Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #5966138
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5966138
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: Texas
ZIP Code: 770XX
Date Received: 2022-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-09T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
These agencies ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, are in violatation of 15 USC 1692g . These agencies were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor only I can validate this debt. I do not validate these debts. Therefore, these accounts listed above must be deleted from my credit report. The reporting of these account ( s ) is/are violations of 15 USC 1681 , and 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 ;
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5966138 about?
Complaint #5966138 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 2022-09-09T12:00:00-05:00.
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
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