Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #11425969
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11425969
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: 11691
Date Received: 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
15 U.S.C. 1681 is part of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and it outlines the Congressional findings and statement of purpose regarding consumer reporting. This section emphasizes the importance of fair and accurate credit reporting for the efficient functioning of the banking system and the publics confidence in it. It highlights the role of consumer reporting agencies in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information and underscores the need for these agencies to exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumer privacy. The purpose of this section is to ensure that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner that is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11425969 about?
Complaint #11425969 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 2025-01-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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.