Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8055621
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8055621
Company: Equifax, INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code: 19601
Date Received: 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under 15 U.S.C. 1681, safeguards my consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality. This has been breached by the accounts listed below, including XXXX XXXX account number XXXX. Specifically, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A highlights my right to privacy. Additionally, Section A, Subsection 2 of 15 U.S.C. 1681 states that a consumer reporting agency can not release an account without my explicit written permission. Moreover, 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( A ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including in a consumer report any adverse information, except for criminal convictions, that predates the report by over seven years. Lastly, under 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ), it is mandated that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reason to believe that the information is false.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8055621 about?
Complaint #8055621 was filed against Equifax, INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-25T12:00:00-05:00.
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 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
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