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Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am trying to buy a house and Equifax is still showing negative information on my report that does not show accurate information. According to the FCRA 609 rule any reporting agency that reports my credit has to be 100 % accurate. The account numbers are not even being displayed correctly on the accounts and I never gave authorization for any thing to be altered on my report. I've filed a police report and have attempted on numerous occasions to dispute and have these accounts removed via certified letters sent directly to the Equifax bureau. The companies below are not displaying 100 % accurate information, which is in direct violation of the law. Please remove all of these inaccurate accounts from my report immediately as this is hindering me from obtaining any future credit. 


XXXX XXXX  XXXX Open Date XX/XX/2013 Amount {$12000.00} XXXX  XXXX  Open Date XX/XX/2013 Amount {$3900.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I AM XXXX XXXX AND IM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT MYSELF AND THERE IS NO THIRD PARTY. Pursuant to 15 usc 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device should be excluded from a consumer report. The definition of a credit card under 15 usc 1681is the same as it is under 15 usc 1602 ( l ) which is the term credit card means by any card, plate, coupon book or other credit device existing for the purpose of obtaining, money, property, labor, or services on credit Notice, congress said ANY card. The credit card is my social security card. This is the credit card I used to originate the consumer credit transaction in the letter I sent. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX violated my rights as a consumer, I also included a screenshot of the law
Complaint sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

someone opened MACYs credit card under my name ; that person charged {$1700.00} on XXXX XXXX. 
i sent letter to Macys. I received letter from Macys on XX/XX/2020 -- stating they received my fraud claim, but they have not completed investigation yet.
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 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 also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 

I also wrote to the Bureaus to remove all non associated addresses, phone numbers, employers and names : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX of XXXX I also wrote to them to remove the bankruptcy
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

CRA VIOLATION NO KNOWLEDGE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS APPEARED ON MY EQUIFAX CREDIT REPORT. FTC ID THEFT REPORT # XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have reported to equifax several times that the car judgement on my report is incorrect I also submitted the complaint to consumer finance which exeter finance responded and said they would have it corrected in 45 days but it took well over 45 days for them to correct it so it should be removed but now they stated it has been corrected however the account is still being reported as a charge off when it should be settled however equifax is still reporting it incorrectly.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

The one debt was from a phone company XXXX XXXX XXXX. They charged me for a service that I never received. I tried to cancel the service in which I paid but never received, but they gave me the run around. They would n't let me cancel so I went to a different phone company and the first company put me in debt for the contract. I filed a dispute which never showed up through XXXX XXXX. It 's been over 2 months and I have n't seen anything for the dispute.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have recently discovered that there is unauthorized information in my name being used on my credit reports and would like to file a dispute. This information is unauthorized and I did not approve it to reflect on my credit reports. I believe I may be a victim of identity theft. I have a security lock on my credit report and I was not alerted to this information being authorized on my reports and I am insisting that they be deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. These items are fraudulent and impacting my relationships with creditors. I have reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission, please review the enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit in regard to this incident. In addition, I have attached a PDF document reflecting all items that were found to be unauthorized by any such. Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX XXXX reports monthly to all credit bureaus that the account is charged off. The account has been closed since XXXX. In addition, they are reporting a balance due although they have already written the debt off.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I went to check my credit as I always do because Im in the middle of purchasing a home I am a first time home buyer. When I check my credit I found out that my credit score have been lowered by XXXX points on all of the credit companies. I then reached out to the lender that I was working with and she explain to me how to handle it. I called the federal student loan company to tell what had happened he informed me that the federal student loan has a right to close my account and transfer it to someone else. I told him I understood that however the Fed student loan company did note it in my credit report. Neither did they note that when they closed my account that my account was in good standings and it was of no fault of me as the consumer that my federal student loan account was closed. Nor did I have anything to do with it, as a matter of fact I did not even know until I went to pay my monthly payment and it was rejected.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THE ACCOUNTS LISTED ARE FRAUDULENT SOMEONE STOLE MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND PHOTO ID TO OPEN FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS IN MY NAME I MA VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT I am writing to request and initiate a formal complaint against Equifax, XXXX and XXXX CRA. On XX/XX/2021, I mailed Equifax, XXXX and XXXX to Block Fraudulent information being reported, accounts for which I am a victim of identity theft. ( ATTACHED ). 
They have been unwilling and/or unable to conduct an adequate investigation and/or failed or refused to block usage of these fraudulent accounts being reported. Please contact these agencies and initiate a formal investigation into possible violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and/or Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. I will also be contacting the Attorney General and Postal Inspection Service for other possible violations of the law.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Enhanced Recovery Company ( ERC ) is reporting I closed an account with them on my credit reports. The account in question is an old XXXX XXXX XXXX account from 2013. This account and all related debt was settled and paid with XXXX XXXX XXXX directly and was NOT paid to ERC. I have never heard from ERC nor have I spoken with them about this matter. They have not validated this account after my requests they do so and have no right to report that this account was paid to them since it was paid to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I wrote ERC regarding this matter and disputed this information in my credit files. ERC, responded without proof or written validation that the account was accurate. This can not be since, and I repeat, I have never had any interactions with this company. ERC 's refusal to validate their claims and their previous responses to my inquiries over this matter have put them in direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which is a position ERC has been in many times in the past. The internet is full of documentation that ERC systematically engages in this sort of behavior.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

On XX/XX/2022 I contacted IC Systems to incur about an account that was placed with their collection agency. Original creditor was XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I was advised the debt could be settled for deletion in the amount of {$2000.00}. I advised the duration of time offer was valid, no expiration date outside of the payment in full was due within 30 days of first payment. Advised I would review payment online when funds were available to ensure full amount could be paid at XXXX time to receive the settlement. The call on XX/XX/2022 lasted in duration of XXXX minutes at XXXX and spoke with XXXX. I returned a call on XX/XX/XXXX to make full account payment for the settlement of deletion and payment of {$2000.00}, confirmed amount with rep I spoke with XXXX. She advised no deletion was available now or ever. Advised that I was advised that was available for account. I requested her to confirm with supervisor and listen to call recording from XX/XX/2022. She placed me on a two-minute hold and stated she spoke with a supervisor and listened to a XXXX minute call in XXXX minutes. I advised that was not possible and their company advised of deletion and needed to honor their provided settlement as it was advised on a recorded line. Organizations are responsible to their consumers and consumers are to rectify the accounts as agreed upon.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

someone stole my identity and fraudulenty opened this account using my information
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

FRCA Violation name XXXX XXXX  
FRCA Violation credit card
DISCOVER BANK
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

FRCA Violation collection

XXXX XXXX XXXX  Reported: XXXX XXXX XXXX
XXXX  Needs Attention XXXX XXXX XXXX
Reported: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Needs Attention
XXXX XXXX XXXX
Reported: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Needs Attention
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX  has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX  n cant provide to my XXXX XXXX old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem accessing account

Opened an Ally Account on XX/XX/XXXX. They initially blocked access to my account on XX/XX/XXXX - when calling them about the issue they asked invasive questions like " Why did you open this account? '' and told me that they restricted access because no money was deposited. I deposited a echeck on XX/XX/XXXX, which was subsequently cleared by the check issuer. I also wire transferred {$100000.00} in savings from my current bank to Ally on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX Ally let me know that the echeck funds would be available on the XXXX. I received a second notice that access to my account is restricted. I called them every day that week, and was told that I should be able to received access within XXXX business days, since it is standard procedure for the bank to restrict access at the first check deposit. I received very nasty comments from the loss prevention line with an accusatory tone from the supervisor, and was told that these is nothing I can do to expedite or learn more about my account restriction until the Fraud department contacts me. This is completely unfair and I've been in the dark about my savings. After XXXX business days I called again and received the same treatment. I was told that this process might not take longer than one month, but there are no guarantees, and no way to speak to a supervisor, Fraud department, or anyone that can either tell me more information or grant access to my account. The only way to learn anything is to call, and each call has led to the same stone wall. This is extremely poor business practice, and I am completely unable to make transactions from this bank ( it has now been XXXX weeks ) and they have the vast majority of my net worth. I requested of a copy of all verbal and electronic correspondence they have not granted it.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Enhanced Recovery Co. is attempting to collect on an alleged debt for '' XXXX XXXX '' balance due {$500.00} A debt that I am not aware of, I NEVER received any written notification from them regarding this debt nor have I ever received a phone call, however, without validation of this debt, they place this derogatory information on my credit report. 

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Fair Credit Billing Act, this company is in violation of one or more laws. South Carolina Courts have held verification requires reasonable investigation into the facts. This was not the case here. I was not giving my legal right to dispute this alleged debt. Is this an account that has possibly reached the statute of limitation an has been re-aged in an attempt to collect? 

I have never had an account with 11 XXXX XXXX and they have no proof as such account is valid. Yet they have reported this as if it has been validated
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XX/XX/2020, I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored for my disputes and concerns.

Section 611 ( A ) it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

XX/XX/2021 I informed the credit bureaus of wrong information on my credit report Such as collections inquiries derogatory marks
Complaint sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

