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Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took too long

FILE COMPLAINT ON EQUIFAX CASE #  XXXX  NO NO YOU DO NOT GET TO INVESTIGATE AGAIN YOU FAILED TO COMPLETE THE INVESTIGATION TH E 1ST TI ME WITH IN THE FCRA 30 DAYS THAT YOU HAD TO INVESTIGATE I 'M GOING TO NEED YOU TO DELETE THIS ASAP Dear  XXXX , Your most recent Equifax reinvestigation has been started. This process can take up to 30 days to complete. For faster delivery of your results, you can now receive the results of your investigation online.   To accept receipt of the results of your investigation online, please click on this hyperlink :   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX     XXXX  Any reinvestigation that you have created within the timeframe of this request will be available for your review online upon completion.     We appreciate your help as we work together to protect our environment by going green and increasing your account security with electronic delivery.     To allow us to protect your privacy and deliver prompt service, please visit our website. If there are items you believe to be incorrect, yo u may be able to initiate an investigation request via the Internet 24 hours  a day, 7 days a week at :   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   Using the Internet to initiate an online investigation request will expedite the resolution of your concerns.     Unsubscribe : If you do not want to receive these emails, please click on this hyperlink to unsubscribe :  XXXX  :  XXXX ?  XXXX  Please DO NOT REPLY to this email as this is a system generated email and will not be read.     Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you,   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, XXXX XXXX  account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX  account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX us dept of edu account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  account # 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 section 2 : also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

Equifax deliberately negligently rubber stamped previous complaints against XXXX XXXX without investigating the facts. XXXX XXXX who was also complained to regarding the same situation came back and indeed confirmed that they were wrong on one of the 2 payments. They also negligently again indicated that another payment which was received on the XXXX of the month they would not correct and incorrectly changed the due date of the payment. The third payment that was contested was received on the date they had on their bill the XXXX due date. From the letter received from XXXX XXXX it was stated on the letter dated XXXX XXXX XXXX that they would notify the Credit bureaus promptly about fixing the misreported payment of XX/XX/XXXX As of this date XX/XX/XXXX Equifax has not corrected their credit report. which leads to the conclusion that either XXXX XXXX is not telling the truth or Equifax is not responding appropriately. This was not the first time Equifax was alerted or contested that their credit report was wrong rather it is more than 5 times including this complaint. XXXX XXXX was written as well requesting copies of the letters or reporting to Equifax and the other credit bureaus as well as contesting the appropriate due date. Both Equifax and XXXX XXXX should get their act together and do their job of reporting accurately. XXXX letters of the response from XXXX XXXX and the letter contesting their response is attached. The original statements and proof were attached in the previous complaint. I also alerted XXXX agencies that since my wife XXXX XXXX is jointly on this mortgage XXXX equity credit loan XXXX that they should have fixed hers as well. Once again as of this date XX/XX/XXXX it is not corrected..
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

According to my credit report, my account with XXXX XXXX shows no activity in the second half of XXXX and the suddenly in XX/XX/XXXX it shows a 30 day Delq mark. It also reflects my payment status as " Current '' in XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

This information in inaccurate. I disputed this with XXXX XXXX directly and they confirmed that my account did not reflect a balance or payment due between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. They also sent me a itemized transaction history of my account that reflects this. 

I disputed the information on my report directly with both XXXX  and Equifax originally as my credit limit was not accurate and also disputed the inaccurate payment history. I provided a response from both agencies that the information was verified as accurately reporting. 

I contacted XXXX XXXX back and was advised they never received any disputes from XXXX  or Equifax and again advised me.of my payment history. 

These two delq marks are causing me difficulty in obtaining preapproval status for a mortgage. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this issue directly. Attached to my complaint is the documentation sent to me by XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is incorrect

I'm trying to apply to credit karma and to get a credit card but it's saying my information is incorrect. The only way I can think this might happen is due to my first state ID having the incorrect birthday. I got them to fix it but it's still saying on credit karma that my information is incorrect.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

So my husband and I finally had the revelation to file taxes separately in order to drop my monthly payment for my student loans. I am under the  PAYE  program and public service loan forgiveness, so my goal is to get as tiny of a monthly payment as possible.     My current payment is {$1300.00} per month. According to the payment calculator, my new payment since filing separately will be around {$300.00}. I applied to recertify/update my income with myfedloan servicing  ( FedLoanServicing )  on  XXXX   XXXX . They told me it would take  7-10  days to process, that I would still need to make the  XXXX  payment of {$1300.00} but by  XXXX  it would be the new, much lower payment.     Well, it 's been crickets. Finally, I called yesterday and was told that my application was still being processed. That they are experiencing delays with processing, and now it could take between  15-30  days! So I 'm going to have to make ANOTHER payment that is {$1000.00} higher than it should be. I asked if I would be reimbursed for the difference and surprise surprise, no, I wo n't be. Is n't there some sort of limit by law on the time they can take to process a repayment application?
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I wrote and had notarized a signed letter and sent it via certified mail through the USPS to Equifax. The letter was received by Equifax on XX/XX/2019. 
The letter requested the physical verification of creditors and the information be sent to me, validating their legal ability to collect a debt and/or physical proof sent to me verifying these debts so that they may be removed from my credit report or remain listed. Three of these unverifiable accounts were deleted and three remain on my credit report. Two of three remaining unverifiable accounts that are listed, are Medical accounts therefore violating HIPAA laws as well as the FCRA. 
The letter also requested incorrect addresses be deleted. Those addresses were deleted, but on further review there is one additional incorrect addresses that need to be deleted. 
The letter also requested verification of several hard inquiries and the physical proof of applying for credit be sent to me. I have not received verification of application for credit consideration nor have I seen these unauthorized inquiries deleted off my credit report pursuant to section 604 of the FCRA. 
The letter also requested my personal information cease being sold to marketers by placing a Promotional Suppression on my personal information. I have received written notice that they are in compliance with my request for this as well as deleting my old employers, deleting my wrong name per my request. 
To date I have Not received physical validation of a debt or application of credit from the credit bureau pursuant to the FCRA. Equifax did mail me a response letter to the verification and demand letter I sent them dated XX/XX/2019.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have notified XXXX XXXX Bank that they are inaccurately reporting that I was late XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. I have asked them to provide me with proof of these late reportings. Please assist me in getting these late reportings removed from my credit file.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The unverified items indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law.I sent multiple letters to the 3 credit bureaus, 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: Information belongs to someone else

I had filed a report I have several inquires that were never initiated for business I do not have accounts with any of these companies please delete them and the XXXX XXXX # XXXX****, XXXX XXXX  # XXXX**** XXXX 'XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX , XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX XXXX XXXX,XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX , XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I fell behind in student loans payments, however I consolidated them and have been current ever sense. They have my account marked a negative when it 's not. False information
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I reviewed my credit report and discovered several accounts in my credit report that appeared too not have been mine, i contact the companies trying to find out how they got my information and why they were reporting negatively to my credit report they were not having they just wanted me to pay for something that is not mine realizing i was not getting anywhere with them. i made a fraud report with the identity thief at the web site ( Will add report ) in accordance with the fair credit reporting act convergent the accounts have violated my rights 15.us1681 section 602a section 2 it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. I would like to have these account listed on my report to be deleted of my credit report permanently not to be returned.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I sent Letters out Certified over 40 days ago & have not been notified of anything. As a consumer I feel like these people are playing with me and this is serious. 


XX/XX/2020 - I noticed accounts on my report that didn't belong to me. I immediately sent in a dispute to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX  thi is totatly outrageous. 

I didn't hear back so I sent a Demand to comply with investigation on XX/XX/2020. 

Today is XX/XX/2020 and I still haven't even heard back from these Companies as of yet
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

It has been years now since I've furnished the proof get to XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX to be untrue because I was completely insured at that time by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  insurance and that the bill should have gone to that insurance. I furnish proof to the credit bureaus to the consumer protection financial bureau and submitted a prior FTC report regarding the matter yet still it continues to be reported because XXXX XXXX  simply changes the amount and re-enters it as a debt. This is a form of extortion and should not be allowed in our country.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Sending Equifaxs response to my recent complaint. I submitted a police report along with a identity affidavit for fraudulent inquiries that were not removed from an identity theft case I submitted back in XXXX. The CFPB is supposed to be advocating on my behalf but is allowing Equifax to break the law By the FCRA law, when identity theft is reported the credit bureau is either supposed to suppress the information or delete it. It is not on the victim to report it to every creditor. The credit bureau is supposed to work for the consumer, not the creditor, I provided the information & reported it to them
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I have XXXX accounts on my credit report. They both should have a XXXX balance and they do not. XXXX is XXXX, I have asked equifax for over a year to investigate they keep coming back with their information has been verified and is correct. It is not correct. The XXXX account is XXXX wireless which I have been fighting them for almost a year as well, and that account has a XXXX balance. I have asked for the method of verification and they do not provide that information. Their results for their investigation comes back within days so it is impossible for them to verify within that time frame. They need to remove the accounts from my credit report. This has gone on far too long and is keeping my credit score low because of XXXX. That is causing damage for me to refinance my house. Equifax is not able to provide accurate information and the public should know.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

I have been attempting to reach FEDLOAN by phone / email ( multiple times ) for hours on end only to be put on hold from one department to the other then disconnected. On XX/XX/22 I spent 3 hours on hold and tried to call 4 different times hoping someone would help me with my issue. This is as i said one of many attempts I have submitted multiple documents to verify that my employer is a recognized organization that falls under the loan forgiveness. they have accepted 6 payments. I have been paying on my income driven loan for over two years and they have not honored the agreement. This company is completely incapable of providing the service and should be dismissed from the contract they are getting. Please put an end to this for me and others. i have multiple friends than
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XX/XX/2021 this is a cease and desist notification, and debt of validation letter. My credit report has been compromised without validation and authorization. Please remove from all credit reporting agencies.
Complaint sub-issue: Non-sufficient funds and associated fees

