Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #7423884
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7423884
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: Maryland
ZIP Code: 20906
Date Received: 2023-08-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-18T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This falls under a breach of 15 US Code 1681s-2, which outlines the obligations of entities providing information to credit bureaus. They failed to furnish me with prior written notice regarding the account before including it in their report. Consequently, I insist on the removal of said account from my credit report due to my disagreement with the alleged debt. Furthermore, their actions run afoul of my rights as specified in 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ), which delineates permissible purposes for consumer reports. They reported the account without my authorization and misused my social security information. Thus, as a victim of identity theft, 15 US Code 1681c-2 obliges the blocking of such information unless I explicitly grant permission in writing. According to 15 US Code 1681a ( 4 ), consumer reporting agencies are bound to uphold my privacy rights. Regrettably, your organization has breached my consumer privacy by publicly disclosing this data without my consent. I urgently request the immediate removal of this account from my credit report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7423884 about?
Complaint #7423884 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 2023-08-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Equifax, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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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