Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8117129
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8117129
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: California
ZIP Code: 93720
Date Received: 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The account with XXXX XXXX account # XXXX has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. According to 15 USC 16811 ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly. 15 U.S.C. 16815-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8117129 about?
Complaint #8117129 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 2024-01-06T12:00:00-05:00.
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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