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Complaint sub-issue: Keep getting calls about my loan

Recently, I received some phone calls from my family members stating that they were being contacted by American Education Services regarding my student loans. I informed my family members that I was up to date on my monthly payments and I had no idea why they were calling you. I have no idea how they got my parent 's and brother 's phone number due to the fact the their were no cosigners and their numbers are not listed on my contact sheet. When my mother spoke with the representative from AES, the representative immediately asked for my SS # and also my mother 's SS #. My mother immediately thought this was a scam and stated that she would not give out that information over the phone. My mother also stated that she should not be contacted since she never cosigned on the loan. The representative stated that my parents did cosign on the loans. That is not a true fact. My parents refused to cosign on these loans. I remember the discussion we had over 10 years ago. After that phone call, my mother decided to research the AES loans I had taken out from XXXX XXXX while in college. During her research, she read quite a few complaints regarding this company and how the loan balances never seem to change. I then realized that I have been paying about {$200.00} every month on these loans since I graduated college on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, over 8 years ago. I looked into my original balance and current balance. I took out XXXX loans from this company during college. The first loan was taken out on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The original balance was {$8500.00}, my current balance as of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX has gone up to {$8800.00}. An increase of {$250.00}. I have paid on this every month for 8 years and my balance has gone up. My second loan was given on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The original balance was {$2700.00} and my current balance as of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX is {$2600.00}. In 8 years my balance has gone down {$150.00}. The third and final loan was given on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The original balance was {$11000.00}. As of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, my current balance is {$9200.00}. It has decreased {$1900.00} during my 8 years of payments. The fact that I have consistently paid on these student loans for 8 years, only to see that the interest rates have been raised so frequently that one loan has actually increased in balance is very discouraging. Personally, AES is only one of my student loan payments. I currently pay {$920.00} per on student loans, both federal and private loans. I graduated 8 years ago and I am trying to be a responsible citizen by paying my loans every month. At times, I have worked XXXX jobs to make sure all my bills were paid. Personally, I think it is an injustice the way that AES is constantly increasing the interest rates and also harassing my family members that have nothing to do with these loans.
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I 'm filing this complaint because Equifax has ignored my request to provided me with the documents that their company has on file that was used to verify the accounts I disputed. Being that they have gone past the 30 day mark and can not verify these accounts, under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA-they are required to " promptly delete all information which can not be verified '' that I have disputed. Please resolve this matter as soon as possible. Thank You.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Dear CFPB official. 
I opened Citibank account package with the advertised bonus of {$400.00} ( Promo ID : XXXX ; attached ). I opened the account on XX/XX/2018 using Citibank personal banker at the XXXX, XXXX XXXX branch and completed the required deposit ( {$15000.00} ) on XX/XX/2018. I maintained the minimum balance of {$15000.00} for more than 60 calendar days ( XX/XX/2018 ) following the date of the deposit. According to T & Cs, I should have received the bonus within 90 days ( XX/XX/2018 ) of meeting the requirements. However, I didn't receive the bonus. I personally visited the XXXX XXXX XXXX branch and the personal banker told me that he can see that all the requirements were met and I should have received the bonus. Two weeks passed and I didn't received the bonus. I went to branch again, and the personal banker again confirmed that I met the requirements and to resolve it he raised a request with back office and asked me to give it 6 working days. After 6 working days, when I didn't receive the bonus, I went to branch again and the personal banker mentioned that he has forwarded all the details to the branch manager who has the power to resolve the matter and post the bonus within 2 days. That visit was on XX/XX/2018 and I still haven't received the bonus yet. I hope to get this matter resolved as soon as possible. I hope CFPB can help me in this matter. 

Your 's sincerely,
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX are reporting an incorrect filing date on the US BKPT CT  TX XXXX docket number XXXX. The correct Date Petition Filed was XX/XX/2016. ( Please see page attached from my credit report along with a copy of the filing information. ) This incorrect reporting is harming my credit score and these line items need to be removed and/or updated to report accurate information. I have contacted the ( 2 ) bureaus to update this however, I have not been successful.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2018 and XX/XX/2018 I sent two certified notarized letters via USPS to Equifax ( Tracking # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and Tracking # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ). The first letter demanding to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) they have on file of the accounts listed below. 

XXXX XXXX Acct # : XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # : XXXX Equifax has failed to provided me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA Equifax is required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. 

The law is very clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me for negligent noncompliance ( Section 617 ) if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA I demand the following accounts be verified or deleted immediately. 

The second notarized letter request the removal of unauthorized credit inquiries on my Equifax credit report. My latest credit report shows 25 credit inquiries that I did not authorize. 

I am writing to dispute the following inquiries and asking for their removal from my credit report. 

All certified correspondence sent to Equifax will be used in court to seek monetary award for damages to my personal credit
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

My Citi XXXX XXXX XXXX card. I paid my balance in full electronically on XX/XX/XXXX from my bank account as usual. The due date for payment was XX/XX/XXXX. 

My card # ends in XXXX. 

Citi levied a late fee on my XXXX statement for a late XXXX payment. I spoke with Citi customer service on or about XX/XX/XXXX about the {$25.00} late fee. The agent said " there is no processing of payments over the weekend. '' I contacted my bank and the representative confirmed that payment was received by Citi on Friday XX/XX/XXXX. I called Citi again and said they received payment in time and should waive the fee. The agent said they would call me back in the next day or two, and should have the balance adjusted. The Citi agent never contacted me. This issue went unresolved. I just received the latest statement. This statement dated XXXX lists previous balance that includes the {$25.00} late fee and an additional late fee of {$27.00}. I called Citi customer service again. The agent XXXX XXXX who said the {$25.00} was waived, ( but the previous balance of {$93.00} adds up to still include it ), and she could do nothing about the new fee, despite having record of my phone call where the agent I spoke with in XXXX promised to get back to me. I asked for a manager, I got XXXX who did not give a last name or ID #. She refused the waive the fees, claimed he first {$25.00} fee was waived, ( yet it is still included in the New Balance. ) I feel and KNOW I am being extorted. They misrepresent and claim they forgave and fee in XXXX ( a statement I never received ), and would not help a long term customer with other accounts.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I had a loan with Lending Club. When I became a victim of identity theft I called them and told them to update my personal information and to remove my email from the account so that the person who stole my account would not be able to access the account any longer. They told me they could not and continued to send my account information to the stolen email account. I refused to pay and they sold the loan to another company. I paid that company off because they were able to secure my personal information. I called Lending Club to have them correct my information by sending them the " paid in full '' notification from the company they sold this debt to. They refused. 
Lending Club sold this debt but still report it as a charge-off. I am being penalized twice despite having paid off the debt. They are an online company and are unable or unwilling to ensure that their customer 's information is secure.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Ive disputed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ) several times, It was removed from a previous dispute back around XX/XX/2022. I was not notified of any new documents or anything for them to add it back to my credit report per credit reporting guidelines. Yet Equifax will not remove it and follow credit reporting guidelines
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Equifax is usually the lowest of a consumer 's 3 credit scores but they are the most difficult to retrieve a credit report from. In addition, they do not provide access to credit scores to individuals without payment. When applying for a mortgage, it often prevents approval because it is so much lower than the other two and the least transparent to the borrower. It appears that the credit reporting industry is unregulated and far too powerful in Americans ' lives. For-profit companies like this block home ownership and other opportunities from those that would benefit the most. All 3 major consumer credit reporting agencies should be required to provide credit scores along with the free annual credit report that is available. Equifax not only fails at doing this, but the annual credit report is notoriously difficult to access for most people. Security questions are often incorrect and requests by mail are ignored. What is the CFPB doing about this issue?
Complaint sub-issue: Transaction was not authorized

The documentation is self explanatory. I do not have regular internet access. Therefore, this complaint along with any correspondence relating to it must be mailed. Here is my info : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ID XXXX and the complaint is against Banner Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WA XXXX Short synopsis of complaint : This complaint relates to the bank charging for paper statements on my checking account. Federal Law requires financial institutions provide paper statements. I formally sent Banner a letter on XX/XX/2021 requesting them they sent paper statements. I did not get a response from the bank, instead I got another paper statement fee on the XX/XX/2021 statement. I had multiple contacts via email with the local branch vice-president who did not explain why a fee was being charged but invited me to find another bank. I told the gentleman that not all banks charge for paper statements and its not only a violation of consumer rights but anti-competitive for Banner to charge a fee. I made it very clear that I need paper statements because I do not have regular internet access. I have attached both Idaho Code and US Code that state this fee for paper statements can not be legally enforced. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Been trying to get 1 negative child support cases from reflecting from my credit report for years according to the new credit law established XX/XX/XXXX beginning XX/XX/XXXX child support is not a contractual debt, there were no good/services rendered ; also refer to Public Law 805-C3 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I hereby demand that you remove the reporting of child support form my credit report. Child Support as you know arose out of an administrative support order and is NOT a debt within the scope of FDCPA ( 15 USC 1692 et sep. ). Child support payments, which obligation arose out of administrative support order issues by state department of social services, are not debts encompassed within the scope of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 USCS 1692 et seq. ). more supporting laws regarding child support being reported to credit bureau agencies.Child support obligor failed to state claim against defendants, custodial parent and state agencies and employees, under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because no defendant was : debt Collector with meaning of 15 USCS 1692a ( 6 ) with regard to child support payments, state employees were excluded from definition of debt collector under 1692a ( 6 ) ( C ) ; further, child support obligations were not debt under 1692a ( 5 )
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have notified XXXX, Equifax and XXXX about an account that is deemed ( fraudulent, inaccurate and or unverified ). The account ( XXXX XXXX ) was initially removed from all three bureaus however XXXX and Equifax have reposted the account to my reports. I have submitted all of the necessary documents to have the account removed. XXXX and Equifax are continuing to report an account that is not legally verified.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

In XXXX, 2014, I disputed a number of accounts for my husband and myself against my Equifax credit report. I also provided documentation to support my request. I received a notice that the dispute was received form the bureau. However, the items remain on my and my spouses report with no change. 

Since XXXX, 2014, I have submitted online disputes to no avail.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

I do not agree with Citi Card 's merchant favor dispute decision and am filing a complaint. I would like Citi 's decision reversed and credit {$300.00} back to my card. 

I purchased {$300.00} XXXX card from XXXX 's website for my mother-in-law 's birthday on XX/XX/XXXX. However, after receiving the XXXX card through email, I noticed the gift card was not valid to use on Friday, Saturday, or any holidays. So, on the same afternoon that I purchased the gift card, I tried to cancel this transaction immediately by calling XXXX restaurant ( the number on the website where I purchased the gift card ), however, they informed me that they don't handle online XXXX purchases. This is done through a third company. The restaurant manager stated they have no way of communicating with them. She suggested I cancel the transaction or dispute charge with Citi Card. I followed her advice and started the dispute with Citi. I provided them with all information and documentation, and on XX/XX/XXXX, they resolved and closed this case in favor of the merchant. I have no idea why Citi sided with the merchant. I did not use the gift card, and there was no way of contacting the gift card issuer or returning the gift card. The virtual gift cards were emailed to me, and the sender 's email address is XXXX. These noreply email addresses are not monitored, and it's useless to reply back. 

I would greatly appreciate CFPB 's help in getting {$300.00} credit back to my Citi card.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I have disputed my complaint with Equifax over 30 times and I have sent in numerous paperwork and so has XXXX XXXX and the other creditors and I ca n't get anything back from Equifax they keep sending me a confirmations numbers but yet it won ; t let me look at them online and I have been on the phone with them numerous times and have waited over 2 hours to fix this and the last two times they said their computers were down. XXXX XXXX and XXXX fixed these problems but I ca n't get Equifax to even respond or answer, this is hurting my credit bad because of all the inquires and wrong information, we had our vehicles broken into and they stole everything so we are under Identity fraud and I ca n't get them to help or even tell me anything.I need any help I can get please. Thank you. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax poorly secured my data in their system and now that system was exploited and my data as well as the data for hundreds of thousands of others may have been compromised. Credit freezing for all impacted users should be free of charge rather than me having to pay a fee back to Equifax. 

