Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5587453
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5587453
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: 775XX
Date Received: 2022-05-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
I am writing today to seek assistance in disputing the following hard inquiries on my Equifax Credit Report. I have contacted the creditors listed and they told me I have to dispute it with Equifax directly. Equifax has advised me to : " wait them out and see that my credit score will improve over time. '' My credit report shows inquiries that I don't recall authorizing. I understand that they shouldn't be able to put an inquiry on my file unless I have authorized it. Please have this inquiry removed from my file because it is making it very difficult for me to acquire credit. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someone's credit is for. 1. Firm offer of Credit 2. Insurance 3. Employment 4. Court Order The following XXXX ( XXXX ) credit inquiries are related to none of the aforementioned permissible. - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please assist me in coordinating with Equifax to see these inquiries removed from my credit report immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5587453 about?
Complaint #5587453 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 2022-05-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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