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Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

This has been an on going problem for over a year. I received a call from a XXXX XXXX who claims to represents Allied Interstate XXXX XXXX his contact number is XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX is trying to allegedly collect a out of state family members, debt that I have no knowledge of nor am I cosigner for this family member who I have no contact with. The phone calls are continuously coming at all time of the day and night.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I would like to request a security freeze placed on my Consumer Disclosure Report. I choose to opt-out of your disclosing future information until further notice including the XXXX . 
Report and other furnished XXXX XXXX, Sage Stream, XXXX inquires regarding all personal information. This security freeze request not only restricts credit bureaus and creditors, but also future potential employers until I lift this restriction. Under the Fair Report Act, you are required to comply. My name is XXXX XXXX. My current and only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio XXXX I have unknown or fraudulent addresses appearing on my credit report and I am requesting that these items be removed and updated. Please remove the following addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX CT, XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Please remove the following Telephone Numbers : ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In XXXX 2017 I filed a dispute of an error of a chapter XXXX bankruptcy dismissed with Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX. I even submitted a letter from the US District court stating that they did not report any bankruptcy on my credit report. All 3 credit bureaus disregard my evidence and refused to delete this error on my credit reports thus hurting my ability to obtain credit. I have never filed bankruptcy.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I sent a letter on XX/XX/2022, to remove these accounts that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts or information not later than 4 business days after XX/XX/XXXX. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint # & I am including it again. Please do immediate action regarding this matter. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX : {$130.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$240.00} KXXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4300.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Enclosed is a letter. Downloaded.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Plaza Service # XXXX is reporting a collection to my credit that should not be on there. I never received any kind of notice that this was in collections and I only found out about it once I had my credit pulled and saw the account on there. As soon as I found out I went and paid the account. This should not be on my credit report as it is in violation of my 30 day right to dispute and has already been paid.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online

On XX/XX/2020 I purchased a {$500.00} XXXX XXXX card from XXXX located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX using my Discover credit card. Upon returning home, I tried to redeem the card and found out that the card had no balance and with closer inspection I could see that the card has been tampered with. I reached out to the XXXX store who did nothing, reached out to Discover who investigated it and XXXX provided receipts saying that the card was purchased and activated and closed the dispute. This occurred around XX/XX/2020 ). Because of the time that have lapsed ( and my ignorance of not knowing who else to reach out to I can not access the rejection of my dispute. ) I reached out to XXXX who's response is attached. After my final email with XXXX I heard nothing else.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

After checking my credit I realize that I have been victim of identity theft, An identity theft report had been filed with the FTC and a police report. As require by FCRA any information reported as fraudulent should be removed from the consumer credit file. XXXX County Police Report # XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information. I am distressed that you have included the below information in my credit profile and have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing acomplaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14,1995 ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be reinvestigated. I respectfully request to be provided proof of this alleged item, specifically the contract, note or other instrument bearing my signature. Failing that, the items must be deleted from the report as soon as possible. Under federal law, you have 30 days to complete your reinvestigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well. Please provide this information within 15 days.This agency is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692g. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my report. Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account and a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in the above actions being taken against your company ; I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of 15 U.S.C 1692g
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XX/XX/2020 U.S.P.S. Tracking # XXXX. 

Equifax To Whom It May Concern : Please be advised in my previous letter to you, dated XX/XX/2020, I provided sufficient information to you requesting you to block the reported information under the provisions of FCRA 605B, and it was NOT a dispute under the provisions of FCRA 611. Please be advised that Equifax, at this time and pursuant to section 605B ( c ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, is not blocking the information subject to the submitted Identity Theft Report and/or Police report provided to you as part of my dispute. Your lack of immediate response clearly violates my rights according to 605B. I reiterate my requirement from the XX/XX/2020 letter and demand that you take appropriate action to immediately block this information from my credit report. XXXX  has deleted the reported information, and blocked the reporting of these from my current report. XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX .Agencies must block identity-theft-related information. XXXX adds a new section, 605B, to the FCRA that requires agencies to block identity-theft related information within 4 days of receiving specified information : proof of the consumers identity, a copy of an identity theft report, the consumers identification of the fraudulent information, and the consumers statement that the information does not relate to any transaction by the consumer. The agency must also notify the furnisher of the block, and Furnishers must implement procedures to prevent them from re-furnishing such information ( to anyone, apparently, not just the notifying agency ) 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ). Since you have failed to comply with FCRA requirements by not blocking thisinformation within 4 days from the letter date to you, I have filed this complaint with the CFPB for your failure to comply with XXXX  regulations. The law is very clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me if you fail to comply with Federal Law. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend to turn this matter over to an attorney for review and possible legal action. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter Sincere regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I instantly called Equifax the moment I received the copy of my report that I purchased with XXXX XX/XX/2022 and from the time when I saw some UNVERIFIABLE items on my personal profile, I discovered that there were CHARGE OFF and COLLECTION accounts 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 on my credit report which are UNKNOWN to me . This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXX XXXX to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud accounts on my credit report all this time. One of the staff told me to visit https : //www.ftc.gov/ and Report the Fraudulent accounts and have them BLOCKED OR REMOVED from my credit file. Ive attached a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ), and guess what I found? Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) the credit bureaus are required to remove/block any account which 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. 

A copy of my Utility Bill, drivers license, and Social Security Number are all included in this complaint. I want you to know that I am telling the truth and by Equifax not blocking these accounts are inadvertently resulting in me being extorted.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

An unpaid outstanding balance for XXXX XXXX is listed on my credit reports : XXXX, Equifax and XXXX, in error. I do not owe the amount that the credit bureaus are indicating. I ended my services with XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and made my last payment, after verifying the amount due, on XX/XX/XXXX. I also verified on XX/XX/XXXX that no further balance was due. Then a couple months later I started to receive letters claiming that I owed XXXX XXXX {$270.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I have been disputing inquiry 's on my credit file with Equifax since XXXX 2016. I have contacted ever comapny that had an inquiry on my credit file as instructed by a Equifax representative. The rep told me the only way they inquiry 's could be removed was by the company that placed them on there. I contacted each company and none of them showed any record of me by my address, phone number or social security number. They in returned all told me I needed to dispute that with the credit bureaus directly yet the credit bureaus are telling me they do n't and can not remove inquiry 's from ones file. All I continually get from them is the information has been verified and when I ask them how they verified it they send me a letter with general information on there verification process. I have not made any sort of credit request in over 3 years my inquiry 's should be none.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

The second mortgage on my foreclosed home was transferred from XXXX  to XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. The last payment on this mortgage was made XX/XX/XXXX and was charged off by XXXX. However, XXXX XXXX is showing a new 90 days late payment in XX/XX/XXXX on my Equifax credit report. I should not show a new late payment just because the balance was transferred to a new servicer. I have disputed this error directly with XXXX and Equifax and have received no resolution.
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

I have historically found XXXX to be very unresponsive to any questions i've had about my loan and found their interest rates to be excessively high, so in XXXX of 2018 I refinanced my student loan with another servicer. The balance on my account was paid off, and yet on XX/XX/2018, XXXX continued to autodebit my monthly payment of {$180.00}. My XXXX account currently shows a negative balance of {$180.00} ( yes, {$9.00} more than what my autodebit charge was ). I sent them a message asking how and when they would refund me this negative balance and to confirm that the auto payments would be discontinued. Because my account is paid off, I don't have access to all the normal features on my online account ( for instance, i can't see my payment history to confirm when the balance was paid off and became negative, and I can't access the autopay settings to confirm whether it's still active ). I have messaged them twice and not received any responses other than some automatic email responses with some " FAQs '' ; the auto response didn't even say that someone would respond within 24 hours. It has been almost a week and I have not received any formal human response or confirmation from XXXX. I have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to get in touch with them and find it impossible to get a human response ( I shouldn't have to spend hours on the phone during my work hours trying to fix their mistake ). I just want my money back and to make sure that they never try and access another cent from me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have had someone to use my personal information to attempt to open accounts in my name without my knowledge.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

This company harassment me repeatedly for a debt I didnt owe and violated my rights. I didnt give them permission or authorization to share my personal information and the debt was paid for and they charged me in error. I was closing on my home and they made me pay on a debt I told them I didnt owe and because I didnt know the law I didnt know my consumer rights at the time. I have proof the violated my rights on the invoices they mailed and the multiple calls I received at inappropriate times.
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 90 days late payment. 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: Non-sufficient funds and associated fees

I talked to XXXX bank went in that they had nothing to do with my account when the money was taking out they told me to leave I called direct express company to send me my paper work on my account to see where the money went I called two times never sent the paper work so here I 'am thanks very much XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Please remove the following accounts from my credit report, due to the fact that the accounts are not mines, I been XXXX  since 2001. The following accounts are XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Cashing a check

O n  X/X/17 , Citibank ema iled a letter to me asking to cash an official check indicating, this can be easily resolved by simply depositing the check or requesting a replacement.     O n  X/XX/17 , I deposited the check at  XXXX  ATM, but re ceived a letter from chase saying that that  XXXX  could not accept a check that is over 6 months old and direct me to ask the Citibank to re-issue the check.     On   X/XX/17 ,  I called the person who open the account for me,  XXXX   XXXX , at  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX , CA location.  XXXX   XXXX  told me who could not do anything for me.  One w ould hope that the banks representative that opened your account would be there to help later. Some call it the moment of truth.  XXXX   XXXX , however, was not willing to assist me at all. I explained to  XXXX   XXXX  that I already spoke with Citibanks customer service and I was informed that the cashiers check has not been cashed and a new check needs to be issued at the local branch.     O n  X/XX/17 ,  I visited Citibank office in  XXXX , CA that is closer to my work. I met with  XXXX   XXXX .  XXXX   XXXX  was not able to resolve my issue and said she will update me with the status on the following day, Friday ,  X/XX/17  and will expect to have it resolved by Monday,    X/X/17 . D espite her promise,  XXXX   XXXX  has not called me at all. My calls to that branch would always be forwarded to  XXXX  customer service that in turn would not be able to assist me.     After waiting for over a week for  XXXX   XXXX  response,  on  X/X/17 , I  called  XXXX  customer service at  XXXX  and placed a complaint #   XXXX    XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  with  XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX   XXXX .  XXXX   XXXX  assured me that an email will be sent immediately to  XXXX , CA branch,  XXXX   XXXX , and the branch  XXXX  and that I will receive a response shortly. To this day, I have not heard back from anyone at that branch.     O n  X/X/17 ,  I went to  XXXX  Bank branch in  XXXX , CA, my current bank. I spoke with the assistant branch  XXXX ,  XXXX   XXXX , about my inability to resolve this issue with Citibank. She encouraged me to get in touch with Citibanks corporate office and to file a complaint with the government.     O n  X/XX/17 ,  I visited  XXXX  location in  XXXX   XXXX , CA. I asked  XXXX   XXXX  to see the branch manager,  XXXX   XXXX , but even though she had no clients in her office, I was told she could not meet with me.     As you can see from above exchange, Citibank and its representatives have been impossible to deal with and have been deceptively promising to call me back with no intention of doing so. Since the Official Check has initiated from my own account and is payable to myself, there is absolutely no reason for Citibank to refuse to help me and treat me in the condescending manner.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Severe misallocation of XXXX payments for as long as I can see in the payment history from the servicer 's website. I ONLY noticed this with my most recent excess payment of {$1500.00} on XX/XX/2020, in which the amount was not applied as intended ( i.e., 100 % towards the loan with the highest interest rate ). To provide context, I'm paid ahead by several months AND I have a recurring automatic payment on the XXXX of the month to ensure that I'm ahead of any due payments, so any ADDITIONAL payments should be applied as I see fit ( which I specifically note in the custom allocation of my payment during the processing of said payment ) ; however, the loan servicer, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, either intentionally or erroneously spread my excess payments out across several loans that have lower interest rates, which just makes my total payment across the life of all my student loans significantly higher. This is unlawful and is almost identical to the XXXX  misallocation of payment lawsuit. I have contacted the loan servicer multiple times about this, and I have yet to see a resolution.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

In the last ten days my credit report with Discover Student Loans has read three different things. The last one is the most damaging.I believe this is in retaliation for me disputing the credit report and asking them to validate the information. They are behaving in a malicious manner. I believe Discover Student Loans is trying to keep me from asking information that is within my rights.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

Sallie Mae basically refuses to offer any help to me since I have a private loan. My co-signer and I can not afford the {$1100.00} payment/ month. They have told me numerous times to apply for the " rate reduction program ''. Both times, we failed. I received legal advice from my attorney, and he says they 're completely in the wrong. When I told Sallie Mae that I have an attorney, they basically tried to cover their tracks and asked me to apply for this rate reduction program again. After leading me into forbearance for nearly a year, my total loans has gone up {$4500.00} in interest. I 'm out of options.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I was told that this account would be deleted because it was paid in full. 
XXXX/I.C. System account was paid off on XX/XX/2020 ( two accounts ). Total amount paid is {$450.00}. These accounts are still showing on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Equifax is reporting a XXXX XXXX account it shows a past due balance but of XXXX the account is charged off. 
Equifax shows a past due balance from XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX it has also been charged off Equifax shows an open account which is closed and a balance of zero with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Equifax shows a past due balance of XXXX from XXXX the account is charged off there should not be a past due balance Equifax shows a past due balance from XXXX XXXX for {$550.00} the account is closed and charged off it also XXXX  reporting as 120 days late it should not be reporting at all. 
Equifax shows XXXX XXXX as a charged off account with a reporting balance of {$21000.00} it is charged off there should not be a balance reporting. 
I have sent in multiple request that this be removed to no avail my letters are not being read and handled according
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted the complaint earlier along with the XXXX report showing that a Chapter XXXX was removed from my credit file ; however the file is password protected. Here is the password to open the file. 

Password : XXXX