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

On XX/XX/2022 I sent an investigation letter to XXXX, XXXX and equifax asking about the said bankruptcy XXXX on my credit report. They sent me back the reporter of XXXXXXXX XXXX. I contacted XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2022 asking how was this information provided and if not from the actual source to remove this information from their files. On XX/XX/2022 and XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX sent me a letter saying the information was not verifiable through XXXX and was removed from their records and updated. However equifax still had this information reporting on my credit as of XX/XX/XXXX. This info has been removed from XXXX and XXXX. Equifax is breaking several laws and their reporting has caused me denials for a home loan. The said information is incorrect. Please remove. This is my 7th attempt.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

I am so distraught ( again ) about the conversation I had with XXXX XXXX. There has not been a single helpful conversation. I decided to go to school and pursue my XXXX 's and do everything I needed to do to effectively start my payments, paperwork, certifications, applications, etc. I pay my bill at the exact time every month. And yet, it is still the most difficult devastating process I have ever had to ( consistently ) deal with. I just received a letter in the mail saying that my rebate has been disqualified due to a late payment, which was dated over a year ago. The payment they are saying is late I was told over and over that it was taken care of and would not be considered late because I had been on the phone with them multiple frustrating times trying to get my loans transferred over to them from XXXX, having to submit an application that they never received because none of my paperwork transferred over, so I had to resubmit everything! Then to have more notifications saying it was denied, which gave no reason, so I had to call AGAIN. I had to submit my loan payment application, my IBR application, and my PSLF application and nothing was complete on there end and they said it could take up to 2 weeks or so just to be reviewed. In the meantime, they told me that they would submit a forbearance because I didn't want my payment to be considered late. Even after that month forbearance, they still didn't have everything completed, so my payment was extremely high, and they told me to wait and the payment wouldn't be considered late. I was told in XX/XX/XXXX that my payment would NOT be considered late. Over a year later ( XX/XX/XXXX ), I receive a random letter in the mail that says my Direct Loan Rebate is Disqualified due to a late payment ( that same one they told me was taken care of ), and there's NOTHING they can do about the rebate now. I am APPAULED and SO Distraught how much stress and frustration that working with them has caused and I get absolutely nowhere, even when I speak to a supervisor. Even more frustrating, when they were reviewing the notes in their system, they spoke as it was so simple and 100 % my fault that the payment was late. I want action taken against this horrendous company, and don't understand how they are still allowed to exist, knowing that I am by far not the only person that this has happened to! I want to take any and every action I can against them because this has been the absolute WORST experience in my LIFE, and makes me regret making the decision to go to college thinking it would be best for me and my future. I regret it completely when it comes to trying so hard to deal with XXXX XXXX! I am SICK! 

I have the documentation that I have received through my portal, but unfortunately, everything has been by phone conversation so I have NOTHING to refer to besides these horrible memories ... The few times I did try to resolve things over email, my email kept getting passed around to different people every time I would reply which got me absolutely nowhere so I had no choice but to call again. This is COMPLETELY HORRIBLE!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There are Multiple accounts on my credit report that are not mine
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have disputed several times and received know help, XXXX XXXX XXXX is violating my rights.I opened an account with them XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX account number starts with XXXX it went into Charge Off status XX/XX/XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX they transfered the account to another XXXX XXXX XXXX office, they say ... 

then they gave it another account number acct # XXXX XXXX with XXXX past due and turned it into a collection and reporting past due balance on my report. XXXX  shows account paid.the acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX balance. 

I have tried to resolve this issue with all three bureaus with know help. 

I will upload proof of these statements.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I went in to the dealership to discuss purchasing a new XXXX XXXX. When doing so I told them that I wanted to talk about potential numbers and that I did not want my credit checked in the process unless we were close to a deal. We did not get close to a deal and yet the ran my credit through a company called XXXX  anyway. This inquiry was unauthorized. 

I called the dealership and they tried telling me that they can not do anything about the inquiry and that although the salesmen remembers me saying I do not want my credit pulled - it must have happened by the sales manager anyway. I asked if they could fix this and they said I would have to write a letter to the 3 credit bureaus. This is unacceptable.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I sent in a dispute letter for incorrect information XX/XX/2021 and the credit bureaus have not replied in the 30 days. I am requesting an investigation into this matter. 
I disputed the following items to be removed from my credit file from XXXX, Equifax and XXXX. 
Incorrect names Incorrect addresses Past employers inquires that are outdated Debts that are not mine : XXXX : {$1900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX {$710.00}, XXXX {$10000.00} Several Inquires XXXX XXXX ( 4 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( 3 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 1 ) XXXX XXXX ( 2 ) XXXX XXXX  ( 1 ) I am requesting these items be removed I am requesting these items be removed from my credit report
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I C systems. The company was trying to collect a debt that was supposedly originally from XXXX. I have a current account with XXXX. They told me that the account was from an address in XXXX, after I already moved to XXXX. XXXX  removed the account from my credit report, however, IC systems sold the account to XXXX XXXX, who placed the account back on my credit report. I have disputed the account with XXXX, but they will not remove it, even though it is clearly fraud.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

There are 3 loans reporting on my credit report in the amount XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. They are reporting 90 days late when these loans were suppose to have been in deferment. Ive spoken to several representatives about this issue and nothing has been done about this inaccurate information being reported on my credit file.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States, if executed outside of the United States ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621. This item found within my credit report is not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and was successful in creating this account. This debt collector is in violation for putting this unknown account on my credit report. This has caused me to suffer and its defamation of my character.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have become aware of a large sum of debt that has been obtained illegally using my identity and personal details. Most of the debt is due to collection accounts from utility and telephone companies. I have contacted the credit furnishers and credit agencies but have had no results or actions taken to help me recover from the thefts. I have since educated myself on the laws that protect me from these unjust acts. I Now am submitting my dispute and docs with cfpb so that I have record proof of the complaint since my prior mailed and site uploaded disputes have only been ignored and not completed within the laws guidelines according to the fcra.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Recently while conducting a monitor of my credit report I discovered some items that have unverifiedinformation. I believe under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, I have the right to request that you allow me to validate the alleged debt. Additionally, I am allowed to protect my privacy and fromthirdparties. I do not recall releasing myinformation toathirdparty. 

1.Please provide breakdown of fees including any collection costs and charges 2.Provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my informationto you. 
3.Cease any credit bureau reporting until the debt has been validated by me. 
4.Please send this information to my address listed above and accept this formal complaint asmy formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. Please note that falsification of the information you received from any provider can be perceivedas a violation of the FDCPA because you will bedeceivingme after my written request of debt validation. I request full documentation of what you receivedfrom the provider of service in connection with this alleged debt. Additionally, any reporting of this debt to the credit bureaus prior to allowing me tovalidateit may be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which can allow me to seek damagesfrom a collection agency
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XXXX/XXXX/2017 Flagship Credit Acceptance made an unauthorized inquiry on my credit report without my consent. I have contacted them on numerous occasions by mail and phone to remove the inquiry to no success.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I was checking my credit reports and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reported that I was late on payment. I have never been late so I disputed all credit bureaus. I called XXXX  XXXX  XXXX and they corrected the mistake and sent to all bureaus but one has not been corrected and that one is Equifax. Ive filed this dispute 6 times and I keep getting the same results. Equifax says that XXXX XXXX  XXXX says the report is accurate and XXXX XXXX XXXX says they sent over the information to Equifax to correct it but never gets corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1692C Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Account opened as a result of fraud

I received a XXXX XXXX debit card in the email that I never signed up for with a debit card number, account number, and routing number. When I call the number on the back of the card XXXX, they want me to enter my social security number and other wise there is no way to talk to anyone. When I call the general XXXX bank number on the website XXXX, the automated answer prompts me to email for customer service. When I enter the card number, they say they can not answer questions about the card and to call the number on the back of the card. None of this connects to a live rep, all of this goes in circles and is unhelpful. 

I spent some time and looked up their parent company XXXX XXXX XXXX and eventually found some paperwork online they had filed with a number on it. I called that number XXXX. The representative said she could not help be but could transfer me to customer service for the " card. '' I asked for the number in case it was disconnected. She said that the number does not usually work but she gave it to me anyway. XXXX. 

When the call was transferred to CARD. I gave the representative the account number and card number. Then to verify, she asked for all of my personal information, which made me uncomfortable considering this was a fraudulent account. She then said she closed the account, which was a " premium card account '' but said " there is no process for providing written confirmation. '' This is unacceptable. Not providing written confirmation for a fraudulent account is unacceptable. 

Also, overall, it is almost impossible to connect with someone to close the account.
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

Most of my current open tradelines ( revolving and current auto loan ) are not reflecting current information as of XXXX 2016 and still reflecting last reported payment date as of XX/XX/2016 or prior. The other credit bureaus XXXX & XXXX are reflecting up to date balances, payment history etc but Equifax still has not reported this information. This is adversely affecting my credit and scores and current balances and payment history is not being reported. These accounts are open and current and even new credit line increases are not being updated as well. I have disputed this information many times with equifax this past year and still shows in dispute however its been way over 90 days with still no update with correct reporting information. I have made payments on this account all the way up to XXXX 2016 and still shows last payments made were on XX/XX/2016?? this is not correct whatsoever! Equifax needs to update this information to current date.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Equifax clearly has violated ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) ( ii ). I have provided proof from the court that third-party companies were reporting which XXXX said Equifax is reporting this. There was no discharge it was dismissed because there was only a filing fee paid nothing else and they have the documents saying this. I want to reopen this and take legal action. 

I sent Equifax a bankruptcy letter, Dispute letter, and XXXX Letter stating the reporting on my credit profile was incorrect, which was sent in support of that. I sent it by certified mail on XXXX XXXX and it was signed and received by XXXX XXXX. I called the customer service line and spoke with a gentleman who gave me a very hard time that stated he had the documents but would not adhere to them. He stated I needed a deletion letter from XXXX, which inform me they never heard of such and that the consumer report given to me by XXXX was indeed the document needed.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

I have disputed the incorrect information two times using the processrequired by Equifax. They have not corrected the information and I havesupplied sufficient documentation for them to do so. Please have themupdate or remove this public record from my credit report, as it ishindering my financial growth.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I XXXX XXXX am a victim of identity theft the following accounts and inquiries are fraudulent. 

ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Reported : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX {$0.00} XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$960.00} HARD INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Today I received a call from XXXX who claimed to be a collection agency ( I believe they said A & J Collection ) that a debt of mine was given to them. Said it would go on my credit today and could not tell me what it was for. Said it was {$500.00} and had to be paid or would go on my credit. They said some bill from Florida which I have not been to. 

Make me nervous as they had my SS #, my date of birth, my address and some company I run a business. 

I asked for a number to call back and they gave me a non existent number XXXX. When I questioned the bill, he finally just hung up on me. When I called the XXXX they pick up and say they are some credit company and when I start questioning who they are they hang up on you. 

Obviously getting or stole personal information and trying to steal money from innocent people who worry. Please get this number disconnected and reported.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify -through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract -any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account.

I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. 

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, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX, ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX, ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX/XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Hello, I reviewed my credit profile and saw two accounts that are reporting on my account incorrectly. This account is being illegally reported on my credit report. I formally disputed it directly with XXXX XXXX XXXX in regards to their illegal reporting, and have not received any satisfactory reply. 

Therefore, I am now formally disputing directly with you. Furthermore, if at any time during your investigation the above account is verified by XXXX XXXX XXXX  I am requesting your method of verification pursuant to the FCRA XXXX including the name of the person with whom you spoke, who has firsthand knowledge of the account in question. 

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 Generals office, should you continue reporting My gap insurance covered this expense in FULL!
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

I sent a request for an investigation regarding an erroneously reported account by XXXX Support to Equifax. Equifax in turn sent these letters to XXXX XXXX, which invaded my privacy as XXXX XXXX has and had nothing to do with XXXX Support. Not only did they send my personal information regarding my credit but they also sent my social security number, date of birth and my address. This was the wrong thing for them to do and can be damaging to me and my credit. I do n't understand how they could be so careless with such personal information. I as well as other consumers trust them to maintain our privacy. I also sent Equifax proof that this account was paid in full so they could update it and they did not help me with this issue. I have good credit and my accounts are in good standing. I have no history of not paying my debts. This is a gross neglect of my rights and the Fair Credit Reporting Act on Equifax 's behalf.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax ; XXXX and XXXX  are reporting incorrectly a late payment in XXXX, 2019 on the XXXX XXXX account. I never received a statement in the mail so I paid over what I thought was the outstanding balance. Unfortunately, the interest carried over and I was short on the monthly payment by a fraction. I wasnt aware of a late payment until I looked at my most recent credit report and saw there was a late charge. I immediately paid the amount required. However, due to not receiving my statement and not being properly notified of the late payment, I respectfully request that this late payment be removed from my credit report. This incorrect reporting is harming my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On XX/XX/2021 I noticed that there errors, inconsistent, inaccurate, and violations through out XXXX XXXX, and equifax. they even have a couple accounts 120 days past due which that is a violation. I believe credit reports should be 100 % accurate and these are not. Child support should not be on profile as a loan.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I sent letters to Equifax Credit Bureau the date of the last letter was on XX/XX/XXXX. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/XXXX and still nothing from them. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the XXXX XXXX XXXX law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. PLEASE UPDATE OR REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

XXXX XXXX ky payed a log book ticket after they fired me then sent the amount to a collection company this company really owes me never pay ed me what they owed me they the collection agency is reportng this to XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I have unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX  ( XX/XX/XXXX )