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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Ive contacted Equifax multiple times in reference to fraudulent information found on my credit report, and what method they are using to verify it. There is a Bankruptcy that shows on my Equifax credit file on, and it doesnt belong to me. I have asked for it to be removed, I have asked for the method of verification and how the Bankruptcy was validated, including the name of the person and phone number that was called to validate the debt, I have yet to receive this information. 
I wrote a formal complaint to Equifax on XX/XX/20 requesting an investigation into an inaccurate and incomplete credit information. I demanded that they remove the Chapter XXXX and XXXX bankruptcy from my account due to the fact that it was not mine. I did not hear from them after 90 days so I wrote them again on XX/XX/20 using certified mail to remove said items from my report, but much to my chagrin, nothing has occurred. I have included a copy of the second letter along with the receipt of the certified letter that was sent to Equifax. I sent proof of the bankruptcy court stating that they DO NOT REPORT ANY FILINGS TO THE CREDIT AGENCIES. I sent proof that XXXX XXXX has no record of this either. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681I ), I am practicing my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my personal credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below. It is listed that XXXX XXXX is the 3rd party Furnisher of this bankruptcy listing but when I reached out to XXXX XXXX, they show no record of the bankruptcy. I have attached a copy of the letter and I want you to remove this inaccurate tradeline from my credit report. I am allowing you 30 days to complete this investigation after which I authorize you to mail me my updated credit reports along with the investigation results. 
If you have any questions, I am free to discuss this situation. 
Thank you in advance for you assistance.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I XXXX XXXX am a victim of identity theft and fraud. XXXX  IS VIOLATING MY RIGHTS BY REPORTING FALSE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS ON MY CREDIT FILE. THESE ACCOUNTS WERE OPEN FRAUDULENTLY IN MY NAME. THIS IS MY 3RD ATTEMPT WRITING XXXX ABOUT THIS MATTER. THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO MY DISPUTES OR MADE ANY CHANGES. I AM GOING TO HAVE MY ATTORNEY TAKE THEM TO COURT BECAUSE THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate the account in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate the reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account needs to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

My XXXX account was past due at the end of XX/XX/XXXX. I was able to make a payment to satisfy the debt after making an agreement with the company to remove the tradeline once the payment was made. I made the payment, but they never removed my tradeline ( bait and switch ). Also, they last reported me as late as of XX/XX/XXXX, and charged-off on XX/XX/XXXX. At that point in time, I already made my payment to satisfy the debt. XXXX needs to honor what they said they'd do.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

On my most recent credit report, dated  XXXX , AES has reported 30,60, and 120 day late payments for loan sequences   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   from  XXXX  and  XXXX  to all   XXXX   credit bureaus (E  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  ) as shown below:

 XXXX : Late 60 days 1 time (  XXXX   XXXX  )

 XXXX : Late 60 days 1 time (  XXXX   XXXX  )
                    Late 90+ days 1 time (  XXXX   XXXX  )
                    
 XXXX : Late 60 days 3 times () < No date listed
                Late 90+ days 6 times (  XXXX   XXXX  )

I have attached copies of the information I am using to complete this complaint. 

As far as my complaint goes, not only are these accounts being reported differently across all three credit bureaus, my main concern lies in the fact that AES changed its policy as far as "backdating" forbearances in  XXXX . What this change allowed was any approved forbearances to be backdated to cover and remove any late payments as well as remove those late payments from the consumers credit report. 

So, because AES decided to change its policy in  XXXX  and not   XXXX  or  XXXX  , my record is tarnished but yet consumers in my exact situation with forbearances approved after the new policy took effect in  XXXX  will have a clean record and it will look as if they were never late when in fact they were. I feel like this is unfair and I am seeking resolution with the CFPB.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I have nearly {$400000.00} in student loan debt processed by XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX I had requested to change my income driven payment option from income based repayment to Pay As You Earn repayment. The process placed me in forbearance for greater than 1 year and I had lost XXXX payments toward public service loan forgiveness. I was not informed that this income based repayment transition would take up to 1 year and that my interest would capitialize during the forbearance process. 
I have requested a detailed account of all my payments in XX/XX/XXXX, despite many repeated phone calls I have not yet received my payment audit nor an explanation why I was in forbearance for 1 years for a simple payment option switch. 
Each time I call I am told nothing can be done and to call back in a month. This has been dragging out for over a year. This is unacceptable of a government organization.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. 
I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : Discharged XXXX : Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. 
This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any account that was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 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. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$13000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have a dispute with Equifax about  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  about # account number  XXXX  with myself not being knowledgeable of opening an account with this agency. I have written Equifax and ask them to prove to me that I had an account with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  and to show me some type of documentation of proof that I owe this company any monies and so far iIdid not receive any documentation of proof that I owe   XXXX   XXXX   I am asking that Equifax either show me any type of Documentation proof that this is my original creditor and that I had an account with them if not I want this account REMOVED from my  XXXX  CREDIT REPORT as soon as possible. I do not think it is fair for myself to keep requesting proof from   XXXX   and they keep claiming that this account had been verified with no documentation to prove it that i had an account with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  agency as the account original creditor.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My personal information may have been part of the Equifax hack that has recently happened.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

In XXXX 2013 The United States Bankruptcy Court - XXXX District of Florida had sent docs for a Chapter XXXX Discharge of Joint debtors for both : my self and my husband to ALL CREDITORS I have attempted to contact all the companys involved many times to have our credit information to be updated. Our Equifax reports has STILL not been corrected! I have also filed COUNTLESS disputes WITH EQUIFAX only to have them DENIED by and my credit score impacted further- this is in VIOLATION of the Bankruptcy court discharge! This needs to be corrected ASAP! - I want this backdated to XXXX of 2013 for the correction as well.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XXXX XXXX XXXX  Reported : XX/XX/2019 {$200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Reported : XX/XX/2019 {$380.00} There are no contracts, no valid claims ... accounts were settled with original creditors and has been confirmed, grave errorsfalse claims and reportingI want these accounts removed immediately or litigation may follow. Debt can not be collected twicethis is unlawful Yet again, you continue to report this and failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested. Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature. 
As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification.I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount.Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed items are inaccurate and incomplete and represents a very serious error in your reporting. 
I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General 's office, should you continue in your non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature will result in a small claims action against your company. I will be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XX/XX/21 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report and to this day 35 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like i'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) plainly states 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 35 days so they should be deleted promptly. Pursuant to 15 USC 1681B ( 2 ) they didn't even have permissible purpose to furnish such information in first place. I NEVER GAVE THEM ANY WRITTEN CONSENT. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you have caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

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

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

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$300.00} XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$5300.00} XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX 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 an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

This happened in XXXX of XXXX. 

So I signed a lease at XXXX on XXXX in XXXX XXXX. Before I put any deposit money down, or any rent of any kind, my financial situation changed because of COVID-19 and I informed them I was no longer able to afford to pay rent. They told me I had to pay to get out of my lease and find someone to take over my lease ( which hadn't even be legally started ) I hadn't put any money down and couldn't afford to pay their fee. I contacted them and they told me " tough luck ''. I didn't pay and didn't move in. I started to get aggressive phone calls and emails about how I needed to pay a sizeable amount of money or otherwise I would be evicted ( once again, I never moved it, never put a deposit down, and also they legally couldn't evict me even if they wanted to because of a COVID-19 eviction moratorium in place ). They sent me a notice through e-mail saying I had been evicted and to return any keys ( didn't have any keys as I never moved in ). Then they got a collector to try to collect {$10000.00} from me. The collectors called me repeatedly and when I finally picked up the phone and explained the situation to them, they laughed at me on the phone and said " good luck with trying to get out of it '' even though I had never moved, never put down any kind of payment, and now I was being demeaned by a collector. The collector has been adding more money to what I owe them on my credit report and they're trying to scam me for a debt I legally do not owe.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX, Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX 's XXXX have violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online

I recently purchased XXXX x {$100.00} XXXX gift cards, and XXXX x {$500.00} XXXX XXXX gift cards, locally at a XXXX affiliate XXXX 's store. Each of these gift cards were tampered with and compromised- which was immediately obvious only after purchasing and opening the packaging, as the cards were dirty and covered in glue and tape. None of the cards contained any value whatsoever, even though I scanned them at the register and paid for them, and the receipt shows that they were activated. Since the store policy is that all gift card sales are final, they advised me to contact XXXX corporate and submit claims to Blackhawk. I subsequently filed cases and they have refused to return my money, stating Blackhawk has denied the claim. Please reference the following XXXX case numbers : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have sent letters to XXXX and XXXX about these false negative accounts on my credit report last XX/XX/2021. They sent my documents and letters on my behalf, and it was determined that the credit furnisher was verified.These report is misleading and suspicious. Below are the federal law violations that these companies are committing! If this doesn't get resolved I will seek litigation, and charge {$1000.00} per violation. 

However All Under penalty of perjury, I swear this account is false and misleading Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification this account is in violation it was reported without valid evidence Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate.

Unauthorized/Erroneous Account RESULT OF The Equifax Data Breach Direct Violation of The FCRA Reporting falsely Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction.

Contacted Creditor/Agency asked for proof of the alleged debt specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any evidence. 15 USC 1681
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

I have been disputing several items on my credit report for some time now. I have disputed several public records that they are refusing to remove because they state that they have verified the account. The first account is a judgment for XXXX. First and foremost the amount of the judgment is incorrect. The amount that was owed was XXXX and it was paid in full. The second is another judgment for XXXX which is a balance that I never owed, and last but not least a BK Chapter XXXX, which the district court notified me by mail that they do not report to the credit bureau. I have been disputing these items for over three years and I am hoping that you guys can help me solve this issue. I have been told by the courts for all XXXX judgments that they have not physically or intentionally reported to the credit bureau any information regarding my judgment and this is a issue that I must dispute with the credit bureau. I have been fighting with them for the last three years and I am not sure what else I can do.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

i have suffered from XXXX for 30 years ' i never knew what credit was or debt or any other such thing i was XXXX for many years and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  most of my debt actually comes from minor 2 hour hospital stays where i was under duress at times from being XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX many times people used my name or an alias with my information going as far back as 25 years or so ' it wasn't until recently the past 5 years or so when i started medication and working a serious job ' with benefits and got a steady income life and girlfriend that i started to learn about these things ' i have tried to contact debtors and XXXX equifax XXXX ' about such things ' but to no avail ' i have been without work for about 2 weeks now do to assaults and robberies at my work ' and i tried for the first time to take out a loan ' figuring on furlough due to store being to dangerous in the ghetto at night not being open i found without a paycheck in the past or one in the future you can not apply for a loan ' i know this might sound strange to some but my first " vacation in 5 years '' has been spent for 8 days trying to figure how to get out of debt and get my life back 99 % of it from 1 hour hospital visits where i was discharged or escaped the hospital on my own ' or afraid due to XXXX XXXX of " being in debt haahahaha '' ' as you can see i'm not well or was not ' for many years ' anyhow i was always scared or paranoid of the 'sign this we'll help you moneywise '' as i was of medication and the like " but seeing where medication has gotten me " i realise now but not back then when {$30.00} or {$300.00} over time seemed impossible for someone working {$5.00} an hour at a labour hall ' 17 hours a day to make {$35.00} with smokes and train/bus sleep outside building ' take {$3.00} out of paycheck at end of day {$4.00} or {$2.00} for ride to job site ' people just don't know but then i worked with gys who made {$12.00} for the same amount of effort ' anyhow " i've tried to contact various sites and agencies ARS etc ' to explain but have had no luck ' i don't want to be homeless again after working 35 hours a week or 30 for the past 5 years ' drs say its best if i " take a day extra off to not be XXXX XXXX '' " anyhow it came to my attention recently my identity has been used for 20 plus years from an " old aqcuaintance '' i'm starting to believe probably just at random " one of the addresses was near mine ' at a time or i used to stay there ' and i was 15 at the time ' anyhow thank you for your time i am not good at this " but i hope it somehow helps although as usual i doubt i did the right thing or even the right company ' XXXX  XXXX EQUIFAX ' all these " i'm not sure ' i'm working with lawyer to figure it out right now and day and night during " first vacation ever '' spent 8 days trying to figure this all out ' as i have no money and am just staring at a wall ' thank you " i hope it's not a prison ' forever '
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I XXXX XXXX HAS ASKED EACH REPORT BUREAU TO PROVIDE IN WHICH IS required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, all accounts that you post on a credit report. 

iT'S BEEN OVER 30 DAYS SENT LETTERS ON XX/XX/2021. IT IS NOW XX/XX/2021.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

The interest rate on my federal student loans is so high that I literally can not pay them down ( 8.5 % ). My total debt has increased from {$66000.00} to {$86000.00} in only 5-6 years, and I make monthly payments diligently ( nearly $ XXXX/month ). I attempted paying ahead by a month, to see if that would affect the accruing interest, but it has not changed anything. The monthly payments are already high enough to keep me living paycheck to paycheck, and I feel I may never be able to afford a house or a family in this lifetime. The educated future of the United States is being robbed and tossed aside. 

SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP US!