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

I have notified all 3 credit bureaus on numerous occasions via certified mail that this account XXXX XXXX that is reporting {$1500.00} IS NOT MINE. Each time the credit bureaus come back and notify me that it will take 30 days for an investigation and this account comes back verified. I sent them an additional letter asking HOW was this item verified as I have never had an account with them or XXXX. After calling the bureaus I was then told that they would not be reinvestigating. I feel as though I am stuck with an account that is not mine. My last letter to them I asked for any documentation from the creditor validating this account and received nothing but a letter from the bureaus stating that the data furnisher has verified the account.

I need immediate removal of this account as it is not mine and NO ONE has been able to provide any information to validate that this debt has my signature on it after 3 certified letters
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Upon checking my credit report, Ive noticed some unauthorized & unverified inquiries on my credit report according to the FCRA legally, these items must be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

FRAUDULENT APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED IN MY NAME OR MY IDENTITY MAY HAVE BEEN USED WITHOUT MY CONSENT TO FRAUDULENTLY OBTAIN GOODS OR SERVICES. DO NOT EXTEND CREDIT WITHOUT FIRST VERIFYING THE IDENTITY OF THE APPLICANT.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am XXXX XXXX and I'm submitting this complaint myself and there is NO THIRD PARTY INVOLVED. 

I, XXXX XXXX, consumer and natural person, submitted a dispute to EQUIFAX and they stated that they've " verified '' that the items I disputed are being " reported correctly ''. They have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation that they have on file that is required under Section 609 & 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA- you are required to " ... promptly DELETE all information which CAN NOT be verified. ''
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Tax Liens have been disputed because of the inaccurate data not being provided for the liens, they were suppose to remove them but instead just {$0.00} them out.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I sent letters to the consumer reporting agencies regarding fraudulent inquiries reporting on my consumer report, and I filled an identity theft report that is attached below, and I also filed a police report with the XXXX Police department, still waiting for that report to become available. The fraudulent unauthorized inquiries are listed in the identity theft report attached below with dates the fraud was committed.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I consolidated my loans a couple of weeks ago. I talked to Department of Education several times last week and they stated that I owed nothing to them, and they received a payment the end of  XXXX . I am no longer in default. You would think that would be wonderful, so I just received a call from the mortgage company stating that I was denied for the loan due to Department of Education stating that I owe them {$1.00} which  they ust placed  on my credit reports it took my score down  XXXX  points. Mind you   XXXX    was suppose to pay off EVERYTHING so how did a dollar slip thru the cracks How are they allowed to keep screwing my life up I did my part they go paid and still causing me grief they they are making extra remarks on my report. It the balance is paid just say PAID not pad was delinquent nobody cares if was delinquent that just want it paid.I am so furious a DOLLAR really. I called  XXXX  they stated that I did n't owe them anything. PLEASE PLEASE HAVE THEM CORRECT THIS. I OWE NOTHING TO THE DEPRTMENT OF EDUCTION SOMEBODY SCREWED UP, and I am paying for it
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I've been repeatedly disputing this account with XXXX and Equifax, and I do not believe they have conducted a proper investigation into this account. I have also disputed this account directly with the collection company as well. It is my understanding that the FCRA states that an account that is in dispute can not be reported. It is also my understanding that the credit bureaus have 35 days to conduct a reasonable investigation, and I have waited that time period out several times, without anymore than a verification of the account. They have never told me how they verified it, why they did, or any of the information that they collected during their investigations. I am entitled to information. I am entitled to a reasonable investigation. I am entitled to these things within a timely manner! Please help me!
Complaint sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

I never received the right to dispute these accounts. The early warning - notice clause of FACTA section 623 ( A ) ( 7 ) .his law requires all creditors and collectors to notify me by mail before placing negative items on my credit report. Enhanced Recovery Corporation are in violation of the FCRA.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I went into a forbearance plan in XXXX of XXXX when Covid hit. During this process i made sure to connect with my assigned contact to make sure that this would not affect me in any negative way. I was assured that there would be no problem fast forward to XXXX of XXXX my Forbearance was ending and i would resume my payments. I was specifically told my my point of contact that I would resume my payments in the month of XXXX so I called in to make my payment for XXXX. I was sent a loan modification agreement at the beginning of XXXX that needed to be notarized. Per my point of contact I was to NOT pay the month of XXXX because of the delay in getting the loan modification agreement. Since then i have received a total of 6 Loan modification agreements because of errors made either by XXXX XXXX  or the XXXX. I have sent everyone of these in ; in a timely manner. Because of others mistakes I am now paying the price which is not fair. XXXX XXXX is reporting tho the credit bureau that I am not making my Mortgage payment when I indeed have been paying it since XXXX as i was instructed to do. I have tried a number of times to get this fixed and taken of my credit with no luck. Every time I call i get no where ... this is costing me a lot my credit went from a high XXXX down to a low XXXX. Please help I have no fault in this.I filed a formal complaint with XXXX and received a letter saying they were going to look in this but I have not heard anything else since. I have never payed my mortgage late. since the first reporting XXXX has gone and sent a second reporting of me not paying which is not accurate at all i have my bank statements that show I have been paying. I was told that the reporting would keep happening until they receive a complete agreement. as i mentioned i have sent in 6 of these agreements but they are not accepted because of errors XXXX made or the Notary made... I need to get the reporting of my credit report and have them stop reporting because again i have no fault in this delay. I appreciate your time with this matter and hope that i can get some help with this issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX Account Derogatory remarks from all three credit bureaus Equifax last payment date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX last payment date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX last payment date : ( sometime in XXXX of XXXX ) ( charged off in XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX ) This is an issue for me because not only are the dates between all three credit bureaus different, but XXXX also has my account being charged off in three consecutive months.
Complaint sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

On Thursday, XX/XX/2021, I received a " CashApp '' credit card via USPS mail, which was issued by Square , Inc. I did not submit a credit application to Square Inc. or to Cash App for this line of credit, and this account was instead opened fraudulently by someone using my identity. 

Upon receiving the card, I immediately attempted to make contact with Square , Inc. using the Cash App 's support phone number, which would not connect me with any person who could close this fraudulent account. I additionally attempted to contact Square , Inc directly through its support phone number, which also refused to connect me with any representative who could provide assistance. 

I am therefore submitting this complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, noting the following additional facts : - As I have a fraud alert currently active on all major consumer credit bureaus, opening a line of credit requires additional verification of identity. This verification was not performed by Square , Inc. 

- Failure to conduct identity verification for individuals with active fraud alerts puts Square , Inc., in violation of The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681. Willful noncompliance with the Act makes Square , Inc. liable for " any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00}, '' and additionally, " the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court '' in the event of any successful action. 

- Failure to provide reasonable means for individuals to call over telephone to resolve FCRA noncompliance issues constitutes negligence on behalf of Square , Inc. 

- Numerous news reports ( https : XXXX, https : XXXX, https : XXXX ) indicates potentially thousands of individuals have received CashApp cards fraudulently, or have had their CashApp accounts illegally hacked, implicating that Square, Inc. is negligent in managing highly sensitive user data, unwilling to comply with FCRA, or otherwise is acting in bad faith as a creditor and as a business concern.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In XX/XX/XXXX, I opened a auto loan with XXXX XXXX. In XXXX, XXXX I called XXXX telling them I would be out of the Country and would be making a " double '' payment. This result was a 30 day late for XXXX, XXXX. I called XXXX and they are very hard nosed and would not remove it. 

In XXXX, XXXX ... I filed a complaint with XXXX over this 30 day late payment. I received a call from a XXXX representative a week later saying ... watch this. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I opened my credit report to a XXXX point drop, and a 30 day late payment reflected for XXXX, XXXX and a 30 day late for XX/XX/XXXX. 

I called XXXX and they refused to remove it. The Specialist stated, thats what you get for disputing with us. Those late payments were a result of a " returned '' payment. XXXX took 24 days to take those funds from my bank. At which point I had changed banks, and resent the payment via credit card, BEFORE the bank returned the payments. 

XXXX response was .... '' its still late ''. My statements show I was not late, assessed no late fees, ect.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Mohela correspondence states 90 business days to process, I submitted forms in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX that remain unprocessed. When I called in XX/XX/XXXX, I was told that it could take up to a year to process. This is unsatisfactory, I've made at least XXXX documented payments, far beyond the required XXXX. My payments need to be immediately recounted as I've submitted all of the required paperwork and have been a federal employee since XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

This issue has been unfolding over the last few weeks of XX/XX/XXXX, 2018, through early XX/XX/XXXX, 2018.

I maintain 2 checking accounts with US Bank. One is tied to my debit card and used to pay off credit cards. The other is rarely used, and thus has a low balance - under {$500.00}. I have had both of these accounts for around a decade. 

Last, I have a credit card through US Bank, for which the balance of about {$1000.00} was due in mid to late XX/XX/XXXX, 2018. 

I have purposely never had automatic payments to this credit card because I often pay it through outside checking accounts, but this time, US Bank 1 ) turned on automatic payments ; 2 ) turned on auto-payments only for the checking account with a low balance ; 3 ) did not turn it on for the checking account I generally use ; and 4 ) did not enable their system to pull funds from the larger account when the smaller account was exhausted, which it was.

I woke up to find a {$600.00} overdraft of the smaller account, and the larger account untouched, so I called US Bank and had them 1 ) reverse the payment ; 2 ) turn off automatic payments ; 3 ) enable overdraft protection such that if I attempted to overdraft the smaller account, it would pull from the larger account rather than overdraft ; and 4 ) reverse the overdraft fee.

This all seemed fixed until a few days later, when I found out that even though they reversed the overdraft fee and payment, that they forced the same payment to happen, and it overdrafted again and charged me 3 overdraft fees - the first, a {$25.00} extended overdraft fee from the first issue ; a new {$36.00} overdraft fee, and a third extended overdraft fee. 

I called them shortly after ( this is in the last days of XX/XX/XXXX ), to which they replied that they simply didn't do what we had discussed, despite agreeing to it. They did not stop that one account from automatically paying the credit card. They did not enable it to pull funds from the larger account when it was exhausted, and they continued to pile on fees. 

It would be a simple matter of phone calls except for their XXXX having made my car payment bounce. I have the funds, I guess I just don't get to control how they are used. 

I called today, XX/XX/XXXX, to which they claim to have fixed the problem. I am doubtful.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I was added as an authorized user on a XXXX Secured Credit Card without my permission. I am not legally liable for this card. Closed on XX/XX/2017.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Someone put me down as a co signer on a fraudulent car loan and this company refuses to fix it no matter what I send in. I have sent a police report, documents and a ftc identity theft report yet this fraudulent account is still on my credit report fraudulently blemishing my record and I was n't given a chance to send all the information in within the first 30 days before it was reported to my credit due to all mailings going to an address I am not associated with that went to the fraudster. So I could n't dispute the fraudulent nature of this account. Which in turn causes me to miss other accounts that were fraudulently opened after that such a XXXX car insurance, a light bill, cable and an apartment after that point of first compromise. If this step does not resolve my issues I am taking legal actions regarding this unauthorized account. I should n't have to be thrown between 3 different departments when I call trying to get this removed, lied to and not provided the fraudulent application that was put in. It was not provided within 30 days of my original request for it and still have nothing on my end to try and pin point who may have done this.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX told me their 3 rd party so they shouldnt be listed on my credit report it was XXXX XXXX that madr claim and they should br listed not XXXX so i contacted XXXX and they have nothing to do with this being listed and XXXX XXXX who just cares about selling XXXX their product so this remains inaccurate
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I demand the deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries listed below which all resulted from the Reported Incident of Identity Theft. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. US DEPARTMENT OF EDU - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XXXX.

2. US DEPT ED - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XXXX.

3. US DEPT ED - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XXXX.

4. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XXXX.

