Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5851905
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5851905
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: North Carolina
ZIP Code: 28173
Date Received: 2022-08-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I've been in touch with all XXXX bureaus since XXXX about my credit reports and have had some success but they problem persists and continues to impede upon my financial health. As a result I have submitted the following complaint to all XXXX bureaus letting them know this : " I continue to review my credit reports regularly and recently noticed some unauthorized accounts. I never instructed your agency to furnish this report nor consented to this report. According to Title 15 USC 1681 ( b ) XXXX, your agency never had a permissible purpose. Under Title 15 USC 1681 ( a ) XXXX, it is clear your agency continues to assume these roles without my consent. Your agency continues to violate my right to privacy which, under Title 15 USC 1681 ( a ) XXXX, is protected by federal law. Under this law, your agency is not exercising its grave responsibility, and continues to be unfair and partial ''.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5851905 about?
Complaint #5851905 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 2022-08-07T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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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.