Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Bank of America for the unauthorized and fraudulent dissemination of my personal information to XXXX-party debt collectors, in direct violation of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), codified at 15 U.S.C. 1692, and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), codified at 15 U.S.C. 1602.. Without my confirmation or acknowledgment, sensitive personal details were exposed, leading to significant distress and a breach of privacy. 

Violation listed below : Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) Violations : Unauthorized Disclosure : Bank of America disclosed my personal information to XXXX-party debt collectors without my permission. This unauthorized dissemination violates 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( b ), which restricts communication of a consumer 's personal information to third parties without consent. 
Harassment and Abuse : During my attempts to address these concerns with Bank of America, their representatives responded with laughter and dismissiveness. This behavior constitutes harassment and abuse, violating 15 U.S.C. 1692d, which prohibits conduct that is meant to harass, oppress, or abuse any person. 
False Representation : By sharing my information without authorization, Bank of America misrepresented the legal status of my debts and the nature of their business conduct, violating 15 U.S.C. 1692e, which prohibits the use of any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Violations : Failure to Disclose Terms Accurately : Bank of America failed to provide clear and accurate disclosures regarding the terms of my credit, violating 15 U.S.C. 1602. This failure to disclose information accurately has significantly impacted my understanding and management of my debt obligations. 
Unauthorized Transactions : The dissemination of my personal information to XXXX-party debt collectors constitutes unauthorized transactions and a breach of trust, further violating provisions under TILA that protect consumers from unauthorized use of their credit information. 

When I contacted Bank of America to express my concerns about these unauthorized actions and their detrimental impact on my credit report, I was met with dismissive and derisive responses from their representatives. Their unprofessional and callous behavior exacerbated my mental health issues, including anxiety and stress, which stemmed from this violation. The damage to my credit report has also caused considerable financial hardship, affecting my cost of living and ability to secure necessary credit. 

I urge the CFPB to investigate this matter thoroughly and hold Bank of America accountable for their actions, ensuring that such breaches of consumer rights and privacy are prevented in the future. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

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