Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6708732
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6708732
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: Connecticut
ZIP Code: 060XX
Date Received: 2023-03-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-03-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX. XXXX XXXX account number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX account number XXXX XXXX. I HAVE NEVER LIVED IN ANY OTHER STATE IN THE UNITED STATES EXCEPT CONNECTICUT. In accordance with the fair credit reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. In addition to the statement above, the information below is incorrect. 15 USC 1681 section 602 A state I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 section 604 A section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. 15 USC 1681C ( A ) ( five ) section states : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information any other adverse items information, other than the records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 US C 1681s 2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not finish any information relation to a consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has a reasonable cause to believe that the information is an accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6708732 about?
Complaint #6708732 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 2023-03-16T12:00:00-05:00.
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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