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Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2022, I requested an investigation on behalf of my clients for some items that did not seem correct on her credit report. I provided specific reasons why the accounts were being challenged along with specific instructions on what should happen to the account in the requested information could not be provided within 30 days according to the FCRA. 

40 days went by and the items still were appearing on my credit report and the method of verification still was not provided. 

On XX/XX/2022, I requested a re-investigation into those same accounts with the same results. Nothing was removed and the method of verification has not been provided. 

It is now, XX/XX/2022, and the accounts in question are still showing on my credit profile and are listed below along with the reason for the investigation. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate. 


XXXX XXXXXXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 

XXXX XXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 

XXXX XXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 


XXXX XXXX XXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 

XXXX XXXX XXXX I was never late on this account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This was pay per delete account. Why is it still reporting on my credit profile? 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I was never late on this account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I was never late on this account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate XXXX XXXXXXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This collection account is showing a balance, please provide the document used to verify this amount as accurate
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

CITI closed my XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card without prior warning. The account was in good standing, never a late payment and fairly new. They said they closed it due to too many credit inquiries, which I do n't see how that is any of their business. This bank has the right to close account of course, but how they are doing it is unfair to consumers. They should provide a few days notice at least so you are n't caught off guard with a rejected card in public.They should not be allowed to do business this way. I performed a search online to see if this has been happening to others and found several complaints going back many years. If there is anything you can do to make them change this practice, it would help consumers. We deserve a little advance notice. It 's so unfair. I had six accounts closed by them this week and in every single case they informed me AFTER they closed them and not before. All six accounts were in good standing. I do n't want my accounts re-opened because I ca n't do business with an unreliable bank like Citi, but I want them to change their practice. No bank, especially those we all bailed out a few years ago, should be allowed to do this to consumers. We deserve to be treated better than this.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Multiple names and addresses are reporting on my credit report. 

XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Please provide any and all information regarding this debt including payments made, charges, fees, interest, terms, rate, etc. 
I have requested this information over and over and over for years - all to no avail. 
Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

On : XX/XX/2022, XXXX gave to : Citibank, {$59.00} as a Credit, on a Citibank Cash Back Card, that is already Closed. Citibank doesn't want the Credit to be given to me on another Debit Card, that I currently have.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Credit Bureau made aware I was a victim of identity theft of which the listed items reported may be a result. I have no knowledge of these accounts as they are listed with account numbers and I have never done business with Hunter Warfield Inc. 

Desired Resolution : Delete & Block item/items immediately pursuant to Section FCRA law section 609
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

I went through a divorce. The court ordered my ex husband to pay ALL remaining marital debt. That time frame would be from XXXX XXXX, XXXX to XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I need these debts removed from my account, because he agreed in court, the judge ordered it, and I should no longer be responsible. This goes for accounts in collections, student loans on hold due to forbearance, and any other remaining debt within that time frame. Also I need to update my name change and address. I will attach all documents.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

My social security number was used to open a XXXX XXXX account in XX/XX/XXXX, using a different lat name than mine. XXXX  put the account to collections with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( ERC ). 

After finding the item on my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX, I filed an identity fraud claim with XXXX, including a fraud affidavit, bank statements from XX/XX/XXXX, and my driver 's license. 

XXXX  confirmed in writing that this was identity fraud later in XX/XX/XXXX. 

I contacted ERC and they agreed that the report was in error and said it would be removed from my credit report within 45 days. 

It has been 4 months the item is still on my XXXX  and XXXX XXXX credit reports and substantially affecting my ability to get credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

XXXX and Equifax are showing a derogatory item on my credit reports that was removed from my credit report in XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX is now adding this item as a new debt in XXXX. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

I am demanding with this account be removed and receipt of punitive damages, as this is hurting my credit score and causing me time to re-dispute items that have already been removed from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Fraud Inquiries on my Equifax report from these Companies i did not authorized from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX and XXXX and XXXX also XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon reviewing my credit report, incorrect information is being reported to my personal credit file. The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Section 1681i, and continues to report unverified information without providing any proof required by law. XXXX has failed in properly identify and provide within the necessary time allowed by law any verifiable proof. The following information is inaccurate & I never authorized for my credit to be accessed. They have failed to provide me with the written authorization or remove these inquiries from my credit file. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Dear XXXX Equifax Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. Enclosed are the following : A copy of section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which requires you to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within four business days and to promptly notify the furnisher ( s ) of that information.

See Attachment accounts : I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, and await your reply.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Americollect debt collectors- Says for medical- XXXX maybe XXXX Have had medical insurance for many years due to medical conditions Tried to dispute they always deny. Says it meets requirements. 
They have 2 repeat bills- same bill twice $ XXXX and another i think {$67.00} 9 bills total.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I am reporting accounts that are fraudulent and I am asking them to investigate and remove them. These bureaus does not respond to any of my letters, I did not receive anything from them even after 40 days.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX. My DOB XXXX and my SS XXXX. I am filing a complaint due to the following information below. I am requesting that the credit reporting agencies promptly remove/delete these addresses they are not accurate : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, AZ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX CT, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

This is a repeat complaint. Equifax initially responded that they were investigating and getting back to me with results. This was on XX/XX/XXXX. As a result, that complaint XXXX was closed. I never heard one word from EQ. I then submitted it again on XX/XX/XXXX Complaint XXXX and no response to date. I first started this dispute in XX/XX/XXXX. All records have been attached. I d need these three accounts to report on my EQ reports. One of these disputed accounts did show up very briefly only to be taken off yet again after approximately four days. I 've been treated so unfairly and ignored. 

The entire problem squarely belongs to Equifax. They refuse to acknowledge three authorized user accounts that I am still on. The other 2 bureaus are still reporting them. On XX/XX/XXXX EQ  Report XXXX ; All Three AU ( Authorized User ) Accounts were reporting 1. XXXX 2. XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX EQ Report XXXX XXXX Account drops off. XX/XX/XXXX EQ Report XXXX XXXX Account drops off. XX/XX/XXXX EQ Report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX drops off. My partner is the individual who listed me on his cards ; XXXX XXXX XXXX, and we both reside at the same address. EQ Report XXXX Begins the non-reporting of my AU accounts on XX/XX/XXXX. However, XXXX and XXXX are still reporting to this day. I 've spoken to all three Credit Card 's Reporting department and each has told me that is is not on their part, but they are indeed reporting the three Revolving Cards with me as an AU. I call EQ and they have absolutely no record of the accounts at all! I 've been told to call the lenders because it 's a problem on their end. I keep fairly good records and have all the documentation to show. I 've sent several disputes to EQ but yet to get any sort of response. This has been going on since Mid-XX/XX/XXXX. In the course, my XXXX has dropped my score by almost 20-points with EQ. It is the lone score that is sorely out of place. Lastly, as a point of reference, the AU cards are my partner 's cards. We 've been together for almost 14 years now and I still use and partially pay those statements when they arrive. All three cards are in my wallet now. Thanks for your time.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

After Looking at my credit report i noticed Hunter Warfield inc is trying to collect a debt that i have no knowledge of i have never signed a contract with them nor have i ever entered any agreement with them
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting a working replacement card

I opened an account with Citibank and received the card on XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; however, it had the incorrect last name. When I called to get it corrected the representatives asked me for my security word, which I gave them what I remembered. They said it was incorrect, when I asked them to provide other verification questions they kept asking me if I have another Citi account, which I do not. The ONLY account I've ever had was with my ex-husband. We've been divorced for six years and I have not used or had access to it since XXXX. They went on to try to verify me through text message ; however, they said they couldn't text me because they couldn't verify that my phone number XXXX is owned by me. I gave them the alternate mobile number that I use for work purposes ( also owned by me ) and they couldn't use that either. Then they requested a landline. I don't know anyone under the age of 65 that still has a landline phone number. 

Finally, they said they'll send me a letter in the mail in 5-7 days. I travel frequently for work and will likely not be home to receive the letter- to which the most recent rep suggested that I should have someone open my mail and read it to me such as a neighbor. I was also told I can not go into a physical Citibank branch with my IDs to rectify the error. 

It has been over three weeks since I was told Id receive a letter in the mail with a code to verify my identity and I have not received anything. I can verify this with the USPS daily emails of mail to be delivered. Furthermore, I have emailed the executive customer service e team every day with no resolution. I used the temp card and because I cant log into the system I have no way to pay the balance and the corporate office is of NO assistance.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In XX/XX/2022 I began mailing letters to the major credit bureaus in regard to my credit report. While some of the items were removed, the following still remain. 

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 : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, Account name : 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 an 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 or Any other adverse item of 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 knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. Some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the XXXX and Equifax credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. As required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX and Equifax credit bureau shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a my file at XXXX and Equifax are disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the XXXX and Equifax 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 my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), 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 creditor. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/2014 Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I asked the credit bureaus to do an investigation of everything on my credit report and they did The investigation and stated everything on the report was accurate I also did an thorough investigation myself and found Improper in accuracies Even after they did their report In coordinates with the fair credit report acting XXXX account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A States I have a right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2 States also state a customer consumer agency can not furnish A report without my written Instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I understand that the credit bureaus are supposed to complete investigations within 30 days of their request. I requested investigations into accounts reporting inaccurate information on XX/XX/XXXX, but the bureaus have not responded yet.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Fraudulent inquiries and inaccurate account information.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

On XX/XX/XXXX, called XXXX spoke with XXXX in Fraud Department saying received letter on XX/XX/XXXX for same dispute reasons with XXXX XXXX and nothing done. Letter for 2nd request sent XX/XX/XXXX certified mail from USPS and XXXX says not received. Told XXXX that it was sent certified on XX/XX/XXXX ( see enclosed proof and documents ) and it has been over 2 weeks ago and yet " nothing has been done '' again! Informed XXXX at XXXX that I will complain to CFPB today on XX/XX/XXXX. 

Furthermore, the Credit Bureaus, XXXX and Equifax never did and failed to do a proper Investigation according to FCRA.

The term investigative 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/she is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 

They did not do this! 

Also, they have violated my rights even more.

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

The Credit Bureaus stated my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if the account type date, high credit, credit limit, last reported, date last active, date last payment and reporting history ( see enclosed report pulled XX/XX/XXXX vs. prior XX/XX/XXXX reported ) still show the same incorrect and inaccurate information!!!! This is grounds for REMOVAL!

They also violated the law because according to, 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy which was violated.

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 which was violated.
15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 611 ( 2 ) ( a ) : The law clearly states the credit bureaus have 5 days to notify me from when they receive my disputes.

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.

They also violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 Section 611 ( 5 ) ( a ) ( I ) ( III ). The law clearly states that if items are found inaccurate or can not be verified the consumer reporting shall promptly delete the information from the file of the consumer. 

Also, XXXX took more than 30 days to complete my investigation, so here is attached proof of my certified mail tracking # XXXX from USPS and enclosed.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I sent letters to Equifax Credit Bureau the date of the last letter was on XX/XX/XXXX. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/XXXX and still nothing from them. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the FairCredit ReportingAct law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. PLEASE UPDATE OR REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Citibank seems to not care at all about complaints registered at CFPB. 

This is a request to careful, carefully, the previous complaint number XXXX. 
Your careless review lead you to reply about a previous XXXX XXXX, while the complaint was in regards to the most recent XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). 

It is so unfortunate that now even when requesting help from a government agency, Citi also provides poor customer service. 

Maybe one day all these records lead to a big fine. Then maybe Citi will look into improving their services.
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. 
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  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 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 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 knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.