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

XX/XX/2022, I sent a letter to the courthouse confirming if bankruptcies get reported to the credit bureaus and I got a letter stating They do not report any bankruptcies to the credit bureaus. So if thats the case, how did the credit bureaus verify my bankruptcy as 100 % accurate? They never did a fair investigation according to the:15 USC 1681 .

15 USC 1681 section 603 ( 3 ) ( E ) States ; The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer.

They also violated my rights numerous times.

The credit bureaus violated my given rights under 15 USC 1681.

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

According to : 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.

According to : 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
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 confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, Online Information Service Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX Account 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 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven year 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company won't increase or decrease your credit limit

I have had this Citibank credit card since XX/XX/XXXX. 

In XX/XX/XXXX Citibank raised the limit on my card from {$10000.00} to {$14000.00}. 

As of XX/XX/XXXX, the balance on that Citi card account was {$13000.00} To improve my credit score and eliminate revolving debt, I recently took a significant amount of savings and paid off or paid down all my credit cards with balances. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I paid {$10000.00} ( over 70 % of the balance ) to this Citi card account. 

The paydown on the account immediately triggered what the company calls a " periodic review '' of the account, and the limit on the card was slashed by {$10000.00} ( the same 70 % that had been PAID ) when the statement for the account closed a few days later on XX/XX/XXXX. 

The new limit is {$3400.00} and with the interest charged to the account at the end of the billing cycle, the card is now OVER LIMIT instead of having more than 70 % of the limit available. 

This is a predatory practice to justify higher interest rates and to prevent consumers from improving their credit score by paying down their balances. 

The company claims that the review of the account is " random '', but the timing, so close to the large payment is highly suspicious. Previous reviews of the account have appeared to occur on an annual basis in XXXX, the month the account was originally opened. 

They cited credit bureau information of accounts with " balances too close to the limit '', which I was addressing by paying such a significant amount to the account -- a situation they have ensured will continue on this account by their direct and intentional action of lowering the limit down to the new balance.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service

My car was repo with my XXXX XXXX social security card inside. Upon picking up my belongings her card nor mine was returned. I need to put a freeze on her social security card.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

In XXXX of XXXX, I formally filed an adversarial proceeding to discharge my student loans. This proceeding is entirely pro per ; there is no outside help at all. At the time of the filing of this proceeding -- and since XXXX, the student loans have been on deferment/forbearance ; they have not been late at all. 

Upon filing, all of a sudden, I get a " late '' notation for the month of XXXX XXXX. This is impossible since at the time of the filing, the loans were in forbearance. I wrote to Experian explaining this situation which they subsequently corrected. As of today, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, they have placed the " late '' notation back on the account -- - and there is no reason for them to do so. 

So, this matter, it seems, would involved American Education Services and Experian alike. American Education Services for wrongly placing a late notation ( they did this for XXXX XXXX as well ) ; and Experian for their obdurate refusal to look in to the matter. 

In my amended adversarial complaint with the court against American Education Services, I have noted this fact as well, namely, that they have wrongly reported me late to the credit bureaus, which is, ironically, further reason for discharge of the student loan.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

It is saying that I paid 100 % of the original amount. But it still reports negatively as a charge off. This loan was paid in full and reflects negatively. 

Overview You 've paid off 100 % of the original amount. 
Balance {$0.00} Highest Balance {$17000.00} Monthly payment {$0.00} Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( 6 yrs, 10 mos ) Term months Payment History Last payment XXXX XXXX, XXXX Current Payment Status Charge-off Worst Payment Status No Info Account Details Account status Closed Type Auto Responsibility Individual Remarks Consumer disputes - reinvestigation in progress Times XXXX/XXXX/XXXX days late XXXX Closed XXXX XXXX, XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

The company did not send me notification of a balance after i had completed all payment arrangements and had been cleared of my debt.They sent me a paid in full letter on XX/XX/2016 stating that i was paid off and then after reported my account to XXXX as a collection account in the amount of XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Earlier this year, I received a call from someone asking if I could verify myself, I refused so they said they were unable to assist me. I then received another call asking me to verify myself again, I then asked them to verify who I was since they were calling me. I was then told that if I do not verify who I am that they are unable to assist me. About month or so later ( I believe XX/XX/2019 ) I noticed a new negative account on my credit report. So, I was never advised that this was an attempt to collect a debt, nor was I advised that I could dispute this debt, nor was I offered any verification of this debt. I still have this debt on my credit report LISTED TWICE FROM TWO DIFFERENT DEBTORS as if there is more than one account in question. However, I have not authorized any chargers nor have I signed any credit agreements for the credit card debt in question.
Complaint sub-issue: Charged too much interest

