Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #14510749
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 14510749
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: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 19151
Date Received: 2025-07-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-07-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
o Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute several unauthorized hard inquiries listed on my TransUnion credit report. I did not authorize or initiate these inquiries, nor did I apply for credit with the listed companies. These inquiries are negatively affecting my credit score and should be removed immediately in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires that only authorized inquiries appear on a consumers report. The following inquiries are disputed as unauthorized : 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 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 Please investigate these inquiries and remove them from my credit file. I have included a copy of my government-issued ID and a utility bill to verify my identity. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your written response confirming the removal of these unauthorized inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #14510749 about?
Complaint #14510749 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 2025-07-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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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