Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7838379
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7838379
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting 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: New York
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2023-11-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-11-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Saturday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NY, XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SSN : XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Dear Equifax, I received a copy of my credit report and am writing to dispute the following information that appears on my Equifax report. The following inquiries are unauthorized, and I ask that you delete them : Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Thank you for your time and help in this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7838379 about?
Complaint #7838379 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-11-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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 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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