Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint 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 : XXXX. **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 XXXX, are non-affiliated third-party entities that have violated my privacy by accessing and sharing my personal information without explicit consent. 

XXXX. **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. 

XXXX. **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. 

XXXX. **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. 

XXXX. XXXX15 USC 1681n- Civil Liability : ** - Pursuant to 15 USC 1681n , I seek civil liability for willful noncompliance, including actual damages, punitive damages, and legal costs. 

XXXX. **Dodd-Frank Act Violations : ** - Asserting that [ Credit Reporting Agencies and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in deceptive acts or practices, violating consumer financial laws under the XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation