Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4409492
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4409492
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30062
Date Received: 2021-05-26T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-05-26T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I SENT LETTERS MORE THAN 30 DAYS AGO EXPLAINING THE DIRECT VIOLATION OF REPORTING ON MY CREDIT REPORT. This agency is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692g. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my consumer report. This is also in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692b. Which states that a consumer report from any reporting agency can only be furnished in accordance of the written consent of the consumer it relates to. I NEVER GAVE WRITTEN CONSENT AND THAT IS FRAUD Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account and also a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in the above actions being taken against your company ; I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation of Character 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of 15 U.S.C 1692g and 15 U.S.C. 1681b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4409492 about?
Complaint #4409492 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-05-26T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Equifax, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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