please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - - is not mine please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this not mine # - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - this is not mine - please remove from all - reports... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 4, 2016 - I have written 4 times along with police report and proof of ID Drivers License and State ID and My passport proving I was out of the country for 3 yrs. I have a few Incorrect address on my reports. and all was due to Fraud. also they credit reporting agency has refused to remove. they also has refused to remove over - inquires in - year! in the same month. It 's fraud. I also wrote the companies who made the inquire and they have refused to respond. even with the police report. The addresses is - - - - - Il - And - - - - - Il - Its even more on my o... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 3, 2016 - - added a mortgage on my credit report that belongs to my mom. I have provided the proof necessary to remove this off my credit and Equifax failed to read and correct the information. The mortgage was originally with -, and - confirmed my name was not on the mortgage, The attached documents clearly prove that my name was released from liability of this loan. Please have equifax remove this information from my credit report asap or i will file a claim to sue them. this is my 3rd request to equifax. thank you.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 3, 2016 - A collection agency put my ss number to someone else name and charged me as the account holder which is not true dci consultants and they are horrible... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 2, 2016 - This following account is on my credit report from Equifax via - and I have no knowledge of it. - ACCT # - $64.00 I would like this erroneous information removed from my report.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 2, 2016 - $3000.00 legal matter in - county. I 've never been there in my entire life. It 's not me! There 's - of us with the same name in my family. Everytime something happens it somehow falls on me... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 2, 2016 - There is a medical collection reporting on my credit report from a company I do not have any recollection of doing business with ( -. ) I have disputed multiple times with Equifax, only to have them reaffirm the account without providing any proof that the account belongs to me. For this reason, I want the account removed. I have disputed the account three times only to have Equifax update the account information, not provide me with information, and continue to mar my credit report. I am losing out on credit because of this, and this is my last resort to ask that it be removed off my repor... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 2, 2016 - I requested contracts bearing my signature and the creditor nor bureaus have provided me any proof within 30 days as required under the FCRA.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 2, 2016 - I disputed - inquiries that were not mine. I had never applied for credit, insurance, employment with any of these companies and had no business dealing with any of these companies. Equifax refused to investigate simply stating they are factual records and to contact the companies who pulled my reports without consent. NONE of the - companies would respond to me. Equifax had a duty under Federal law to investigate, yet failed to do so placing the burden on me.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I have a hard inquiry on my report from -. This is a result of identity theft as I did not request or authorize any inquiries at this time.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I have been a victim of Identity theft since 2004, this has caused so many problems in my life. My purse was stolen and my identity has been used in so many ways. Many accounts have been open in my name still to this day and I have been contacting companies and disputing with the companies and the credit bureau for over 10 years. Once I contact the company and provide documentation they would remove the debt, later down the line maybe six months later the debt will appear again. I have become very frustrated with these companies because I have put fraud alerts on my credit report and still hav... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - The credit reporting company Equifax is reporting a lien on my credit report. The lien however is not mine. Court records show that the lien belongs to another person with an entirely different name. Equifax 's false report is causing me major distress, emotional difficulties, and financial hardship.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I AM AN VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT. AS A RESULT, SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF OPENING ACCOUNTS ON MY CREDIT FILE WERE INITIATED. PLEASE REMOVE THE FRAUDULENT INQUIRES.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I was made aware of a false collection report that appeared on my Credit Report through - -. I opened up a dispute to the claim, but feel there are more important questions for an oversight entity to find out and get answers. First question, how does a debt collection agency add an item to someone 's report without having proof of debt, and second question, what proof of debt is required to add such item ( SSN, their say so, or a contract with my authentic and original signature )? According to this occurrence, there is nothing in place to prevent these types of bogus claims being report... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I am disputing hard inquires on my credit report because this is fraud and does not belong to me.