Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5880699
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5880699
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: Alabama
ZIP Code: 366XX
Date Received: 2022-08-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section A. States I have the right to privacy. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 Section A. Section 2 : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( A ) ( 5 ) Section states : No consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any ither adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C 1681 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5880699 about?
Complaint #5880699 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 2022-08-15T12:00:00-05:00.
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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