Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12792065
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12792065
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: South Carolina
ZIP Code: 295XX
Date Received: 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
There are 6 unrecognized hard inquiries on my consumer report that I have requested to be removed with no response. Under **15 U.S.C. 1681b**, a credit reporting agency is only permitted to provide my consumer report under specific circumstances, including a legitimate business transaction that I have initiated. Since I have not authorized these inquiries, they are in violation of federal law and must be removed immediately. Accounts : 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12792065 about?
Complaint #12792065 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 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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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