Credit Report Privacy Laws

Summary

In California, impersonation is illegal under Penal Code Section 528.5. The Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates prior consent for accessing credit reports. Always protect your financial information and consult legal advice if needed.

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a realtor asked if she could open an account with experian credit bureau in my name. when i told her i had an account already she asked me to come to her office and log in to read all * credit reports
Hello Mary. It's important to maintain the privacy of your financial information. Could you please tell me which state you are in so I can provide relevant information?
california
Hello Mary, in California, it's illegal for someone to impersonate another, under Penal Code Section *.*. Also, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, your prior consent is required before your credit report can be accessed.