Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12100164
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12100164
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: Florida
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2025-02-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting unauthorized inquiries on my consumer reports. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. I have not initiated any transaction with these companies. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. XXXXa ( XXXX ) for review or collection. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. XXXXn ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under XXXX XXXX, imprisoned for not more than XXXX years, or both. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. XXXX ]. 15USCXXXX when doing your proper investigation, it MUST be accurate and complete, please attach ALL evidence showing these inquiries are mine and also attach the original contract that will prove. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that these are my inquiries. I have account with these companies. The following inquiries are listed on my consumer reports are false and inaccurate : XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX BANK XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX CONSUMER XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX credit reports listed below with the dates attached to inquiries that does not show open accounts on these dates. I do not contact these companies by law if there is not account attached to these date and companies and there is no proof of validation give to me the consumer they must be removed immediately required by law. I am also a victim of the Equifax data breach, and I will be attaching proof of that as well
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12100164 about?
Complaint #12100164 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 2025-02-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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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