Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8196572
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8196572
Company: Truist Financial Corporation
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 33064
Date Received: 2024-01-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-01-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Violation of Consumer Rights, Privacy Act, FCRA, and Consumer Protection Act I am writing to officially register a complaint against [ Credit Reporting Agencies Attached to this complaint / Financial Institution attached to this complaint ] for significant violations of my consumer rights, privacy act rights, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Consumer Protection Act. This complaint is submitted in accordance with the relevant legal provisions and is based on the following grounds : 1. **FCRA Violations : ** - As a federally protected consumer, I hereby exercise my right to opt out of any and all authorization for the disclosure of my nonpublic personal information, in accordance with 15 USC 6802. - Per 15 USC 6803, [ Financial Institution attaches to this complaint ] failed to provide the required notice or disclosure regarding the sharing or selling of my private information to non-affiliated agencies, such as consumer reporting agencies. 2. **Consumer Reporting Agencies ( CRA ) Violations : ** - [ Credit Reporting Agencies , e.g., XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, are non-affiliated third-party entities that have violated my privacy by accessing and sharing my personal information without explicit consent. 3. **Privacy Act Violations : ** - Violation of my rights under the Privacy Act ( 5 USC 552a ) by [ Financial Institutions and CRAs ] through the willful sale and sharing of my nonpublic information without proper permission and notice. 4. **FCRA Compliance Failures : ** - [ Credit Reporting Agencies and Financial Institutions ] failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure users had permissible purposes for accessing reports, assure maximum possible accuracy, and provide FCRA-mandated User Notices. 5. **CFPB Enforcement Action : ** - Reference to the recent enforcement action against XXXX by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) on XX/XX/2022, highlighting concerns about the industry 's compliance with the law. 6. **Damages and Legal Remedies : ** - Due to the failure to honor my opt-out requests per 15 USC 6802, I have suffered traumatic emotional, financial, and physical damages, necessitating legal redress. 7. **15 USC 1681n- Civil Liability : ** - Pursuant to 15 USC 1681n , I seek civil liability for willful noncompliance, including actual damages, punitive damages, and legal costs. 8. **Dodd-Frank Act Violations : ** - Asserting that [ Credit Reporting Agencies and Financial Institutions ] are engaging in deceptive acts or practices, violating consumer financial laws under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. In consideration of the aforementioned violations, I request a thorough investigation into this matter and a detailed response outlining the corrective actions taken. Attached herewith are supporting documents demonstrating the unauthorized sharing of my personal information. I am prepared to pursue legal avenues for resolution if necessary. Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated, and I anticipate a timely resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8196572 about?
Complaint #8196572 was filed against Truist Financial Corporation regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-01-21T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Truist Financial Corporation 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?
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Disclaimer
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