Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9817785
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9817785
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: 19133
Date Received: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Subject : **Complaint Regarding FCRA Violations Unauthorized Reporting of Negative Items** Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding ongoing violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX For over [ 4/5 ] years, I have been disputing the following negative items inaccurately reported on my consumer report : Account Name/Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX These negative items were reported without proper verification or notice, which constitutes a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA. Specifically : 1. **Failure to Provide Notice** : The creditor failed to provide me with the required notice of adverse action as mandated by Section 615 ( a ) of the FCRA before reporting negative information to the credit bureaus. 2. **Lack of Proper Investigation** : Despite my repeated disputes over the past several years, the credit reporting agency has not conducted a proper investigation or corrected the inaccurate information, violating Section 611 ( a ) of the FCRA. 3. **Privacy Violation** : My privacy rights were violated as my personal information was shared without my explicit consent, contrary to Section 604 of the FCRA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9817785 about?
Complaint #9817785 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 2024-08-11T12:00:00-05:00.
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.
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