Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5869126
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5869126
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 32608
Date Received: 2022-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received a notice of two hard inquiries on my credit report from two separate financial institutions for new credit applications. Neither of these applications were made by me and I believe I may be the victim of identity theft. I have reported both applications for fraud to both XXXX XXXX Bank and XXXX XXXX respectively. I have also spoken with XXXX to freeze my credit report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5869126 about?
Complaint #5869126 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 2022-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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.