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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

These accounts have been sold. As to knowledge, I am no longer liable for the alleged debt, and no written communication, contract, or signature. A bill without a signature does not indicate that the debt is valid, and anyone may file a bill and claim ownership. I don't owe this debt, Please be aware this is an attempt to a violation of the FDCPA. The section 807 ( 8 ) it state if you can not validate the debt, you must request all credit reporting agencies to delete the inaccurate information from my credit report IMMEDIATELY!
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Enhanced Recovery Company ( XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Florida XXXX, physical address XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Florida XXXX ) reported to the credit bureaus that I owe {$100.00} to XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX. My bill was actually for $ XXXXwhich    I just paid. I tried contacting them but could not get through. They need to remove this incorrect balance ( which was just paid ) from the various different credit bureaus. I looked this company up on XXXX and they have a one star rating, leading me to think they are involved in fraudulent and possibly illegal collection activities. I have copied and pasted the receipt of the bill I paid ( which was for {$64.00}, not {$100.00} ). 

They also have NEVER attempted to contact me, or even sent me a bill in the mail. Thank you! Under this receipt I copied and pasted what they send to the credit bureaus. 

We received your recent payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Confirmation # : XXXX Payment To : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account : XXXX Payment Amount : {$64.00} Payment Date : XX/XX/2019 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WHAT WAS REPORTED TO THE CREDIT BUREAUS accountnumber XXXX Creditor 's Name ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPAN Type of Industry Other Collection Agencies Address XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX FL XXXX Account Balance XXXX Payment Status Collection/Chargeoff Creditor 's Preferred Contact Method Other Consumer Statement Placed for collection
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

My request for the correction and removable of the erroneous information about my inquiries has been diligently neglected by Equifax. Despite sending them the last letter, dated XX/XX/2021, for the said request, I have not received any response up to this date. Besides, the inaccurate information about my inquiries is still on my reports. Therefore, Equifax has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i within the time permitted by law and continued reporting as unverified information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Below are the accounts that are still reporting on my account : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$24000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$2800.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance {$550.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$560.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$460.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance {$130.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have disputed the late payments on this XXXX/XXXX   XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts for months.The credit bureaus did not reverse the late payments.. Not to mention they will not give me an explanation as to why they wont overturn or fix this erroneous inaccurate claim that has affected my credit score tremendously. CFPB please step up and fix this ASAP please Im looking to purchase a home.
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 confidentially under 15 U.S.C 1681 ( 1 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. states I have a right to privacy 15 U.S.C. section 604 A it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C. 1681c Section ( a ) ( 5 ) states no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer reports containing any of the following items of information.Any other adverse items of information other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 years 15 U.S.C.1681 section 2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency, if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I HAVE REVIEWED MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT WAS PLACED ON MY CREDIT WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. THESE INQUIRIES HAVE CAUSED A GREAT DEED OF HARDSHIP ON MY CREDIT AND TO MYSELF. IT IS SO UNFAIR TO ME BECAUSE I FEEL LIKE MY WHOLE LIFE HAS BEEN RIPPED APART. I HAVE NO IDEA OF ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION TO BE ABLE TO DO SUCH A THING TO ME. AT TIMES I FEEL LIKE I HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GIVE UP ON EVERYTHING. IT IS SO HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING DAMAGED THE WAY IT IS. I'M ASKING THAT YOU PLEASE RE-INVESTIGATE THE INQUIRIES AND HAVE THEM REMOVED OFF MY CREDIT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT THE INQUIRIES DOES NOT RELATE TO ANY TRANSACTIONS MADE BY ME.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I ordered a copy of my report from XXXX and I found out that the credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of information in my credit report. As of todays date, the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX has not replied to my disputes. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 days. Please check payment history, date open, last activity and Status of the accounts : XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$3900.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$4600.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$3300.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}, as I believe these are reporting in error. I request an investigation and verification of these accounts to appear accurate information on my XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

The following previous addresses listed on my Equifax and XXXX credit report are not my previous addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX MN XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX MN  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX MN  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX AZ XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX MN XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MN XXXXXXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX MN XXXX, the previous addresses arent my previous addresses. The previous addresses do not belong to me.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX and XXXX and Equifax have incorrect information on my credit report and refuse to correct it. I've also been victim of my information being breached by credit reporting companies but they refuse to pay me for my time to fix my credit. I've been victim of identity theft because of this
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

Hello, I opened a CITI bank account package on XX/XX/XXXX and made the complete deposit of {$15000.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and I had maintained it for 60 consecutive days till XX/XX/XXXX, and I also set up a direct deposit which made me eligible for {$100.00} bonus, so total {$500.00}. I was told numerous times that I met the requirements and my bonus will be deposited within 90 days after meeting the requirements. Yesterday was when the 90 days were up. A couple weeks before that, I talked to one of Citibank supervisors to check on dates of when Id receive the bonus ( different reps would tell me different dates ) and he confirmed the dates for me. I also asked him how I can avoid a monthly fee if I want to move my money. He confirmed that switching to basic package would do it and having direct deposit set up. So we switched. After that I talked at least to two other reps and they confirmed my bonus dates. I called in today and Im being told Im not eligible for the bonus since I switched. 
Im very confused. Just a couple days ago Im assured I will receive the bonus, and now today Im being told something different.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax is reporting me as 120 days past due on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts that have a {$0.00} balance and {$0.00} past due. This is harming my credit score. I have disputed this directly with the two bureaus but the coding violation has not been corrected. It is impossible to be late on payments to an account that has a {$0.00} balance and {$0.00} past due amount. 

I have listed the partial account numbers for reference : XXXX and XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Dear CRA/CFPB ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; ***see attachments*** I was going through my credit report again this morning, and Im so sad, depressed, stressed out on the way this account from Santander XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( # XXXX ) is still reporting on my credit report, and it looks like you completely ignored my previous request to investigate and delete due to several violations, inaccuracies and inconsistencies but yet, you sent me an random genetic letter saying that you VERIFIED as accurate. 

I believe I have the right under consumer laws, such as FCRA to request as such. Ive attached and circled some factual errors on this account ; such as inconsistencies with payment history, payment status, dates of last active are so different between XXXX, XXXX  & Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, etc, different dates of last payment, different dates opened, different last reported, questionable balance, responsibility status, questionable HIGH balance, etc.

This is obviously errors and violations and demand an immediate deletion from all the 3 major credit bureaus, because Its impossible that this account can be investigated as being accurate due to it being misleading, inconsistent, inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable, and therefore its not in compliance with the consumer laws.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Equifax has received a letter from me on XX/XX/2018 regarding an account that has been investigated and deleted by another credit bureau, which is XXXX. This account is misreported/ unverifiable/ false/ and/or else wise inadequately reported data and/or derogatory information that is questionably, if not deceptively, reported in my credit file unfairly and surely illegally. As you know, COMPLIANCE of reporting for any VALID CLAIM is MANDATORY, NOT OPTIONAL. Prove or remove, THAT IS THE LAW! The item here reported is DEFICIENT of reporting mandates as it is in the least questionable in its inconsistent reporting and deceptive even error-prone reporting. As detailed by the Metro 2 Five Points of Compliance per the link : XXXX XXXX XXXX OBVIOUSLY, the five noted points above are each MINIMUM STANDARDS for being compliant in processing consumer complaints COMPLIANTLY and exactly as dictated by the CDIA as per listed at this link. This sequence of requisites to certified compliant reporting is commonly referred to as the M2FPOC aka Metro 2 Five Points of Compliance! It is FEDERALLY mandated and must demonstrate proof of such should a consumer call for a CHECK of VALIDITY and/or COMPLIANCE of reporting and/or DISPUTE the claims validity and or CHALLENGE the alleged compliance of reporting, even the mandatory perfect and complete METRO 2 Format Compliance standards of reporting as above mentioned at least! 
Follow suit and delete this account for accurate reporting : US Bankruptcy Court-XXXX ID # XXXX Attached is the letter Equifax received on XX/XX/2018, Metro 2 Five Points of Compliance explanation ( pay attention to highlighted area ), XXXX credit report with deleted account.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Back in the year XXXX, I applied for a US federal student grant to attend XXXX XXXXXXXX College. I did receive the financial aid funds! 9 years later in XXXX I receive a letter stating that I owe XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}. I was confused and started to analyze the reason behind it. In the mean time XXXX XXXX XXXX   unfairly reported to credit bureaus as if I am not paying back my student loan. Eventually I have sorted out the problem with the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and contacted to 3 credit bureaus to delete the negative report from my credit file. XXXX and XXXX cleared the negative report instantly except this company called Equifax. It has been a year that I am dealing with this matter with this company. I have filled a dispute online, spoke with them over the phone and nothing seems to work. I keep getting customer service people from overseas and they do not understand the difference from a student loan or a grant! I am fed up and looking for an alternate solution THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

About 2 years ago I lost my income, and my mother 's XXXX illness was testing me and my families faith. I tried my best to keep up with the bills but ended up getting overwhelmed by them all. Before this period of time i was an excellent consumer with out not missing one payment. My credit score went from a XXXX to a XXXX in a span of a few months. This time period has made it extremely difficult for me to find work because many of the jobs in my field do background checks and credit reports/scores are important. Now life has put me in the tough position of trying to find a room to rent for a few hundred dollars and i can't get approved because how things ended with my creditor. After all those months of payments now it seems like my creditor is out to destroy what's left of my life. CitiBank has called me and my sick mother so much we had to change our phone number, asking for me to pay for a debt i gave my all too to the point of emptying out my savings in hopes that life would get better, but still ended up falling behind and getting the accounts closed. 
The sad part is that I gave my all to this company when I worked for them and I lead in productivity and so many other aspects of the job on the XXXX team in XXXX XXXX. But due to budget cuts they had to let me and a few others go.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have a credit card from XXXX XXXX and I have always made my payments on time. I realized that there was a late payment on my credit report, I called XXXX XXXX and they said their system mistakenly put me on paperless billing, which I did not request, and it caused my 30 day late. As you can see, I have always had a stellar payment record. I tried contacting XXXX  Equifax, XXXX and XXXX XXXX with no successful resolution. XXXX Equifax, and XXXX  reporting me 30 days late in XX/XX/2020. There was an error on their part. I was never 30 days late.
Complaint sub-issue: Fees charged for closing account

Greetings, Bank XXXX : TIAA Bank I have 2 CD 's in TIAA bank, which matured on XX/XX/XXXX. I had 10 days as grace period from the maturity date to make changes, or close the CD as per the bank information. On XX/XX/XXXX, ( when I was on the last day of my grace period ) -- I called to close my CD. It being a holiday, the bank was closed so I was unable to speak with a bank representative. 

TIAA is an internet only bank allowing XXXX online access. So I decided to log in online and make changes to my CD 's there. I was told that to make changes, I would have to call the bank. 

So I called the bank next day morning. They told me that I was out of my grace period ; to which I responded that I did not get the full 10 day grace period, as XX/XX/XXXX was a holiday in addition to weekend which is Saturday and Sunday. So in short I had only 7 days of grace period instead of what they state as 10 days grace period. 

It would have still worked for me- if I was allowed to make changes after logging in online on the banks ' website. I could access the information. However could not make changes to my CD. So even from the online angle- I did not have 10 days of grace period that the bank claims. 

Finally I was told that they would work on waiving the penalty for early closure of CD. Though I do not think that is the correct terminology- it is me getting my full 10 days of grace period. I thought the matter is settled no matter how they classify it. Then on XX/XX/XXXX I was told that they can not waive my penalty for early closure of the 2 CD 's. 

I think this is totally unfair that I actually had only 7 days of grace period, and that I could not even make changes to my CD by online access. And they claim XXXX online access as it is an internet only bank. One of the reasons banking with them is because of online access. The bank is in XXXX and I live in XXXX. Based on the online accessibility ; I decided to bank with them. 

Solution I am asking for : To be allowed to close my two Cd 's and waiver of penalty for closing them as the online system not working is not my fault. 

Thank you for your help.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I disputed inaccurate information with Equifax and XXXX  reporting agencies on XX/XX/2020 by mail. I sent proof from bankruptcy court and also received mail with information that been claimed is mines with another person name and phone. Im contacting to get help with this matter
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The unverified items indicated below continue reporting on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter sent to the 3 credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these items to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

To whom it may concern, On a few different occasions I have called Equifax and had been given the same treatment as far as having my hard inquiries disputed, with the same results that they found my inquiries to be factual. When I first received my reports, I saw XXXX hard inquiries that I do not recall authorizing and that On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a multiple inquiry letter via certified facsimile. Equifax received that letter XX/XX/XXXX and responded on XX/XX/XXXX. According to the FCRA Rules, FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), it states that any information can be disputed and MUST be investigated and if you do not investigate AND respond, the CRA must delete the disputed information from its files. The fact that I received a response 9 days after the receipt of my certified letter, one can assume that there was no investigation into the matter. I plan to purchase a home this year and having this many hard inquiries on my credit report display as a sign of financial trouble, when this is not the case. Also the FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someones credit is for : Firm Offer of Credit, Insurance, Employment, Court Order.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

We have our mortgage and HELOC valued at {$100000.00} with XXXX XXXX XXXX, of which about {$16000.00} is owed. We recently arranged a bill payment from another bank ( XXXX ) using the HELOC account number printed on our statement. However, the payment was not credited to the loan value, and was reported to the three credit agencies as 30-days past due. 

We have requested that XXXX remove these entries. To do so, they instructed that we file disputes with the credit agencies - which we did. However, XXXX affirmed the 30-day past due status. They take no responsibility for providing the account number on the statement, which we used but the payment was not properly credited. Consequently, our credit record incorrectly reflects this error. We have requested that this entry be completely removed.