Consumer data shared with auto lender without consent, fraudulent loan opened
Personal information submitted to a vehicle refinancing inquiry was shared with a third-party lender who opened a loan application without explicit consumer consent. Consumer received no application confirmation or authorization request. Highlights weak consent enforcement in auto lending data-sharing pipelines.
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