Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #10493558
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 10493558
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Nevada
ZIP Code: 89011
Date Received: 2024-10-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-10-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : Dispute of XXXX XXXX Credit Card Account Reporting Dear Credit Reporting Agency I am writing to formally dispute the reporting of my XXXX XXXXXXXX Credit Card account , which was opened on XX/XX/year>, with a current balance of {$1200.00}. This account has been reported in violation of the Uniform Commercial Code ( UCC ) and several provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 USC 1681, 15 USC 1604 ( a ), and 15 USC 1666 ( b ). According to 15 USC 1681, I have a right to privacy regarding my financial information. I did not provide permission to XXXX XXXX to furnish my account information to credit reporting agencies, which is mandated under 15 USC 1604 ( a ). Additionally, under 15 USC 1666 ( b ), a creditor can not treat a late payment on an open-ended account as late for any purposes, and I believe this has been incorrectly applied in my case. As such, I am requesting that you conduct an investigation into this matter and remove the XXXX XXXX Credit Card account from my credit report. I have not authorized the reporting of this account, and it is essential that my rights under the UCC and FCRA are respected. Please provide a thorough investigation and written confirmation of the results. If the account is found to be inaccurately reported or unverified, I expect it to be removed from all credit reporting agencies promptly. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #10493558 about?
Complaint #10493558 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-10-17T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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