Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #4547954
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4547954
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: Ohio
ZIP Code: 43211
Date Received: 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Recently while conducting a monitor of my credit report I discovered that XXXX XXXX has furnished some items that have unverified information. I believe under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, I have the right to request that you allow me to validate the alleged debt. I am aware there is a debt from XXXX XXXX but I am unaware of the amount due and your bill does not include a breakdown of any fees. Additionally, I am allowed under the HIPAA law [ HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 ], to protect my privacy and medical records from third parties. I do not recall giving permission to XXXX XXXX to release my medical information to a third party. I am aware that HIPPAA does allow for limited information about me but anything more than is to only be revealed with the patient 's authorization, therefore my request is twofold and as follows, Validation of Debt, and HIPAA authorization. 1. Please provide a breakdown of fees including any collection costs and medical charges 2. Provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my medical information to you. 3. Cease any credit bureau reporting until the debt has been validated by me. 4. Please send this information to my address listed above and accept this formal complaint as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. Please note that falsification of the information you received from any medical provider can be perceived as a HIPAA compliance violation as well as a violation of the FDCPA because you will be deceiving me after my written request for debt validation. I request full documentation of what you received from the provider of service in connection with this alleged debt. Additionally, any reporting of this debt to the credit bureaus prior to allowing me to validate it may be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which can allow me to seek damages from a collection agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4547954 about?
Complaint #4547954 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 2021-07-15T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
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.?
Yes, visit the Equifax, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/equifax-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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