Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #5291000
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5291000
Company: Cig Financial LLC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Investigation took more than 30 days
State: California
ZIP Code: 90012
Date Received: 2022-03-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-03-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Account Number : XXXX Thank you for reading my request about this account with your company. I am writing today because during my quarterly review of my accounts listed on my credit report, I noticed that this account was charged off with the credit bureaus. I am requesting that your company please forward me a copy of the 1099-C that was issued by your company when you charged this debt off with the IRS which is required by law for all debts over {$600.00}. -- -- -- I recently received a copy of my credit report and I noticed some account/s on my consumer report that should not be on there. I demand the below accounts deleted from my consumer report immediately. List of accounts ( above ) to be deleted The reporting of these account ( s ) is/are violations of 15 USC 1681a , The Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ] : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; So let me explain. Under the Truth in Lending Act 15 USC 1602 ( g ), credit card is defined as the following : The term credit card means any card, plate, coupon book or other credit device existing for the purpose of obtaining money, property, labor, or services on credit. This makes my social security card, drivers license/ID, and license plate credit cards that are/were used for the extension of credit. I am writing in regard to the above-referenced account/s and transactions. This vehicle was purchased at CIG Financial ) I have recently come across inform from the Federal trade Commission ( FTC ) more specifically the GrammLeachBliley Act 15 usc 6802 obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) OPT OUT ( 1 ) IN GENERAL A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) 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. ( CIG Financial ) did not disclose this information to me that is required by federal law. ( CIG Financial ) knowingly and willfully withheld pertinent information regarding the disclosure of my information to affiliated and unaffiliated third parties. ( Auto dealership name ) knowingly and willfully withheld information that explained how I the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. You are in violations of several federal law you have 10 calendar days from the receipt of this letter to delete this account from all credit reporting agencies that you have furnished this information to along with all my Consumer reports that this information is on. Should you decide to discriminate against me for future business and or product because I exercised my rights under this or any chapter I will be coming after you for damages and I will use the contents of this correspondence as proof of such decision. 15 USC 1691 a ( 3 ) ( a ) ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTING DISCRIMINATION It shall be unlawful for any creditor to discriminate against any applicant, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction ( 1 ) on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, or age ( provided the applicant has the capacity to contract ) ; ( 2 ) because all or part of the applicants income derives from any public assistance program ; or ( 3 ) because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under this chapter. Best Regards XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5291000 about?
Complaint #5291000 was filed against Cig Financial LLC regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-03-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Cig Financial LLC 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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