Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5062040
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5062040
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: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 19151
Date Received: 2022-01-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-01-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I consumer did not consent too nor authorize these inquiries that are reporting to my Equifax consumer report. I did not give my permissible consent to none of these corporations to obtain my consumer report from Equifax. I did not give them my written consent to obtain my consumer report per section 15 USC 1681n ( b ). Equifax sold my information to these corporations and got paid for the credit sale. Federal law states that any corporation whom obtains a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency knowingly without permissible purposes shall be liable to the consumer reporting agency for actual damages in {$1000.00} per section 15 USC 1681n ( c ). I sent Equifax an identity theft report via USPS certified mail. Is Equifax above the law? How are they able to share my consumer report without them contacting me for my consent to share my report with these corporations. Equifax humiliated me to the public and damaged my reputation. Equifax decreased my score because of those inquiries that have no connection to me. If Equifax can provide me a copy of credit application authorizing the disclosure of my files with my actual signature, I will accept the inquiries. If such application is removed I demand these inquiries be blocked and removed from my consumer report. I have gone to XXXX for my XXXX because of the fraudulent activity that Equifax let concur on my consumer report.Equifax stole my identity and sold my private information without prior consent. My information was hacked in their data breach.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5062040 about?
Complaint #5062040 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 2022-01-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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.