Equifax Credit Reporting Complaint

Improper use of my credit report received marketing offer after opted out

Equifax Credit reporting department,

Improper use of my credit report Received marketing offer after opted out Washington

I was seeking information on lower interest rates for mortgages for my Daughter. When the form asked for my SSN, I opted out not wanting to give my SSN since I was not inquiring for myself. At this point I assumed it would close the form and no harm done. This appeared as a hard inquiry on my - and Equifax Credit Report that resulted in lowering my Credit Scores.The company that filed the inquiry was - -.

Equifax customer in Washington
May 05, 2016

* Source: CFPB Complaint Database

Equifax response to complaint:
Closed with explanation

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