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Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Hello, I hope this message finds you well. A couple of months I reviewed my credit profile and seen inaccurate information regarding my XXXX XXXX. The status is reporting late. I find that strange since I dont recall being late at all. Prior to submitting this complaint, I have sent over 3 letters to the Bureaus to have them send the proper validation of this alleged late payment. I have even requested bank statements to be provided to prove that the payments were indeed late. However, all bureaus have avoided me. This makes me angry my consumer rights are being violated! I have the right to dispute any misleading information. I saw a ton of inaccuracies as well ( different open/close dates ). Doesnt this go against the FCRA Laws?
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Report Act XXXX  account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has been 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 an account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

XX/XX/20 was contact by acima credit said pay {$610.00} and they would settle account and have remove from credit they didnt do it And instead reporting as {$170.00} charged off but account legally paid in full which is still causing to show like I owe them money and is in a negative state I spoke with them several times was hung up on or told they have no control over this but like I told the lady you ( acima ) are the ones sending in report also I was told this would be remover from my credit like I told her check your records and recordings because this is what I was told
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I am writing to express my extreme distress regarding the recent revelation of a data breach at Equifax. It appears that my information was contained in the breach when I reviewed their website. Here are several of my concerns. 

The breach was from XXXX to XXXX of XXXX. Nearly 3 months the problem existed. 
They discovered the breach in XXXX. 
They did not disclose the breach until XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
They did not contact me directly about my information being compromised. 
When I checked the database as a " potential victim '' I was informed that I was indeed included in the data breach. 
When I tried to enroll in the credit monitoring service ( provided by none other than Equifax - conflict of interest in every way ) I was instructed to return to the website 4 days later to sign up. Additionally, I was also informed that I would n't be reminded to return to sign up. This is an undue burden on a consumer that has been victimized by this company. 
Credit monitoring should be provided free of charge by a monitoring service of our choice instead of prolonging " victim-hood '' with Equifax. 

Information discovered after this initial debacle was even more troubling. 

Contained in the terms and conditions for checking to see if I had been a victim I discovered that I was bared from joining a class action lawsuit against Equifax. 
Days after the breach was discovered there were Equifax employees that sold their Equifax stock. 

In my opinion this is egregious dereliction of even simple security of personal financial information. I do n't have a choice to exclude creditors from sending my information to Equifax and therefore I was an unwilling victim of this crime. This requirement has been in effect since Gramm Leach-Bliley 1999 - XXXX. I believe that Equifax is significantly engaged in providing a financial service as a credit bureau. And as GLB is a 17 year old statute they have had plenty of time to ensure proper security practices were in place. Furthermore, the FFIEC 's Cyber Assessment Tool that was released in XXXX has provide ample guidance on securing personal financial information on the internet. 

With the revelation of this horrific occurrence the CFPB should consider the dismantling of this business. They should be subject to the most punitive of all sanctions that are within the CFPB 's authority. This has struck an irreparable rift of distrust in the financial services industry. If we can not trust the companies that are in charge of our data ( without our control ) then we have wider distrust of the entire system.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : XXXX to file a report Per FCRA XXXXection 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

On XX/XX/XXXX I placed a call XXXX XXXX associate I told them that this was not my debt that this debt was written off I have until the XXXX to respond a XXXX I respond on the XXXX with a phone call and then a Written Letter which they should have received close to the XXXX instead of them stopping Collections and verifying that the debt was actually mine it went forward and put it in the credit bureau not operating in the procedures that is done it should have been stopped collection and send verification the alleged amount of debt is {$7600.00} I asked that they verify this to the XXXX XXXX contracts anything with my name signed on it and the proof of all purchased items dates and time and that they truly on this debt and have the right to collect this debt they did not give me the proper rights that I deserve because if they would have investigated this has not been on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX none of this was on my credit report for years why not even the Citibank card was not on my credit report cuz it was forgiven
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I am a victim of identity theft and I need help because my credit has been affected. I have been asking for help and my lawyer told me to submit a complaint. I have completed the report and have attached my documents for proof of ID. I am deeply affected by the reporting of these accounts that don't belong to me. According to section 605 ( b ) of the FCRA, these accounts must be removed within XXXX business days of reciept of this report. Failure to do so is a violation of my rights.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Pursant to 18 USC 8, I owe no debt, This company ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is violating my consumer right to privacy pursuant to 15 USC 1681b 2.company has also NO permission to report ANYTHING using my pursuant to 15USC 1681 4 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 or information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven 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 know or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The following ( XXXX, XXXX ) credit reporting agency ( CRA ) is reporting inaccurate information on the listed accounts below ; Due to their errors in reporting Im reporting these violations. The first being with the FDICs Uniform Credit Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. And the second being the FCRA, which requires all reporting to be 100 % accurate. If the information is NOT 100 % accurate it must be deleted from the agencys report. The following information listed below is inaccurate. The credit reporting agency has not taken the correct steps to evaluate the information. I need you to please evaluate this reporting by making a revision of the information provided. Modify and perform any corrections or withdraw these accounts from my personal file. ( ELAN FINACIAL SERVICE  XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/2012 Balance {$0.00} )
Complaint sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

This amount was previously removed. It was for XXXX account with XXXX. The equipment was returned and XXXX kept saying the matter would be escalated and the amount removed but nothing was ever done. Now it is reported again. Just today I spoke with another agent XXXX # XXXX she hung up on me when she tried transfering my call. I am tired of this issue. I ca n't resolve anything with XXXX. See attached previous response from Collection agency.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There are numerous accounts listed on my credit report that I currently have no knowledge of. This was a result of malpractice or an error.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

EQUIFAX HAS NOT UPDATED MY CREDIT REPORT SINCE XX/XX/2019. I HAVE NOTIFIED EQUIFAX ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT EQUIFAX HAS IGNORED ME. 
THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ME SINCE MY CREDIT UNION USES EQUIFAX EXCLUSIVELY.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship

Citi bank. I was impacted by COVID throughout the year and was able to get a forbearance on two months earlier in the year, resumed my payments afterwards but then was out of work during the small portion of the end of the year until recently in XX/XX/2021. I tried asking for assistance with the payments to be lowered but instead, my minimum payment raised and I was flagged on my credit report for one missing payment after they refused to do anything about my situation.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Hi there, I have had a good credit and always make payments responsibly. XX/XX/2020 I saw a fraudulently opened loan account on my credit report and filed a police report and ftc report, sent a copy to a XXXX XXXX  which claimed to be a lender. However there was no investigation open by XXXX XXXX  and they left the things as it is.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Formal notice that you have failed to respond in a timely manner to my dispute letter of XX/XX/XXXX, deposited by registered mail with the U.S. Postal Service on that date. Federal law requires you to respond within thirty ( 30 ) days, yet you have failed to respond. Failure to comply with these federal regulations by credit reporting agencies are investigated by the Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC ) ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ). 
I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Equifax has reported a judgment for {$870.00} that was not even mine, and this matter was resolved a year ago, and it still shows. They are unreasonable, and when I called they just said to dispute again ... this is keeping me from getting a new car because I was in a car accident and need a vehicle. I 'm hoping this will help so I can move on.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have sent letters to the credit bureaus because I have inaccurate information on it, accounts that I already paid showing delinquent, accounts that are not delinquent showing like it is, inquiries I didn't authorized on my credit report. I credit score. want to open an investigation and solve my problem because is affecting my Credit Score
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I received a notice of a law suit by a company called XXXX XXXX XXXX with the case name XXXX XXXX .... 

I never had an account with XXXX, I don't owe this debt. The lawsuit says I owed a company called Citibank, I never had an account with Citibank either. 

Maybe this is for someone else, and they got me mixed up. 

I don't owe this debt. I want this lawsuit dropped and my name cleared.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees charged

On XX/XX/XXXX of 2019, I purchased a XXXX XXXX 2019 at the XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Texas. While the buying experience was pleasant, I did feel somewhat under pressure to purchase. I visited the location just me and my daughter. After the purchase, I felt like I had gotten a bad deal regards the monthly payment and considering that I have zero upgrades in the car but rather the base model of the XXXX line. This was the first time that I purchased a new car on my own and I lack somewhat of knowledge in that area. I was made aware by a friend recently that I had gotten a bad deal for a leased car with no upgrades and the car had 300 miles on it when I received it. My monthly payment is XXXX USD for 48 months. Furthermore, I have to pay for maintenance, I had to pay XXXX dollars to have my tires rotated. 

My current Payoff quote amount is : Residual Value : XXXX XXXX Remaining Future Payments : XXXX USD Lease Charge Rebate : - XXXX USD Buyout Amount : XXXX USD
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Equifax credit reporting agency and   XXXX   XXXX   credit reporting agency is reporting an account on my reports that is incorrect. The account is  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  this account was previously deleted off  XXXX  of my reports now is is reporting again. I spoke with corporate office with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  and it was agreed that it is to be removed equifax and   XXXX   XXXX   should not be reporting this account
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX are reporting incorrectly that I am 90 - 120 days past due on the XXXX and XXXX accounts. Please see the attached spreadsheet of reporting bureaus and account numbers. Also, please reference pages 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the attached credit report. These accounts report a {$0.00} balance and {$0.00} past due. However, they are coded as if I am currently past due in present day. I am not disputing any prior late payments, but rather the coding error. Please change the coding to I1. This incorrect reporting is harming my credit scores. Please keep in mind that it is impossible to be late on accounts where nothing is owed and nothing is past due.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

the credit bureasus stated my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if my my balances are inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and date last reported is not accurate. This is grounds for removal they also violated my rights under 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A. it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without written instruction Also the credit bureaus took more then 30 days to complete my investigation. 

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

I am filing the complaint against EQUIFAX, XXXX and XXXX because they have ignored my request for a reinvestigation since XX/XX/2021. I have not had one response from this credit bureau! Per FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) and section 611 ( 5 ) ( a ) of the FCRA, they are required to " promptly delete all information which can not be verified '' and that has taken over 30 days to investigate that I have disputed. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THIS TO A DISPUTE ISSUE! This is a VIOLATION OF MY CONSUMER RIGHTS ISSUE! Your assistance in resolving this concern as soon as possible is appreciated. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of a FRAUD yet I have an items passed on that should be taken out or Block. Per FCRA segment 605 you are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT. I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/2021 ; XXXX XX/XX/2021.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Equifax did not comply with 1

5 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy ( 7 ) Description of reinvestigation procedure A consumer reporting agency shall provide to a consumer a description referred to in paragraph ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) by not later than 15 days after receiving a request from the consumer for that description. It has now been 81days and I have not received the description of procedure, which they are civilly liable for willful noncompliance. See attached.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I just received a random Garnishment on my new personal bank account. 
I did research and found out it's from a debt im unaware from XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ). 
The debt was garnished by a company named XXXX XXXX XXXX Razor Capitol . 

I have no knowledge of this debt which is from 2009 when I was XXXX XXXX  of age with no apt/home in XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

In 2014 in XXXX or XXXX a loan was obtained using my personal identity information.i have shown this company proof I have been a resident if Texas and obtained copies if contract and if and social used which clearly weren't mine.I asked then to remove it from my Equifax credit report as it has been in there for 5 years in default. The last four of my social are XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

It has been over 30 days since my initial dispute that was sent to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  in regards to several accounts reporting on my credit file that were from the direct result of identity theft. I completed and submitted and Identity theft report as per instructed by local law enforcement which included accounts XXXX # XXXX, XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, First XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, and XXXX XXXX # XXXX. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 605b states not only these accounts should be blocked but also removed if accurate verification is not provided per sections 609 & 611. I have yet to receive any correspondence whatsoever from neither XXXX, Equifax, or XXXX  so therefore considering the multiple violations being committed only can equate to the fraudulent accounts being removed from my credit file immediately to avoid litigation. These actions are totally unacceptable and violate my consumer rights as well as the FCRA. In addition fraudulent addresses XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX and inquiries remain on my credit file after I've specifically requested them to be removed. A copy of my drivers license, social security card, and a utility bill was included with dispute to prevent any vague or bogus reponse from the credit bureaus and yet I HAVEN'T received anything at all. My next step is to contact the attorney general a seek litigation if this matter is not resolved.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have a issue with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was in the process of refinancing my loan when the corona virus hit and shut everything down. I had a hard time communicating with them due to the stay at home order. I talked to multiple people and was given different instruction. I was told that I will have my payment deferred for a few months while everything gets settled. That never happened and they kept reporting me late. I understand these were tough times and that bank employees were having a hard time navigating through this. But I was misled and my credit score suffered. Now I am told I cant refinance because of it. I have had multiple loans for over 40 years and never missed a payment. XXXX XXXX need to fix this as I was a loyal customer for over a quarter century.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

In 2013 I filed a identity theft report with all XXXX credit reporting agents. they removed all items that where in dispute. I recently had items come up around the same time 2013. equifax and trans wont remove the items with a police report and ftc complaint number saying that the items belong to me after they removed them for year. there are items that do n't even match my social and they wont remove I ask for help.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX account named XXXX XXXX compan has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States that 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: Don't want a card provided by your employer or the government

I wanted to not agree to terms of service to receive a refund for IRS EIP money ( Paper check desired instead ). Tried to call customer service on card but there is no way to refuse terms of service or speak to representative. Activation of card is the only option. In an effort to talk to a person to request a refund I had to activate the card and then no customer service option was even offered. There is no way to contact customer service to request a refund, card activation is the only option.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

In late XXXX of XXXX, I noticed several open and reporting accounts on my credit report that I never received any notices about. During the process of investigating these debts, I sent a Debt Validation letter to XXXX   XXXX XXXX. This letter was dated the XXXX of XXXX, XXXX, and was received by a Ms. XXXX XXXX on the XXXX of XXXX, XXXX. 

It is now the XXXX of XXXX, XXXX. After almost three and a half months, this debt collection agency has had ample opportunity to not only respond to my request, but to investigate it themselves and, as my Debt Validation letter stated, cease reporting on the account until all investigation is complete. This account is still open, reporting, and I have never received any communication from XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding this debt or their attempt / willingness to investigate it.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

Hi I attended XXXX and my school closed and none of my credits were transferable. I called and called the school and the loan provider and was doing fraudulent affidavits and I have n't got a good response at all. Please help the debt was sold to Fed Loans or XXXX and I 've submitted a complaint before and no response. Please help me. Not to mention that I have XXXX loans reporting on my credit and I did n't take out all the loans
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

We have been called numerous times daily for months. When we blocked the number ( supposedly from  XXXX , Ohio  ), t elephone number is changed to another telephone number in the same  XXXX  area code. When answered there have been no responses, by person or recording, until today. Person with heavy accent denied calling from  XXXX , but said he was in  XXXX , Florida. Person said he was calling abou t Macy 's  account which was handled by Citibank. Provided address as  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX , AZ. Today mailed cease and desist letter to  Macy 's. Telephone calls have amounted to telephone harassment in attempt to collect an uncollectible  debt.