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Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, Trans Union or XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX  XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

On XXXX, Portfolio Recov Assoc add a derogatory marks on my credit reports per XXXX  and XXXX. 
In the XXXX  report the original creditor as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, opening date XXXX XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX and ondition Open. 
In the XXXX report the original creditor as XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, opening date XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXXand ondition Closed. 
The information is inconsistent and inaccurate. 
According to the FCRA Portfolio Recov Assoc has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I am XXXX XXXX I was looking over my credit reports and I see All three credit bureaus marked me as late on both XXXX XXXXXXXX accounts on XXXX XXXX. According to law 15 USC 1681 ( A ), you are not supposed to do this.
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-09
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

The bureaus have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, they have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). I have advised them that under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA They are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.
Consumer complaint received 2019-03-19
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ONLINE Information Services, Inc. (MA)

I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

To whom it may concern, On a recent review of my credit report, I discovered XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reporting the collection account referenced herein. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I hereby notify you that I am disputing this debt in its entirety, and you are required to provide me with validation of the debt by providing me all of the following information : Copy of original contractual agreement bearing my signature A clause in the original signed contract that authorizes a third party like yourself to collect on this debt. 
Statements from the original creditor and itemization of monies owed Copy of bill showing last default date Proof that the debt is valid and collectible and within the statute of limitations for this state Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state of residence Agreement between your company and the original creditor that authorizes you to collect on this debt I am also requesting that you cease and desist from all collection activity pertaining to this account. You are only to contact me via mail at the address I have provided herein. 

I am allowing you a period of 30 days to produce this information. If youre unable to validate the account, then you are to remove the collection account from my credit reports. 

Your failure to act will result in this matter being referred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals Office.
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-24
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

Dear XXXX, I recently received a letter about a fraudulent account thats being reported on my credit report and it stated please provide more information about your dispute First and foremost I have recently obtained a copy of my credit file and the information does not relate to any transactions that I have made ; therefore, I am requesting that these accounts be completely removed and blocked from my credit file. This is not a regular dispute I have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission to document being a victim of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I am XXXX XXXX I was looking over my credit reports and I see All three credit bureaus marked me as late on both XXXX  XXXX accounts on XXXX XXXX. According to law 15 USC 1681 ( A ), you are not supposed to do this.
Consumer complaint received 2022-01-25
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC. (AZ)

Upon recent review of our credit reports we discovered a collection account being reported for XXXX XXXX. I immediately submitted a dispute to all 3 credit bureaus for both my husband XXXX and myself. I also sent FCO a request for verification. FCO sent us a huge packet dated XX/XX/2021 with information from XXXX XXXX attempting to collect {$910.00} In response to this newly discovered information, I sent both companies a certified letter contesting these alleged charges. Neither company has responded. Yet, FCO continues to verify this account as accurate on our credit reports. Per the FCRA it is illegal for anyone to furnish inaccurate, unverifiable information to any credit reporting agency. Which they are doing. NO debt is owed. In fact XXXX XXXX is committing Fraud. By attempting to charge illegal fees which they know to be false with no proof. XXXX XXXX failed to comply with the AZ landlord tenant and owes us a refund of our security deposit. If they continue to pursue this invalid claim against us we will pursue damages in XXXX court for their willful violations of the FDCPA and FCRA, As well as seek compensatory damages for two times our security deposit. Consumer protection laws exists to prevent companies from taking advantage of consumers. Both companies need to be held accountable for their illegal business practices.
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as Free Annual Credit Report, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either Experian, XXXX XXXX or XXXX  respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary XXXX score has gone too far, including but not limited to Experian XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT)

Hello guys, I have been disputing accounts with the credit bureaus and they have not given me an answer on the status of the disputes. 

And also notice that they indicate that " They have not been able to verify my identity '' when from the beginning I have sent them all the required documentation. 

I want them to open an investigation immediately with the accounts they are reporting to me. And I don't want them to keep playing with my time by insinuating that I'm not the one disputing my accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2022-01-25
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (WI)

I XXXX XXXX XXXX have disputed this situation for years with Trans Union and XXXX Credit Bureau. Pertaining a bankruptcy, a chapter XXXX and a chapter XXXX I have submitted forms from the US Bankruptcy court and from XXXX XXXX stating their information was deleted. The courts told me that they do send the credit bureau no one information or verify. But when i dispute it, they come back and tell me that the US Bankruptcy courts verified it and it's a lie. So please help me clear this bankruptcy off my credit report. 

contact me at XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I reported twice online that the information reported on my credit report was suspicious. I asked for proof that the reported charge off was accurate, they simply responded that it was and gave no evidence it was. I called and explained this to the customer service representative and asked for proof the charge was legitimate. They said they would investigate, a day later they responded exactly the same as the online system and provided no proof the charge was legitimate. I have proof through my online account with XXXX XXXX that I've never missed a payment or even been late. My account is on autopay and I've never received notice of any problems. Experian doesn't seem interested in doing any real research into the problem.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

Upon reviewing my Consumer credit report, I noticed that your agency has violated multiple regulations, entitling me to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 and 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). Specifically, your agency furnished reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that I did not initiate ( inquiries ). 

According to the law, a consumer reporting agency may only provide a consumer report for credit or insurance transactions not initiated by the consumer if : ( A ) The consumer authorizes the agency to provide the report, or ( B ) ( i ) The transaction involves a firm offer of credit or insurance. 

Furthermore, except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ), a consumer reporting agency can not furnish records of inquiries related to such transactions that the consumer did not initiate. 

Under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( B ), if a person obtains a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, they are liable for actual damages suffered by the consumer or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater. Additionally, punitive damages may be awarded by the court.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc. (IN)

On XXXX I received a notification from XXXX XXXX that I had {$210.00} of debt sent to the collection agency by XXXX XXXX I had close my account and open my XXXX XXXX XXXX account XX/XX/XXXX. When I logged into my XXXX, now XXXX account, It says I have 0 devices with this company and I do not have any open accounts with this company. I took screenshots for proof but this is my first and only derogatory mark on my credit and I have nothing to do with XXXX. This has affected my credit and my hopes to move into a new apartment with the little credit I have. I have contacted XXXX and they have not offered me any help other than debt collectors number. The debt collector, convergent outsourcing, has been harassing me with calls everyday multiple times a day and I cant get any help. I am a fresh graduate of XXXX  XXXX and I really need help with getting this debt off of my account. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-03
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am filing a complaint to practice my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my Experian credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate these accounts and ascertain that these accounts are listed accurately and that you verify these belong on my credit file. These accounts have impacted my ability to receive credit and have provided unnecessary inconvenience. As you know it is my right to request a proper investigation. According to the Federal Credit Report Act, you are required to respond to my dispute within 30 days of receipt of this dispute. If Experian fails to offer a response to my dispute, all disputed information must be deleted. I thank you in advance for your prompt response and resolution of this issue. The following items I do not recognize. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and Public Record USBK COURT XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX I have also attached a current copy of my drivers license make sure my address is showing current on my file please.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NJ)

I contacted Synchrony Bank numerous times and they refuse to delete the charge off from my account. They agreed to remove the charge off over the phone from my credit report. I paid this account in full and I want the charge off deleted from my credit report. I contacted them several times through email and phone. Synchrony Bank refused to work with me and I sent them several good will deletion letters. I could not pay the bill, because I was in the hospital. Out of common courtesy, I paid my bill in full and they still refuse to delete the charge off. Even though, they agreed to do so over the phone. They refuse to send me a letter stating that they will delete the charge off. They are also several mistakes on my credit report such as when the account turned into a charge off, because I was making payments to them until I became sick. I loved being a Synchrony Bank customer, but I will greatly appreciate it if they can remove this charge off. I paid my bill in full and I was XXXX XXXX  at the time. The account ends in XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Problem with customer service — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NJ)

I contacted Wells Fargo numerous times and they refuse to delete the charge off from my account. They agreed to remove the charge off over the phone from my credit report. I paid this account in full and I want the charge off deleted from my credit report. I contacted them several times through email and phone. Wells Fargo refused to work with me and I sent them several good will deletion letters. I could not pay the bill, because I was in the hospital. Out of common courtesy, I paid my bill in full and they still refuse to delete the charge off. Even though, they agreed to do so over the phone. They refuse to send me a letter stating that they will delete the charge off. They are also several mistakes on my credit report such as when the account turned into a charge off, because I was making payments to them until I became sick. I loved being a Wells Fargo customer, but I will greatly appreciate it if they can remove this charge off. I paid my bill in full and I was severely sick at the time.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

RE : Trafficking Block Request To Whom It May Concern, I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 

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 Please block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to Section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CT)

Hello guys, I have been disputing accounts with the credit bureaus and they have not given me an answer on the status of the disputes. 

And also notice that they indicate that " They have not been able to verify my identity '' when from the beginning I have sent them all the required documentation. 

I want them to open an investigation immediately with the accounts they are reporting to me. And I don't want them to keep playing with my time by insinuating that I'm not the one disputing my accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-11
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NC)

I am being contacted by a company by the name of XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX located at XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX DE XXXX I have attached several letters of this act. 
they are attempting to collect on an account that is over XXXX years old, they are representing 5th 3rd Bank saying l left an overdraft fee totaling {$1100.00}. 
which is false, I left 5th3rd bank due fraudulent overdraft fees as 5th3rd was sued for just that act. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX is connected to 5th3rd in an illegal and scam to gain revenue illegally. I received information from 5th3rd which I have attached for you to view. When you read the letter from 5th3rd along with the other information concerning the law suit they quickly sold these fraudulent accounts prior to the ruling of the class action lawsuit.