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Complaint sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

ALLIED INTERSTATE LL ACCOUNT NUMBERs : XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ATTENTION TO DISPUTE DEPARTMENT : Dear XXXX : I am a victim of identity theft. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am asking you to stop collection proceedings against me and stop communicating with me about this debt, except as the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows. I also ask that you ALLIED INTERSTATE LL or any company associate with this account # XXXX and tell them the debt is the result of identity theft. I have enclosed a copy of the Federal Trade Commission 's police report Notice to Furnishers of Information. It explains your responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The FCRA requires that debt collectors give an identity theft victim documents related to an account if the victim asks. Please send me copies of all records relating to the account, including : date account open all sign original contract including : Account applications made on paper, online, or by telephone Account statements or invoices Records of payment or charge slips Delivery addresses associated with the account Records of phone numbers used to activate or access the account Signatures on applications and accounts Investigators report Please send me a letter explaining what you have done to : ALLIED INTERSTATE LL or any company associate with this account that the debt is the result of identity theft Stop collection proceedings against me Stop reporting information about the debt to credit reporting companies Provide me with the records I request Thank you for your cooperation. 
Sincerely, XXXX, XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I XXXX XXXX am a federally protected consumer who has a right to privacy. I have never given Equifax or any other consumer reporting agency consent to furnish information and or accounts to my consumer report. 15 USC 1681 ( 4 ) states that there is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies ( XXXX, Equifax, XXXX XXXX ) exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Consumer reporting agencies have a legal duty/responsibility to protect and preserve my information and right to privacy. Using, obtaining or sharing my information or furnishing information or accounts to my consumer report without my consent is identity theft and is a direct violation of the law. 

Congress defines Consumer Report as any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumers eligibility for Congress also states what consumer reports should Exclude : ( 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( ii ) communication of that information among persons related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control ; or ( iii ) communication of other information among persons related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control, if it is clearly and conspicuously disclosed to the consumer that the information may be communicated among such persons and the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that the information is initially communicated, to direct that such information not be communicated among such persons ; ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; ( C ) any report in which a person who has been requested by a third party to make a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly to a consumer conveys his or her decision with respect to such request, if the third party advises the consumer of the name and address of the person to whom the request was made, and such person makes the disclosures to the consumer required under section 1681m of this title ; or ( D ) a communication described in subsection ( o ) or ( x ). [ 1 ]
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus XX/XX/2022 to correct these pieces of suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT # XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX, and I'm including it again. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$22000.00} ; XXXX/XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$180.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. Again, I was going through my records & noticed the fraudulent account which does not belong to me STILL reposting on my file in Equifax. The other bureaus have already DELETED this fraudulent information so my question is why do you still report this damaging record? I have already disputed this account several times and stated that I am an identity theft victim. I even forwarded my FTC report I filed online on their website along with my personal information and documents but still, you chose to continue reporting this account. Credit Bureaus are bound to comply with the FCRA regulation section 605b but you never cared nor paid any attention to my Disputes. You became negligent of the FCRA law and continued reporting this information on my Credit File without Proper Verification or Investigation. Now, I want you to REMOVE this account from my file like the other bureaus have done. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

On XX/XX/XXXX I took out a private loan for {$24000.00}. While I attended school the loan ballooned to {$30000.00} by XX/XX/XXXX. As of today, I've paid back {$37000.00} and as of XX/XX/XXXX, my total balance is {$20000.00}. My expected payoff date is XX/XX/XXXX and I was told if I continue to pay my loan payments every month until the loan is paid off I would end up paying back anywhere from $ 70k- $ 90k. National Collegiate Trust owns my loan and the loan is being serviced by American Education Services. I've written to AES and NCT regarding my loans and any kind of relief and have not received a response. When I call AES regarding my loan they refer me to NCT which says they have no record of my account. I feel like I am being sent around in circles.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Plusfour Inc Collections. I did not receive any notice to dispute this bill. 
I was in a XXXX car accident in which i was the passenger in the accident in which the XXXX drivers insurance XXXX XXXX XXXX  Company was paying. When speaking to them they told me they had error by the previous agent was no longer with them. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX NV XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

I have submitted a complaint to the state attorney office, regarding the collection procedure of a debt. Again the primary reason for the complaint is the matter, whereby the debt was collected. and because the law firm -collecting on behalf of the original creditor, refused all attempt to collect the debt via me submitting bank information for payment. This debt ended up being settle via the legal system. There are two problems here : 1. Equifax is reporting the debt as not paid and 2. The principal amount for this debt was {$600.00} ; I paid a total of {$1400.00} via forced garnishment from my pay check, which created financial hardship for me within the last 6 months. Hence my reason for filing a complain with the State Attorney Office.
Complaint sub-issue: Application denied

Please send me the review findings of your assertion that it was determined you can no longer service any accounts for me. 
If you do not send me the findings, I consider this a hearsay which is usually disallowed as evidence in the court of law. 
Lack of supporting evidence will be me consider by me as a discrimination and discouragement to apply for your credit card. At that point I will consider to take legal action against your company.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have tried on numerous occasions to contact XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX & Equifax to have someone help me get this fixed and either removed or have the late payments removed at the very least on all my credit reports. It seems no one is being help accountable and are just blaming the other company. For example XXXX tells me that XXXX XXXX XXXX has to fix it but then XXXX XXXX XXXX tells me the opposite. It is extremely difficult and frustrating to even try to get someone at XXXX XXXX XXXX to fix this problem,. They are taking advantage of myself as well as many other consumer they have had in the past or currently have. I have read many news stories and reviews about their service and unwillingness to cooperate and help fix what they falsely report on people credit. This was a governmental forgiveness program and my balance was supposed to be forgiven ( which they actually did forgive ) and when I spoke to the customer service later back in 2012 she advised me that my balance will show up as {$0.00} on my credit report which it does ). She also informed me that they will be removing the late payments that show up on my credit report as well. When I checked a few month after I received the forgiveness letter and spoke to the XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service agent I pulled my credit report. I was happy they kept HALF of their promise ( as was required by law ) and my balance was {$0.00}. But the late payments were still showing ( and are still showing to this date ) even after a few months after I was told that they would be fixed on all 3 credit bureaus and removed so that my credit reports do not show any late payments. When I called back to ask why they have not removed it yet I was told that they had a glitch in XXXX XXXX XXXX 's system and that it would be fixed. 

Fast forward now to over 5 years, I still have the late payments showing and I tried everything I can possibly do to have them remove these late payments. I tried contacting all 3 credit bureaus, I tried contacting XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have no other option now but to file this complaint for the government to intervene and help resolve this ASAP before I call a lawyer and contact the media in regards to this. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( as well as these credit agencies ) are affecting people 's lives and making promises that they do n't keep. I believe that XXXX XXXX should be investigated in their practices. If they pull the phone calls they can actually hear the 2 different customer agents telling me that my late payments will all be removed from my credit files.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

I 've been submitting the information to be removed from my credit report about bk-dismissal and XXXX and Equifax are the only bureaus that keep reporting to my credit report. I 've called the court and they informed me that they do not report to the bureau. I 've been disputing this for over a year now.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

On XX/XX/2019, there is a wrong address on my Equifax credit file. The address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX. I have asked Equifax in the past to remove it. This address is still appearing on my credit file. This address belongs to a hotel of business.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I requested my credit report from Equifax on XX/XX/2019. I saw that there was negative information reported by XXXX XXXX in the file that Equifax maintains under my Social Security Number. Upon reviewing that copy of my credit report, I saw an entry listing incorrect and missing information. As well as an incorrect account number. I wrote and certified mailed a letter to Equifax challenging the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing. I asked them to please validate that information with XXXX XXXX and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with this account, bearing my signature. I requested in the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally requested that the information be immediately deleted from the credit file they maintain under my SocialSecurity Number. I also stated that I do not consent to XXXX or any means of automated verification. They replied back that XXXX XXXX " Verified '' that the account they are reporting under my name is accurate. I then on XX/XX/2019 certified mailed another letter to Equifax Requesting that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information was being requested, to be provided within 15 days of the completion of their re-investigation. Additionally, to please provide the name, address and telephone number of each person contacted regarding this alleged account. I formally requested a copy of any documents provided bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay them the exact amount claimed. And that any automated response or XXXX verification is unacceptable. I requested a re-investigation and their method of verification. They did not reply back in 30 days. So by them not replying back within 30 days they violated federal law, and they had failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. And I have evidence via certified mail receipts. So they must remove the item.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have tried to find out why an auto loan is still on my Equifax credit report that was paid off XX/XX/XXXX. The two companies on my Equifax report are XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. I called both companies and neither has a record of the purchase made in XX/XX/XXXX and paid in full in XX/XX/XXXX. The truck was repossessed in XX/XX/XXXX but I quickly paid the past payments and regained it again. When I called Equifax ( twice ) I couldn't pass the security questions so Equifax told me to write a letter with a copy of my driver 's license and social security card which I did. Equifax sent me a copy of my credit report but no explanation as to why this loan is still on my report. So I called again today, waited 30 minutes to get a representative but I couldn't pass the security questions again so they wouldn't help me therefore I can not get any answers. I would like to know if the repossession has kept this loan on my credit report if NOT I want it removed from my report. Please help.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

looking to purchase a home and I noticed inaccurate and fraudulent information on my credit report. i have asked each credit bureau to remove all information not belonging to me and or not authorized by me and the information is still within my report, with no such verification and or documentation granting authorization by me. I am hereby asking each credit bureau to remove all inquiries and all negative reporting info that doesnt belong to me.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I entered in a consumer credit transaction with CarMax on XX/XX/2017. Your company has been harassing me ever since that day, and at this point I am DEMANDING an end to this. Your company is in violation of SEVERAL laws which I have outlined on my letter that your home office received XXXX XXXX. Your company violates 15 USC 1605 which states that all charges must be included in the " finance charge '' in all consumer credit transactions. In addition, according to 15 USC 1662 down payments are illegal and subject to violation. 

18 U.S. Code 8 - Obligation or other security of the United States defined - I do not OWN this " alleged debt ''
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been trying to start a new company for my LLC and I recently found several addresses on my file that do not belong to me! My name is XXXX XXXX my DOB is XX/XX/XXXX my Social Security is XXXX.My current and only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX. I have nothing to do with the addresses listed below please delete them asap they are fraudulent and inaccurate : 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 XXXX XXXX OH, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  , OH XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

My older brother tried to dispute his name, SSN & DOB to be corrected in Equifax. However, instead of creating a new profile for my brother, they DELETED MY name, SSN, & DOB in Equifax system & entered HIS name, SSN, & DOB along with HIS home address in MY credit file. This caused my name, DOB, SSN, & current home address being wrongly entered. I am unable to dispute to have it returned back to my personal information as they stated it is correctly entered in their system. This is fraudulent information. All of these credit history do not belong to my brother. They all belong to me. Now it does not show that I have any record with Equifax.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

Totally unexpected I got letters from my bank, USBank, saying they were closing my three checking/savings accounts in 10 business days. The letters to me were delayed by the XX/XX/XXXX holiday such that once I got the letters I now only have 5 business days before the accounts are closed. I spent time on the phone and in person at my branch with Customer Service. They showed me the agreement which says they can close my accounts for any reason at any time. The thing is I have had these accounts and a relationship with USBank for over 25 years. And my credit score and financial history is exemplary. I am shocked and totally confused why they are doing this, and why they will not give me a reason for these actions.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Please be advised this is my FIFTH WRITTEN REQUEST and FINAL WARNING that I fully intend to pursue litigation in accordance with the FCRA to enforce my rights and seek relief and recover all monetary damages that I may be entitled to under 15 USC 1681n and 15 USC 1681o regarding your continued willful and negligent noncompliance.

Despite four previous written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct.

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation, you stated in writing that you verified that these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me with a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under 15 USC 1681g ( a ) ( 1 ) & 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ).

Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified.

The law is very clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me 15 USC 1681n & 15 USC 1681o ) if you fail to comply with Federal Law. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 

XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : $ XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

XXXX     2017   XXXX  Never dealt with account, account/ company unknown / fraud
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

First off, I want to note that I am " escalating '' this to the level of the CFPB immediately as it is directly related to a claim I had to make in ~XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX that ( I 'm finding now ) was incompletely resolved. 

My loan with XXXX entered repayment on roughly XX/XX/XXXX. I signed up for automatic payments on XX/XX/XXXX for which I have email confirmation, including that my first automatic debit would take place on XX/XX/XXXX ( the day the bill was due ). The first bill, however, was for {$50.00} ( more than the minimum I owe each month ) with a {$30.00} late fee assessed. When I asked the company how I could possibly have a late fee assessed on my very first bill generated from them, they actually responded by telling me that they do not assess late fees. When I pointed out the irony of this situation, they insisted that it must be that I had made an underpayment -- until I got them to actually lay eyes on the bill that very clearly labels this extra {$30.00} as a late fee. Finally, I got someone to review the account to determine the origin of this late fee. The first person I spoke to reviewed everything he had -- dating back to XX/XX/XXXX -- and could not find any source of the late fee. Instead of dismissing it, he said he would have to file a case to put it under review. Apparently they tried to contact me some time later, but I do not have record of that contact. In the mean time, I began receiving up to 5 phone calls a day telling me I was delinquent in payments. Today, I finally got someone to review the " investigation '' and she told me that I had late fees assessed ( I believe ) in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. In fact, I was still a full time student during that period. 

The way this relates back to a previous claim I have made is that around that time I briefly transferred schools to complete a XXXX XXXX degree " in the middle '' of my XXXX education. In that process, my name was somehow deleted from the national registry of students and all my loans entered repayment at once and began to be harassed literally all day long for repayment having to recount my story at least 5 times per day to deaf ears. It seems to me that this late fee must have been assessed at that time and was never reversed when my case was first handled.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XXXX XXXX I sent out a dispute letter to Equifax notifying them about the unauthorized inquiries and negative items that are being reported on my credit report. It has been well over 45 days and I have yet to receive any information regarding my concerns.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I filed a dispute about the incorrect items on my credit report. It has been well over 30 days and I havent received any investigation results.