Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6226149
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6226149
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: Kentucky
ZIP Code: 411XX
Date Received: 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX {$1100.00} ) ( XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX {$1600.00} ) ( XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1000.00} ) ( Online In XXXX XXXX {$1700.00} ) has violated my consumer rights. 805. Communication in connection with debt collection ( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt -- 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604a Section 2 states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my prior consent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6226149 about?
Complaint #6226149 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 2022-11-20T12:00:00-05:00.
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
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.