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

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. On XX/XX/2022 I sent a letter for the inaccurate accounts on my credit report. It has been days and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being ignored and taken advantage of regarding my disputes. Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXXction 611 ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items gives me a reason to immediately repair the items from my credit report, they should be promptly corrected. under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Equifax 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 my file at Equifax is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 items from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), 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. Please correct the misleading information on these accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I reached out to the company and ask them to submit signed documents to me about accounts on my credit report. This is a big deal for me. They are suppose to respond in 30 days and its been well over 45 days since ive received anything from a letter that i sent in.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have over 13 hard inquires on my credit report with Equifax that are not linked to any open accounts I have. I have sent in a dispute letter that they received on XX/XX/2021 via certified mail as well as a phone call on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX EST but they have not removed them. I have also requested the signed agreement for the negative accounts listed on my report but they have failed to provide that as well.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

SEVERAL CREDIT CARD AND REVOLVING ACCOUNT DOES NOT SHOW ON MY REPORT THROUGH THIS AGENCY
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

I believe my identity was stolen. I never opened up or even heard of the bank money lion until they took {$290.00} out of my bank account. They wont answer phone calls or emails. I just want my money back.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The unverified accounts specified below continued to report on my credit report despite the previous sent letters, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus last XX/XX/2022, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be validated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please act in accordance to the law so that this situation can be settled quickly : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$62.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}
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. 

XXXXXXXX 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX of XXXX through XXXX XXXX Kept breach a secret for months that allowed the hackers a head start on using the information gained. 

equifax system breach. Allowed access to my personal information that could/will cause problem for the rest of my life.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Some company named Afni Collections called me claiming that I owed {$260.00} to them from a charged off account at XXXX. I did have an amount owed at XXXX, but I had just spoken to them a week ago when I shut off my service and returned equipment. They told me that I could pay the balance at the beginning of XXXX when the final statement was available. 
Afni Collections tried to tell me on XX/XX/22, that XXXX already turned the debt over to them on XX/XX/22, which was XXXX days after I spoke to XXXX. I didn't believe them so I called XXXX to confirm that they still had the debt and it wouldn't be turned over for 3 months, that was their policy. I don't know how this company got my information, but they had my account number with XXXX, my address, phone number and the exact amount owed. They also threatened to hurt my credit score if I didn't pay it. 
I'm upset that this company is trying to collect debt that they don't own, but I'm also concerned if XXXX is telling the truth about not turning the debt over.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't temporarily postpone payments

The collection agent or Nelnet has reported my student loans 4 separate times per month to credit bureaus ruining my credit score even though I am qualified for a forbearance with a payment due of XXXX per month for 240 months
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi, CFPB I have a problem and believe that my personal and business info may be stolen and I want to get protected 1 ) Today someone tried to change login information and my phone numbers in the online banking with banks : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Discover and maybe others They have changed my email and phone number to their ( fraud ) My email XXXX Name XXXX XXXX My company : XXXX XXXX XXXX EIN : XXXX We have fixed the login information, but I afraid they have access to my personal info and SSN and need your help. 

2 ) Today I have checked my credit reports XXXX  and XXXX   and have found Hard inquiries that I never gave permissions and I afraid that this info may be stolen as well Here is details : XXXX  report : Date : XX/XX/2020 - XXXX  XXXX Date : XX/XX/2020 - XXXX XXXX XXXX  report : Date : XX/XX/2020 - XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/2020 - XXXX  XXXX  XXXX I need your help to fix that 3 ) Also, under my business XXXX XXXX XXXX ( EIN XXXX ) https : XXXX.do I have 7 opened loans but in fact I have just 1 with XXXX currently I want to remove others
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Hello, I recently reached out in writing regarding my consumer credit report from Equifax Consumer Solutions about unauthorized inquiries. I have not given ANYONE permission or consent to do so, as I have not applied for credit for a while with these companies. I am giving you as much information as I can to help you with this re-investigation demand so please feel free to utilize this information. 
According to section 604 FCRA, I would greatly appreciate if you would provide me for what is called a permissible purpose or proof that I applied or initiated these inquiries from each company listed. This poses great concern about my security and the privacy of my credit being at risk. If no proof or evidence with supporting documents is found, please delete these item ( s ) immediately.

If these inquiries are concluded to be originated online or by an internet source, please provide the IP address associated with the alleged inquiry.

I have also contacted the creditor ( s ) in question, and they claim they have no proof either, of each initiated inquiry, no written authorization documented, and each company has failed to provide me a permissible purpose or proof. Because the creditors in question could not provide proof of authorization whether written or verbal, I am asking that each alleged inquiry be deleted from my credit report of Equifax. The alleged inquiries are unproven, non-compliant, and unverified as there is absolutely no evidence or proof of my authorization of a permissible purpose. 
Section 604 states that a permissible purpose of Consumer Reports 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) in Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer. Please read on ; section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, paragraph ( 5 ) treatment of inaccurate or, unverifiable information ( A ) In general, If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or can not be verified the consumer and the reported agency shall ( i ) promptly be deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Conns placed a 30-day late with all three credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) for a missed payment ( XX/XX/XXXX ). I  spoke with several representatives at CONNS when I found this out and they confirmed that this was incorrect reporting ( check all the recordings! ) They instructed I write and fax a letter of explanation and request a correction and I did just that XX/XX/XXXX. 

It took months for me to receive a response that Conns would not correct the error. Therefore, this incorrect reporting has negatively impacted my credit for now 5+ months thus dropping my score considerably and that is unacceptable. We have planned to move our children to another district due to bullying in XX/XX/XXXX but at this rate I couldnt purchase a home, let alone lease a home with this negative reporting so this is beyond stressful. We have to relocate, who's going to accept us with all these 30-day lates?!? My credit worthiness is very important, so I wouldn't haphazardly miss a payment. 

Im disputing the initial 30-day late that was given and request that Conn 's notify the credit agencies to remove it and all the rolling 30-day late that are being reported thereafter based on the following facts : I was given an extension on payment XX/XX/XXXX due to that fact that I had been adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey. I was told that the extension would be for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX payment and the amount requested and paid on XX/XX/XXXX was {$49.00}. This payment allowed me to enter into the extension agreement and that my next payment would be due in XX/XX/XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX to be specific ). I made XX/XX/XXXX payment on XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$250.00}. It wasn't until XX/XX/XXXX when I checked my credit that I noticed Conns had been reporting me 30-day late for missing XX/XX/XXXX payment. 

I was hard enough to deal with the devastation from Hurricane Harvey and Conn 's not honoring their agreement has only made it worse. I had never had a 30-day late with Conn 's prior to Hurricane Harvey and their promise for an extension.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Im disputing the XXXX police XXXX XXXX XXXX account in the amount of {$820.00} the account was closed and charged off on XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX. But reports late payments through XXXX which is incorrect and needs to be corrected to charge off status or removed. This is a definite violation of the FCRA and I have disputed multiple times. Why has this not been addressed?
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

Equifax reported back to me that the inquiries were verified. I have XXXX inquiries from XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ) in which I did not give permission neither time. The XXXX time in XXXX, they " assured '' me that it was only an internal check to see if I would pay a deposit and that It would not even hit my credit report ( not even as a soft pull. ) Well, it did and the XXXX in XXXX is totally bogus, I did not give them permission to pull at all ; did n't even have a discussion with them about my credit since XXXX when I signed up for service. I have checked some forums to find that this is an epidemic with comcast which is why I am a part of the class action suit that is now against them for this very reason. XXXX XXXX, which has pulled my report under the name XXXX, also told me ( in their XXXX XXXX location in XXXX, TX ) that the pull would be " internal '' and would not hit my credit report because, as stated by the rep, they provide in house financing and would only be checking to see how much i would qualify for and that it was not an application for credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Multiple inaccurate accounts are reporting on my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been requesting a FULL transaction history of the account reporting on my credit report ( XXXX ). First the account is reporting a date opened on my credit report of XX/XX/2018 which I do not believe is correct. Additionally, I was XXXX when this account was opened and used so again, this is a fraudulent account. You will fi nd attached my identity theft report and showing that I have reported this account as a fraud account. Please be advised that Im exercising my rights as spelled out by the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Section 609. I am AGAIN requesting a FULL TRANSACTION history of this account including the date that it opened and the last charge/transaction made on this account. That includes contracts or service agreements with my wet signature.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On my XXXX XXXX account there is a reference to an old Discover card account that indicates it is " active ''. I contacted Discover card services in Delaware, spoke to a representative named XXXX, gave him the account last 4 numbers, and was informed that I had no active account with them, and that their records did n't go back further to identify me or my wife as a card holder. Which is interesting since this account shows I have a {$3900.00} balance. Since I ma quite certain that I do not use, nor intend to ever use Discover in the future I 'd like to get this information corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX did not protect my information, so I am at risk of having my identity stolen.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

My equifax credit report has been locked for about XXXX months, and equifax allowed XXXX to run my credit without my permission on friday resulting in a reduction to my credit limit. My billing cycle had not ended to which I was to make a payment before it ended on XX/XX/26. I did not unlock my credit report and was not asked for permission to release my information or report to anyone. When speaking with XXXX, they told me that equifax released information prior to my billing cycle ended to which I inquired why would they do that without my permission and my report is frozen and also why would they do that before the billing cycle ended. They could not answer the question but told me to address the issue with equifax to which I have not received an answer.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

I, XXXX XXXX demand a complete purge of my personal information from an original creditor, a debt buyer and a debt collection agency. In fiscal year XXXX I filed for personal bankruptcy under case number XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Pennsylvania, United States Bankruptcy Court. At no time was a debt ( s ) from Citibank needed as my debts with Citibank were charged off in fiscal year XXXX, and the statute of limitations had run out on enforcement and/or credit reporting. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is aware that the debt collection industry is broken, it does not give the right for federal collection laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to be use illegally. I attach two recent collections mailed to me that are not legal, but my information can be considered stolen and now an identity theft issue that I must submit complaints about to the XXXX, XXXX Pennsylvania. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is being violated as follows : Citibank , NA no longer has a legal right to collect under restrictive guidelines in the XXXX Massachusetts, as well as under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to report on credit, or the right to maintain a collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Essentially, Citibank had a responsibility to purge my file and my personal information such as my social security number. My personal information has been illegally shared with a debt buyer known as XXXX XXXX , XXXX and a debt collector named XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX . 
XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, claims that they are collecting a debt on behalf of a debt buyer named XXXX XXXX , XXXX. There is no historical connection of a purchase of any debts from Citibank , NA, and my information was obtained by an illegal debt pooling process Citibank uses to obtain collections that are no longer legally enforceable. This is pure identity theft by a debt buyer and their counterpart collection agency known as XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX . 
I am showing proof that illegal collection activities still go on in the United States, even after the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined these types of illegal activities in the millions of dollars. I demand that my files must be purged by Citibank , NA, XXXX XXXX , XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX permanently. A follow up complaint will be submitted to the XXXX, XXXX Pennsylvania within 30-days if I do not receive a purge letter from all XXXX entities.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I've sent multiple letters requesting validation of my credit report. I have yet to receive anything i have asked for. Instead of providing me with the proof of verification which is a violation of FCRA section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), Their required by federal law to verify- through the physical verification of the ORIGINAL SIGNED CONSUMER CONTRACT of all accounts posted on a credit report. A letter was sent out for me to verify my identity. The correct documentation was sent and I have yet to receive any of my request. My credit report was updated with dispute resolved and completed investigation which is a lie. Method of verification, the original contracts was never sent to me, the account being deleted from my report, account being updated and a copy of my credit report showing these changes being sent to me.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/2020 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX   XXXX, PA XXXX XX/XX/2020 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX