Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4472978
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4472978
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: Delaware
ZIP Code: 197XX
Date Received: 2021-06-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-06-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I checked my personal credit report, which I acquired from XXXX. I noticed unauthorized inquires on my credit report, legally these unverified and unauthorized items must be removed according to the FCRA. As it states on my Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX there was an unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX, on XX/XX/XXXX there was an unauthorized inquiry for XXXX, and on XX/XX/XXXX there was an unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. As it states on my XXXX credit report on XX/XX/XXXX there is an unauthorized inquiry from XXXX and another from this same creditor on XX/XX/XXXX, and on XX/XX/XXXX there is an unverified and unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4472978 about?
Complaint #4472978 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-06-18T12:00:00-05:00.
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, credit repair services, 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.