Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4615015
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4615015
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 77090
Date Received: 2021-08-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I reached out to Equifax on XX/XX/2021, and requested that they remove the inquiries on my account because they are violating a United States Code. Upon speaking to multiple representatives, I was told that they are unable to remove those inquiries. The reasons I was given is their need to contact the " original creditor '' in order to validate the inquiry. I informed the last representative that Equifax was in violation of a United States Code and was told that I needed to contact the individual companies to request removal. Equifax is in violation of the following United States Code : Title 15 USC 1681b - Permissible purpose of consumer reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4615015 about?
Complaint #4615015 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 2021-08-09T12:00:00-05:00.
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.