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Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Dear Collector, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, KS XXXX I do not believe that I owe this debt or what you say I owe. 
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 809 ( b ), Validating Debts : If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection ( a ) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. 
( emphasis added ) I respectfully request that you provide me with the following : 1. the amount of the debt ; 2. the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed ; 3. verification or copy of any judgment ( if applicable ) ; 4. proof that you are licensed to collect debts in Maine ; 5. proof of the last payment  made on the account. 
I am asserting my rights under the federal and state Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including these rights : Because I have disputed this debt in writing within 30 days of receipt of your initial notice, you must obtain verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against me and mail these items to me at your expense. 
You can not add interest or fees except those allowed by the original contract or state law. 
Any attempt to collect this debt without validating it violates the FDCPA. 
Also be advised that I am keeping accurate records of all correspondence from you and your company, including recording all phone calls, and I will not hesitate to report violations of the law to my State Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
I have disputed this debt. Therefore, until it is validated, your information concerning this debt is assumed to be inaccurate. Accordingly, if you have already reported this debt to any credit-reporting agency ( CRA ) or Credit Bureau ( CB ), then you must immediately inform them of my dispute with this debt.

Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act 1681s-2. Should you pursue a judgment without validating this debt, I will inform the judge and request that the case be dismissed based on your failure to comply with the FDCPA. 
Finally, if you do not own this debt, I demand that you immediately send a copy of this dispute letter to the original creditor so they are also aware that I dispute the debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX are incorrectly reporting me as an Authorized User on the XXXX XXXX partial account number ****XXXX. ( Please see page attached from my credit report. ) I called the bank and let them know that I did not give permission to be added as an Authorized User. They removed me as an Authorized User on XXXX. I have contacted the bureaus to fix this issue however, I have not been successful. This negative reporting is harming my credit score and this line item needs to be removed from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

On my credit report. It says I owe XXXX to some said company. This was back a year ago. It says dispute was resolved ; customer disagrees. I closed my cable account and gave them equipment back and left for the military. This is till showing I owe it a year later. I want this off. It has no reason to be there. XXXX dollars for a whole year and I do n't get called on it anymore? It is not needed to be on my report and needs to be fixed.
Complaint sub-issue: Unexpected increase in interest rate

On XX/XX/XXXX I made an online payment in CitiGroup Credit Card account in time to pay off the balance of a balance transfer whose rate would change on XX/XX/XXXX to 22.49 %. Please note I made 5 calls to customer service at CitiGroup during the months of transfer period inquiring what my interest rate would be and was told every time they did not know what the rate would be- then when I called in XX/XX/XXXX( within 30 days of expiration ) I was given the new rate. Unreal! I have a high credit score and I was dismayed - I told that clerk that I would be paying off that part of my balance in time. He did not tell me to wait until the day AFTER expiration. Anxious not to incur high interest I paid ahead to make sure it posted on time. Logging in today I see they moved that balance to the " standard '' rate and that because I had another balance at .99 % they applied my payment to that and not the original sum. They quoted their agreement which says " highest interest first '' and refused to apply my payment of {$3800.00} to the balance in question.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX Account XXXX 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 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

XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has listed my account balance the same since XX/XX/2019. I submitted information and documentation to Equifax to resolve submitted dispute for incorrect payment history, continues to report back verified and accurate. 
XXXX XXXXr XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I am requesting statement balance as of close of business date XX/XX/2019 to include my payoff balance. I also am requesting the estimated date that my payment made XX/XX/2019 will be submitted and processed. I also would like a written response as to why I I have to contact the CFPB in order to get responses to written request sent certified mail with no answer.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I demand the deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries listed below which all resulted from the Reported Incident of Identity Theft. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
2. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
3. US DEPARTMENT OF EDU - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
4. US DEPARTMENT OF EDU - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
5. US DEPT ED - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
6. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE INQUIRIES THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Reported Identity Theft ) 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 3. XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 4. XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Reported Identity Theft ) 5. XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Reported Identity Theft )
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

15 USC 1681 SECTION 604A SECTION 2 IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FAMISH A ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTION YALL HAVE Violate my rights so the account I'm referring to is Flagship credit XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Inquires are showing up my account that I never signed up for or applied for. I wrote XXXX, Equifax and XXXX and never heard back about this issue. I have proof of my letter sent via certified mail. This is impacting my score and I never applied for anything with any of these companies. I would like these removed. 


XXXX/XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX   Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX National Credit Cards/Airlines ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX  Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX National Credit Cards/Airlines ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Department & Variety Stores ( XXXX ) XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX National Credit Cards/Airlines ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX   XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX National Credit Cards/Airlines ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX National Credit Cards/Airlines ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Automotive ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

On XX/XX/XXXX, a letter was sent to Conns regarding a 30-day late payment that they reported on my report for XXXX XXXX. This account was in good standing prior and is current today. 
I had called the customer service to let them know due to the covid pandemic, our household income was affected. They assured me as long as the payment was made current I would not be reported late. I still have received zero response from them, Public Law No : 116-136 ( XX/XX/XXXX ) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARESAct - SECTION 4021 The Cares act requires the account be reported as current, i.e., the payment history field should be reported as not being past due while the account status field should be reported as current.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

CONSUMER REPORTING COMPANY BLOCKING LETTER Date : To : XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX From : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following fraudulent information from my credit report : I have never lived or used the following addresses or phone numbers : The following Account ( s ) do not belong to me : Account NameXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
Account NumberXXXX Account NameXXXX XXXX XXXX Account NumberXXXX This information does not relate to any transaction that I have made. I have enclosed a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In addition, I have enclosed a copy of section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which details your responsibility to block fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX SS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX Enclosures : Identity Theft Report FCRA Section 605B
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Time has already passed but up until now, I havent heard any kind of response from the 3Credit Bureaus which made me decide to seek assistance from you. They have shown negligence and an act of refusal of complying with my request. I know for a fact that they are to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law, to provide proof, and documents, and give definite and accurate responses, within the given statutory time. However, if they failed to do so, they are obliged to remove or update the items which are erroneous and unverified. Their unfavorable and unacceptable actions have been hurting my credit scores immensely. Please see below the items I am concerned of : XXXX XXXX - late open 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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: Account status incorrect

Specialist id # XXXX Covid19 XXXX XXXX   XXXX I don't think I have ever received worse service and customer service from a company in my entire 38 years of life. 

After being approved for forbearance from XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX due to Covid19, waiting 45 days with no response to move payments to end of loan, then making a payment, getting several conflicting answers and then being put back on forbearance, loanhas now erroneously and illegally in direct violation of the CARES ACT been reported by that company to the CreditBureaus as delinquent as of XX/XX/2020. 

At thispoint I must conclude this unfathomable incompetence on their part is gross negligence with intent to defraud your customers.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Please investigate and delete disputed items that are listed on my consumer credit report : XXXX XXXX account XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I reported it to the credit bureaus sent all documents and letters. And I still received no updates.I have been a victim of fraud. And my information is on the dark web. I been dealing with being scams for years. I need helping fixing this issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus on XX/XX/2022, to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior complaint, and I'm including it again. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$2900.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$25000.00}, {$9500.00}, {$0.00}, {$0.00}, {$0.00}, {$0.00}, {$32000.00}, {$20000.00}, {$400.00}, {$0.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) -- CLOSED ACCOUNTS 1. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$25000.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$9500.00} -This is not my account. 

3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

4. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

5. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

6. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

7. XXXX XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$32000.00} -This is not my account. 

8. XXXX XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$20000.00} -This is not my account. 

9. XXXX XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$400.00} -This is not my account. 

10. XXXX XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I requested a confirmation of credit reporting on XX/XX/XXXX with the United states bankruptcy Court and and filled a dispute with all three credit reporting agency also a 3rd Party reporting called XXXX XXXX.I received a letter from the United States Bankruptcy Court stating that they do not report to an credit reporting agency or any third party reporting agencies. I sent the letter asking the agency to have the judgement removed and they still have not removed it only updated on my report on XX/XX/2018. I would like to have the judgement removed to to the fact it was obtained illegally and purchased from a third party agency illegal. Thank your for your support.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

There is a hard inquiry on my Equifax credit report which was a result of a fraudulent inquiry and eventually a fraudulent account through  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   ( AKA    XXXX   XXXX   ) .In huge part to the help from this very website  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX    XXXX   XXXX    deemed the account fraudulent and obviously the inquiry that resulted in that account to be  opened.Equifax, a fter many, many, many calls, faxes, letters etc removed the collection account but left the hard inquiry.How can this people be allowed to call themselves a Credit  Reporting Company when  they ALWAYS AND CONSISTENTLY commit such mistakes and still stick by them like they did their job??? are you kidding me? if you remove a fraudulent account does n't common sense dictate that the inquiry which resulted in that account to be open would be removed too??? Anyhow I guess common sense is not a requirement to work at Equifax so I contacted  XXXX   XXXX    XXXX   to request that they request for the inquiry to be removed, and they replied that they did and STILL EQUIFAX HAS NOT REMOVED IT!!!!!! I am going to include proof of all of this by attaching the documents supporti ng E V E R Y T H I N G I j ust stated!
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX, I've made a call to Jefferson Capital. In regards to an account that was made between XXXX XXXX from XXXX. With a past due collections, I've spoken to several staff members of Jefferson Capital. And have asked for the following. 

1. ) An account number, XXXX of Jefferson Capital stated that he could not provide one for me. 
2. ) An original contract from Jefferson Capital and myself. With the original signatures. 
3. ) How much the dollar amount that the account was sold to Jefferson capital by XXXX XXXX. 

I've attempted to reach out in good faith, wanting to make good to settle my account. Because of the marks on my credit report, it has damaged my name. And I'm unable to obtain proper housing for my family.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Sallie Mae does not give borrowers the option to make a principal-only payment online. I gave the minimum payment online and planned to call in to apply another payment strictly to the principal. I called the main Customer Service number, and they told me that was also impossible to guarantee through their means. The representative I spoke to was clearly unfamiliar with the idea or function of a principal-only payment and told me false information. He repeatedly told me " most '' of my payment would go to the principal or that he really could n't guarantee where it would go. It was clear the representative was trying his hardest but that he was simply untrained and unequipped to provide me the correct information and action. I went so far as to ask if a principal-only payment application could be guaranteed if I sent in a check. He once again essentially tried to tell me there was no such guarantee. 

This is unacceptable. ANY other type of loan allows the borrower to apply payment at their discretion, provided minimums and fees have been paid. If I pay what I " owe '' for the billing period, I should be at liberty to apply payment wherever. 

It is clear Sallie Mae has exercised great liberty in thwarting its borrowers from repayment. It is disgusting that an organization would make it so difficult to get ahead on debt. 

Perhaps the representative was new, or mistaken. Regardless, it would really be best if SM could offer this option online. This is totally unreasonable.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

XX/XX/XXXX original date of service by XXXX XXXX My insurance provider at the time XXXX XXXX XXXX. Work performed " Normal XXXX '' covered 100 % by insurance.

XX/XX/XXXX was informed when wife went in for work I had a {$220.00} bill outstanding, never received any bills.

XX/XX/XXXX received collection notice for {$270.00}.

XX/XX/XXXX contacted Americollect to get original debtor information.

XX/XX/XXXX conatacted XXXX XXXX to see why outstanding balance. Was informed refused by insurance.XX/XX/XXXX contacted insurance provider. Was informed it was denied becasue they did not supply pre-treatment XXXX.XX/XX/XXXXcalled XXXX XXXX back informed them what had to be done and insurance would cover. They informed me they would resubmit.XX/XX/XXXX placed dispute with all three bureaus for this account.

XX/XX/XXXX pulled free credit report as we are looking for first home purchase.

XX/XX/XXXX Collection is still active.

XX/XX/XXXX called Americollect again, informed them it was in dispute. Refused to give me contact information for billing of original debtor, only name of business.XX/XX/XXXX conatcated XXXX XXXX a second time. Got same information as first " Denied by insurance ''. Informed them again how to get it paid.

XX/XX/XXXX Called XXXX XXXX, spoke to XXXX. He verified why it was denied and they need to resubmit, but have not done so. Had record of me contacting them first time.

XX/XX/XXXXcontacted XXXX XXXX  again told them to resubmit, verified with XXXX XXXX   and gave them date of first contact and they have done nothing. They had no record of my first contact in XX/XX/XXXX said they would resubmit. Spoke to a XXXX   who said she would resubmit. Asked to have it removed off report and collections since it is on there by their error and not mine, was denied. She said she did have the authority to do that. I asked who did and asked for supervisors name was only given first name ( XXXX ) no phone number.

XX/XX/XXXXcalled Americollect and informed them this account is in dispute she said she would make a note of it.

To date no action has been taken by collection agency or XXXX XXXX to solve the dispute filed with all three credit bureaus.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

equifax totaly messed up my vredit now repotying a 60 60 90 90 120 fays late on my reprt which is totally wrong switch it back
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have disputed a XXXX XXXX Credit Card account on my Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX accounts several times. Each time I dispute the discrepancies for the last day of activity, close date, and payment history, and the disputes are returned as verified. I have sent a dispute online and also mailed a dispute letter requesting validation of this account. Equifax, and XXXX has failed to investigate this account and continues to report inaccuracies on my credit report. 
According to my research, XXXX XXXX is reporting to XXXX : a closed date of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, high balance of {$XXXX}, and last date of payment XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, but no payment history. 
Equifax is reporting no close date, date of last payment XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, and no payment history. 
I am concerned that these accounts may not belong to me and/or the reporting to the credit bureaus may be inaccurate. XXXX XXXX has failed to provide any validation of this debt so I am submitting a complaint.