Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX La, XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, IA XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Credit Report Information Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding inaccuracies in my credit report that I believe violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX  ) and other consumer protection laws. I have reviewed my credit report and identified multiple discrepancies that I would like to bring to your attention. 

# # # Summary of Issues : XXXX. **Inaccurate Creditors Listed** : My credit report contains entries from the following creditors that I believe are incorrect or unauthorized : - WALKER MANAGEMENT CO XXXX XXXX Dealers, New ) - XXXX XXXX SERVICES- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FINANCIAL - XXXX  XXXX  # XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX  XXXX - XXXX  XXXX BANK XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX have not XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX creditors, and I believe they are inaccurately reported on my credit file. 

XXXX. XXXX Inquiries on the Same Date** : My credit report shows multiple inquiries from different creditors on the same dates ( XX/XX/XXXX and others ), which raises concerns about the accuracy and legitimacy of these inquiries. 

XXXX. **Potential Violations of the FCRA** : The presence of unauthorized inquiries and inaccurate creditor information XXXX constitute violations of the FCRA, which mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain accurate and complete information. 

# # # Request for XXXX : I kindly request that the CFPB investigate these discrepancies and take appropriate action to ensure that my consumer rights are upheld. I have attached copies of my credit report highlighting the inaccuracies for your reference. 

# # # Additional Information : - **Credit Reporting Agencies Involved** : Equifax, Experian, TransUnion - **Date of Credit Inquiry** : Various dates as listed above - **My Full Name** : XXXX XXXX - XXXX Security Number** XXXX XXXX - **Date of XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response. Thank you for your assistance in resolving these issues. 
# # # Summary of Issues : XXXX. **Unauthorized Inquiries** : - My credit report contains inquiries from several creditors that I did not authorize, including : - XXXX  XXXX  CO XXXX XXXX Dealers, New ) - XXXX XXXX SERVICES- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OF PIN - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX  FINANCE # XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX  XXXX - XXXX  XXXX BANK XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( FCRA ) XXXX : This section states that a consumer reporting agency XXXX furnish a consumer report only for certain permissible purposes, including consumer-initiated requests. Unauthorized inquiries XXXX violate this provision. 

XXXX. **Multiple Inquiries on the Same Date** : - My credit report shows multiple inquiries from different creditors on the same date ( XX/XX/XXXX ), specifically : - Equifax : XXXX XXXX CO XXXX XXXX XXXX  SERVICES, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : - **FCRA XXXX ( b ) ** : Requires that consumer reporting agencies follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information in the report. The presence of multiple inquiries from different creditors on the same date raises concerns about accuracy. 

XXXX. **Duplicate Entries** : - The same creditor ( e.g., XXXX  XXXX ) appears multiple times in my report without clear justification. 

XXXX XXXX : - **FCRA XXXX ( b ) ** : XXXX, this section emphasizes the accuracy and completeness of consumer reports. Duplicate entries can mislead lenders and violate this requirement. 

XXXX. **Inconsistencies in Reporting** : - The inquiries are reported by different credit bureaus ( Equifax, Experian, TransUnion ) XXXX discrepancies in dates and creditor names. 

XXXX XXXX : - **FCRA XXXX ( XXXX ) ** : This section allows consumers to request the sources of information in their credit report. Inconsistencies XXXX indicate a failure to comply with this requirement. 

XXXX. **Misclassification of XXXX : - The categorization of creditors ( e.g., " XXXX other than personal, '' " Personal Loans Companies '' ) XXXX not accurately reflect the nature of the inquiries, leading to confusion.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief