Which of the following legislations protects consumers in challenging information contained in a credit file?

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The Fair Credit Reporting Act protects consumers in challenging information contained in a credit file, by ensuring that credit reporting agencies maintain accurate and complete information, and by allowing consumers to dispute errors and have them corrected. The other options protect consumers in different ways - the Fair Credit Billing Act deals with billing disputes, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in lending, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act regulates debt collection practices.

Which of the Following Legislations Protects Consumers in Challenging Information