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Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/2020 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors.

This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX  DEPT OF ED/XXXX DPT ED/XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/2020 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors.

This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DPT ED/XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX, PA XXXX XX/XX/2020 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DPT ED/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

On XXXX XXXX, 2017 Equifax discovered a hack that exposed my personal information, including name, address, and social security number. I believe this is due to negligence on the part of the company for failing to protect my information securely. They inappropriately and without permission gave my complete credit history to a 3rd party.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Purchased kitchen remodel with home depot XX/XX/XXXX. Promised this would take 1 week by salesman who was also a branch manager XXXX XXXX, and the scheduler when job was scheduled in XX/XX/XXXX. 
Required payment in full and we used their HD card w/24 mos no interest offer. Itemization of charges was requested but not given. Cost {$29000.00}. Job began XX/XX/XXXX. Extremely poor coordination of sub contractors resulting in 8 additional days of missed work for a total of 13 days missed work. Plus 2 days of unneeded kennel care when no workers showed up. This job is incomplete. The kitchen is missing 2 finish molding pieces and a touch up kit so the nails and seams show. The back splash was initiated XXXX XXXX and still is not complete. We have left numerous messages ( 10 or more ) w/office for manager or someone to call and help us and have no response begining in XXXX. We also filled out email survey listing complaints and no response. The tiler has been to our home 3 days disrupting our lives and NOT completing the job. There were 2 additional days he no showed for appointment. This is a small galley kitchen that has been in process for apx 20 weeks for kitchen reface/countertops/backsplash. Zero response from Home Depot to resolve this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
List the account name here with the account # ( Do not list over 5 accounts and 6 inquiries ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX # Account # has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 A States I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without written consent.
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

I submitted my Income-Based Repayment plan application on XX/XX/XXXX ( my deadline was XX/XX/XXXX ). On XX/XX/XXXX I received an email that my application couldn't be processed and that I would receive a letter detailing why. I was told I was in a pending status. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a vague letter in my XXXX XXXX inbox that either my current income couldn't be determined or the income documentation was more than 90 days old and that I should submit new documentation " within the next couple of days. '' Nowhere was it mentioned that my interest could capitalize. I realized that the documentation I had submitted was from XX/XX/XXXX ( so 10 days off from my submission date ) and submitted a new pay stub on XX/XX/XXXX ( in the " next couple of days '' as requested by XXXX ). I then randomly logged in to my account on XX/XX/XXXX and noticed that my interest had been capitalized on XX/XX/XXXX! I also noticed on XX/XX/XXXX that there was a letter in my inbox ( which I had NOT been notified of by email and would not have seen otherwise ) stating that " Since we did not receive your complete annual documentation, your new payment amount is not based on your income, '' even though I had submitted the correct documentation on XX/XX/XXXX. I called XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( since XX/XX/XXXX was a weekend ) and a request was placed to look into this. I called again on XX/XX/XXXX to check on status and was told that it may take 7-10 business days. They were able to finally process by IDR Request at that time. I called again on XX/XX/XXXX to check on the status and was told they were very busy and it may take up to 20 business days. I called again on XX/XX/XXXX and was told that the review of my case was completed on XX/XX/XXXX and they had denied my appeal to " de-capitalize '' my interest because I missed the deadline. Throughout the whole process I talked to multiple XXXX   reps. Each person had a different answer for me. Some employees told me that interest can never be " de-capitalized, '' while others said that was not true. Several employees told me that it doesn't matter that the interested was capitalized since I was in PSLF and it wouldn't matter in the end ( I don't plan to use it ). While my initial income verification form was off by 10 days, this would have been easily fixable if XXXX would have processed my application in a timely manner ( before the XXXX deadline ). I submitted my new paperwork in a timely manner. I also find it egregious that the letter telling me my interest was capitalized stated that I hadn't completed my paperwork ( even though I had ) and it was NOT sent to my email inbox until XX/XX/XXXX. Additionally, besides employees giving me completely different information literally every time I call XXXX, they never provide any written confirmation of our conversations or a case number, so they rely on their completely inaccurate internal information ( i.e. gentleman on XX/XX/XXXX saying my review has closed on XXXX, when the person I spoke to on XX/XX/XXXX told me case was still open for review ).
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

Citibank On XX/XX/2021 I purchased XXXX XXXX Products from their website using my Citibank Debit card, at that time they double charged me. I immediately tried to inform XXXX via their Instant Messaging. Since their messaging system is useless and uses pre-programmed responses, it was a vicious circle trying to tell them they double-charged me. 

I immediately contacted Citibank to let them know. They insisted I wait a few days to see if it drops off. It did not. I disputed the charges repeatedly and Citibank contacted XXXX. They claimed that I made two separate charges, that is a bold-faced lie. I only have one computer. Why would I order two? It is mind-boggling to me how XXXX would not just refund me the {$69.00}. I have disputed this charge with Citibank no less than five times and walked into my Local branch where they reversed the charges and then Citi Corp. re-charged me because XXXX continued to say I purchased two. 

I am confused, this is my Bank account and they refused to protect my Account. Citibank stated that XXXX determined that I bought two subscriptions. I have been a Customer with Citibank since they changed from XXXX 20 years ago. 

I just dont understand why XXXX XXXX XXXX company would forcibly steal {$69.00} from a single XXXX with two children and Citibank is complicit in allowing it. After seeing Citibanks F Rating on the XXXX Rating of XXXX stars out of five, its no wonder they have a one star rating and over XXXX complaintsI am clearly NOT the only one having issues. I believe they need to be investigated for improper/unethical Business Practices. 

Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your response. Please let me know if you need anything further from me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I wrote letters to Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX. I wanted to dispute the account reporting on my report on the grounds that they do not have the an original copy of the agreement with my signature on it. They sent letters back saying that they did an investigation but never provided original documentation of the agreement. I asked for names of the individuals who were doing the investigation. I have never received and names. I took the time to write and send letters that were notarized with a copy of my identification and SSN. I sent the first letter on XX/XX/2022 the second letter on XX/XX/2022 the third XX/XX/2022 the last letter XX/XX/2022. it cost me {$38.00} everytime to send four sets of letters that were notarized.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) your credit reporting agency is required by Federal Law to verify physical records on file of the original signed account or contract from any accounts you post my credit report. I am formally requesting to see verifiable proof of the original consumer contract with my personal signature on the record. I have listed the accounts below, in which I am requesting said verification of. Failure to verify account records in compliance with the FCRA will damage my ability to obtain credit. Under FCRA unverifiable accounts must be promptly removed. You must also provide actual documents bearing my signature and the application for credit bearing my actual signature. NO ONLINE APPLICATIONS I formally demand the follow negative account records to be verified, and/or removed immediately. Your invetigation into this account has dragged on for over 90 days and still no proper investigation has been done. The FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someones credit report is a ) firm offer of credit b ) insurance c ) employment or d ) a court order. 

The following credit inquiries are related to none of the aforementioned permissible purposes : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Hello, I am having issues with fraudulent activity with my credit. I believe that someone with tried to run my credit with four different companies. The companies are XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and Ally finance. I have contacted these companies and they do not have anything on their records indicating that my credit was ran and informed me that there is nothing they can do about it. XXXX XXXX  was the only company that said they will send an email to XXXX  stating that I did not give them permission to run my credit but XXXX  says they never received anything.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

To whom it may concern on XX/XX/2021 I provided XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX with a letter that was sent certified asking them to correct my personal information to match my name and address listed on my goverment issued identification. There are still incorrect personal information being reported.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law.I sent multiple letters to the 3 credit bureaus, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

XXXX ONCE AGAIN IS BIAS AND SHOW FAVORITISM WITH INVALIDATED COLLECTION AGENCIES. DELETE THESE ITEMS OR BE SUED IN CLASS ACTION AGAINST XXXX, XXXX XXXX   AND RENT RECOVER LLC.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem during payment process

On XX/XX/XXXX, I initiated a balance transfer in the amount of {$430.00}, which was my account balance with Macy 's. Macy 's declined the balance transfer. I was issued a check in the amount of {$430.00} by XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I went to their retail store located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TN XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I paid with the check that was payable to myself and Macy 's in the amount of {$430.00} with the check number XXXX. I was attempting to make the payment due. 

Unfortunately the payment system did not perform well, because the payment was never credited to my account. The next month I noticed that the bill was still showing as " not paid '', so I called Macy 's on several occasions, and they told me to fax or mail proof of payment, so I did along with a bank statement showing that the payment went through, in addition I included a copy of the check which had gone through my bank account. This occurred several times with me trying to show Macy 's proof of payment, via fax, mail ( which includes postal confirmation ) to no avail Macy 's still shows payment not made, and at this point they are charging me interest and late fees. After sending numerous letters, email, and talking to Macy 's, I could see that this will not be resolved easily. This is why I am now contacting the CFPB to see if you could assist me in rectifying this false claim that I have not made my payment. My account with Macy 's should be XXXX, instead, I have been reported to all three credit bureaus, and have now been placed in collections, and with the fictitious late fees, they now claim I owe them {$720.00} which is a false claim. 
As proof for the purposes of the CFPB, I am sending the XXXX Macy 's Account Statement, which if you subtract the {$10.00} interest charge the payment would be the {$430.00} which I paid in store and will be providing you with proof of payment, which was made on XX/XX/XXXX, which would XXXX  out my account. In addition, I am providing the register receipt of payment, and a XXXX XXXX bank statement. The credit card number I will be providing is a new card and number issued by Macy 's XXXX before they closed my account. Finally, I am submitting letters from the Macy 's Executive office acknowledging a problem, but never resolving the issue. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

My loan payments were always sent on time. I keep explaining this to Equifax but they keep on saying that the accounts are accurately reported and verified. The accounts were not reported correctly and I would like it fixed! Please CFPB step up and correct the status because I was never late on my accounts. XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX, XXXX Account # XXXX & XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2020, I contacted the Three Major Bureaus concerning Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy reported on my credit report. The Bureau sent me s letter, stating that they received the information from the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada, yet I received a letter from the Bankruptcy Court that they did not send any information to the Three Major Bureaus, therefore they are reporting incorrect information ( see attach ). Also they stated that they received the information from XXXX XXXX, yet I contacted XXXX XXXX and was told that my account was frozen ( see attach ). Therefore when I requested proof to the accuracy of the Bankruptcy, the bureau could not provide me that information, and it's been well over the allotted 30 days that the bureau has to validate ( no verified ), according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and are in violation of several of the General Rights and Obligations of NRS, including NRS 598 C. 130, NRS 598C, 160NRS 598C. 170, NRS 598C 190 and NRS 598C.200.
Complaint sub-issue: Keep getting calls about my loan

On XX/XX/XXXX I signed for a XXXX loan for my daughter with Texas Guaranteed. in XX/XX/XXXX I filed Chapter XXXX in Mississippi and claimed TG as a creditor which they filed a claim for {$10000.00} which was paid in full and my case was closed in XX/XX/XXXX. I have received phone calls from TG that I now owe them an extra {$4000.00}. The case number from TG is XXXX. My attorney explained to me before filing that creditors would file what I owed them and once they were paid that debt was over. Desired solution is have them quit calling and recognize this is a settled debt by The Bankruptcy Laws. They are also not to affect my credit scores or report in any way. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ms XXXX email- XXXXXXXXXXXX Texas Guaranteed case - XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I attended XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. At the end of the Fall semester in XXXX, I spoke to a counselor, about discontinuing my enrollment, because my grandmother and mother were having serious issues with their house, that was in the flood zone of XXXX. I was told by the school that I could register for the semester, and if I had to withdraw because of XXXX that my costs would be covered, and my transcript would reflect the mitigating circumstances. Well, I was forced to withdraw, and move back to XXXX XXXX to help with clean up and to rebuild, and now the VA says I owe the money for withdrawing. Also, there is no mention of mitigating circumstances anywhere on my transcript. I attempted to go to the school, but the building was empty, and when I tried to contact the school, I found out that they had changed locations, and none of the same people were still there, and I was told that there was no record of them having talked to me about mitigating circumstances. I was also told that the school would soon be closing for good. When I was told that I could withdraw without penalty, the counselor also told me that my Post XX/XX/XXXX GI Bill wouldn't cover another semester after the Winter of XXXX, leading me to believe that I could not graduate anyway, which strongly affected my decision to withdraw. 

I have since found out that I had enough left of the GI Bill to cover another semester, but I can not find ANY schools that will take any of my XXXX credits as transfer credits. When I apply for jobs, I am laughed at when they get to the XXXX part of my resume. I have been told by several former classmates that they are also having the same problems, and we all remember being promised that all of our credits would transfer to any other accredited school, and how XXXX students were among the elite, and super successful, like XXXX XXXX. I feel like I have been lied to, manipulated, and taken advantage of, and feel like I have no recourse. I feel like my time at XXXX was a waste of time and money that I will be paying for, for decades, and now that the school is closing, I will never even get a degree.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved. I am submitting this complaint on behalf on myself. I sent a letter about validation of debts. Consumer reporting agency have not carried out their responsibility ordered under the law. They are in violation of 15 US Code1692 ( g ) ( a ) ( 5 ). I request for them to send the original documents from creditor. They have not provide no information to me about no original document I have sign. Section 611 ( a ), it is explain that an inability to explore these things inside 30 days gives motivation to quickly removed those items from my credit report. It has been more than 76 days so they have to deleted promptly. I request these accounts be deleted promptly or I will petition for prosecution because of the pressure that you caused me.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

U.S BANK FAILED TO REMOVE THIS ACCOUNT NO # XXXX AS PROMISED in several LETTER. PLEASE RE-DELETE XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT FROM her XXXX CREDIT REPORT TODAY. THANK YOU.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

The inquiry listed in this report is fraudulent and I did not apply for it. Also attached is an identity theft report. 

Equifax Fraudulent Inquire XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 *IDENTY THEFT REPORT ATTACHED*