Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #11770676
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11770676
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: California
ZIP Code: 92028
Date Received: 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several unauthorized hard inquiries that I do not recognize. I contacted the credit bureaus to dispute these hard inquires and requested their removal. Unfortunately, the credit bureaus refused to remove them off my report. This issue is causing undue stress and negatively affecting my financial standing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11770676 about?
Complaint #11770676 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 2025-01-24T12:00:00-05:00.
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.