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Complaint sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

I have disputed several inquiries many times with Equifax and they refuse to investigate these fraudulent inquiries. I have contacted all creditors directly and they have referred me to Equifax. These were not authorized. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2016 I am requesting information on how Equifax conducted their investigation into my previous dispute ( s ).
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I have repeatedly, going back to the begi nning of  XX/XX/XXXX  have as ked  ProCollect Inc. , out of  XXXX , TX to provide documentation validating the debt " they say '' I owe. I have had fraudulent activity happen in the past and that is my main concern here. I was called several time i n  XX/XX/XXXX , b y a  XXXX   XXXX  and once by a  XXXX   (  that I remember and HEARD correctly because they sound so unprofessional ). They demanded that I pay almost  $ 5K f or an apartment that was listed under my father 's ( now deceased  )  girlfriends name. I have been trying to take care of this debt for several years now. I have wrote several letters to the company and asked several times over the phone stating " please send all of the documents showing I owe this debt, including the lease copy and all other supporting documents. '' This debt is now approaching 7 years in 9 months and I am still dealing with the unprofessional, rude phone calls. When I called a few weeks ago and spoke to  XXXX   (  around   XX/XX/XXXX  a bout    XXXX   XXXX    CST ), she verified who I was and said " are you willing to making payment in full today? '' I said well " hold on, '' and went on to explain the story and tried to get the supporting documents.  XXXX  ended up hanging up on me twice, since I was n't making payment that day. She did n't say anything about sending me the supporting documents either. I am starting to get really frustrated with this company, their lack of professionalism, they 're always super rude, demand money and if you do n't have the money then they hang up on you. I have now sent an email to th e Sr. Account Executive ,  XXXX   XXXX  because I was n't allowed to have his direct line. I have tried to have  XXXX   XXXX  or  XXXX   XXXX  call me back also, I have heard NOTHING. I am getting ready to call  XXXX   XXXX  if I am unable to get the supporting documents showing that this debit is in fact mine. If my name was forged on any documents then I will have NO OTHER CHOICE but to take ALL parties to court and that 's a PROMISE. I have a twin brother and there 's been times when stuff gets filed under the wrong name or fraudulent activity happens due to our names being very similar. I have tried and tried to play nice but I am n ow filing complaints with everyone including the FTC, CFPB, AG, SOS , BBB, De  pt of Licensing.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without 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 XXXX has me at a score around XXXX. 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 year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

3 credit bureaus must validate these ACCOUNTS in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigate and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5500.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5500.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$17000.00}. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$17000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Reviewed credit report in XX/XX/2019 and found a Discover Credit Card was opened using my personal information. Contacted credit bureaus to remove information and was denied due to verification from creditor. No evidence of verification was produced. Contacted Discover Financial directly and they are refusing to close account and remove from credit reports. I have requested numerous times to produce evidence and no evidence has been given showing the account belongs to me. I filed a police report, a complaint with the FTC and complaint with IC3 and  mailed all the complaints along with a letter and verification information ( License, social security card and current bill ) to both credit bureaus and creditor and the account still has not been removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

Dear CFPB, I have communicated with you before on another similar matter and had a very informative discussion with XXXX of your advisors. The complaint this time is specifically against Equifax which is something I do not enjoy doing. More than 45 days ago I sent original copies from my XXXX and XXXX credit reports to Equifax about a XXXX Bank account which does not belong on my credit report and was removed by the other credit agencies after a very detailed investigation. However, Equifax has not acted on this and also has not responded to my letters and information which specifically requested a timely response under the FCRA due to implications for my job applications requiring top secret clearance. My feeling is they are severly under staffed but in the end they must comply with FCRA investigation timelines and actually process the consumer complaint. They have not sent me a free complete copy of the Equifax file with updated information as I had also requested in my letter do to identity theft issues which they have already know about for 7 months. I have recently spent a fortune on signing up with XXXX different credit monitoring agencies in order to be able to pull full reports from all three bureaus at 7 day intervals due to the importance of this. This is driving me crazy since I have done everything legally required with no professional response from Equifax.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

PNC should be able to be linked to XXXX. PNC is a phenomenal bank with great structure, but this is something that shouldn't even be a problem. I switched banks due to relocation, but now I can't connect my XXXX account to my PNC bank ... ... ..bummer
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

After receiving my consumer report from XXXX, I noticed a few fraudulent accounts. The FCRA intends to secure consumer rights to privacy, and my privacy has been breached. After stating the claim and disputing the fraudulent accounts, XXXX is still reporting on my consumer report negative/inaccurate accounts. Im reporting this activity to CFPB because my rights have been violated. Pursuant to Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681n, XXXX willfully failed to comply with the requirement under the provision of 15 USC 1681 ; therefore, XXXX is civilly and criminally liable for causing me mental anguish. I have attached all supporting documents along with my Affidavit of Truth and FTC report.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My bank called me to inform me that there was a unknown charge on my account. They wanted to verify if it was mine and they were correct it did not belong to me. Later that same day I received a call from one of my credit card providers stating the same thing. I immediately knew my identity had been stolen. I got online and made an account with XXXX  XXXX and got a copy of my report. For years my name, birthday and social security number was used to open accounts that are not mine. Please remove these items from my report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX {$9800.00} XXXX XXXX   XXXX {$350.00} XXXX XXXX {$650.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$580.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted a written request to have incorrect items on my credit report be investigated. By law, I am supposed to have a response within 30 days. Obviously, more than 30 days have passed, but I have yet to receive my credit investigation results.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Since the credit breach with Equifax I have been unable to access my account online. I've made countless attempts by phone only to get automated questions, disconnected calls, transfers, etc. Representatives say their website is in maintenance and to call back after 2 hrs. Password resets don't work. They are not willing to mail my report. 
This company is in serious trouble. I only get emails inviting me for free credit scores and free credit report. When I click the link and answer all the questions the password won't work. They send a reset password to my email address only to have the same problem again. This has been going on for two years!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

EQUIFAX SECURITY BREACH HAS DESTROYED MY LIFE ... INACCURATE INFORMATION REPORTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Data breach! Unable to get logged on to their website. " Unable '' to provide a free annual credit report online.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this 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 homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter  PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have paid off 5 accounts on my credit report that has been posted and I have already paid it off
Complaint sub-issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit

On XX/XX/2019 @ XXXX XXXX I received a call from ERC in XXXX Florida. They asked for my personal information without stating the name of their company or the fact that they were a collection agency. They asked for information without even stating the name of their company. Also they threatened me and harrassed me on the phone telling me they were going to file a lawsuit against me and their team of lawyers would take action against me before even telling me what the debt or call was even regarding. This company should be shut down due to their illegal collection practices.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I RECENTLY RAN MY CREDIT AND NOTICED THE BELOW ACCOUNT SHOWING LATE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATE ON ANY OF MY ACCOUNTS. I NEED THE BELOW ACCOUNT AMENDED IMMEDIATELY TO SHOW NEVER LATE. I HAVE FOUND AN ACCOUNT REPORTING LATE PAYMENT INFORMATION. I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATE ON THE BELOW ACCOUNT. 

PLEASE AMEND THIS ACCOUNT TO SHOW, NEVER LATE. ON XXXX, XXXX AND XXXX I HAD MAILED A DISPUTE LETTER OF THE BELOW ACCOUNT TO BE AMENDED AS IT WAS BEING REPORTED IN ERROR. 

TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN INVESTIGATIVE RESULTS REPORT AND NOW YOUR COMPANY IS IN VIOLATION THE 3RD TIME OF THE FCRA GUIDELINES REGARDING INVESTIGATIVE RESULTS REPORTS DEADLINES ON I AM IN ESCROW AND NEED THIS ACCOUNT DELETED AND AMENDED, WHERE APPLICABLE, TO AVOID LOSING MY {$75000.00} DOWNPAYMENT ON AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I been disputing several accounts with the creditors, and bureaus. Each time i send out a dispute that indicate section 609,623,809 i get return verification without any additional method of verification. I advised all parties to provide me with accurate info/docs that obligates me to the debt/account that appears on my credit reports at which i continue to receive letter from all parties without any of the info i inputed in my dispute letter justifying obligation to the debt. please obligate them to provide all accurate information that show my contractual signer or obligation to any debt presumed i owe. I've been disputing these account for over a year now. Here are some dates and additional info included : 1. Debt validation letter sent on XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX  disputing amount owe {$8800.00} charge off 2. Debt validation letter sent on XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX XXXX disputing amount owe $ {$2400.00} 3. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX dispute letter for XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX1 4. XX/XX/XXXX Debt validation letter sent to XXXX XXXX disputing amount owe XXXX 5.XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX , XXXX dispute letter to XXXX amount owe {$350.00} also attached police report to all bureaus, creditors, and collectors 6. XX/XX/XXXX Debt validation letter sent to XXXX 7. XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX & Equifax are reporting a XXXX XXXX  account showing incorrect info. Never have I had an account with them. 
XXXX {$510.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Filed a dispute with the credit reporting agencies in regards to inaccurate information reporting on my credit reports. I never received any notifications in regards to the investigation results. It has now been over 30 days, I filed a 30 day demand to comply with the credit bureaus and still have yet to receive any response. 

Initial dispute XX/XX/XXXX 30 day demand XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

CONSUMER FNANCAL PROTECTON BUREAU XX/XX/2022. I have filed a complaint No.ID XXXX and it is not resolved the problems for online banking account with mobil phone and email pass code link to login account on software problems in three months. 
I am frustrate, and I am very concerned seriously about the Cathay Bank management is fully responsible safety my account. 

I can not login my account where my social security funds has been deposited in three months at Cathay bank XXXX XXXX that purchased my bank account from XXXX in California I contacted the manager XXXX, Cathay bank of XXXX many times to care of account problems and I requested to send debit card, credit cards are not delivered. 
XXXX has already referred the problems to the relevant team of customer care supervisor XXXX XXXX who works out the problems with software engineer.I contact him many times and left message on customer services at XXXX. NOBODY FEEL RESPOSiBLE AT CATHAY BANK. 

XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX also filed the complaint to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX XX/XX/2022 I have filed the complaint to the police department XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX where I resides for 40 years. 

Urgently I need help. The CFPB has to act with responsible for law enforcement. I believe, I am the victim of elder Financial abuse an act that violated my consumer rights and I have been suffering unusual hardship in California Law offer financial protection dependent elder adult. 
I have been unfair dealing with XXXX and XXXX with violation US and Californai banking laws. 

Sincerely. 
XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Every year when I go to get my XXXX annual credit reports Equifax is the only one that states I must mail in personal info, A copy of XXXX or social sec card ... I should not have to mail this personal info when the other XXXX  companies do not require it. I think they just do not want to provide the free report
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. The 3 credit bureaus must remove any item 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 Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1700.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been a victim of identity theft so i'm reporting this to clear my name.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have tried to call companies several times to which they have transferred me several times and they finally hang up on me. here is the list of inquiries : Here is the list of inquiries : XXXX : EQUIFAX : 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 XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I sent a letter to to equifax on XX/XX/XXXX and have not gotten a response in the letter i was stating that the information they were reporting on my credit report is incorrect the name on my credit profile is incorrect the CORRECT and only name i go by is XXXX XXXX any other spelling of my name should be removed and deleted also eqiufax is reporting that my year of birth is XXXX this is completely WRONG, my correct Year of birth is XXXX Also there is an account reporting on my credit report from a companies named XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX this account does not belong to me and needs to be deleted off my credit report, also any other address reporting on my credit report is inaccurate and needs to be removed the only accurate and up to date address that iam associated with is and should be on my credit report is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I have a public record & Child Support entry that was placed on my credit report and I have been trying for over 12 months to get this entry removed. I have spoken with numbers representatives, supervisors, and managers in regards to the erroneous public record and I have yet to get it resolved. This is my 14th dispute in which I am currently awaiting results. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called and spoke with a representative and inquired how Equifax, XXXX  and XXXX  verifies their public records. I want to know this information because the public record keeps coming back as mine. I had 20 representatives that told me that the request/dispute is sent as a message to the courthouse through XXXX. Once the court verifies it, the information is sent back to the credit bureau. I advised that I would like to cancel that dispute and they advised that because the dispute was already sent to the courthouse, I will need to contact them with my name and the case number. Being that I work for a law firm, I know the court system and their procedures, but decided to call anyway. 
Contacted the court and they advised that they do no disclose, release or verify any information with the credit bureaus or any 3rd parties. I decided to call Equifax back, spoke with another rep this time and they advised that the information is verified by the runner who goes to the court house. I asked what information does the runner give to the courthouse, and how and what kind of physical information does the runner give back to the credit bureau. They could not answer that, and I requested to speak with the manager. Manager advised since this is a re-investigation, no runner is involved. She advised that they use a form that they send over to the courthouse. I asked what type of form and where is it sent because the courthouse confirmed that they do not verify any information with the bureaus. All 3 major bureaus refuses to give my physical documentation ( whether tangible or electronic ) that they use to verify this these accounts are mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THIS IS MY 2ND AND FINAL ATTEMENTED TO RECEIVE DOCUMENTATION my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I dispute the validity of the debt shown below and I am REQUESTING documentation showing the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt - HIPPA Contract bearing my personal signature Also, I am Requesting the name and address of the original creditor and HIPPA form with XXXX signature giving Collection Agency XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX permission to access and collect my medical records. 
ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX OPEN DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$210.00} ___ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX OPEN DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$980.00} ___ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX OPEN DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$590.00} IF THIS REQUEST OF INFORMATION CAN NOT BE PROVIDED, PLEASE CEASE THIS COLLECTION IMMEDIATELY OR LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN