Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6322446
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6322446
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: Maryland
ZIP Code: 20723
Date Received: 2022-12-14T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-12-14T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX MD XXXX XX/XX/XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX whom it may concern : I received a copy of my credit report today and discovered some alleged hard inquiries.I do not recall authorizing these inquiries and I would like to see the application of credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, no one may access my credit without my permission for the purpose of extending credit. Inquiry names and dates 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 XXXXXXXX Code, 15 U.S.C/ 5/1681 et seq. Section 604 states that all users must have a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to obtain a consumer report. Understand that / contest the reporting of the above noted inquiries and challenge for the demonstration of the confirmed/physically verifiable proof obtained validly acquired lawful permissible purpose, concern exactly identified consumer who is/ was factually identified as being me and only me. Please provide proof of permissible purpose by furnishing to me documentation of credit application proof of my signature showing that I indeed applied for credit with this company, elsewise delete these inquiries immediately. Sincerely XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - [ ]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6322446 about?
Complaint #6322446 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 2022-12-14T12:00:00-05:00.
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.
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Disclaimer
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