Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6196969
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6196969
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: 2022-11-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
ACCORDING TO 15 U.S. CODE 6803-DISCLOSURE OF INSTITUTION PRIVACY POLICY, AND ACCORDING TO U.S. CODE 6802- OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. ( b ) OPT OUT ( 1 ) IN GENERAL A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MAY NOT DISCLOSE NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION TO A NONAFFILIATED THIRD PARTY ( XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX. ) 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. ALSO ACCORDING TO THE " GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT '', FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THEIR INFORMATION-SHARING PRACTICES AND EXPLAIN TO CUSTOMERS THEIR RIGHT TO " OPT OUT '' IF THEY DON'T WANT THEIR INFORMATION SHARED WITH CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES. UNDER THE FDCPA, A COLLECTOR MUST PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEBT IN ITS INITIAL COMMUNICATION OR WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER THE INITIAL COMMUNICATION. ALSO, THE FDCPA STATES, " YOU CAN NOT ATTEMPT TO COLLECT AN DEBT WHILE A PERSON ( THE CONSUMER ) SUPRESS VALIDATION. XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX, AND THE ACCOUNTS LISTED BELOW HAVE CLEARLY VIOLATED MY RIGHTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX FAILURE TO RESPOND SATISFACTORILY WITH DELETIONS OF ALL THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS WILL RESULT IN LEGAL ACTIONS BEING TAKEN AGAINST, XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX, WHICH I'LL BE SEEKING A {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION FOR DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER ( PER SE ) NEGLIGENT ENABLEMENT OF IDENTITY FRAUD. 15 USC 1681 VIOLATIONS FOR WILLFUL NONCOMPLIANCE-616 CIVIL LIABILITY FOR WILLFUL NONCOPLIANCE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6196969 about?
Complaint #6196969 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 2022-11-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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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