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Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I have paid this debt already with proof to XXXX XXXX at The South Carolina Consumer affairs at South Carolina Consumer Affairs, Consumer Advocacy, Complaint No. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX. I want this company to stop harassing me
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There is one account on my credit report that does not belong to me this is not my account I have not used signed or authorized this account I need this removed from my credit report!!! 

XXXX  - Account # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2020 XXXX $ {$11000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a request to have my qualifying payments towards Public Student Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) reviewed because FedLoan Servicing ( FedLoan ) incorrectly calculated my qualifying payments. FedLoan acknowledged receiving my request on XX/XX/XXXX, but I still have not received the results over six months later. I have contacted FedLoan Servicing on two occasions over the past six months and they stated the review was still ongoing and could not provide me an update. ( FedLoan Servicing Case # XXXX, Reference ID : XXXX ) I requested to have my qualifying payments reviewed because their system incorrectly states that payments from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX are ineligible payments because I did not receive a bill for those months. I did not receive a bill because I am an XXXX XXXX servicemember and I filed a Department of Defense ( DOD ) Student Loan Repayment Program Forbearance request ( XXXX No. XXXX ) to receive credit for a lump sum payment from a DOD student loan repayment program. This lump sum payment was made on XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$16000.00}. Pursuant to 34 C.F.R. 685.219 ( c ) ( 2 ), this lump sum payment should result in me receiving credit for twelve 12 qualifying payments based on the monthly payment amount required under my repayment plan at the time. FedLoan has failed to accurately calculate the correct number of qualifying payments despite me making a request over six months ago.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Per my recent credit report, a collection was placed for the amount of {$82.00} on or about XX/XX/2018. Per the collection, the original lender is my XXXX office. I have never received a bill from my provider. There is no account number listed on the collection. This is not my debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I enrolled in Forbearance plan with the loan servicer below, and they reported it to credit agency as account under Forbearance. They denied me credit, so I couldnt close on my house. I need help to get this removed. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Im resubmitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any item listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX CT XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I had identity theft back in XX/XX/2018 and my social security was used for various accounts. I am not aware of who did these transactions. Also as per 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions As this is not an account of mine and the information is being shared and reported on my account. 
Addresses XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, KY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX phone numbers ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below are still reporting on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. They failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law and continued reporting of unconfirmed information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes.
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem

Reference : Homedepot credit card serviced by Citi Bank Without warning they lowered my credit limit. They lowered the amount immediately before the 6months interest free terms expired. The added interest and forced fees placed me over my new limit and caused more " over limit '' fees. I attempted to contact Citi bank ; they were unwilling to discuss this poor practice. 

I am sure that others have experienced the same issue. I am now always over my limit due to added fees even when paying their " minimal '' stated payment.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

This complaint relates to the Equifax data breach. It has been reported that our very private financial information was not encrypted. Is this correct? Why ca n't we reach someone at Equifax via phone or email? Am told by automated system they can not process request to freeze credit. Same response from XXXX, and XXXX Have called all agencies twice, and emailed Equifax without a response. Why are n't we getting direction from The Consumer Financial Protection Agency. CFPB has been silent. We need to know what to do NOW! Why is n't there a crisis protocol when over 140 million are affected? Should remove " protection '' from your name.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XX/XX/2017 After the hack of Equifax, over a 100 million Americans social security numbers were hacked because this company has no proper authority to keep our social sec. numbers in their databases. This is wrong and one of the problems with companies like this not having good security protocols.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

The Credit Bureaus stated that my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if Date Of Last Activity, Date Opened, Account Status, and Dispute Status are INACCURATE. This is grounds for REMOVAL. 

They also violated my rights under FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( C ) says that you can not, under any circumstances, report information the consumer has told you is inaccurate if it is, in fact, inaccurate. 

FDCPA 807 ( 8 ) - Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed. 

FCRA Section 605 ( c ) - " Re-Age '' your account by updating the date of last activity on your credit report in the hopes of keeping negative information on your account longer. 

They also took well over 30 days to investigate and respond to my written disputes within 30 days. which violates FCRA Section 611 Part ( A ) ( 1 ) My certified tracking number for XXXX is XXXX. My certified XXXX tracking number is XXXX and my Equifax tracking number is XXXX. 

1681s2. Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) Duty of furnishers of information to provide accurate information ( XXXX ) Prohibition ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or consciously avoids knowing that the information is inaccurate. 
( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if- ( XXXX ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( XXXX ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

As a young college student it was necessary to receive student loans in order to receive a college education. Once out of college, trying to understand my credit and loan situation I was sent to XXXX XXXX. I naively asked them to assist in setting up a payment plan to ensure I was covering interest and paying my loans off. The woman on the phone advised that I should use the " income based '' payment plans, which I did. As a professional helping a young individual sort through the very intimidating process, I had no choice but to trust what she was saying was in fact the truth. I have now applied for a mortgage and come to find out, my mortgage broker was able to find that I have only been paying interest and XXXX towards my actual balance. Long story short, I have simply been paying the company to maintain my loans. Their practice is incredibly misleading. It took me repeatedly asking for an actual breakdown which the representative certainly did not want to give me. Our young are being taken advantage of by large companies and XXXX is the epitome of this. They need to be honest and transparent instead of money hungry and dishonest.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I do not remember owning this particular account. I've asked the agency to provide signed paperwork that proves that I really own the questionable account but they have not complied as of the moment.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I didn't authorized / authorization viewing of credit report " INQURIES ''!!! 
( Identity Theft Victim / Equifax Data Breach ) Inquiry details : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/2018 Personal Loans Cos. 
XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/2018 Auto Financing XXXX  XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/2018 Automobile Dealers, New
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

15 USC 1681b ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries ; Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. 

Congress states 15 USC 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reports ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 

Pursuant 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 


I have issued the laws and attached all needed documents to the Consumer ReportinXXXX agencies and they have resolved the issue with my identity theft that results in accounts being opened in my name. 

it is stopping from providing, for my family and it's not allowing me to properly shelter a home i want these accounts Deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

2nd Complaint on this same topic : Since 2011 I have held a Citi Bank Diamond Preferred Credit Card with CitiBank. I had loads of positive credit on my 3 credit files. The account is open, active and all positive credit. Last year I checked my credit file and the account was missing. I made MANY calls to customer service and each time I was told that they could not help. One time a lady ( XXXX ) said to not worry that she would sort it out. I still do not see any of my past credit. I want that all put back on all 3 credit bureaus. I can not get anyone to agree that this could have happened AND how to fix.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I paid XXXX and XXXX  off and they still have a balance on them also, there are a lot of inquiries from mortgage companies that need to be removed
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Good morning. When I got married to my husband, for some reason his home address got onto mine. Because of that, I had a hard time confirming my identity. Then when I bought my house, even the lender asked me if I lived there & own the house. Obviously, I never lived in my husband 's house ever in my life & his parents owned it. Please assist in removing that address. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Over the last few months I have been trying to get my credit work done between the three credit bureaus equifax XXXX XXXX and XXXX  they have failed to honor and repair my credit I have a notice that shows and if you read it it will tell you according to the fair credit report section 609 you are required by law federal law to verify through physical verification of the original signature and they do not do that they Get online and wait for the creditor to respond no written signature from me and then they say that the credit is mine they to nothing
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file as soon as possible. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

original creditor was XXXX XXXX  and that is what is on my XXXX credit report but on my equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX purchased the loan. and reported the i had been making payments since XXXX it was and has been a charged off account and then they refreshed it by putting that i missed a payment recently on XX/XX/XXXX and on XX/XX/XXXX i have not done anything on this account since XX/XX/XXXX they have illegally refreshed this account I had no idea they had even purchased it. i have contacted equifax twice on the matter and they are no help at all. on one report it is still XXXX XXXX with a differnt balance on that alone there are major conflicting issues with this .companys should not be allowed to purchase other accounts like this
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

After reviewing my credit report in detail at the XX/XX/2016 I noticed some aged and old accounts that I decided to dispute. I disputed several accounts that were reporting wrong and were past the 7 years from the first date of delinquency. I have sent over 5 letters which I wo n't upload all of them but I will upload the most recent. I also contact the creditor people reporting the information and either the letters got returned or they did n't respond. This bureau sent results saying the found the account accurate after talking to the creditor.??? i 'm so confused because these people have n't sent me anything. From what I read the bureaus must complete an investigation and verify certain things with the source and respond within 45 days from date of receipt. I 've discovered multiple holes in their investigation process and I 'm not trying to get them in trouble I 'm simply trying to correct my report. Your site offers a section and I read the " first date of delinquency '' & " 7 years '' to where if it 's been 7 years from that first date you become delinquent then the account must be deleted. Majority of these account fit the guideline and there 's no way the bureaus " verified '' this. Very frustrating bc I feel like they are just trying to keep these account on my credit report so they can make more money on reporting premiums from the creditors who is their clients. As a consumer I feel completely ignored and violated. nOt sure if I 'm the only one but i 'd be willing to bet I 'm not. Hoping they correct some of these mistakes not just for me but for other americans. This has affected me personally bc I 'm trying to obtain financing for a vehicle. 

We requested " description of reinvestigation procedure '' multiple times. The not only did n't respond within 15 days of receipt but they simply ignored the request entirely. See attached letter and certified receipts. XXXX and XXXX responded within time allowed saying they could n't fully verify and comply with the request so they took it off. 

Accounts in question are : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( creditcard ) - First date of delinquency is 7 years 2. XXXX - First Date of delinquency is 7 years Thank you for your time and i 'm looking forward to getting this resolved. have a great day.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Hey I went to the car dealership and was trying to apply for a car. They said they was going to give me a soft inquiry on my credit but when I checked there was a lot of hard inquiries. The names are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 302 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT. There were accounts open in my name. I notified the company in writing by sending them notarized identity theft forms and statements, and a multitude of correspondence, yet the fraudulent accounts still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. They stated in both the first investigation as well as the re-investigation that they verified that those accounts and that they were being reported correctly, which was COMPLETELY UNTRUE!! I then, demanded that this company not only tell me who verified these accounts as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), I demanded to know the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). I also requested that this company send me a copy of the original creditors documentation, or ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as they are required under FCRA to keep a copy in their files to verify that this information is mine and correct. THEY DID NOT DO ANY OF THE ABOVE. Under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA they are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. Pursuant to section 605B they are required to BLOCK the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within 4 business days and notify the furnisher of that information, in which they HAVE NOT DONE! THE LAW IS VERY CLEAR AND THEY FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW. I have made MULTIPLE attempts to have them delete these fraudulent accounts that were the result of identity theft, off of my credit report, yet the accounts still remain, and this company continues to violate my rights under FCRA.