Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4704492
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4704492
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: New Jersey
ZIP Code: 076XX
Date Received: 2021-09-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-09-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received an alert less than 24 hours that there was a hard inquiry pulled by the two companies listed below on the dates provided. I called both companies and Equifax to tell them these inquiries are involved with fraud. I never authorize the hard inquiries. I ask to have them removed. Under the FCRA Legally the unverified and unauthorized items must be removed. Please help? XXXX XXXX XX/XX/21 XXXX XX/XX/21
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4704492 about?
Complaint #4704492 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 2021-09-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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