Consumer complaint received 2019-06-22
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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

Complaint:
I recently checked my personal credit report and I noticed an unauthorized inquiry had been made. 
The unauthorized inquiries are listed below, and I have also highlighted them on the enclosed copy of my credit report. 

I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this inquiry. I am requesting that the inquiry be removed, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, If someone has requested my report illegally, Im going to sue for violation of the FCRA.

1. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 2. Company Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XXXX XXXX, XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 3. Company Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 4. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XXXX XXXX, XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 5. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 6. Company Name : XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 7. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 8.  Company Name : XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 9. Company Name : XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 10. Company Name : XXXX  Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 11. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 12. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 13. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 14.  Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 15. Company Name : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 16. Company Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft 17.  Company Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Unauthorized inquiry by Identity Theft I do not recall authorizing this inquiry there fore I would like to see the application of credit as is my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act since no one may access my credit without my permission.

I request that you initiate an investigation into Listed inquiry on my credit report to determine who authorized the inquiry. If, once your investigation is complete, you find my allegation to be true, please remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed above. 

Additionally, please provide the name, address and telephone number of each credit grantor or other subscriber. 

Under federallaw, you have 30 days to complete your reinvestigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, tobe provided with in 15days of the completion of your reinvestigation.

I have enclosed a copy of my Drivers License and Social Security Card to verify my Identity. 
Please contact me via written mail at address listed below if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 


Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX Enc. : Drivers License, Social Security Card, Police Report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation