Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12002933
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12002933
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: Arizona
ZIP Code: 85013
Date Received: 2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
After reviewing my credit report, I noticed several hard inquiries that I did not recognize. Having mailed my request for validation on XX/XX/XXXX, I have received no confirmation from Equifax with verifiable proof that I provided any written consent to report these unconfirmed inquiries. They are as follows : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Inquired XX/XX/XXXX Equifax has violated my rights to privacy, and per the FCRA, I am now opting out of any and all authorization, written and non-written, verbal and non-verbal, per 15 USC 6802. I was granted no Pre-screening Opt-out notice and per 15 USC 1681 ( b ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report in accordance with a WRITTEN request by the consumer to which it relates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12002933 about?
Complaint #12002933 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 2025-02-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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