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Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

Citi Diamond Preferred Card- Don't do it! 

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX  I called Citi to cancel my credit card account. At that time I made a sizable payment toward the remaining balance on the card, but did not pay in full. On XX/XX/XXXX, the company charged me {$22.00} in interest on the remaining balance ( which was fair ). OnXX/XX/XXXX I paid off the remainder of the card, in full, via online payment. I called Citi to confirm that the account is now settled in full and closed. 

So you can understand why I was very surprised to learn that on XX/XX/XXXX ( amount {$1.00} ) and XX/XX/XXXX ( a " minimum interest charge '' of {$.00} ) were charged to my inactive, paid in full, closed account. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I received a voicemail from Citi stating that was in arrears on my account. When I called Citi back to inquire about the call, I was told that " my account is paid in full and not delinquent, so they don't know why I was called ''. That didn't add up to me, so luckily I did a bit more digging, and upon opening my old account ( which again has been closed for months ) I saw  that the company was still charging me interest. When I called the company back, they defended the policy and told me it is standard operating procedure. 

This should be considered Fraud. It is no different than XXXX XXXX opening up thousands of fake credit card accounts and unknowingly charging interest to unsuspecting customers. 

On it's own, the {$2.00} Citi is saying I owe may not seem like much. But the fact of the matter is, if they are doing this to me, they are doing this to customers all over the world and making a killing on the backs of it's customers who believe they have closed an account in good faith. ( what is there to charge interest on?! The account is closed, unable to be used and paid in full! ). 

Buyer Beware.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

For the past two months I have requested that all 3 credit reporting agencies address and correct multiple errors on my credit report. However, once their investigation is complete they do n't fix nor remove anything but instead stare they have updated my account information with each debt collector I inquired about. Sixteen negative remarks are from the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX ( both student loan lenders ). These two debt collectors have multiple listings of the same account number and loan. I found that one account is reported four separate times. The credit reporting agencies are maliciously and intentionally allowing the lenders to falsify my credit report. I know this to be true because each debt shows up repeatedly. Moreover, the creditors have multiple accounts listed as : each debt collectors name, account number, initial balance owed, listing date, and have N/A reported for current amount owed, monthly payment applied, etc. Also, the credit reporting agencies have inaccurate addresses listed, phone numbers, valid prior addresses have been deleted or removed and they also have two negative remarks that are medical debt. The medical collections are also counting against my credit report and score. Please advise
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting my free annual report

There are several issues 1. I could n't get my free credit report because I do n't have Social Security Number. 

2. I 'm keep receiving " prescreened '' offers from lots of companies and I want to stop receiving " prescreened '' offers of credit from companies for 5 years but could n't do that because I do n't have Social Security Number. 

3. The name on prescreened offers is slightly different from my name. I guess the information in the credit report is wrong but I ca n't check it because I could n't get my credit report. 

4. I received a phone-call from a debt collector that I have a bad debt which I do n't know. 

The information that federated law ( debt collector ) told me : I have a bad debt for consumer credit card from XXXX which I did n't pay since XXXX. 

Fact : I entered XXXX at XXXX. Before XXXX, for XXXX years, I 've never lived in XXXX. So I did n't and could n't have XXXX credit card. I also checked from XXXX that there is no such record that I owned account before XXXX in XXXX. 

I appealed this to the debt collector and they sent me a letter and ID theft affidavit. The name on the envelope and the letter were same as prescreened offers, which is slightly different from mine. I doubt the " debt collector '' might be scam but the name on the envelope gives me a sense that my credit report might be wrong. 

5. For the reason I described above, I want to place a fraud alert on my credit report but I could n't because I do n't have Social Security Number.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Case number XXXX was incorrectly closed without any action or resolution provided. The company illegally making the credit inquiry, CREDCO, provided a blanket disclaimer that they were a third party and would audit XXXX XXXX 's permissable purpose. They did not provide any result or position on the matter. The case was closed without their audit resolution or intentions. I am requesting the issue be reopened until CREDCO completes their audit and removes the false credit information or provides evidence that I applied for a loan -- evidence which does not exist. XXXX XXXX 's telephone calls attempting to get me to refinance 3 months after my home purchase were 100 % rejected repeatedly. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX reporting ( 3 ) late payment I have notices on my credit report with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Which dates in XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. I have not been late, my student loan was in forbearance at the time. In XX/XX/XXXX I called in to update my personal contact information such as my new address, phone number, and my new phone number as well. They didnt not put it there system like they should have. I had no idea I was late & my loan was not in forbearance until I pull my credit report & seen that my account was late. This is not my fault, they should have updated my contact information when I request it to be over the phone with an XXXX customer service agent. So they had no number on file or email nor a correct address on file for me. So I called XXXX XXXX multiple times about my account with those late payment. I ask them several times to correct this information, because it is hurting my credit scores. They refuse too. So then I spoke to their XXXX XXXX / AES attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. He explain to him my story, he told me that they will look into it & correct the late payments on my account. I have not heard back from him. I been speaking to their attorney from months since XX/XX/XXXX. They have not correct those late payments yet. This becoming very aggravating & I feel like they are taking a vantage of me. I wrote letters, made phone calls too them, even spoke to their attorney as well, and they still fail to fix this issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

I realize that this issue has not been resolved, and keep saying duplicate but when the IRS took my income tax for the amount of {$8200.00} dollars this loan was paid off. Seems the AES has bought a bogus loan and the loan was only about {$4000.00}. i know for a fact that this loan has been paid off. back in 2014 through IRS.I am not in the national data base as of owing anything.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

I moved from XXXX to XXXX, and in doing so would no longer be using PNC bank. There is no physical location in XXXX and it would be inconvenient to use. I had to keep the account open after my move to get the final direct deposits from my employer in XXXX. Upon knowing I would have no more money moving into the account, I emptied the account to {$0.00}. 

I then received a letter in the mail dated XX/XX/19 stating that my account was overdrawn. In looking at my account, it was overdrawn because PNC charged a monthly fee of {$15.00}. I had never had a monthly fee hit my account during the 5 years of using PNC. I called PNC on XX/XX/19 to close my account and was told that I could not close the account until it was brought to current status by making a deposit. I was literally in shock to find that the bank would charge me for having an account with nothing in it. While the customer service representative I spoke with on the phone was very nice, I was informed that to speak with a supervisor about this I would need to escalate my complaint and they would call me back in 24-48 hours. This was completely unacceptable as I was trying to fix this situation and was only told it would be dragged out. 

I understand being held accountable for overdrawing my account, however I did not overdraw my account. In an attempt to close the account, I was told this charge was valid and could not. I don't feel this is how banks should operate and want my account closed, as I will NEVER use PNC again. The policy that they have in place regarding this predatory and harmful to the consumer.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

The following inquires I do not recognize : XX/XX/2022 - XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX  XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXI XX/XX/2022 - XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/2022 - XXXX  XX/XX/2022 - XXXX XXXX  XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am a victim of Identity Theft and Equifax is violating my rights under The Fairs Credit Act. I have faxed and mailed several documents to Equifax about fraudulent accounts, credit cards, addresses etc and they refuse to delete this information under the Fairs Credit Act. I have sent over my Identity Theft Report from FTC and IRS Identity Theft acceptance letter as well as statements, blocking letters etc. and they have refuse to remove this information from my credit report. XXXX   and XXXX  has already deleted these fraudulent inaccurate  information from my reports but Equifax refuses to. EQUIFAX IS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND VIOLATING MY RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIRS CREDIT ACT UNDER SECTION 605b. 

Last certified mail to Equifax Information Services, LLC XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX was mailed on XX/XX/2020 via certified USPS mail and Equifax have not updated and block these inaccurate accounts.They have also block my online access to myEqfuiax.com and are not responding to my disputes and Identity Theft claim. Equifax is in continued violation of my rights as a U.S citizen under the fair credit act. 
XXXX XXXX responded to my request and verified that the account was a result of Identity theft and had to force Equifax to remove this account. There are still 2 fraudulent XXXX accounts that Equifax has refused to delete under the fairs credit act. If Equifax continues to violate my rights under The Fair Credit Act. I WILL FILE A LAW SUIT AGAINST EQUIFAX for DAMAGES FOR A NEGLIGENT VIOLATION if this matter isn't resolved correctly.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This complaint is regarding AFNI , Inc. claims I have a charged off, closed account in the amount of {$2300.00} that was apparently opened XX/XX/2018. I am writing to advise you that AFNI, Inc. is in violation of TEXAS DEBT COLLECTION ACT, TEX. FIN. CODE 392.001 et seq. as well as the DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, SUBCHAPTER E. which prohibits a debt collector or credit bureau from engaging in debt collection in Texas unless the third-party debt collector or credit bureau has obtained a surety bond and filed a copy of the bond with the Office of the Secretary of State. After researching AFNI, Inc. on the Texas Secretary of State debt collector website I have found that XXXX XXXX XXXX is not bonded in the state of Texas. I am requesting AFNI, Inc. immediately delete this entry with all credit reporting agencies they are reporting this entry to due to being in violation of TEXAS DEBT COLLECTION ACT, TEX. FIN. CODE 392.001 et seq. as well as the DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES-CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, SUBCHAPTER E. 
The TEXAS DEBT COLLECTION ACT ( TDCA ) defines a debt collector as any person who directly or indirectly engages in debt collection and further applies to creditors attempting to collect their own debts. TEX. FIN. CODE 392.001 ( 3 ). Furthermore, Sec. 392.301 ( a ) ( 4 ) of the TEX. FIN. CODE prohibits threatening to sell or assign to another the obligation of the consumer and falsely representing that the result of the sale or assignment would be that the consumer would lose a defense to the consumer debt or would be subject to illegal collection attempts.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I learned about the Equifax security breach on XXXX XXXX 2017 and the details of the scandal imply that my personal information was breached and is now publicly available. I tried using Equifax 's online tool on XXXX XXXX 2017 to see if I was impacted by the breach, and they claimed I was so I signed up for one of their services. However, now there is news surfacing that I am now newly aware of that they are randomly generating answers for people and not giving actual results. This is improper use of my data, and it is terrible that Equifax was not forthcoming with the results of the data breach. My personal credit is at risk and I do not like being in this situation.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't qualify for a loan

I attended to XXXX college for six months.. XXXX made me take out a private loan called American student financial group ; direct lending program ... of XXXX, to found out tow months later when the school closed without previous notice, when I did my financial aid that I did n't needed it because I had a Pell grant available ... im filling this complaint because they lied to me ... but only that because it was a fraud ... since I took a loan supposedly I needed to pay my education.. got in debt payed for an 18 months program and I just received 6 months and they closed ... how I 'm going to pay for something I did n't received??? .. I really want this loan to be discharge and continue with a new clean begging after what career point did to us ...
Complaint sub-issue: Keep getting calls about your loan

I forgot to schedule my payment to come out on the due date, so I scheduled it to come out as soon as I realized the error. The payment is scheduled to post on XX/XX/XXXX. My mother told me she received 3 phone calls on the XXXX and 3 on the XXXX about the severe delinquency of my loan. I am the primary borrower and only received one call. My loan is barely 15 days past due. When I contacted Firstmark they started that they continue to make those calls even if the payment I scheduled. I asked why they felt the need to call over and over again. They said the calls are randomly generated. I asked why the primary borrower wouldnt be contacted first and he was like oh I dont know. Then he said the calls will continue until XXXX XXXX  of the day of the scheduled payment. 

This is very misleading. My mother was going to make the payment, but thankfully I let her know I already had one scheduled. This tactic seems very misleading and manipulative. If someone has a payment scheduled, they should not be calling anyone other the primary borrower, and they really shouldnt be calling anyone at all if there is a pending payment. The volume of phone calls and e-mails my mother received is borderline harassment. This company should not be allowed go call people numerous times a day when they have a payment pending!
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I value you setting aside some margin to FIX a portion of the data in my credit document ; not withstanding, there are still a few items to be updated. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) require the 3 credit bureaus to confirm these items ( 1 ). ( A ). 

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Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Communication requesting verification of debt was sent to GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX, XXXX demanded to inspect the " Original Mortgage Note '', with wet ink signatures that shows whether or not GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC is the HOLDER OF THE NOTE. I believe GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC has sold the original Note and has failed to give credit to my account. GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC responded by sending a copy of the " Note '' and Deed of Trust on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The copy of the " Note '' had been countersigned by the Vice President, of GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC, XXXX XXXX, " Pay to the order of : Without Recourse Gateway Mortgage Group LLC By ( XXXX XXXX 's Signature ) which violates the the National Currency Act of 1863/1864, Section 27. Also in this XXXX XXXX, XXXX communication from GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC, XXXX XXXX, Director of Operational Compliance stated " XXXX XXXX is the holder of your loan and Gateway Mortgage Group , LLC is servicing your loan. '' This is a breech of the contract signed on XXXX XXXX, XXXX with GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC, being the Lender. There was no agreement in the contract to sell, assign, or transfer the " Note ''. Neither was this disclosed to the borrower at the time of closing. GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP , LLC is also in violation of the National Currency Act 1863/1864 Section 28 and Section 53.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

Fraudulent charges were made in XXXX XXXX by someone who is not me. Initially, the bank refunded the charges. Then after their " research '', they recharged all the charges except XXXX. The difference is approximately {$700.00}. 
I was told today that the " research showed '' the card was " used in person '' despite being with me in XXXX  There were charges by me in XXXX, XXXX XXXX  where I work ) the day before the fraud and I called to claim fraud the day after they posted. 

I have canceled the card as of today.
Complaint sub-issue: Account sold or transferred to another company

It was announced that Citibank would no longer be a Co-branded card for the XXXX XXXX chain. As soon as this was announced last year, I called Citibank. I continued to call Citibank and discuss the issue and concern I had. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I was informed from Citibank that the card was being turned over to XXXX. XXXX also sent me a similar notice. I do not want an XXXX card. I want to stay a Citi customer. 

I called Citi to convert the card from a XXXX co-branded to another product in XXXX. They said I could n't convert it and no further info. I called again in XXXX. They said they could n't convert the card, but if I called back on or after XX/XX/XXXX, I could convert the card and stay a Citi customer. 

I called Citi today ( XX/XX/XXXX) and they inform me that they can not convert the card. I have no choice but to accept a new XXXX account. 

How do I, as a consumer, have no control with what happens to my account? An account in good standing, with a high limit, and no balance? An account that regularly sees $ XXXX in yearly spend? Citibank does n't want to keep that business?!?
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

hello I called Equifax to update my personal information they did the security validation which validated my identity and I am who I say I am I was just trying to update my personal information they are reporting as far as my addresses they have several incorrect addresses on file for me and stated I have to send in that request so I asked was that something new as my fianc updated her address with them over the phone, I do n't understand why I was not able to update this if all of my information was verified and I passed the identity verification. the rep was also so rude when my fianc was trying to help me and advise she was able to update her information over the phone exby was the worse customer service rep. i was also trying to advise that the inquiry on my account was not valid as well but was not listened to.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

I was sent an upgraded credit card from Citi Bank. I called in to activate it on XX/XX/XXXX which should have closed my old account. On XX/XX/XXXX my old card was used for 18 purchases, 15 of which were to a gov't agency in XXXX and 3 Auto places in XXXX, for exceeding my credit limit. I was never notified of this. I discovered it when I called in on XX/XX/XXXX to check my points. I immediately reported this to the Fraud and Security Department. They initially only tagged 3 of the items. I have since called and keep getting nowhere. I have received no communication from them at all. I have asked for correspondence and they have refused. I keep getting different answer as to why these other charges are not flagged under investigation. I received my statement and it says i owe {$12000.00}! Of that total only legally {$670.00} is mine. I even went to the branch bank and they were appalled by the communication via the phone to me. This has now been going on a day shy of 1 month and I still have no communication via text, letter, or email from them. My XXXX XXXX has dropped over XXXX points because they reported this amount to the credit bureaus. I was promised a letter would come today via email saying this was under investigation and nothing has arrived. I am at loss as of what to do next. Any other credit card company would place disputed items in a credit status while they investigate and send correspondence. Some of the agents i speak with are horrified when they look at this and can not figure out why this has not been resolved. Please HELP!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

OnXX/XX/XXXX, I sent a letter to XXXX ( see Attached ) requesting for them to correct the errors on my credit report, AND to provide me with a validation document bearing my signature. There are several serious errors reported by XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX ( All account numbers listed on my report ). XXXX send me a response stating they will not re-investigate these items. On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a 2nd letter to XXXX to requesting for them to correct my report and to provide me with the a copy of the original document I signed, as well as their verification method. I also requested for them to give me the name, address, and telephone number of the verifying party. XXXX again, replied with the same letter stating that they would not re-investigate. As per the FCRA I am entitled to be provided with documentation from the credit reporting agency, bearing my signature, to validate the debt. Furthermore, this request is supported by XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX, No XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ). <P/>I believe that XXXX should not be able to use " Bully '' tactics and hold consumers at bay from receiving lower cost financing. As you can see by the attached, I am having the same exact problem with XXXX XXXX and Equifax.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my XXXX endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 


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