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine December 1, 2016 - I am disputing hard inquires on my credit report because this is fraud and does not belong to me. -, - - - -, - -, - -, - - - -, - - - -, - - -, - - - -, - - -, - - - -, -, - - -, - -, -, -... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 30, 2016 - This item was placed on my credit report as a result of identity theft. I disputed this with the company and they sent me the attached response which I have screen shotted and attached.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 30, 2016 - My wallet was stolen -/-/2005. My I.D . and social security card were in it. Since then collection bills, installment loans, and credit inquiries are now showing up on my credit report and I have to dispute them directly with the credit bureaus. I have had no success in having these items removed from my report so far. I am requesting that a further investigation into these claims against me be looked into by the consumer financial protection bureau. To protect my rights as a borrower, and to exercise my rights into the Fair Credit Reporting Act.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 30, 2016 - My wallet was stolen in -/-/--/-/- and a collection bill for - - -, an auto loan from - - -, and a - - - - installment loan are now showing to be in collections on my credit report and I have disputed this directly with the credit bureaus but I have had no success in having these items removed from my report. I am requesting that a further investigation into these claims against me be looked into again by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect my rights as a borrower and to exercise my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 29, 2016 - I have been fighting with Equifax for 2 years to remove this unverified debt from my credit profile. -, - - have also asked Equifax to stop reporting this false information and they have failed to do so. I '' m looking to have this removed asap... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 29, 2016 - I have requested that Equifax remove inaccurate information from my report since - 2016. Not only are they reporting false information that I have requested verification of debt on they have failed to provide to me. They just keep sending me letters saying that they verified the debt but no proof. They also have the same accounts on my report - which is negatively affecting my score and causing me great -. I contacted the federal trade commission they advised me to write them and give them a chance to correct it and they have failed to do so I will attach the - accounts and proof t... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 29, 2016 - " Certified Verification '' as required under FCRA Section 609 and Section 611 required to promptly ( at once ) DELETE all information which can not be verified and or validated.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 28, 2016 - Equifax is reporting a collection account from - ( original creditor - ) in the amount of $84.00 ; I have never had any kind of - from - and, to my knowledge, do not owe this debt ; I disputed the account with all - credit reporting agencies and the account was removed by - and -, but continues to be reported by Equifax.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 28, 2016 - I have notified Equifax that I am a victim of identity theft. The following accounts do not belong to me. Please help me in getting this accounts removed from my credit file. 1. - - Acct # - 2. - - - 3. - ( Reporting - ) 4. - - - Acct # -... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 28, 2016 - Equifax is not responding to any of my requests to investigate, verify and remove accounts from my credit report that do not belong to me.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 28, 2016 - Equifax is reporting items on my file that do not belong to me. Someone opened a Citi card in my name and charged up $3000.00 as well as went to get medical care. I have sent them the identity theft report as well as police report all they do is say verified without sending me any contract or anything with my signature. They are also reporting a Judgement that does not belong to me. I told them these items do not belong to me. Equifax continues to ignore me.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 27, 2016 - On - I noticed through my online credit monitoring service that there were credit inquiries on my credit report that I did not apply for. Once I noticed this, I immediately sent Equifax a letter to let them know that these were fraudulent inquiries and that I did not apply for these item AT ALL. I asked them to send me proof of theses applications such as my signature on an application or a recorded conversation. They did absolutely nothing and still are reporting this fraudulent information. Also Equifax has 2 fraudulent addresses that are not my address reporting on my profile. When I cal... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 27, 2016 - Equifax continues to report information on my credit file thats was submitted with an Identity theft report and a police report case number. It has been over a month since submitting the documents to Equifax and have not blocked the fraudulent accounts. Police case # - FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) ( a ) Block. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the da... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 27, 2016 - I went to a civilian hospital ( - - - Hospital ) in -, OK and had to go to the hospital. - at - - Hospital ( - -, OK ) ) took care of my bill but the - - - Hospital attempting charge me fraudulent charges. Their false claim has negatively affected my credit score and I respectfully request that this incorrect information be promptly removed from my credit score. Thank you.