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Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I sent my letter off on XX/XX/2022. I told the credit bureaus to investigate every piece of information on the accounts I have listed below.. Also I have attached the letter I sent out and here is the tracking # s XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, According to the FRCA The term investigate consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 

They stated my account was updated/remains/verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation according to the law. Also every piece of information on these accounts are still reporting 100 % accurate. And according to the FRCA 15 USC 1681 everything has to be 100 % accurate. I have the credit report showing the inaccuracies. 


List of inaccurate accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

RE : You Violated the United States Code Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer.

After pulling a copy of my Consumer credit report I noticed that your agency is in multiple violations and Im entitled to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( Inquires ) - ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance.

( 3 ) INFORMATION regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.

Under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater ( 2 ) such number of punitive damages as the court may allow.

I did not initiate any of these inquires furthermore if you feel like I did please send me copies of my written signature giving consent to this matter please.

The items below should all be removed from my consumer report under 15 US Code 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). 
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Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Per my rights as a consumer under FCRA and Section 15 USC 1681 I did not give permissible purpose nor did I give my written consent for the accounts to be published on my report. I also did not give written consent for my accounts to be sold to a third party, under 15 USC 1681 and as a consumer per federal law the accounts listed have violated my rights and must be removed. The accounts to be removed are as follows ; DISCOVER BANK
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I've decided to file a complaint agent account the credit reporting agencies listed. XXXX and Equifax have both informed me over the phone to send it documentation to support my claims of identity. I have done so, 4 times now and gotten no results or responses. I recently called and spoke with representatives for each company who were both located outside of the US, so of course there were not able to locate my documents. I've attached new and relevant documentation to this claim, please send them to both companies. XXXX has been very helpful and complaint.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

At XX/XX/XXXX I received a phone call from XXXX XXXX ' from Westhill Exchange LLC in Colorado . He stated that I owed XXXX XXXX XXXX a debt from XX/XX/XXXX and that if I did n't pay he would be taking me to court and I could go to jail. He verified my old address and some other personal information but stated that he could n't send me a bill in the mail to verify this account. I told them that I do n't have that kind of money laying around and I need to have something sent to me. With having a family and with me only working, I paid them the almost {$500.00}. He was supposed to send me an email of confirmation for payment, which I never received. Nor did I ever receive anything in the mail. After returning home, I spoke with my wife about it and she started investigating. Called the bank and submitted a fraud claim against them. The bank has then determined that the claim is in my favor and it was defiantly a fraud. I am now being harassed by XXXX XXXX from Westhill Exchange LLC again via email and phone calls. He states I need to contact him ASAP before a court case is submitted to jail. Please help me with this, I am being harass by XXXX. He ca n't verify this past debt and wo n't stop threatening me with court.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX PUT A FORECLOSURE ON M, Y CREDIT REPORT FOR THE WRONG DOLLAR AMOUNT WHILE IN LOAN MODIFICATION WICH STOIPPED ME FROM GETTING REFINANCIMNG ]
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To whom it may concern, Pursuant to 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) " any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or a similar device '' Should be excluded from a consumer report. The definition of a credit card under 15 USC 1681 is the same as it is in 15 USC 1602 ( 2 ) which is " the term " credit card '' means any card, plate, coupon book or other credit device existing for the purpose of obtaining, money, property, labor, or services on credit ''. Notice Congress said any card. The credit card is my social security card. They should all be removed from my report pursuant to 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ). I am demanding that you please remove these from my report immediately as they are a violation of my rights as a federally protected consumer under title 15 chapter 41.

I declare that this is a true and factual statement pursuant 28 USC1746.

Sworn : XXXX XXXX Signed : XXXX XXXX SS # XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

Citi closed my credit card after a review of my credit report without due cause or notification to me. On or about XX/XX/2021 Citi reviewed my credit and saw that my ex husbands bad debt was reported on my account. Due to that debt they canceled my card without any notice to me. When I contacted them on the telephone they refused to tell me why they canceled my card. It is my understanding that they can not cancel my card for a bad report on my credit without notifying me. I am disputing the bad credit report that resulted from my ex husband and it will be removed as it was not my debt. I was not even an owner of my ex husbands account but only a signer without any authority or ability to removed my name from the account. The divorce judgment shows my ex was the owner of those accounts. 
Regardless of my ex husbands bad credit, I had the Citi card for over 8 years without one late payment or problem. It is wrong for them to cancel my card without any notification to me or ability for me to object to the reason why it was closed. This will show badly on my credit report once they get around to reporting it. What a terrible company to do that to a good customer who had perfect payment and credit history.

See page 14, item 23.1 of attached judgment which shows that the bad debt reported on my credit was my ex-husbands - Citi closed my credit card immediately after this debt was reported. Had I known I could have fixed this months ago.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am writing to dispute about a fraudulent charge on my account which is XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am a victim of identity theft and would like that the following account be deleted from my credit report. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Complaint sub-issue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

On XX/XX/2022 I was a victim of bank fraud in the amount of {$500.00}. Someone conducted an unauthorized wire transfer of funds from my checking account. Once I discovered what had taken place, I immediately contacted my bank to report the matter. 
The ironic and unfortunate circumstances included a person impersonating a rep. from my bank conducting a security call. 
My bank is denying responsibility and has denied my claim.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Repetitively told the person at XXXX IC System that XXXX XXXX does not have this number, yet they keep calling
Complaint sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Credit Score : XXXX Top 1 % ) Account : Citibank XXXX XXXX XXXX Credit Line : XXXX Account Status : Excellent - 4 years held, balance paid in full every month -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Citibank Closed our Account - in good standing w/ all balances paid 100 % monthly. They claim a call center agent said we 'Refused a Term ' but no such exchange occurred nor can they document. It is an error on the call center agent part and Citibank will not even provide the documentation to pursue them for the damages they have caused our Credit profile. They have fabricated an issue and have harmed us. 

We don't pay any credit card interest and would care about any term ( rate ) changes as we don't live our life 's paying any interest to any of our XXXX ( unused ) lines of credit. We know the Credit score game this is how we have a XXXX XXXX  score. Damages : This Closing of a XXXX line of credit for no cause, with zero documentation or even an excuse has caused our well managed Credit Score to drop by XXXX points. This big company can not harm or damage us for no cause. They may be big but we are smart and will be loud. If they are making up fraudulent reasons to harm good creditors like us ( we are blessed ) what on earth are they doing to lesser fortunate souls? I am starting here and need your assistance to pursue all courses of action. They are not too big to be accountable for their mistakes! XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Email : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I received an email from Citi cards on XXXX/XXXX/17 that there was an activity on my account. I read the email and it stated there was an increase request. I did not apply for an increase. So immediately called card member services and they were closed. I asked my wife to log in at home to see what 's going on, because I was at work. My wife spoke a representative via chat and also emailed customer service. We advised in chat format ( writing ) not to process the increase request, and to document the account this was unauthorized.
I 'll give a little background, we recently moved and sold our house and our mail is forward, with that being said we have not been getting all our mails, and or address has been updated through the postal office with addresses that we do n't reside at. We put a block on our credit report because of this. My wife working in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and me being XXXX XXXX. We are disgusted the CITIBANK will think that we will apply for an increase and then before the decision decide to lie and make up that 's it fraudulent.
I called and spoke with customer service on XXXX/XXXX/17 and was advised '' there is no way an increase request can be submitted frequently, because the system asks for the last 3 codes the back of the card. So I logged and we tried with out submitting the submit button and it NEVER ask for any pin or codes. So I decided to contact customer service again, and ask to speak with a manager. The manger tells me that that they will have a 3rd party person do a research request to find out if someone logged in manually or it was do n't automatically through the saved logged in feature. This makes me believe that CITIBANK already has made there mind up that this is not unauthorized inquiry and puts me in a pool with everyone who disputes this. I asked for a new credit card to be submitted because I 'm currently staying with extended family while my home is being built and I do n't know if someone has or have access to account information. I have my log information for all accounts stored in closet. I will not make accusations but I have no proof.
.I 'm asking for someone over CUSTOMER SERVICE to look into this matter. I 'm requesting for this unauthorized inquiry to be removed please and someone who is bot bias to review this matter
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Today, XX/XX/XXXX, I applied to Equifax for a copy my free annual credit report. I had last requested this report from Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX. Equifax DENIED me access to my free annual credit report without even trying to verify my identify my asking the usual questions. Besides distributing my credit report to criminals by failing to safeguard my data, they are now denying me access allowed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I submitted a complaint to all three consumer reporting agencies asking them to validate an account I was not familiar with on my consumer report, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX removed this account from my consumer report, Equifax still verifies the account as accurate. I did not ask Equifax to verify this account, I ask them to validate this account. Equifax has not validated this account, and Equifax can't validate this account because this account is a result of fraud. I have submitted a complaint to the identitytheft.gov and I have submitted proper identification to all three consumer reporting agencies. I have attached a copy of this identity theft affidavit to this complaint. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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. Also 5 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( B ) Information alleged to result from identity theft If a consumer submits an identity theft report to a person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency at the address specified by that person for receiving such reports stating that information maintained by such person that purports to relate to the consumer resulted from identity theft, the person may not furnish such information that purports to relate to the consumer to any consumer reporting agency, unless the person subsequently knows or is informed by the consumer that the information is correct.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2021, I wrote to you requesting an investigation into items that I believed were inaccurate. To date, I have not received a reply from you or any acknowledgment that an investigation has begun. In my previous request, I listed my reasons for disputing the information. I have enclosed I file a dispute in regard to incorrect items on my credit report it has been well over 30 days and I've not receive any investigation results.15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Not ever was permission granted or requested, to track, list, store, report, gather, or handle by any means any information with regard to XXXX XXXX XXXX. If any documentation exists that shows any such permission has been granted or otherwise authorized, let it be stated : under false pretenses and without full disclosure were these contracts acquired. 
Furthermore, with regard to statements made by creditors or government agencies of all type, that claim liability and or levy against XXXX XXXX XXXX, let it be as stated : these are all in violation of public policy as XXXX XXXX XXXX is exempt from levy ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2021, I sent my first letter to the credit bureaus in regards to an account that is inaccurately reporting on my credit report ( XXXX XXXX ). XXXX XXXX is reporting my date of last active and date of last payment inaccurate. I have sent a letter asking them to verify, validate, and investigate this account. I have yet to receive a response after several attempts. I have been patients but they have had more than enough time to properly investigate my requests. This is a violation.
Complaint sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

I was first made aware that I had an outstanding debt with " mrs BPO '' entity when it first appeared as a derogatory entry reflecting an outstanding debt of {$830.00} ; and after extensive research and number out calls I was made aware that this is an entity owned by and/or affiliated with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I then called XXXX approximately 8-10+ times over a period of 4 weeks, with each call having spent in excess of 30-90 minutes per call ; each time ending the call with a different promise from each representative that I spoke to confirming that they would be researching the debt, and getting back to me with a resolution. Despite these promises on numerous, separate accounts, I never received any follow up- by phone, email not by US mail to validate the debt. The only information that I was given during one of my initial calls with XXXX was that their claim appears to reflect an amount outstanding for equipment that was not turned in following the termination of my cable contract with them dating back to 2011 ; to which I made it clear that I was 100 % certain that I did in fact turn my equipment in at the earlier date to which they were referring. My issue with them notwithstanding their dishonestly and lack of cocern and follow up ; was that I wqs Never informed by any Means ( phone email not US mail ) of this alleged debt, and the first instance was almost 5 years following the date of their claim on debt, never once by the entity themselves ( XXXX or under the Alias mrs BPO ) ; but only on the instance in my credit report
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX in regards to account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX This creditor as well as the credit bureaus are in repeat violation of the FCRA LAW and my RIGHTS month after month this account shows up on credit reports with numerous errors for the month of XX/XX/2022 they were 7 errors on my credit report with the above mentioned account those errors are as follow : Account Type, Payment Status, Status Updated, Payment History, Balance, Balance Updated, and Paid Off Percentage each of these sections on the credit reports with XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX are showing inaccurate and differently. I have attached to this dispute my credit report with the 3 above mentioned credit bureaus and highlighted the sections clearly showing total inaccurate and inconsistent information due to the repeated errors on the report I XXXX XXXX XXXX would like to exercise my right to have this account XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX to be REMOVED and DELETED from my credit report I have not given written consent to have this account on my credit report and would like for it to be DELETED from my credit file and report immediately 15 USC 1681 e ( B ) Accuracy Of Report 15 USC 1681i ( 2 ) Prompt Notice Of Dispute To Furnisher Of Information 15 USC 1681 ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Sage stream and XXXX XXXX hold inquires for XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX   XXXX  on my credit report and record
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX Department of EducationXXXX Account XXXX XXXX Department of EducationXXXX Account XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX 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: Account status incorrect

I first contacted XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/22 and provided the following message : We are contacting you regarding the above mentioned loan and an error that occurred with our XXXX loan payment. The payment was returned in error by our bank, XXXX, and therefore caused our payment to be reported as 30 days late to the credit reporting agencies. We've obtained an official letter from our bank acknowledging this error. Please see the attached. We are requesting that based upon this acknowledgement, that you retract the notification to the credit reporting agencies that our payment was 30 days late. 

I received the following message back from XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/22 : Subject : XXXX : Regarding Loan XXXX Dear XXXX and XXXX XXXX : Thank you for contacting us about your account. At XXXX XXXX, it is our objective to comply with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) when we furnish information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency. Therefore, our commitment is to research all actual disputes submitted to us to ensure that we are reporting accurate information to the consumer reporting agencies. 



After receiving your dispute, we have reviewed your account information to verify the accuracy of the information on your credit file. As a result of our investigation, we submitted an update to the consumer reporting agencies to which we report to update your account as current with no delinquencies. Please allow up to 3 business days to view the updated information on your credit file. Please see attached response letter for your records. 



If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact us at XXXX. 



Thank you, Credit Bureau Update XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX Celebrating 33 Years in Business My credit report was updated after the letter was provided, however, the credit companies went back to reporting the late XXXX payment. I've submitted disputes, but XXXX XXXX continues to inform the credit companies that the XXXX payment was late.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

SOME UNKNOWN PEOPLE OPENED UP ACCOUNTS IN MY NAME WITH THE COMPANIES ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) WITHOUT CONSENT. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF MY POLICE REPORT.