I applied for REPAYE on XXXX XXXX, 2016, through studentloans.gov. I just discovered today ( XXXX XXXX ) that my request was denied on XXXX XXXX by my servicer ( Fed Loan Servicing ) because I have a deferment. First, Fed Loan Servicing never sent me any mail or email to tell me the application was denied. I only found out when I happened to log into their website to check my account and saw the notice there. I searched my email I never received anything from them about the denial. Second, the application was improperly denied. The Income-Driven Repayment Plan Request application specifically includes a question ( # XXXX ) about whether the applicant is in a deferment -- and I check " Yes, but I want to start making payments under my plan immediately. '' Therefore, Fed Loan improperly denied my application and should have granted it.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In XXXX of 2017 I received a disaster relief loan from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. They advertised this loan as one that did not depend upon credit worthiness and had a low interest rate. I had problems from the beginning and based off of conversations with other consumers who received this same loan, their unfair treatment towards me was racially motivated and they were biased. Without my permission they pulled my credit and denied the loan initially. I had many a heated conversation with employees and finally managers about XXXX pulling my credit without my consent. A high level manager approved the loan and told me they would be removing the inquiry from my file immediately. That never happened. I am fighting now for two reasons. 1. They need to remove the illegal inquiry from my account immediately! The agreed to do so during the process last year, but have yet to do so. 2. They are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other laws at this time. I became ill and unable to pay my bills for a few months. Instead of following the law, this evil disgusting vile company has been reporting inaccurately on my credit file making it impossible for me to obtain housing! I have tried relentlessly to work with them, even offering to pay all of what is owed or pay many bills in advance and put the rest on an automatic withdrawal system so I can get housing. They have refused. They are the ONLY company that has refused to work with me. This is a DISASTER RELIEF loan! My credit was not used to get me the loan. They can not legally report. Looking back, perhaps this was their plan all along. If people are in need of disaster relief perhaps they may fall behind and this was their illegal way of making sure it got paid. XXXX had no interest in helping people. They were interested in getting money! At any rate they only treat their customers of color in this manner and I want justice ... Immediately! Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service

Dear Financial Protection Bureau, CFPB, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC : XXXX XXXX is NOT IN COMPORTMENT WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 15 USC 1692. XXXX XXXX has embezzled and misappropriated funds and are resorting to extortion to collect on FUNDS I DO NOT OWE THEM BY WAY OF ADVERSELY AND NEGATIVELY AFFFECTING MY CREDIT. XXXX XXXX NEEDS TO CURE THEIR BREACH. ALL PAYMENTS FOR ( MY XXXX  ) XXXX WILL BE PAID TO XXXX COUNTY STATE COURT ( CRIMINAL DIVISION ) AFTER BREACH IS CURED. 

XXXX XXXX AND its AGENTS HAVE BEEN WARNED TO NOT STEP FOOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GEORGIA XXXX-XXXX. IF THEY DO, THEY ARE CRIMINALLY TRESPASSING AND WILL BE DEALTH WITH ACCORDINGLY. THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO CEASE AND DESIST WITH ANY NEGATIVE, ADVERSE, CREDIT REPORTING. 

Sincerely and Respectfully, XXXX XXXX XXXX  Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX I HAS LEFT A DEROGATORY COLLECTION ON MY CREDIT PRO FILE AND I HAVE SPOKEN WITH EQUIFAX AND XXXX ABOUT THIS ISSUE. 
I ALSO HAVE FOUR HARD INQUIRY THAT I DIDN'T APPLY FOR NEW LINES OF CREDIT FROM ANY BANY OR LENDING PROGRAME. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX is reporting multiple 120 lates on my credit report. I have never paid my account 120+ days late. I have contacted XXXX XXXX to correct this reporting with no resolve.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I have wrote about correcting my address and removing alias names and incorrect addresses from my report. 
Please can someone help me. Remove the incorrect info from my report.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have been trying to dispute some accounts that is on credit report that been impacting me very negatively. The accounts on the report was incorrect or inconsistent. I have ask them investigate those account multiple times they have yet responded to me on if the accounts was verified or accurate. They havent example where they verified or showed proof of any accuracy nor have they told how they are communicated with the creditors who are reporting these accounts. 

Below are the accounts : XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX {$660.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NEVADA {$400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

I have recently been in contact with XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2018 and XX/XX/2018 in regards to a monthly payment increase on my student loans. The program that I was in and able to maintain was {$210.00} and has now increased to {$460.00}. I called XXXX XXXX to ask if the payment could be lowered to an amount that I could maintain being that I am the sole provider in our household due to my husband returning to school full time for an XXXX XXXX XXXX program. When I spoke XXXX at XXXX XXXX I was asked to provide my financial profile including monthly income from my job, expenses such as rent, car note/insurance, groceries, cable, and what I currently have in my checking and savings account. I was then told that XXXX XXXX would need to contact my co-signer who is a XXXX year old retired veteran, my grandfather was harassed about his monthly income and payments and was told that if he was not providing enough information. I was then asked by XXXX XXXX what are you willing to do to maintain your payment because based on your credit profile you are not able to maintain your payment. I was then informed by XXXX at XXXX XXXX that my request was denied to lower my monthly payment or offer an alternative method. I begged them and never once said that I was unwilling to make a payment, I simply asked to lower it so the loan would not be defaulted and I was denied. XXXX then asked for my routing and account number and stated that my interest rate would be lowered .25 % if I enrolled in automatic payments which did not lower the monthly payments.