Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #8377947
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8377947
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: Alaska
ZIP Code: 995XX
Date Received: 2024-02-19T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-02-19T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX Bank Account # XXXX. XXXX XXXX Bank is reporting to my consumer reports that I did not express permission or permissible purpose to report. 15 USC 1681 b. As a consumer I have the right to privacy pursuant 15 USC 1681, pursuant 15 USC1692, and pursuant 15 USC 6801. My private information is my business. My credit cards are my business. My credit cards are my private information. XXXX XXXX Bank have reported my private information without my consent. XXXX XXXX Bank actions have amount to aggravated identity theft 18 USC 1028a. As a consumer they have an obligation to protect my personal non-public information. They have reported my confidential and private information to an unaffiliated third party without giving me the proper disclosures 15 USC 6802. 15 USC 6802 Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information opt out in general. A financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer in writing or electronic form or other form permitted by regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title that such information may not be disclosed to such third party ( c ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that non disclosure option. XXXX XXXX Bank have violated my right to privacy. Their actions have cause me and my family severe mental anguish defamation of character. XXXX XXXX Bank has stolen my identity, violated my consumer rights to privacy and the obligation they have maintain the security and confidentiality of my private information. They have no lawful authority or permissible purpose to put any account on my consumer reports. 15 USC 1681 and civil liability for willful non-compliance. In general, any persons who will fully fails to comply with any requirements imposed under the subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of. B. Says in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses of knowingly without a permissible purposes actual damage is sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00} whichever is greater. Delete XXXX XXXX Bank Account # XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8377947 about?
Complaint #8377947 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 2024-02-19T12:00:00-05:00.
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.?
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Disclaimer
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