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Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I do n't know where to start since it is becoming evident that there is more identity fraud using my social security number than I can handle. I find out about most of it when : I ca n't get free copies of my annual free credit reports because they were already requested within that year - when I know that I HAD N'T REQUESTED THEM THAT YEAR OR PROBABLY EVEN FOR ONE OR MORE YEARS PRIOR! 
when there are at least XXXX addresses listed on my credit reports that I have never even been to much less lived there - one of the incorrect addresses secured natural gas utility with my SSN and then did n't pay the bills - that 's how I found out that any ID theft was going on with my info When I receive a tax notice from the Commonwealth of XXXX using my name and my SSN except I never even lived there. 
When I receive letters from collection agencies for accounts with places like XXXX which I have never approached with any business! 
When I see all of these businesses requesting my credit info when I have not applied for anything credit related in more than 8 years due to serious financial hardships since then. 
When I get a letter from Internal Revenue that I owe them over {$800.00} from back taxes for year 2010 when that is n't true - this is something I 've just recently put two and two together about and come up with the fact that it is more identity theft - by the way, the IRS has been keeping any Tax Refunds to pay for this back tax and I have agreed to a pay back plan before I realized that this info is wrong and is no doubt more identity theft When I get a letter from XXXX Food Stamps agency that says my application file was accidentally opened and opened by an agency in a different county than mine...
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

My information was compromised as the result of the data breach at Equifax. In reviewing my credit reports, I discovered that there were accounts on my credit reports that did not belong to me. 

The dates and amounts in question are : XX/XX/XXXX - {$14000.00} XX/XX/XXXX - {$960.00} XX/XX/XXXX - {$220.00} To correct this situation, I followed all steps according to the law to have these items deleted from my credit reports. The fraudulent accounts found on my credit reports were deleted by both XXXX  and XXXX. Oddly enough, Equifax ( who was the sole cause of my information being compromised in the first place ) is the only credit bureau who did not delete these fraudulent accounts. They have failed me on my efforts to have these accounts deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

I had a credit card with Best Buy for 5 years, I was told the credit card would reported to all three credit bureaus but its only reporting to XXXX. I called 5 different times and was told it should be reporting to all three. I was told each time to wait a month, and every month it was the same. I reach to XXXX and XXXX, and told me I should call CFPB because they still havent reported. I added my wife as a authorized user on my card 3 weeks ago and shows on all three of the credit bureaus.
Complaint sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

I had these inquiries posted to my credit report. I can provide emails, text messages and names and numbers for people who are told not to submit my credit to banks and went ahead and done it anyway. 


View Report From : Credit Report Provided by Advertiser Disclosure Items For Review Full Credit Report Past Due ( XXXX ) Sent for Collection ( XXXX ) Missed Payments in History ( XXXX ) Remarks on Accounts ( XXXX ) Multiple Recent Inquiries ( XXXX ) No Recent Activity ( XXXX ) Recent Address Change ( XXXX ) Employers Reported ( XXXX ) OverviewAccountsCredit InquiriesCollectionsPublic Records Back to Full Credit Report View Jump to Next Steps The details displayed here include the origins of each hard inquiry and our calculation of when they should be removed from your credit report. If you 're confused about any of the terms used on this page, read more about the specific data displayed here. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the ITEMS listed below are still reporting on my credit report which is a violation of FCRA. The Bureaus failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law, they failed to properly investigate the matter by using a third party as their verification provider and have continued reporting the unconfirmed & unverified information. Given all my attempts to address it directly with 3 CREDIT BUREAUS they are willful negligent and non-complying with federal statutes & I need this matter handled immediately. Please remove the items below in my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$3700.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting a working replacement card

Events in chronological order : ( 1 ) I applied for a citibank credit card " Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select card '' on XX/XX/2019, I was notified that the application was approved no later than XX/XX/2019. 

( 2 ) There is another email saying that I should expect the new card by XX/XX/2019. 

( 3 ) However I did not receive the card even on XX/XX/2019. Then I contacted customer support online ( live chat ) to ask Citi to resend the new card. The agent said that the card will arrive in 7-10 days. 

( 4 ) Now today on XX/XX/2019 which is 12 days after the chat I still did not get my new card and I have to call customer support again to ask what happened and how to resolve the issue ( 5 ) After the agent verified all the information and about to place the order to resend the card she said " sorry verification blocked because the account is of high fraudulent risk ''. I think it's really ridiculous and I don't trust the agent 's capability to resolve this issue promptly or smoothly so I am complaining to CFPB about the case. 

What I am complaining for : ( 1 ) It has been almost 1 month after the application is approved I am still far from receiving the actual credit card. 

( 2 ) I contacted Citibank several times but they failed to process the resending order. 

( 3 ) The agent said that it's because the address on my profile does not have apartment number. However I checked it again and again, my apartment IS on the profile. I did double check triple check. The agent changed her word after hearing this. 

( 4 ) The same thing happened to me more than once. Another very important communication from Citibank, which has a {$300.00} check was also not delivered to my address. 

( 5 ) I really don't understand that why my account was flagged as " high risk of fraudulent ''. I don't even received my card!!! If that's the reason. This risk is totally brought by Citibank. Think about it, I applied for a new card. It never arrives. I contacted Citibank but they said oh sorry we can't send you the card because of high risk. Isn't this thing totally ridiculous???? Ask yourself.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

Account name : Attorney XXXX XXXX ( Child Support Division ) # XXXX ( XXXX ), Account name : Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy : Bankruptcy # XXXX ( XXXX ), has violated my rights. 

XXXX5 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: 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
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

I received a collection notice from a business that claims to be a debt collector. They are supposedly acting on behalf of another business, which is shown on the notice I received to be the " current creditor ''. The notice also shows another business as the " original creditor ''. 

I never received any type of notice from either of these XXXX businesses telling me that I owe them anything. It is because of this that I do not believe this is an actual debt. It is most likely a fake debt that this " debt collector '' is using to collect money for themselves. 

The notice shows me owing {$960.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is shown to be the current collector. It also names XXXX XXXX XXXX as the original collector. 

I am told in the notice that I have XXXX different ways I can pay off the amount I owe. I can make a one-time payment of {$290.00} and settle my payment in full. Doing it this way would save me {$670.00}. It also shows me being able to set up a payment plan of {$57.00} every month for six months to pay off the entire amount due. My final option would be to pay the amount I decide I can afford to pay monthly, which would have the entire amount repaid after the number of months needed to pay off the entire {$960.00}. 

The name and address of the business claiming to be this debt collector is : Total Card , Inc . 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX # : XXXX is also stated that I have thirty days to contact Total Card, Inc. to dispute this notice. If they are not contacted, this notice will be considered valid. 

The notice also says that the company they are representing will not be able to sue me because of the age of this debt, but it does not show me anything regarding any previous transaction date for any type of business that was done for me by XXXX. 

I have already filed a complaint with the XXXX regarding this notice, and my response back from them mentioned you as another agency that I can contact regarding this debt collection and whether this attempt to collect a debt is even considered legal. 

I have kept the original notice that I received from this company, along with both the envelope it was sent in and the return envelope. I would like for you to contact me back to let me know if you feel I should send you this information.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have reviewed my credit report and noticed incorrect information and inaccurate accounts. I have sent out numerous disputes to remove this inaccurate information and accounts on my credit report. Please remove this inaccurate information and accounts that can not be verified. 

Here are the following date disputes was sent, XX/XX/2022, XX/XX/2022 XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XX/XX/2017 I submitted disputes on the item below. To this date, Equifax has not investigated or responded to the following issues on my credit report at all. The creditors have attempted no contact with me resulting from said investigations. Please see items below ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX COLLECTIONS XXXX {$510.00} XXXX {$590.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$6800.00} Equifax is in violation of the FCRA regulation below : 611. Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information ( 1 ) Reinvestigation Required ( A ) In general. Subject to subsection ( f ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller.
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 XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

15USC 1681 section 602 ( a ) states that I have a right to privacy. 

As per 15USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) Any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( XXXX ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. ( XXXX ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. 

Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX have all violated my rights with the reporting of a bankruptcy that was not the result of an order from the court nor at the request from the court. This claim against me is without my approval, written consent, nor agreeance. These companies have not only infringed my right to privacy, but also violated multiple Federal Laws. I hereby request that you remove the below mentioned information from my Consumer Report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX If you accept my request, I will not escalate this matter to a Federal complaint. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Late or other fees

On XX/XX/2020 I received an automated call from TCF Bank warning my account is at risk of, or had already gone dormant. I logged into the the account and saw four dormant account charges for {$10.00} each : XXXX  XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. I initiated a transfer from another bank to move money into TCF to remedy this situation. 

Additionally, I called TCF and asked why I am receiving a call about this only now and why not months ago when this first occurred. My phone number hadn't changed in years so there's no issue with that. The phone rep said she couldn't see three of the four charges and therefore couldn't submit a request to refund them. She suggested I visit a branch about it. I visited a TCF branch near my home on XX/XX/XXXX ( Branch address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MN XXXX ) The teller there couldn't find 3 of the 4 charges either. He showed me the charge from XXXX, and said there were no others. They told me they couldn't refund these, and the likely cause of the other three charges not appearing was due to their merger with Chemical Bank. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received another similar automated call despite my account now being " open '' status. I called customer service again at XXXX. She also couldn't find the three of the four charges, and couldn't explain why I'm only getting these calls now. She also told me I should have received a letter about this, but upon checking there was no record of one ever being sent. She told me she couldn't submit a request to refund these since only one is visible, which is understandable from her point of view. But that leaves me with no recourse. She suggested I go back to the branch but that seems pointless considering I had already did this.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a letter to Equifax notifying them that I have NEVER lived XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MA XXXX. The address is a business address which would make it impossible for it to be my place of residency. I asked them to delete the address and any associated accounts that may be associated with this false information on my report. Equifax failed to delete the address. I also notified them of the inaccuracies on the XXXX XXXX  Account No. XXXX. They claimed the account was verified after I pointed out that they were reporting the wrong date the account was first reported. They show two different dates one says the first reported date of XX/XX/XXXX but the account history shows the date first reported was XX/XX/XXXX. Which one is accurate? How is this consistent? I also asked them to investigate XXXX XXXX Account No. XXXX as I do not recall being late XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, or XX/XX/XXXX. In accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ) ( ii ), if you are unable to verify the payments were late ; please update the account to show OK/never late/pays as agreed. Clearly, this information doesn't make sense and a proper investigation was not performed. Equifax has not responded.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Enterprise Recovery Systems out of IL contacted a coworker at my place of business. 

This is from an IM of that conversation : " XXXX XXXX [ XXXX ] : Hello, I have XXXX from Enterprise Recovery Systems Incorporated calling asking for you, are you available? 
XXXX XXXX [ XXXX ] : She is no longer on the line, I sent her to your voicemail. I also got contact infotmation for her. 
She can be contacted at XXXX Option 1. Ext # XXXX '' I contacted XXXX and she said the only way I could verify my identity was to provide her my SSN. I refused and she mentioned that the calls to my employer may not stop till I provide my SSN. I spoke with her supervisor and she said that I need to give them my SSN. Ultimately, I said no and she hung up on me. 

Companies should not call and ask for SSN and other companies should not give that information away. They would not tell me anything about the debt till they got my SSN. They should not have my SSN. Companies should not give SSN 's to mom and pop debt collectors that could not tell me they are keeping that information safe!
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have been under an ongoing dispute about on going fraudulent charges by XXXX XXXX radio totaling {$200.00}! I contacted Discover on XX/XX/XXXX regarding suspicious activity on charges I did not recognize or authorize! From XXXX XXXX XXXX. I had been contacted by this company when I purchased my brand new car it came with this feature free! They called me XX/XX/XXXX to advise me my free feature was over and they would offer a discounted rate of a ONE time charge of {$35.00} for 6 months. I agreed and provided my Discover credit card number for only the {$35.00}. In XX/XX/XXXX I cancelled the service over phone, I declined said no did not listen to their radio stations and did not want to pay any more money. The XXXX phone operator continued to lower the rate to down {$15.00} lower from {$35.00} for 6 months to {$20.00} for another 6 months of air service; I hesitantly agreed ONE time charge! But XXXX XXXX fraudulently charged auto charges of monthly fees from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudulently set up automatic on going ( monthly ) charges after the 6 months was over with out my authorization. I called XXXX from the phone number listed on the Discover Statement the operators that answer are from XXXX can not understand or speak XXXX ; I never received a letter or bill from XXXX XXXX Never! I demanded these charges be reversed I NEVER AUTHORIZED FOR MONTHLY CHARGES! I contacted Discover on XX/XX/XXXX to advise them of the unauthorized auto pay and dispute these charges! I was assured by XXXX in Disputes Dept. the matter was resolved i called multiple occasions over the phone in the month of XXXX, Never did I receive a letter or an update but I called Discover to follow up on my dispute. XX/XX/XXXX {$200.00} in reversal charges were charged back to my account by Discover I disputed these charges they are fraudulent! Discover disputes Dept is asking me to provide proof that I never authorized theses charges!? I asked Discover to provide me with the proof that I did authorize autopay! Because I would NEVER agree to a MONTHLY charge of {$20.00} when I had paid {$5.00} for 6 months ( {$35.00} one time charge ) on ( XX/XX/XXXX ) before! I never agreed on auto pay! Discover said my case is closed! Please help
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THEY ARE REPORTING INFORMATION ON MY CREDIT REPORT THAT IS A RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT.