Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6800178
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6800178
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: Georgia
ZIP Code: 305XX
Date Received: 2023-04-05T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-05T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a complaint against the consumer credit reporting agencies for violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and my right to privacy. On XX/XX/23, I submitted a dispute to The 3 Major Credit reporting Agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX regarding items on my credit report. I have attached the documents sent as proof! According to the FCRA, consumer credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputes and respond within 30 days. However, They have failed to respond within this time frame, thereby violating my rights under the FCRA. Furthermore, I believe that the consumer credit reporting agencies have violated my right to privacy by reporting an account without my permission or written instructions. They did not provide me with any disclosures prior to reporting this account, which is also a violation of my rights under the FCRA. As a result of these violations, I have suffered significant harm to my credit standing and overall financial well-being. I request that the consumer credit reporting agencies be held accountable for their actions and that appropriate measures be taken to ensure that my rights are protected in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6800178 about?
Complaint #6800178 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 2023-04-05T12:00:00-05:00.
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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