On XX/XX/XXXX I sold a diamond ring to someone on XXXX market place for XXXX dollars. I then transferred the funds into my checking account from cash out on XXXX XXXX XXXX Then on XX/XX/XXXX cash shop withdrew the money back out of my account without my knowledge or consent. I contacted the bank customer service and filed a dispute with regards to the funds then taken from my account. Where I believe the bank was at fault for for allowing cash out to withdraw {$400.00} for my account making my account be negative. For Bank of the West and give me the opportunity contest or see what my side of the story was in regards to this action against my account. On XX/XX/XXXX Bank of the West denied my dispute and rude in favor of cash out based on the fact that they said I gave them access to my account. First of all Bank of the West has the absolutely right to safeguard my account and funds in my account, XXXX had no good Reasons to withdraw any money from my account after me, XXXX on XXXX completed our transactions. Bank of the West made itself libel when they allowed cash out to withdraw These funds from my account. I wasn't even given the even given benefit of the doubt by my bank which has left a bad taste in my mouth.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

In XXXX of XXXX my home in XXXX XXXX, Florida was damaged by Hurricane Irma and declared a FEMA disaster area. After over 1 year of recovery and {$160000.00} I think my house is repaired. FEMA did not offer any assistance as I had insurance and they referred me to the SBA which was quite helpful. Albeit a 3rd TD on my house at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX. 

XXXX, my loan servicer, offered me a forbearance period pursuant to FNMA guidelines as being in a FEMA declared disaster area from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. I was granted a forbearance period for monthly payments until XX/XX/XXXX. 

After XX/XX/XXXX they want a lump sum payment of {$40000.00}. Not what they told me. 

It cost over {$160000.00} to repair my house. 

XXXX managed my repair escrow account during the process. 

They granted me and told me that at the end of the forbearance period my loan would be modified to include the foregone payments and it would be added to the principal balance and modified. 

They have now offered a loan mod. on a 20 year amortization increasing my monthly payment by {$2000.00}. That hurts. They offered counseling. Serious? 

They did not tell me the truth! When I call them they claim the call will be recorded. I have asked for the recorded audio records to prove what I was told. 

They told me the forbearance would not effect my credit. 

My FICO score has dropped from XXXX to XXXX and they report me as 180+ days delinquent. Not what I signed up for! I could not get a car loan with that FICO. 

XXXX XXXX  has reduced my credit limit on my unsecured credit line from {$13000.00} to $ {$3000.00} as they ran my credit and they were not impressed. 

XXXX is not being fair. They respond but not satisfactory. 

All my bills are paid on time. You have my permission to run my credit report. 

This is not RIGHT! 

My credit to me is very important. I complied with everything they told me. 

This is not right! 

Not sure how or if I need to upload the supporting documentation. The last conversation I had with " XXXX '' at XXXX he told me I was delinquent 180+ days and it could not be changed. How can I be delinquent in forbearance? " XXXX '' said they can't fix my FICO. XXXX! 

I made payments at the end of forbearance in XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 

I want them to fix my credit report!!! 

I have done all I was told I needed to do. This is not fair. I did not make the Hurricane and complied with all I was told I needed to do to repair my house. What's the point of FEMA, SBA, and FNMA? It's not RIGHT! 

I want my FICO back to XXXX all I have all the back up documentation. XXXX has my correspondents also. Where do I go from here?
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

It was revealed in my credit report that inquiries are made that I did not authorize, as well as some accounts I wasn't aware of. I would like these accounts immediately remove from my Equifax, XXXX, XXXX credit reports : In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the item listed below has violated my rights. 

INQUIRIES : -XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax has created reports that I never instructed nor consented to being made. They also have not exercised their grave responsibility and were unfair, partial and did not respect my right to privacy.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I am XXXX XXXX and I am submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified inquiries listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. The Equifax Credit Bureau failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time set forth by law and continued reporting of erroneous information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. PLEASE REMOVE THE FOLLOWING INQUIRIES COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. 
XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

It has been a battle going through this and I am writing to delete the following fraudulent information in 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 nor accounts. 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 Commission 's Identity Theft Report. I offer my testimony herein that I have not authorized or given anyone access to my private and confidential records and certainly not the alleged information showing on my credit report. I therefore request that you immediately remove these items from my credit report with your firm, or provide me with the exact source where you received such information, so I may take appropriate legal action. 
XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy Reference # : XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; US SM BUS ADMIN ODA XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Equifax is reporting inAccurate information on my credit profile there are inquires reporting on my consumer report that should not be there because I didnt authorize anybody to pull my credit report. XX/XX/2020 I sent out a dispute later that will be attached concerning the inquiries on my Equifax report I provided Equifax with the name of the companies and the dates that was on the inquires. I kindly asked Equifax could they delete the unauthorized inquiries and provide me with there method of verification if they determined the credit pulls belonged to me they never sent verification I requested if they could not send verification to delete inquires immediately. They responded with an irrelevant response that didnt honor any of my request in my dispute the confirmation # is XXXX is what was sent as a correspondence I will attach documents as well. After I received that I sent another letter on XX/XX/XXXX expressing my concerns about the inquiries requesting that they be removed immediately this is my second attempt to get this matter handled and I will attach the second dispute letter as well.