It 's unconscionable that Equifax is profiting after their lack of security to protect our data.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Over 60 days ago I sent the credit reporting agencies a letter regarding some information on my consumer report that I never consented to be reported. I have been patient with my time but enough is enough. The FCRA stated that any disputes should be completed within 30days. I don't see where the law that is allow 45 or 60days to respond if so please show me in writing or else I expect a response to my complaint immediately!!! I as a natural person ( consumer ) who is protected under federal law demand these accounts to be removed from my consumer report. There is a clear violation that the law has been broken, I'm tired of my request being ignored so something needs to be done about this.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my fourth endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 




XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MI XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$6900.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$1200.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$370.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1800.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3900.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6800.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$7200.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

on XX/XX/2019 we recieved a letter stating my student loans would be consolidated on XX/XX/2019 and the first payment would be due in 60 ( about ) does not mean 30 days. Today they suddenly changed the terms without our knowledge and want it due on XX/XX/XXXX. I called and spoke with someone a couple weeks ago and he assured me it would be XX/XX/XXXX. They only called me a liar and said it was XX/XX/XXXX when I have documentation first payment will be in XX/XX/XXXX. They are practicing illegal loan terms and need to be investigated. I will be getting a lawyer. The loan is XXXX a month for 30 years.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I am writing this letter to dispute the collection account of ( Hunter Warfield collections and XXXX XXXX ) on my credit report and am requesting it be deleted as soon as possible. 

I paid {$320.00} per the request of the company 's ( XXXX XXXX ) representative ( XXXX XXXX ). She noticed that erroneous charge of {$570.00}, and striked out with initial next to it. I paid final utilities bill ( final balance ) of {$320.00} per representative 's request. 
The representative has strike out {$570.00}, initialed next to it. On the second page, i initialed saying it is " final bill ''. 

There should not have been any charges after i paid final balance on XX/XX/2014. Attached is a copy of the documents that shows i paid in full with initial and signatures. 

I have started receiving collection letter from " Hunter Warfield collections and XXXX  XXXX '', starting from XXXX XXXX every six months. I have responded them on every request. However, I never received their response of my letter, which is attached as well. 

Not only did they fail to provide me with proof that I owe the debt, they reported this information to my credit report anyway, which is a blatant violation of Section 809 of the Fair Collection Practices Act.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have rights to privacy. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A Section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XX/XX/2020 - XX/XX/2020 {$0.00} The companies XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax have been reporting illegally and malicious complaints.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I would like to know the status of the account, the age of the account and when it went to the collection agency. Acct ending XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States if executed outside of the United States ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Further I certify that I am permitted by federal and state law to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omission of material facts constitutes a federal criminal violation punishable under 18 U.S. Code 1001 additionally these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S. Code 1621. This collection found within my credit report are not related to any transaction that I made I Am alleging that a person or company without my authorization used my personal identifying information to apple for goods, services or money. and was successfully in creating some accounts. All being investigated by the FTC.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I HAVE REVIEWED MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND AN INACCURATE ACCOUNT AND A FEW ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT WAS PLACED ON MY CREDIT WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. THIS NEGATIVE ACCOUNT AND INQUIRIES HAVE CAUSED A GREAT DEED OF HARDSHIP ON MY CREDIT AND TO MYSELF. I HAVE KNOW IDEA OF ANYONE WHO WOULD HAVE MY PERSONAL INFORMATION TO BE ABLE TO DO SUCH A THING TO ME. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY CAREFUL WITH MY CREDIT AND KEEPING A GOOD CREDIT HISTORY. 
I'M ASKING THAT YOU PLEASE RE-INVESTIGATE THE ACCOUNT AND INQUIRIES AND HAVE THEM REMOVED OFF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

There was a Notice and Demand for Payment opened XX/XX/2015 to recoup the exact value of the illegally collected debt in the amount of {$460.00}. It is accepted that Puget sound Collections, by not validating the alleged debt, are the illegal collectors of this debt and are personally liable for this amount of debt in this Notice and Demand for Payment. Though validation of this debt was attempted through mail, no validation occurred and the debt is being collected illegally.