Was Havely in debt and despite making payments larger than my minimum payments I was never having my balance smaller and my balance continued to increase. I cashed out my XXXX XXXX  account and paid my penalties for doing so, to pay off my credit card with citi bank. I asked for a payoff quote and I was told my balance of {$25000.00} is my payoff quote. I made the payment for full {$25000.00} and my account was XXXX balance until few days ago, I get a new statement from citi bank asking for additional {$220.00}. I called citi bank and explained to no avail, I requested to speak with their supervisor to no avail. Citi bank gives you a so called payoff quote which is the current amount balance and then tag the consumer with additional fees and interest. This is not right and we the consumer work hard for our money, I should not get robbed by some corporation who cant eat {$220.00} for their mistake. The daily compound interest is always calculated into the payoff quote, not added after the account balance has been paid in full.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The listed items on Ftc report are not my items
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

My request for the correction and removable of the erroneous information about my inquiry has been diligently neglected by Equifax. Besides, the inaccurate information about my account 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 is the inquiry that is still reporting on my account and needs to be REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$93.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Based on my investigation, the credit bureaus are misrepresenting the information because XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Mortgage 's reported that my mortgage increased by {$10000.00}. There was a forbearance taken which should not have resulted in {$10000.00} being added to my mortgage loan to give the appearance to the credit bureaus that it increased. I was told by XXXX XXXX Mortgage that it would not be reported in this manner to the credit bureaus which was untrue. I was led to believe that there would be no penalties for taking a forbearance. This process of convincing a customer to take out a forbearance and that it will have no impact on the credit score should stop. It is misleading and deceptive to a customer. In addition, XXXX XXXX is reporting the mortgage account one way on their " XXXX XXXX '' dashboard with a different balance than in another section of their website under the mortgage payment section. So there is conflicting payment information on the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX website for my mortgage loan. This appears to be a " glitch '' in their system that is unresolved which creates confusion for the customer. Their on-line website reflected conflicting information for my mortgage loan beginning in XX/XX/2021. Prior to XX/XX/2021, it was being reported correctly on their website. Their new enhancements with the " XXXX XXXX '' has created conflicting information in their system for my mortgage loan resulting in the way the balance is reported and shown to others.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

All three credit bureaus are reporting different date of last activity on three inaccurate accounts reporting on my credit report. The account for XXXX acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX, and account XXXX acct # XXXX, are all reporting different DOLA dates. The keep coming back saying it's accurate. How can it be accurate when everyone is showing a different DOLA date for each reporting.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

The Following My report provides inaccurate personal information. The following credit report inquiries are also unauthorized : I have no contract obligations with these companies, have never required anything from them, and have never authorized these inquiries in any way. That indicates that the bureau has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law and has continued to report incorrect information on my credit report. 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

I have a bill on my credit report that has been shared in collections with a third party agency. I know for a fact this bill is well over seven years old and the amount is way over the actual bill can you please help me.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I 'm XXXX XXXX 2017 I noticed XXXX XXXX re-inserted a previously removed account back on my credit report and failed to notify me within the 5 business days afterwards.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

I have consistently disputed my account status with XXXX AND EQUIFAX AND XXXX, but my issue still have n't been revolved. It is showing that I have missed XXXX payments and that is incorrect. I just talked to XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2017 at XXXX and he even stated that was not accurate, but there was nothing he can do. I do n't think that is fair to me because, it is affecting my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Exquifax credit score of XXXX is to low. My Credit Score should be XXXX or above. I feel they are Discriminating against me because I am XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

I had a student loan account in delinquency. It was obtained by Educational Credit Management Corp ( ECMC ) in XXXX. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MN XXXX. ) While I was paying on my student loan prior to this acquisition, I was unable to pay during a period of time when ECMC owned the loan. 

They've subsequently reported this as 14 separate delinquencies on my credit report. Some of these delinquencies are as small as {$160.00}, and could have easily been paid in full. However, I was not given the option to pay 14 smaller debts. Only one large and unmanageable payment. 

In XXXX, I successfully refinanced this student loan. I've made payments on time 100 % of the time, using the income driven option to make it manageable. It took quite some investigation to even find the loan, as ECMC did very little to communicate with me or help me get back on track. 

In trying to obtain a mortgage, I disputed the 14 delinquencies with all three credit bureaus, hoping it could be listed as one debt. I agree that lenders should know about this default, and I understand that student loans are sometimes broken into years or semesters, but 14 exceeds both these numbers. I can not wait seven years for that many negative marks to fall off my report.

In response, ECMC reported 14 XXXX dollar, refinanced debts as STILL in collections for XXXX, XXXX and XXXX, XXXX. ( It was listed as closed XXXX, XXXX before I filed the dispute. ) In response to my request, they added more incorrect information to my report, making it nearly impossible for me to obtain credit. ( It seemed almost like retaliation. ) If they don't own the debt anymore and were paid by a refinance, can they still list it as " in collections '' or " charged off? '' I've contacted ECMC as well. I can not redispute the details with XXXX  ( who listed this change first ), because I've already filed the initial dispute, and I'm not sure I have any recourse with the other agencies if it is similarly reported in this inaccurate way. 

Please help. I'm not sure who else to turn to ... 

Thank you!
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I sent a letter requesting validation of accuracy of my personal information and inquires to your company. It has now been 30 days and have not received any information regarding my dispute. 

Federal law requires that consumer agencies respond promptly within 30 days. Since your agency has received my letter. ( Proof enclosed ). You have violated my rights has a federally protected consumer to conduct a reinvestigation within 30 days. 

Original Letter enclosed Proof of identity enclosed Proof of receipt
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have filed disputes with XXXX Credit Bureau, Equifax Information Services on XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX regarding late payments on a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account ( XXXX ) opened in XXXX. XXXX and Equifax have updated the late payment from XXXX of XXXX to XXXX of XXXX. XXXX and Equifax has violated my rights, according to Section 110401 of the Heroes Act, it would amend changes the CARES Act made to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by adding, no person may furnish any adverse item of information ( except information related to a felony criminal conviction ) relating to a consumer that was the result of any action or inaction that occurred during a covered period, with covered period referring to the COVID-19 emergency or any major disaster.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I filed my annual Public Service Loan Forgiveness certification. Despite the period for certification being XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX and payments being on autopay but for the CARES act period, my fedloan only has certified 9 qualifying payments when it should show at least 12 qualifying payments. Their letter does not even mention the CARES act.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Quickly prepare and forward a careful documentary review demonstrating that these tradelines appear without errors on my credit report and that any statutory guarantees are not summarily refuted. 
XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX / XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete XXXX XXXX - this account doesn't belong to me. 
Action Requested : Please delete
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I'm XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to repair some accounts pieces of information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be UPDATED. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6600.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' Account # XXXX " XXXX '' Account # XXXX " XXXX XXXX '' Account # 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
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop XXXX i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a XXXX rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls XXXX admitted they had my police report XXXX ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer XXXX now XXXX XXXX  XXXX cant provide to my XXXX XXXX XXXX daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE XXXX XXXX  now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I am writing this due to non-compliance with ( Equifax, XXXX, XXXX ). They have failed to remove information that was affiliated with personal details that were challenged in the past. I strongly believe that they are in violation of the FCRA and are outright refusing to uphold the law.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX, XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX FL XXXX ATTENTION DISPUTE DEPARTMENT TODAYS DATE : XX/XX/XXXX This serves to notify you on the inaccurate information on my credit report as per your file. I have sent this letter via registered mail for purposes of formal escalation in the appropriate courts of law should the need arise. Recently, I've been denied in my application for ( mortgage, car loan, credit card, health insurance, employment ) in Florida XXXX closer look, this was due to inaccurate information on credit report ; mine. My Florida id and social security card was stolen. I have been disputing this charge and have proved that it was a fraudulent account I have also included a copy of the police report. I've been unnecessarily embarrassed by this oversight on your part or maybe your credit reporter 's part. The erroneous information below is not only degrading or defamatory. It has also damaged my good credit standing, prevented me from having something that I badly needed, and most of all it has caused too much stress which has affected my health. In short, the quality of my life has been negatively affected by this inaccurate information on the credit report which is detailed as follows ; 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX