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Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

I opened a XXXX charge account with Citibank in late XXXX. My XXXX statement showed that I had a {$1200.00} charge. They said that the charge had started out with Citi and had then been transferred to the XXXX  XXXX XXXX. Citi claimed that I had authorized the transfer when I opened my Citi account. 
I did no such thing. Besides, I had closed my XXXX  XXXX XXXX account. 
When I said I hadn't authorized the charge. Citi transferred the {$1200.00} charge back to them from the XXXX  XXXX XXXX. Citi still says I owe it to them, although they still won't say for what. 
I started this dispute with Citi in late XXXX. They turned it down on XX/XX/XXXX. Then I got sick, and wasn't able to pursue it. I sent them a letter yesterday, XXXX XXXX, 2020. This was my second letter. I never got an answer to the first one. 
I never charged anything worth {$1200.00} on my Citi card -- nothing. They have never told me what the charge is supposed to be for. They never proved that I had authorized a transfer of the charge to XXXX  XXXX XXXX, because I never did. Citi pulled this {$1200.00} charge out of thin air and won't discuss it with me.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive services that were advertised

From XXXX, I was constantly getting offers on the Credit Karma website . These offers were for credit cards, personal loans and auto loans. 

I was told that I was pre-approved for these loans and cards, but I was denied, causing my personal credit score to receive negative Marks and lower my score even further.

This made my financial situation even worse causing a lot of stress, anxiety and strain.

One of the companies was XXXX XXXX, which I applied to several times, and there were several other credit card companies as well. 

Ive had an account with Credit Karma For several years now, so these offers can all be tracked. 


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

XXXX XXXX XXXX is still reporting to Equifax when I have the deletion letter that they have sent me on XX/XX/2018! I have faxed this deletion letter to Equifax showing proof but they told me XXXX XXXX was still reporting! If this does not get fixed I will be taking XXXX XXXX and Equifax to small claims for damages!
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I entered into a loan modification agreement with The Money Source in XXXX t

o get the payments reduced. They approved the agreement and gave me a temporary new payment amount to make for a trial period of 4 months. I never missed a payment during this trial period, all payments however were made to The Money Source Loss Mitigation Department and not through the same channel as my regular payments were made. Once the trial period was completed and the new payment amount became the new final payment amount, then I started making payments again through the online portal and the account showed current starting in XXXX. However, they never went back and corrected or removed the 4 months of late payments that show now on my credit report which aren't true because I did make the payments. They told me that once the agreement was finalized that the account would show corrected and current. They never told me that it would forever show that I missed 4 months of payments. Now I'm unable to refinance my home ever again because of these late payments showing even though I've now paid off all other debt except my home. My credit still shows as poor to fair.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In accordance with the Faiir Credit Reporting Act. Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit reports.The credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigated but as you see it is not and still reports inaccurately. Remarks are in accurate. Last day of activity is inaccurate on all three bureau reports. Payment history is inaccurate. Address is different on all three bureau reports. My privacy may have been violated as well with all three passing information around without my knowledge of it and where placed on my resports without my knowledge. None of the debts have been violated from the bureau as I requested on my letters. This also may be a violation as well.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon reviewing my credit file, incorrect information was found in my reports. The XXXX Credit Bureaus have not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, and continued reporting as unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. Below are the accounts that are reporting on my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$600.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$160.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am writing to delete the following information on my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than 60days. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately : 1. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692e.False or misleading representations- ( 8 ) you failed to notate this account was in dispute within 30 days now this account in violation XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This Account is inaccurate and seeking litigation please delete it once 2. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violaon not reporng 100 accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX This Account is inaccurate and seeking litigation please delete it once
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Reference # XXXX, concerned that my issue is not resolved. The company has not disclosed to me who is their data furnisher. I requested for verification, validation and certification of data source for the inaccuracies on my credit report. The company did not answer to my request but was able to respond with jumbled up words cut and pasted from their existing template. 

I demand that information referenced herein be deleted because they have not disclosed who furnished the bankruptcy information on the report.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

ive notice a old address and a false address plus a phone number that doesnt belong to me still appear on my profile. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX is a false address that should be removed XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX is a old address that should be removed and any other phone number beside my primary number should also be removed from my credit report. my primary phone number is ( XXXX ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I called Equifax after I purchased a credit report from XXXX on XX/XX/2022. After receiving a copy of my report, I saw these UNVERIFIABLE account on my personal profile, I noticed that there was Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX on my credit report which are UNKNOWN to me. This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXXXXXX XXXX  to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud account on my credit report all this time. One of the staff told me to visit https : //www.ftc.gov/ and Report the Fraudulent account and have them BLOCKED OR REMOVED from my credit file. Ive attached a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ), and guess what I found? Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) the credit bureaus are required to remove/block any account which was opened without my knowledge, consent or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
A copy of my Bank statement, drivers license, and Social Security Number are all included in this complaint. I want you to know that I am telling the truth and by Equifax not blocking this account is inadvertently resulting in me being extorted.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax was negligent with their security systems that protect my private information from being accessed for fraud. 
My private social security information and credit card information is now in the hands of criminals. 
I was denied access to my security PIN at XXXX PM on XX/XX/XXXX when I attempted to place a freeze on my account. I was never given a PIN in order to " thaw '' my credit. I will have to send my personal information, and possibly money, to an organization that already proved itself incapable of being trusted in order to unfreeze my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

showing inaccurate information just want a free report to see the issues for sure company not willing to send me my free credit report
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$6500.00XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I had to file chapter XXXX bankruptcy in XX/XX/2019, as a result my loan account with money lion was closed as of XX/XX/2019. Company refuses to acknowledge that this account was included in filing of Chapter XXXX and continues to report the account as open on my Credit reports and they still attempt to collect on this account. I have contacted them directly to no avail I have written letters, filed disputes with the credit Bureaus and they keep reporting the false information as accurate even though when I view my account status it is showing as closed-paid in full. They also refuse to notate the account as included in Chapter XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax is incorrectly reporting me as an Authorized User on the XXXX XXXX - partial account number XXXX. ( Please see page attached from my credit report. ) I called the bank and let them know that I did not give permission to be added as an Authorized User. They removed me as an Authorized User on XXXX and XXXX. I have contacted the bureaus to remove this item however, I have not been successful. This incorrect reporting of me as an authorized user is harming my credit score and this line item needs to be removed from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

A few weeks ago I sent your bureau a request by certified mail to investigate items on my credit report which were highly suspect. As per the FCRA I allowed you 30 days to correct my report. However, your company has failed to take any consequential action and continues to maintain a file on my which is grossly inaccurate. The creditors that I called have not been able to verify me, whereas you dubiously claim to have somehow verified these items.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Do not recognize charges on all of the following accounts Arkansas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  All of the companies listed above failed to assist me with these accounts after many attempts to bring attention to this matter as a result all negative information is inaccurate and unrecognizable, I have no knowledge of those charges.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent. 
XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Case Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account. 
XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Delete this account.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

This woman is Caller ID Spoofing my husband 's cell phone number so I think it is him calling. When I answer she wants me to pay a debt that does not belong to me. She says my husband 's company owes it. I do not know how she even got my number as I am not associated with his company. She has stalked my XXXX page, threatened to sue me, called relentlessly and I have asked her not to call. It 's not my debt. She says she is going to call me every single day until someone takes care of it. She even told me to go steal the checkbook and write them a check!!! I find this pushing collection a little too far!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I have disputed the account with First Progress Card via the consumer reporting agencies on XX/XX/XXXX. The information came back verified and updated. Recently I have pulled my consumer report and noticed that First Progress Card has been reporting a charge off to all credit reporting agencies as of XX/XX/XXXX with a closing date of XX/XX/XXXX. First Progress Card has never classified the billing error or provided the original instrument of indebtedness in order to lay claim to this alleged debt, instead First Progress Card charged off the alleged debt and furnished fraudulent information to the consumer reporting agencies as a mean to bring harm to me and my financial reputation. This alleged debt was disputed well before it was charged off. Any and all money paid to this account shall be returned immediately by money order or cashiers check to my place of abode. I have reasonable cause to believe that the information furnished by First Progress Card is inaccurate. I also have reason to believe First Progress Card is knowingly furnishing false and misleading information to the consumer reporting agencies as a means of committing unlawful extortionate means. This account is shown in charge off status on my consumer report with a balance. ( see attached ) I am aware that a charge off in accordance with 7 CFR 1956.54, is The writing off of a debt and termination of collection activity without release of personal liability. I have reason to believe that First Progress Card is furnishing their gross income to the consumer reporting agencies. The continued reporting of this knowingly inaccurate information is a clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 of & 15 U. S. Code 1681e ( b ). I am also aware that if First Progress Card has filled out a 1099 c form and its continuing any kind of collection activity as defined under 31 U.S code 3711 ( e ) by performing any of the following conduct, administrative offset, tax refund offset, referral to private collection contractors, referral to agencies operating a debt collection center, reporting delinquencies to the credit reporting agencies, pursuing litigation, you are committing tax fraud and should be reported to the IRS for fraudulent financial gain. Also I am invoking my right to refuse to pay this alleged debt and wish to cease further communication In accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1692 c ( c ). Please be advised that my consumer report must be equitable to me at all times.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XX/XX/22 I let the credit bureaus and secondary agencies know that there are inaccurate, unverifiable, and fraudulent items on my credit file that do not belong to me. I submitted and identity theft report. The items are still on my credit file. This is blatantly ignoring Section 605 b of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It says that the items must be removed within 4 business days of you being notified. Also, no item is to be furnished on my credit file without my written consent. I never gave written consent for anything to be furnished on my credit file!! I have contacted XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX. They have told me and also sent in writing statements saying that they dont even report to the credit bureaus. This false information on my file was provided by XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and other illegal means. I do have a right to privacy! The continued defamation of my character will not be tolerated! You have caused great distress to me both mentally and financially with your deceitful practices.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

USBank sent me a letter stating that since I have been a good customer, they are increasing my credit line from {$500.00} to {$1000.00} and sent me a new card. 
Since I received the card I tried to use it to make a payment at XXXX XXXX XXXX and it would not go through. I called USBank and spoke with a representative who told me someone would get back to me because I was being " investigated '' & transferred me to another dept where I was told that XXXX was the one who had a problem not my account and I could use the card, no problem. Today I received an email from USBank alerting me that they detected suspicious activity on my credit card & to call XXXX. I called 3 times today, but each time I was on hold for 30 minutes then an automated system came on to say there was no one available and hung up. 
I have not been able to get anyone on the phone regarding this alert or use the card anywhere.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The unverified account indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus XX/XX/XXXX, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require this account to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate this account. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$360000.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I would receive multiple phone calls at the end of the year closer to the holidays and tax season, but when I returned the calls I would get a voicemail or they would say theyre closed and would give the hour of operation and I would be within that time frame. Ive submitted 2 or 3 get in touches on their website, to try to get in contact with someone but havent been able to reach a real person. I have tried to dispute with XXXX XXXX but not getting any response and furthering that no solution. 

Called this number XXXX The Contact Us form is what Ive filled out anytime I havent been able to reach someone.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE DELETE ANY AND ALL VARIATIONS OF MY NAME!! I live at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX. 
My DOB is XXXX my SS # XXXX. I WAS GOING OVER MY CREDIT FILE AND I SAW SOME ITEMS THAT ARE DEFINITELY NOT ACCURATE!! Please delete and remove the following addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX The cellphone numbers on my credit report are not mine please delete : ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Its not letting me Dispute the 4 Items on my credit report I dont no how they got there it wasnt me
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

My student loans have still been reporting negative information on my reports for over 10 accounts on my credit report. This has resulted in low credit score or inability to open new accounts or get better interest rates for a while now. They have accounts on there reported that are 14 years old 11 years old 10 years old 9 years old etc. They should have fell off after 7 years or 7 years plus 180 days and they have been on there wya beyond then resulting in a risky profile and low credit scoring.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This complaint to Equifax was the result of their non-compliance to my request and for their refusal of getting the item, listed below, to be removed from my credit reports. They neither removed nor responded to my request which I believed to be against the Federal Credit Reporting Act 's rules. Thus, I am sending this complaint to seek help and assistance to help me block the concerned item for they were found erroneous and unauthorized. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}