Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, After reviewing my consumer credit report, I have identified multiple unauthorized inquiries that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 and 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). Your agency has unlawfully furnished my credit report in connection with credit or insurance transactions not initiated by me.

The law is explicit : ( A ) The consumer must authorize the agency to provide such a report.

( B ) ( i ) The transaction must consist of a firm offer of credit or insurance.

( 3 ) A consumer reporting agency shall not furnish a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction not initiated by a consumer.

Under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( 2 ), any person obtaining a consumer report under pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose is liable for actual damages or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater, plus punitive damages as the court may allow.

I did not initiate any of these inquiries. If you believe otherwise, you are required to provide me with copies of my written consent. The following items must be removed from my consumer report immediately under 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ) : XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 3- The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX - XXXX - The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires credit bureaus to inform consumers when a creditor or other business entity performs a hard inquiry, or " hard pull, '' on your credit report and I was not informed. 
DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX Accounting Error! How can there be a " Past Due- 30 Days Count '' when it clearly shows all " OK '' in the payment history? You are contradicting your claim. This is a violation and must be removed! Correct this at once! Also, By the Fair Credit Reporting act. This unverified and inaccurate account has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief