Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5844846
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5844846
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: North Carolina
ZIP Code: 27613
Date Received: 2022-08-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Hello, I recently received an updated copy of my credit report dated XX/XX/2022 through my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and noticed 40 inquiries on each of my 3 bureau credit reports that I did not authorize or consented to which is a violation of my rights to privacy. These inquiries are highly injurious to my credit and my ability to borrow. Furthermore, I suspect that I'm a victim of some sort of Identity Theft due to the fact that I lost my wallet a couple of years ago at the XXXX XXXX here in XXXX NC. I contacted XXXX on XX/XX/2022 and informed them of my findings. I explained to the representative that I may be a victim of ID Theft. The Representative stated that I should file an FTC ID Theft Report and send that to all 3 bureaus including XXXX, Equifax, & XXXX which I did on XX/XX/2022. Please see a copy of this FTC ID Theft Report attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5844846 about?
Complaint #5844846 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 2022-08-04T12:00:00-05:00.
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.