Consumer complaint received 2023-09-12
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA
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

Complaint:
Dispute of Unauthorized Hard Inquiries on My Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally dispute and request the removal of unauthorized hard inquiries listed on my credit report. After carefully reviewing my credit report from XXXX, XXXX and Transunion dated XX/XX/2023 I discovered several hard inquiries that I did not authorize or initiate. These inquiries are negatively affecting my credit score and financial well-being. 


Unauthorized Hard Inquiries : Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : No Account Number Associated Inquiry Date : XX/XX/2023 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : No Account Number Associated I would like to emphasize that I have not applied for credit with the creditors or given consent for them to access my credit report. These unauthorized inquiries are not only damaging my credit score but also affecting my ability to obtain credit at favorable terms, such as loans and credit cards. 

I kindly request that [ XXXX, XXXX, Transunion ] conduct a thorough investigation into these unauthorized hard inquiries. Please provide me with the results of your investigation, including any supporting documentation from the creditors involved. If you determine that these inquiries were indeed unauthorized, I request the immediate removal of these inquiries from my credit report. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputes within 30 days of receiving a written notice. I am aware of my rights under the FCRA and the importance of accurate credit reporting. 

I kindly request that you notify me in writing of the outcome of your investigation within the legally mandated timeframe. If the investigation finds in my favor, please provide me with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting the removal of these unauthorized hard inquiries. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your commitment to resolving this dispute in accordance with the law. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this dispute. I look forward to a prompt resolution and the removal of these unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation