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Complaint sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

I have been battling with AES since XX/XX/XXXX. I informed them that due to the lack of hours at my current employer, I could no longer afford to pay {$710.00} per month and I was currently in the process of obtaining a XXXX job. I even offered an amount of roughly half the monthly amount ( which would be extremely pushing my monthly budget ). Most recently I have sent multiple letters to AES and their XXXX party collection group XXXX XXXX, requesting that they send the original copies of all documents proving that this " debt '' is valid. The only responces I have received from AES is the current balances on each of the individual XXXX loans. AES continues to harrass myself and the co-signer which happens to be my retired father. I have tried working out a reasonable solution with AES which they refuse to budge because it is considered " private student loan ''. Per their records, I have paid {$34000.00} ( {$23000.00} in interest, {$10000.00} in principle and {$10.00} in late fees ) since I have been in repayment. How is that possible when the original amount on these alleged loans is {$62000.00} but the current balance is {$81000.00}? AES yet again fails to provide any copies of documentation from the years XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX that shows any signatures from myself and/or co-signer validating the alleged XXXX loans. However, they continue to send emails stating pay now or your credit rating will be affected or place calls to my contact number on Saturdays and Sundays when their office is closed ( business hours are XXXX XXXX through XXXX XXXX Monday through Friday EST, per their emails/letters ). At this point I am considering filing Bankruptcy due to the lack of relief from the alleged loans.
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 XXXXXXXX  has me at a score around XXXX. 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 21 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: Public record

A California state tax lien was filed in error against me in XX/XX/XXXX and recorded in XXXX County for a total amount of {$2500.00}. The Ca FTB claimed I never filed taxes for tax years XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX and began sending notices to an adress I DID NOT LIVE AT NOR EVER LIVED AT so I had no way of knowing about the proposed lien nor was i given a fair opportunity to respond to and clear up the proposed lien by simply refiling my tax returns for those two years. I only learned of the liens ( XXXX In XXXX XXXX County, Ca and XXXX in XXXX County, Ca ) after personally checking my credit reports from all XXXX bureaus after being denied credit XX/XX/XXXX. I began contacting all XXXX credit bureaus shortly thereafter and after sending indisputable proof the liens were filed in error XXXX removed both tax liens, XXXX XXXX removed both tax liens ( After a long, drawn out brutal struggle ) and Equifax removed the XXXX XXXX County filed lien. I owed very minimal amounts for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ( Approx {$130.00} total which i sent money orders for both amounts on time during those tax years ). After refiling tax years XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX the Ca XXXX waived all penalties and interest and i was left to pay a very small recalculation for tax year XXXX of {$35.00} because i calculated wrong during my addition/subtraction of tax owed. The {$2500.00} was tax i owed for both years but i had sufficient monies withheld to cover both. I have submitted to Equifax by fax 1. Original FTB Notice of intent to file state tax lien which clearly shows the WRONG ADDRESS so i NEVER received ANY NOTICES. 2. An original copy of my XX/XX/XXXX XXXX which also clearly displays my correct XX/XX/XXXX home mailing address. 3. Original copies of my XXXX & XXXX Ca state income tax returns showing amounts owed. 4. A copy of my FTB payment history which shows i paid a total of {$35.00} for tax year XX/XX/XXXX and shows i did NOT owe anything for tax year XX/XX/XXXX. I have disputed this information at least 5-6 times and Equifax refuses to inform me how they conducted their investigation and states it is in fact a correct filing whereas the Ca state FTB even stated they were in error but since it was already filed its part of public record. This lien filed in error has prevented me from obtaining credit and is the only black mark on an otherwise perfect credit report. After much researching I have found Equifax has engaged in unfair and illegal practices regarding investigations into correcting consumer information.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

On XXXX XX/XX/2021, I clicked advertisement on citibank official website, opened a Citi XXXX account package.The ads says Earn {$1500.00} bonus with minimum deposit $ XXXX. 

On XXXX XX/XX/2021, I deposited XXXX USD into saving account and kept money in the account until now ( XXXX XX/XX/2021 ). 

On XXXX XX/XX/2021, Citi chat repesetative told me I will be qualified for the bonus, bonus will show up in XXXX statement. 

On XXXX XX/XX/2021, two Citi XXXX  call center agents told me I will not be able to qualify for the bonus, since they can not find promo code with my original application. 

My request is, Citi give me {$1500.00} sign up bonus. 

Appendix A : The chat history with citi repesentive, it proves I know the promotion on XX/XX/XXXX, also, XX/XX/XXXX, Citi confirmed I will get bous. 

Appendix B : When clicking the Ads to create new account, there is no way to enter or verify promo code by customer, the promo code is associated by Citi system, So, in case of missing promo code, it should be Citi 's system error, instead of Customer missing an action.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Equifax fails to mail free credit reports when requested from ( XXXX ) XXXX I did not receive it this year nor last year. My husband did not receive his either. 

We have no problem with XXXX or XXXX. 

They make it difficult and time consuming when you complain. 

On XX/XX/19 I dialed ( XXXX ) XXXX and requested my free annual credit report from Equifax by mail. It never arrived. I phoned Equifax on XX/XX/19 and they needed to verify me. I spoke to supervisor XXXX # XXXX I answered reasonable questions : name, address, SS #, DoB, etc. 

Then had to answer : Name of company and recurring amount paid. 
I have no recurring amounts, I explained I pay balance in full each month. 
I gave them a bank and minimum required as listed on my bill. 

Last time I filed a dispute. 
I am XXXX. I don't recall ever filing a dispute with Equifax. 
I told them the date on the letter they sent me when I filed a fraud alert. 

I told them the date I filed a credit freeze. 

I also gave them the reference number from last year 's report. 

They said they could not verify my identity and I would have to send them 2 forms of ID by mail or FAX. 

They have consistently failed to mail free reports. 
Please investigate their practices and have them comply using normal procedures.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report. 

The Credit bureaus stated my account XXXX XXXX XXXX was properly investigated but how is that possible if the open date is inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and date last reported is not accurate. 

This ground 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 Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Upon checking my 3 credit reports I discovered the fallowing wrongs : a ) one mortgage loan ( with XXXX XXXX that was paid off in 2019 is missing from the reports. 
b ) on two of my reports I am shown an address where I never lived. 
Suspiciously, this address is in my neighborhood, on the same street where I live, but at a different number. 
c XXXX the same wrong address shows up on my deceased spouse credit reports. 
As I am going though probate, and I am the personal representative appointed by court, I checked his reports and I discovered the same wrongs on his reports. 
d ) the mortgage loan from XXXX XXXX, is reported bizarrely, on the credit reports. 
Must mention that I was stationed away from home due to military obligations and dealt with fraud and wrongs created by XXXX XXXX, and not only, since 2019!
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

I opened CFPB XXXX to complain company did not send my annual consumer disclosure as requested. 

Company 's response makes zero sense. I did not dispute any items on my report BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE THE REPORT. 

Send me a copy of my annual consumer disclosure as requested.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

15usc1681b no permission to place on consumer report.

Privacy law broken according to the privacy Act of 1974 which protects personal info held by federal gov't preventing unauthorized disclosures of such info. Consumers have the right to review such info, request corrections, and be informed of any disclosures. 
Each violation is {$1000.00} per violation Late fees should not be reported according to 15usc1666b timing of payments 15usc1681 ( 2 ) a ( i ) is a transaction report, and transactions are excluded from the report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX chargeoff account ... Business tax deduction, worthless, uncollectible debt, needs a 1099c..balance should say {$0.00} since it is already paid by the IRS. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX also a charged off debt that needs to be removed off of the account or reflect a {$0.00} balance, which is uncollectible, worthless debt, business tax deduction, need a 1099c
Complaint sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

I am a victim of identity theft. I filed a police report. I found out about the XXXX XXXXt account after receiving collection calls. I have emailed and regular mailed a letter and the police to XXXX XXXX numerous times. Every time I call to follow up I speak to the same person. She advises me that there is literally no other person there that can speak with me. She said she does have access to the mail or email and will not give me a time frame for when this account will be closed as fraud. She will not let me speak to anyone else and refuses to give me to upper management or a supervisor. I did not open an account with XXXX XXXX. I did not authorize an account to be opened with XXXX XXXX. I filed identity theft with the police and with the FTC. I want this account removed and closed out so that I am not held liable for something I did not do.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and i am submitting this complaint without any influence from any XXXX XXXX or agency. I am a consumer and reporting ID theft. The inquiries were NEVER authorized XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

FedLoan Servicing sent letters with incorrect information. 
1. I received a qualifying payment letter from FedLoan that says they have evaluated my payments under the Waiver, however they clearly have not. After lengthy hold times I found someone who could provide correct information - the loans are initially reviewed under the standard rules, then sent for a second review under the waiver rules. This inaccurate information in the sent letters is very frustrating and created a need for lengthy time to assure my Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) was being assessed accurately. 
2. I received a letter from FedLoan stating that says if I consolidate during the Waiver period my payment count will start over. This is factually incorrect based on the waiver period rules.This inaccurate information in the sent letters is very frustrating and created a need for lengthy time to assure my Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) was being assessed accurately.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

I have disputed fraudulent charges with US Bank multiple times for the past several years. I have never disputed the validity of the credit card, only the charges on the credit card. Every response, they claim that the card is valid - which it is - and refuse to investigate the charges I have indicated which were fraudulent. Fraud is proven on multiple occurrences by the issuance of a new card with a new number. 

Each time I have requested copies of all my statements yet they continue to refuse to send me the requested statements. To attempt to satisfy the request, they sent some statements but did NOT send the statements I requested. 

In addition, US Bank has blocked my access to the account online and access to statements so that I am not able to review or continue to dispute individual fraudulent charges. 

Blocking access to my credit card purchase history is in strict violation of multiple federal statutes and regardless of complaints, US Bank still refuses to provide the requested statements or access to my account history.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Equifax has been reporting Erroneous and fraudulent information there for violating the FCRA ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ) section 609 - 811. I am currently seeking to bring litigation to Equifax because my character has been defamed. I demand that these inquires below be removed immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I have disputed several items on my credit report that are the result of someone using my information for XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. I have a phone through XXXX XXXX and have had cable at my address for several years in my wife 's name. I have disputed these items several times and called XXXX XXXX XXXX etc. and they have removed these due to fraud. Yet a collection agency still is trying to collect for all of these. I want them removed ... .or proof of my drivers lisence used with my picture on it. All of the phone companies and cable company do not require photo id ... .and these are not mine. I want proof this is me, or remove them immediately. What ID was used to open these accounts???? Also XXXX XXXX XXXX?? There is not even a XXXX XXXX XXXX in the state of Washington ... .I have never lived anywhere but here and this account is fraud. What information was used to open these accounts?
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX  has violated my rights XXXX 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the rights 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: Problem with statement of dispute

In 2014 I disputed directly with the Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX an account that was reporting derogatory to the XXXX credit agencies. During this time XXXX VP of Operations sent me a letter stating that the account had been corrected. XXXX and XXXX did in fact correct my account to reflect my accounts as paying on time and current. However, Equifax has not. I have submitted numerous disputes and Equifax has not corrected the issue. The reasoning on the disputes states that the information has been verified with the creditor. Even after I have notified them and submitted the letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX they refuse to correct this. I have also contacted XXXX directly and they stated that Equifax has not reached out to them. I would like this matter resolved immediately as possible as this is affecting my score.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The unverified accounts indicated below continue reporting on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter sent to the XXXX credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these items to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

ATTN.
MY ADDRESSES ARE INCORRECT EMPLOYERS EVEN PHONE NUMBER ITS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!!

Credit Report Inaccuracies XXXX
XXXX  XXXX  AND Equifax From: XXXX  XXXX  I am a victim of identity theft and Im writing to you to dispute the fraudulent accounts in my file that I did not make or authorize. I have circled the items Im disputing INCLUDING MY INCORRECT ADDRESSES,EMPLOYER, AND PHONE NUMBERS on the attached copy of my credit report. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I made or authorized. As required by section 611 of The Fair Credit Reporting Act, a copy which is enclosed, I am requesting that the items be removed.
A consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identified as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency.
 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear Credit Reporting Agency,
I recently discovered that I am a victim of identity theft. So I am writing to request an EXTENDED FRAUD ALERT to be immediately placed in my credit file so that no new credit will be approved or issued until the lender first verified my identity.
Fortunately, in accordance with the FCRA Sections 605B,615(f) and 623 (a)(6), an identity theft report can be used to permanently block fraudulent information that results from identity theft, such as accounts or addresses from appearing on a victims credit report. Identity theft reports can prevent a company from continuing to collect debts that result from Identity theft. Pursuant to the FCRA 605B (15 U.S.C. 1681C-2), PLEASE BLOCK ALL INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY THEFT, except as otherwise provided in this Section A, in which a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer identifies as information resulted from an alleged identity theft, NO LATER THAN 4 BUSINESS DAYS after the date of receipt by agency.
I ask that you comply with the Federal Laws in place, and swiftly and permanently block the accounts, addresses, inquiries and other information that you are reporting listed on the Identity Theft Report List Of Fraudulent Accounts. I am also requesting to be mailed a new credit report to my address of record above.
Sincerely,
XXXX XXXX  Enclosures:
a. Identity Theft Report
b. List of Fraudulent Accounts on my Report
c. FCRA Sections 605,609,6011
d. Proof of Identity and Address

 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To Whom It May Concern:
I recently discovered several inaccuracies on my credit report. These inaccurate accounts appear on my good credit standing. I am requesting that these items are removed immediately, the accounts are listed and highlighted below:
ACCOUNTS:
    XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and it appears that Equifax and XXXX  are not reporting any trade line history. Only XXXX  is reporting any credit history on my behalf. I have contacted both Equifax and XXXX  and they can not find any identifying information on my behalf in their system. This is very concerning because there are fraudulently items being reported on my credit report by XXXX. I have attached a copy of my drivers license and social security card for reference. Please review my credit report and include credit history for both Equifax and XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, division of childsupport 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