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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. Section 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of auto loan, a credit card, and other accounts from XXXX with a balance {$370.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  with a balance of {$1000.00}, XXXX with a balance of {$250.00}, XXXX with a balance of {$3900.00}, XXXX with a balance of {$26000.00}. These accounts have resulted in several hard fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I have listed these fraudulent accounts that are on the report that is being maintained by you. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, or collections. The aforementioned accounts and collections appearing on my consumer credit report that is being maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts and collections are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts and collections are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate.

Under 15 U.S. Code1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) in general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall -- ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate based on the results of the reinvestigation and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 
Please remove the following items from my credit report immediately ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I need to emphasize that this issue is not a simple mistake. The inaccuracies on my credit report have been deeply troubling and continue to negatively impact my life in ways that are hard to describe. These are difficult times, and the stress from these errors is overwhelming.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

A month ago, I submitted a complaint to these Bureaus, but the incorrect information on my report is still there. I haven't heard back from them, aside from your notification that the company has replied to my complaint. How can I trust that they've properly investigated the inaccuracies? What steps did they take to verify the accounts? This entire situation is really frustrating, especially since it's been over 30 days since I filed my complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (FL)

I was given an XXXX Card through Synchrony Bank in order to fix my truck 's transmission in XXXX of XXXX. Unbeknownst to me the autopay was set up incorrectly and was withdrawing from another member of my Credit Union 's account. When the member found out, all of the previous payments were charged to my account on XX/XX/XXXX. I received an email from Synchrony XX/XX/XXXX ( attached ) stating that I had missed a payment so I contacted Synchrony and they said it simply had not gone through, then I saw all of the charges that came through at once on the XXXX and called my Credit Union and finally got an explanation from them on what happened. 

I subsequently called Synchrony to explain what happened and also to explain that I was trying to pay off my my full remaining balance before the one year promotional period was over to avoid the 30 % interest. Through all of the confusion I had missed that deadline which was the XXXX of XXXX. I was told to file a dispute and I did, I'm not sure what was entered into the dispute on my behalf or what the resolution was ( attached ). I was entered back into autopay. 

I just found out that they entered my autopay information incorrectly a second time and again I wasn't notified that my payments were not going through, and I was being charged late fees ( attached ). 

I spoke with them to figure out what was going on and I can't get an answer other than my autopay information was entered incorrectly again. I told them I could not verify that information through their website, all I can see is that when I manually paid to avoid more fees it went through with the account information they had.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NY)

I am writing to file a formal complaint against Comenity Capital Bank regarding my XXXX XXXX  Rewards Credit Card account ( account ending in XXXX ). 

I received a letter from Comenity Capital Bank stating that they had closed my account after an investigation into a fraud claim I filed. They concluded that there was no basis to support my claim, and as a result, the account was permanently closed. Despite this, Comenity is now holding me responsible for a balance of {$290.00}, which I strongly dispute. 

I believe the closure of my account was unjustified, and I should not be held accountable for any balance, as I had reported the account under the assumption that fraudulent activity had occurred. Comenity failed to provide sufficient reasoning for closing my account and has placed an unfair financial burden on me by requiring that I pay a balance that I should not owe. 

I am seeking the CFPBs assistance to : 1. Investigate the practices and handling of this issue by Comenity Capital Bank.

2. Ensure that I am not held responsible for this unjustified balance.

3. Request that any negative impact on my credit report resulting from this balance and account closure be reversed.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Chime Financial Inc (LA)

I filed disputes with chime bank on two separate occasions and also with XXXX for some of the same charges. Chimes disputes came back in less then two days and denied all of them. XXXX had theres come back in two weeks and found most charges to be unauthorized / fraudulent companies and the companies even agreed to issue refunds. I also had a return from XXXX and was told it would be two day and back in my account. I have emails showing I messaged XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and asked when the funds would be in and was told it would be two days. I checked my account yesterday which was XX/XX/XXXX and it shows the funds were returned XX/XX/XXXX yet I never received any money on that day and I have proof I was messaging on the XXXX about missing funds and spoke with chime on XXXX and they agreed they werent refunded. I called back last night and the lady said they were refunded wand also XXXX says they were refunded but I never received anything. Chime only states they cant do anything bc they can only see so much on there end. The fraudulent charges were online casinos in accounts that werent even in my name for over XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I am writing to express my concern regarding the inaccurate negative items on my credit report. I have submitted multiple complaints to the credit bureaus requesting verification of these items, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 609. However, despite my repeated requests, I have not received the necessary proof to validate these entries. According to FCRA Section 609, if verification is not provided, the credit bureaus are obligated to remove these disputed items from my credit report. I kindly request that the credit bureaus promptly investigate and rectify this matter in accordance with the FCRA guidelines to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. Thank you for your attentiontothisissue. Attached you will also find my ID as proofofmyidentity and my Proof of Address.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CO)

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.

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 years.

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I am very concerned regarding the serious possibility that you have not followed the permissible purpose provisions of the federal FCRA. A XXXX XXXX account for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was deleted from my credit report, between XXXX XXXX and XX/XX/year> and on XXXX XXXX was added back to my report. According to the FCRA Reinsertion law 1681 I & subsection 5 if any information is deleted from a consumers file pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) the information may not be reinserted in the file by the consumer reporting agency unless the person who furnishes the information certifies that the information is complete and accurate. Best Regards, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Amount : {$440.00} Date : XX/XX/XXXX According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 it states " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' 12 CFR 1016.1 Purpose and scope governs the treatment of nonpublic personal information about consumers by the financial intuitions. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX DO NOT have my consent to furnish this information and they surely DO NOT have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NEVER informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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 years. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are not and has not maintained reasonable procedures. This is in complete violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 and a direct display of willful noncompliance per 15 U.S. Code 1681n. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them.

If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.

Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted.

Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report.

Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed. 
I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately. 
Name of Account : Account Number : Provide Physical Proof of Verification XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I am writing to notify you that I am a victim of a data breach, and I have identified several accounts and credit inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or open. In accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605 ( b ), I am requesting that you block and delete the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report immediately : Fraudulent Accounts 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 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DE)

To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and mental anguish that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

My account with EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 


15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

I looked at my XXXX credit report on XXXX XXXX and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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.