Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6149958
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6149958
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2022-10-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-10-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I tried to open a checking account in XX/XX/2022 with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX online. The application was held in " Decision Pending '' for over a month, even after I unfroze my credit report for them multiple times. They continued to send me messages within the application portal, requesting that I unfreeze my credit, which I did several times. I also called the bank several times or several occasions, in which, I talked to a female representative, who promised to call me back and/or forward my issue to the department who handles processing membership applications. No one ever called me back. On XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, I asked to have my application withdrawn due to the poor service I received, prior to even becoming a member. In mid XX/XX/2022, while checking my credit reports, I discovered on my Equifax report a " hard inquiry '' posted by XXXX 'XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I couldn't believe it, after getting several messages within the application portal from them, this bank miraculously, were able to run my credit, after I withdrew my application. I've never had any bank to run a " hard inquiry '' for a checking account. I have had checking accounts with large banks and have 2 with other credit unions, who never ran a " hard inquiry '' for a checking account. I submitted a complaint to Equifax and XXXX about the issue and was told on XX/XX/2022 that the inquiry was " factual ''. Yes, the inquiry isn't fraudulent but a " hard inquiry '' for a checking account application I asked to have withdrawn is wrong to me and any other consumer. The fact that they ran the " hard inquiry '' after I told them I wanted the application withdrawn and after they stated they were unable to run it before my application withdrawal is very suspect and appears to be malicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6149958 about?
Complaint #6149958 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-10-31T12:00:00-05:00.
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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