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Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with fees charged

Discover took over the loan from XXXX in XXXX XXXX. Initially, my student loan rate at XXXX was 6.25 % but Discover increased my rate to 6.5 % in XXXX XXXX when it assumed the XXXX portfolio w/o communicating the terms to me via email or by mail. When i graduated in XXXX XXXX I had applied for auto debit that should lower my rate by 0.25 %. They did not entertain that. Then again, I see that that they increased the rate to 6.625 % in XXXX XXXX. In XXXX XXXX, they have increased my rate to 6.875 % in XXXX XXXX, to 7 % in XXXX XXXX and now 7.125 % in XXXX XXXX. This is a rip off since this was a fixed term loan and not a variable interest loan. All this while, my credit scores are going up and the interest rates have gone done. So why is Discover abusing and charging more fees that they are not communicating to me directly via email or via phone or via mail when they have all my information? I need money back for this negligence at their end and credit for extra fees paid.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$4300.00}, {$15000.00}, {$12000.00}, {$7500.00}, {$11000.00}.

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 ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed.

I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action.

-- AUTO ACCOUNTS -- 1. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$4300.00} -This is not my account. 

-- STUDENT ACCOUNTS -- 2. DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a limit of {$15000.00} -This is not my account. 

3. DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a limit of {$12000.00} -This is not my account. 

4. DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a limit of {$7500.00} -This is not my account. 

5. DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a limit of {$11000.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have three accounts that are mine and they showed up on my report with a different address attached XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. Extra account and XXXX. Citibank account .These accounts are not mine and I want them removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was discharged in bankruptcy

Enhanced Recovery Corp placed a collection on my reports on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX claiming I had XXXX service in XXXX. I called XXXX and ask when was my service disconnected and XXXX stated that the service was disconnected on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I filed chapter XXXX bankruptcy on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and was discharged on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. XXXX was included in my Bankruptcy. 

However, nine years later the account has been re-aged and placed on my credit report which violates the automatic stay. 

This will come off my report or I will sue XXXX and ERC for damaging my credit and costing me thousands of dollars.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  All have 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 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency XXXX make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

This account XXXXXXXX XXXX has improper grammar it says the account is potentially negative and it says paid I'm saying that the monitoring of the account is incorrect it was paid the first two years of a four-year contract and a couple months was unpaid and then went into negative but the account was later paid off in the account is paid now they also settled then I paid I believe the account should say potentially settle and paid it should not say potentially negative although the town had a few months unpaid it was 2 years pay on the same account so it's just say potentially settle and paid and if it says potentially negative and paid off it is considered incorrect grammar
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I disputed the XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX several times to the credit bureaus but I have not getting any response regarding the results.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

I can not get a statement nor could I get a payment mailing address until after the first payment was due.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

as previously notified I am a victim of identity theft
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

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 COMMISSION or https : XXXX to file a report 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 blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
XXXXXXXX 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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Dear to whom it may concern, My name is " XXXX XXXX " ''. I have been trying to report inaccurate items in my credit report over years but it never worked. I am repeating my complaint to request investigation on these following items below within 30 days according to Fair Credit Reporting act. 
**Address** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX These addresses are not belong to me. I have attached proofs of my recent and only address. Please remove the incorrect addresses as they are preventing me from obtaining my credit score. 
**Credit cards** XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Reported XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX How can there be XXXX XXXX monthly payment on a closed account. Delete immediately. 
_XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX How can there be XXXX XXXX monthly payment on a closed account. Delete immediately!!! 
**Credit card** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX This charge off account does not belong to me and the creditor or collection agency does not have any signed contract with me or my information. I demand this to be removed. 
**Other loans** XXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX This charge off account is not belong to me. The collection agency doesn't have any signed contract with me or my information. 
*** According to FDCPA Section 809. Validation of debts [ 15 USC 1692g ] ( b ), the collector must then respond back to me in writing, showing that the debt is your responsibility and that it is entitled to collect the monies either on behalf of the creditor or as the new owner of the account and until the collector provides me with this evidence, this charge off account has to cease all collection activity. If the collector can not validate the debt with at least some cursory evidence, it must permanently cease all attempts to collect the debt and remove all indications of the collection account from your credit report. 
**Hard Inquiries** _XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX All Banks Contact the inquirer : MAIL ONLY UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY AND DATA FURNISHER HAS VIOLATED XXXX  REPORTING COMPLIANCE BY NOT REPORTING THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I don't know why the XXXX Im submitting a complaint for the fifth time. These companies are on some XXXX  XXXX until you file a complaint with the courts.I have called this credit reporting agency about reporting this account issue in XXXX, They told me they don't go by the FCRA and they have to do their own investigation. I think that is XXXX! I am a " CONSUMER '' and they are just a reporting agency. the laws were set in place to protect me and my information. They sent me a XXXX  XXXX letter saying " they verified the information as mine!!!. They are clearly violating the law. They gave a weak excuse to weasel their way out of following the law or replying to me with the real information. Im not going to keep playing games and I will have to file court papers and get paid for these violations and the stress it is causing me everyday. I shouldn't have to write these complaint letters about a collection agency reporting adverse information on my consumer report.. Yes it me XXXX XXXX XXXX and EQUIFAX AND XXXX. don't try to XXXX  XXXX your way out and send a letter saying we don't know if this is you. yes XXXX last XXXX of my social is XXXX. Delete the XXXX negative item you are reporting. Or should I spell it out ... {$1000.00} dollars for each violation. according to the FCRA. or does you company follow those laws.You couldn't!! 
Read number ( 5 ) As a matter of fact read ALL of the following... 15 USC 1681c : Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports1681c. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.

( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that, from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.

( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.

( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years.

( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

I did not give you written permission to publish this information on my report. No one nor did I give you the legal authority, you just assumed it.

So.. address the issue and delete the adverse information and don't tell people when they call in you do it your way, no you should do it according to the laws that are set in place.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This consumer reporting agency as defined by law has violated my rights under the FCRA for not assuring me 100 % possible maximum accuracy. Every automated complaint that comes back says items are verified when they have not done a reasonable investigation of the items in question Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures section ( b ) says whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it follows reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. To my understanding, the only investigation that credit reporting agencies do is a simple communication with the E oscar system to request verification. Verification could be as simple as a phone number address and name all of which are public information and is not the maximum possible accuracy which would mean that you are in violation of the FCRA. 
These are the Inaccurate tradelines that I disputed that have not been removed or investigated properly. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Original " delinquency date '' for XXXX XXXX is XX/XX/XXXX. Three months later on XX/XX/XXXX this car was repossessed. As of XX/XX/XXXX, this account is 7 years old and should not be on my file any more. All Equifax does is add remarks to my file and the account remains on file. All the other credit agencies already took XXXX off but Equifax refuses. This is my second complaint about Equifax XXXX for different issues ) within the last four months. They should have no business storing people 's history if they can not operate within the law. Thanks.
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 below. 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 was affected by hurricane Ida and need a new place to move into but these fraudulent reportings are holding me back from obtaining housing. 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. I noticed these fraudulent reportings on 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 XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

on XX/XX/2021 I sent you a letter regarding inaccurate things on my credit report but I until this day over 45 days already, I still got no response. I was told by an attorney that consumer law obligates you to investigate these negative items within 30 days and remove them if nothing is found, but it has been over a month now, and your inaccurate reporting still affects my credit nor i get response from you. Apparently, you are ignoring my disputes. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to all the troubles you caused me. My information was impacted by Equifax data breach and may got into hands of the wrong person and its your obligation to fix all these errors.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

Hi my name is XXXX XXXX I had an account with us bank Me and my wife worked at the same company my company sent money to my account like they always did for my work which was XXXX the bank thought it was fraud and it wasn't my employer verified the bank was suppose to send the money back to my employer so he can redirect it to me this was way back in 2019 my employer still claim the bank never sent him back the funds and the bank refused to give me any kind of proof where they sent money all they do is claim it was sent back that's a lot of money I ask for proof they won't never give me proof and talk nasty to me the lady at the bank was nasty at me treated me bad told me not to come back in someone did something with the funds they never sent it back my employer would not lie the bank branch address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX California XXXX could you guys write them and see why it they are not helping m we find out where they actually sent the money to and if they did it's XXXX $ of my hard earn money they just took and never sent back I put the email from employer stating they never received the money back instead of dodging me or not helping can you write them and also send a letter to there corporate office
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

Mohela refuses to respond and confirm that my PSLF application has been received. After being told by XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX that my application was transferred to Mohela months ago, I have still yet to get confirmation of them having my application. The deadline for the PSLF Waiver is in several weeks. I understand they are busy and the processing of the application may take some time, however all I am looking for is verification it has been received and is waiting to be processed. The phone number is no longer working. I can no longer get in touch with Mohela. Previously when the number was working I would be on hold for hours, often having the call dropped. One time I was told to resubmit my application to them as they did not get it, which I did. I sent my application certified mail so I know they received it, yet they still are telling me they do not have it. They told me all mail received to date had been updated and therefore why my application was not showing up as having been received was very confusing. Customer Service is rude and not helpful. In order for me to qualify for the PSLF Waiver my application must be received by XX/XX/2022. I need help!
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have tried several times to dispute the lates that are reporting on all 3 of my credit bureaus and also with XXXX. They state that they are correct but I always signed up with them for extensions and now they wont talk to me since they are paid off. I just would like my reports to have no negative effect since I paid them on time all the time. They also have my wifes address wrong.
Complaint sub-issue: You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due

I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report and found late payment on the dates below : 30 days late as of XXXX2016 I am not sure how this happened, I believe that I had made my payments to you when I received my statements. My only thought is that my monthly statement did not get to me.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Re : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; {$190.00} Balance This account in collections with XXXX XXXX XXXX is a medical bill that was already paid by my SECONDARY health insurance and violates the 180 day reporting of medical bills on credit files. The original debt collector and XXXX XXXX   XXXX have not made effort to contact me about this debt. I ask that this account be removed from my credit file immediately for violating the 180 days agreed upon by three credit reporting agencies and the New York attorney general in XX/XX/2015. I dispute that this medical bill was paid by my secondary health insurance and there was no attempt by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to collect.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Someone obtained my social security information along with my date of birth and opened up the following credit cards and financial accounts fraudulently : - XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$7600.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$1200.00} - XXXX XXXX for {$1100.00} - XXXX  XXXX   XXXX for {$1100.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$830.00} - XXXX XXXX for {$260.00} - XXXX XXXX for {$210.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem

Discover card took money from me and is holding my money unlawfully. I have a secured credit card with them with a credit line of {$400.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called and requested a credit limit increase to {$1000.00}. The person on the line let me know I needed to put up the additional {$600.00} since it is secured. On XX/XX/XXXX, the {$600.00} was taken from my bank account. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email from Discover saying they had increased my credit limit to {$600.00}. I immediately called and explained I requested the credit limit to be {$1000.00}, not {$600.00} and explained the additional {$600.00} has cleared my bank account. They tell me they only see a request for a {$200.00} increase. I let them know this needs to be fixed or refund me the {$400.00}. I spent over an hour on the phone. I spoke with one Tier 1 agent and 3 supervisors. The 1st supervisor called the bank on the line with me and the bank told them the {$600.00} had cleared. This supervisor tells me since a different department handles the credit limit increases then she has to forward my issue to them to research and that can take 48 hrs. I asked her what is there to research when we just called the bank and verified {$600.00} was indeed taken and not {$200.00}. She said that's the way that department handles it. They have to do their own verification. I asked to speak with that supervisor. So I was connected to supervisor # 2. She tells me there is nothing they can do except call me back in 48 hrs. I told her this is unacceptable since the 1st supervisor already verified with the bank. I also let them know there should be a recorded call from XX/XX/26 because the girl on that day read a script and asked did I agree to the {$600.00}. She was inflexible and kept repeating that she can do nothing further as she has to research it. I asked for a supervisor above her. She connected me to supervisor # 3 who said he is the highest in the executive office. I let him know my attorney will be contacting them. He said the issue still needs to be researched. I asked him to explain what they are researching. He said they need to know what happened and why it happened. I let him know " what happened and why '' is irrelevant to me. Discover already has my {$600.00} and is refusing to increase my limit. He provided me an email address to send written authorization to speak with my attorney about my account. This issue remains unresolved.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

( AMERICOLLECT ) is a result of identity theft. I recently discovered through my new monitoring service this account being reported I made efforts to remove this account from my file as the amount of {$100.00} does not belong to me. This account was fraudulently opened through this company in XXXX of 2019 an has been reported to the FTC and authorities as Identity theft. I have submitted all of my information needed to resolve this matter in this complaint and through the FTC report attached and do not feel comfortable giving any further information in any way to any others at this time due to the further possibilities of identity theft.