Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9165472
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9165472
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: Illinois
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2024-06-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-06-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my appreciation for your efforts in removing some of the incorrect items from my credit report. However, there are still outstanding items that need to be addressed. This complaint serves as a follow-up to my initial complaint dated XX/XX/XXXX, as I continue to be affected by mistaken credit reporting. I am submitting this complaint to dispute the remaining inquiries on my file, which do not correspond to any transactions involving the acquisition of goods, services, or funds that I have initiated or authorized. Please remove the following inquiries from my credit file as they result from inaccurate credit reporting : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX . According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ), you are required to remove any items opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within four business days, provided with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of my identity ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) identification of the disputed information ; and ( 4 ) a statement affirming that the disputed information is not related to any transaction I conducted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9165472 about?
Complaint #9165472 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 2024-06-03T12:00:00-05:00.
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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