Here is a list of contact numbers for your credit bureau inquiries: Equifax Inc. For credit-related concerns: Call 1-800-685-1111 to get a free credit report using the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.
California provides an exception-You can record someone without their consent, if it will be used to prove kidnapping, extortion, bribery, or a violent felony. Most states will not allow you to record someone in furtherance of your own crime or tort.
Posted July 14, 2010 2:32am. Anyone can search public records without permission, but not credit reports which requires a permissible purpose (nosiness is not one). If you suspect that this person is searching records at the credit union or using the credit union's systems, file a complaint with the credit union.