Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #5022914
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5022914
Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-Issue: Seized or attempted to seize your property
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30122
Date Received: 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I used my personal identification and credit card information defined under 15 usc 1602 ( f ) to open an account with Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal Credit Union is a debt collector pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1692a ( 6 ) and has violated my right to privacy by committing identity theft. 15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction ( q ) Definitions Relating to Fraud Alerts. ( 3 ) Identity theft. The term identity theft means a fraud committed using the identifying information of another person, subject to such further definition as the Bureau may prescribe, by regulation. Navy Federal Credit Union has never received written instructions from me authorizing the furnishing of any information to third parties in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. Navy Federal Credit Union has disabled accesses to my account but has no authority to authorize use of my credit card or any account associated with my open end consumer credit plan. 15 U.S. Code 1602 - Definitions and rules of construction ( p ) The term unauthorized use, as used in section 1643 of this title, means a use of a credit card by a person other than the cardholder who does not have actual, implied, or apparent authority for such use and from which the cardholder receives no benefit. Navy federal is also in violation of 15 USC 6802 1 ( b ) - A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. I was never given an explanation on how I could exercise the nondisclosure of my personal information and I also was never give the opportunity to prevent the disclosure of my personal information
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5022914 about?
Complaint #5022914 was filed against Navy Federal Credit Union regarding Debt collection specifically about Took or threatened to take negative or legal action. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Navy Federal Credit Union 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 (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Navy Federal Credit Union?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.