Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9448700
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9448700
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Virginia
ZIP Code: 22191
Date Received: 2024-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX This letter will notify Equifax that the following companies placed unauthorized inquiries on my credit report on XX/XX/XXXX. I demand under FCRA : Section 604 : 1. Permissible Purpose 2. My written authorization 3. Proof that I initiated this inquiry Either provide me with strict proof or DELETE the item immediately. I will take legal action if you do not delete the inquiry in 15 days. Under 15 USC Section 623 you have 30 days to do a reasonable inquiry into this matter. Suppose you ignore this letter and do not delete the inquiry or don't provide STRICT proof of authorization. In that case, I will have no other choice but to have my local Congressman promptly forward a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General for further scrutiny of this matter. The following companies placed unauthorized inquiries on my credit report : 1. 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 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 Your cooperation in advance is appreciated. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9448700 about?
Complaint #9448700 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 2024-07-06T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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Disclaimer
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