Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #6768386
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6768386
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: Ohio
ZIP Code: 43230
Date Received: 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, ohio XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, Equifax, XXXX To whom it may concern, The reason for this letter it to dispute an unauthorized inquiry on my credit report. On ( insert date of report XX/XX/XXXX ), I retrieved a copy of my credit report an inquiry that I have no knowledge of. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. Because I did not apply for credit with I have also reached out asking that they remove the inquiry from my credit profile. Please launch an investigation into inquiry to determine who authorized it. Upon completion, please provide written correspondence that details the results of your findings. If you find that the inquiry is invalid, I am requesting that it be removed from my credit report as soon as possible. But if creditor is able to prove that the inquiry is indeed valid, please provide written proof and a description of how the investigation was conducted. Thanks in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6768386 about?
Complaint #6768386 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 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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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