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 26, 2016 - - - - sent this disputed debt to a collection agency who has posted this account to my credit report. This is against the law. I have a right to dispute this bill. They know I do n't owe any money and sent this debt to collection company anyway. Collection information listed below. I will contact a lawyer about this. - Address : - - - -, - - ( - ) - Account Number : - Original Creditor : - - Address Identification Number : - Status : Collection account. $630.00 past due as of - 2016. Date Opened : -/-/-2016 Reported Since : -/-/-... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 26, 2016 - I had a fraud alert and a consumer statement on my credit file and Equifax is reporting unauthorized inquiries on my credit file that I do not have an account with. I advised them this in writing and they have never sent document-able proof with my signature authorizing these creditors to pull my credit file. The following inquiries are inaccurate and unauthorized : - THE-BANK... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 26, 2016 - hi, i just check my credit report 2 days ago From Equifax and i find a collection charge in the amount of - dollars, From '' - - - '' this charge does not belong to me and also an account from - - does n't belong to me... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 26, 2016 - Equifax is reporting wrong information in my file and they keep telling me that it has been verified which if the accounts have actually been verified then i am requesting the full proof of the evidence that they have telling me that these accounts are mine if Equifax cant provide the proof by law they have to get rid of these accounts... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 25, 2016 - ALL CREDIT AGENCIES ( EQUIFA- - ) LISTED ACCOUNTS " NOT MY ACCOUNTS '' AND OUTDATED PAST 7YRS SINCE 2007 REPORTED PUBLIC RECORDS OUTDATED AND NEVER HAD ANY STATE TA- LIENS ( 2- ON FILE ) CASE # - AND CASE # -./..DELETE ALL FROM CREDIT FILE... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 24, 2016 - I have sent in a couple dispute letters for some collections that are not mine. I have never been to these place the hospitals on the collection companies books. Nothing has been done and when I call the collection companies they threaten to sue me! why ... I never had treatment and if I did my insurance would have covered it and a co-pay I also have money for that. I 'm hoping the credit bureau will do their best to help me bc i 've already tried disputing and nothing has happened. I uploaded the documents requested thx... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 22, 2016 - Exquifax falsely states that they investigated a dispute regarding delinquent accounts and public record reference # - and # -. They stated that they contacted the Courts to validate and verify the info. They lied. I have contacted Clerk of Court with the United States Bankruptcy Court of - - of Georgia and - - - Court and they have stated that they have not and have never spoken or corresponded with E-QUIFA- at all .They then sent a letter stating that they verified accounts with third party. However they refuse to disclose with whom it is and when they verified it. They ... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 21, 2016 - - - - has incorrectly reported information to the credit bureau. I opened up a case with the CFPB between me and - - -. - - - sent me written notification through the CFPB that they do not have any record of this account. I forwarded them the requested information and they still were not able to locate any account. I have attached a copy of the written correspondence from - - - concerning not being able to locate this account. This account is not mine. The case number between the CFPB and me in regards to the - - - account is : -. I give the CFPB... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 21, 2016 - - - - - - has incorrectly reported information to the credit bureau. I opened up a case with the CFPB between me and - - - - -. - - - - - sent me written notification through the CFPB that they do not have any record of this account. I forwarded them the requested information and they still were not able to locate any account. I have attached a copy of the written correspondence from - - Bank concerned not being able to locate this account. This account is not mine. The case number between the CFPB and me in regards to the - account is : -... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 21, 2016 - My credit report reflects - accounts that I was an authorized user on the accounts. There are - accounts with - and - account with - - -. My mother was the primary account holder on these accounts. I had no financial responsibility on these accounts. The creditors on these - accounts were given a copy of my mother 's death certificate, which was -/-/2009.... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 21, 2016 - I have been constantly going back and fourth with equifax. Equifax stated here on -/-/16 that they where not showing frontier communications on my credit file. I spoke to a rep today and he informed me that equifax is still on my credit file. He also informed me that it was never deleted and will not be deleted as the account is still under investigation. He told me that despite me submitting the email from frontier they do not accept that as proof. If frontier continues to say this is my account then it will continue to remain on my account although the rep told me he could not find me ... |
Equifax Credit reporting incorrect information on credit report information is not mine November 21, 2016 - I have been a victim an identity theft. I have my car loans, - card, - card, - - -, - card, - bank card, - -, - card, - card, - student loans and I have any knowledge of anything else that is showing in my credit report. Thank you... |