Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7286753
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7286753
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: Missouri
ZIP Code: 631XX
Date Received: 2023-07-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-07-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Dear Equifax, XXXX XXXX, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the deletion of certain hard inquiries from my credit report. I recently obtained a copy of my credit report, and upon careful review, I noticed several hard inquiries that I believe should be removed. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX I understand that hard inquiries are generated when a potential lender or creditor requests access to my credit report as part of their evaluation process. However, I would like to bring your attention to the fact that these specific inquiries were not authorized by me, nor did I have any association or contact with the companies involved. As a diligent consumer, I have always been proactive in managing my credit and ensuring its accuracy. I take pride in maintaining a strong credit history and strive to uphold a favorable credit standing. The presence of these unauthorized hard inquiries not only concerns me but also has the potential to impact my creditworthiness negatively. I kindly request your assistance in investigating these inquiries and taking the necessary steps to have them removed from my credit report. I have enclosed a copy of my credit report highlighting the specific inquiries in question for your convenience. I understand that the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) grants consumers the right to dispute inaccurate or unauthorized information on their credit reports. I believe these inquiries fall under that category, and I kindly ask for your cooperation in rectifying this matter promptly. If necessary, I am willing to provide any additional information or documentation that may be required to facilitate the removal of these inquiries. I appreciate your attention to this matter. Please respond to this request within the timeframe specified by law, which is typically 3 business days. I trust that you will handle this matter with the utmost professionalism and expediency. Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to a favorable resolution to this issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7286753 about?
Complaint #7286753 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 2023-07-21T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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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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