Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4990162
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4990162
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: Alabama
ZIP Code: 35215
Date Received: 2021-12-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have previously been affected by an attempt by someone to open a XXXX XXXX account in my name and disputed it directly with XXXX XXXX. After reviewing my Equifax report, I noticed inaccurate information. The following inquiries are listed on my report in which I did not authorize nor am I benefitting from the inquiries : XXXX - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4990162 about?
Complaint #4990162 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 2021-12-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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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