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE INQUIRIES THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft )
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX I spoke with Equifax fraud department associate XXXX. I explained to her I needed access to my Equifax.com it was giving me an NH code. I explained that XXXX XXXX Card should not be on my credit file. 
This card was placed on my file XXXX in the amount of 0 as a charge off. My request was to have this credit card validated and not verified. I asked for the card to be validated with a written signature or an electronic signature. I also asked for the address to be validated on this account. I explained to this associate it is Defamation, Negligence, and supporting identify fraud. 

I explained XXXX and XXXX had to remove over XXXX different addresses on my account for which was Fraud. If this is not removed I am going to sue Equifax for data breach information and placing inaccurate information on my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am a victim of the EQUIFAX data breach in that on XXXX XXXX I was made aware of several HARD INQUIRIES that were NOT initiated by me. 

I was given a letter of courtesy by some of the FRAUDULENT Hard Inquiries that have been removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX - Pending, letter confirming backlog of requests to remove fraudulent inquiries. 

Now, I filed an incident report with XXXX XXXX XXXX in California due to the fact that I was told by XXXX until I did so, I they would not remove a HARD INQUIRY. 

Now, they after doing so they still refuse to remove the false hard inquiry which falsely stays on my credit report for 2 years, even though My credit report has been in a FREEZE status for several days now, and to prevent further problems with my credit, there is a fraud alert on all 3 reports. 

XXXX said I had to mail an affidavit to them, which I did and I also mailed a copy of the XXXX XXXX Fraud Complaint to prove the fact that I NEVER applied for credit with them, but they still refuse to remove the false inquiry. 

In closing, even law enforcement said that XXXX never cooperates with their investigations and I have seen first hand that they arrogantly refused to remove this inquiry for a revolving credit application on XXXX XXXX. They refuse to give me a copy of the application for credit which I have been told is my right. 

The reference number for this incident by XXXX is Customer # XXXX I know that my confidential and personal information was compromised. To obtain credit online they have my correct SSN, My Drivers License, and my DOB. They have all been used to attempt to purchase an automobile, over {$6000.00} in furniture, and 9 credit cards have been closed due to fraudulent charges. 

Please help me with XXXX because they are allowing false information to remain on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

XXXX has placed a collection on my credit despite the fact that their parent company was paid by me. Equifax has this reporting as account # Account # XXXX, however my Account # XXXX was the number listed on XXXX bill. The patient # XXXX. I sent them a check on XX/XX/2016, it was received and withdrawn from my account on XX/XX/2016. They have not removed this from my Equifax profile. I have attached a copy of the cleared check.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XXXX XXXX Last XXXX On ( XX/XX/XXXX ) I discovered ( FCCFINANCE {$8100.00} XXXX ) had been re-inserted into my credit file. You are required to notify me within five ( 5 ) days of re-inserting a previously deleted item according to FCRA section 611 ( a ) ( b ). I did not receive any such notification. 

XXXX removed account according to do XXXX and XXXX Dispute file numberXXXX XXXX XXXX Creditor has agreed to remove account FCCFINANCE {$8100.00} XXXX This account is a fraudulent account and continues to be reported.. I filed a affidavit with the FTC on XX/XX/2021. 
My FTC report number is as follows ( FTC Report Number : XXXX ) XXXX XXXX {$5100.00} Account number XXXX FCCFINANCE {$8100.00} XXXX Also my information was breached due to the XXXX security breach which I have also filed a claim ( XXXX ) This letter is to inform you that I am disputing your companys references on my credit report because of the lack of completeness and/or accuracy under section 623 and section 611 I demand to know the methods that were used to verify this fraudulent account in writing. ( date account was established, balance owed, a copy of my original signature agreeing to terms and conditions, etc I am also requesting that you send me an explanation of the investigative methods you used to verify my account so I can conduct my own investigation into the accuracy of your records and verify that a reasonable investigation was completed. 

Please delete this item immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX 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 XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are 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 item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor 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 following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$1900.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}.