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Consumer complaint received 2023-02-08
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Credit reporting agency failed to conduct a proper reinvestigation of disputed information on consumer file per the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

15 U.S.C. section 1681i section 611. states that reinvestigation is required to be conducted if a consumer disputes any inaccurate, incomplete or unverified item of information contained in a consumer 's file. The law also lays out proper procedures on how to treat said inaccurate, incomplete or unverified information ( Paragraph 5, Subparagraph A ) and also requires the credit reporting agency to provide notice of results of reinvestigation ( Paragraph 6 ). 

A dispute was submitted on XX/XX/2022 to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX and they have yet to provide an adequate notice of results of reinvestigation as it is laid out in The Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

Account Number : XXXX. The late payment in question is reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the period of XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. I am submitting this complaint regarding inaccurate late payments that are reported on my credit file maintained by EXPERIAN. I believe these late payments are erroneous and do not accurately reflect my payment history.

Nature of the Complaint : 1. Inaccurate Reporting : The late payments listed on my credit report are inaccurate. I have consistently made my payments on time, as I have been enrolled in autopay for all my accounts.

2. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : The inaccurate reporting of these late payments violates my rights under the FCRA ( 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ), as they misrepresent my creditworthiness.

3. Potential Violation of Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ( FDCPA ) : The reporting of false late payments may also constitute a violation of the FDCPA, which protects consumers from misrepresentation regarding their accounts.

4. Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) : I assert that the reporting practices violate the TILA, which mandates accurate reporting of credit information.

Additionally, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 15 U.S. Code 1681i and 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, mandates that credit reporting agencies and information furnishers correct any inaccurate or incomplete information in credit reports and ensure the maximum accuracy of information contained in consumer files.

Furthermore, under the FCRA, articles 616 and 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 1681o ) outline the civil liability for willful and negligent noncompliance, respectively. These provisions provide for damages, including actual damages, attorneys fees, and possible punitive damages, for failure to comply with the Act 's requirements.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-30
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SC)

I was displaced from my job during XXXX and entered into a Deferment. I have documented proof that my account was under Deferment with this company through XX/XX/2021. I even began making payments again prior to XX/XX/2021 up until I was served with a Demand Letter stating account was closed and I began trying to reach the bank directly. Bank charged off account XX/XX/2021 while under this Deferment. Attorney on behalf of company sent a demand letter for the RV while in the middle of Deferment. Account disappeared online XX/XX/2021 and I have been trying to reach a human to get this resolved ever since. All contacts at bank can not find account. No one is able to reinstate so that I can make payments. Attorney has filed a case and is demanding the RV, which I reside in. Bank corporate at account executive escalations will not work with me on this even though I have provided said documentation. Further, I was approved for XXXX  rental assistance ( this applies as this is my full time residence ) and since account was unfairly and unknowing to me, charged off, I have no idea if or how any funds were credited to account. Attorney on behalf of bank refuses to provide a direct contact person for me to try and resolve this. I prefer to amicably work this out rather than counterclaim, but no one will work with me. Perhaps there is a Class Action similar to the XXXX XXXX case regarding the mishandling of mortgages and vehicle loans during the pandemic? Please advise.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
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. (WA)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-01
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: CLGF Holdco 1, LLC (FL)

1.Account name CB INDIGO/GF Account number XXXX Account type Credit card Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Closed. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment $ 0 Monthly payment {$0.00} Credit limit {$300.00} Highest balance {$700.00} Terms NA I have spoken with them I have sent letters to the credit bureau to the XXXX agencies, I have been saying for years that it is not my account and please delete it and they have not done anything, what they told me the last time I called was that I had to pay so that they would remove it from the credit bureau, which does not seem fair to me because it is not my account. 

2.Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Auto Loan Responsibility Joint with XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Paid in settlement. {$9.00}, XXXX written off. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance - Balance updated - Recent payment - Monthly payment {$0.00} Original balance {$30000.00} Highest balance {$0.00} Terms XXXX  Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX I have never been late on payments, and this car was a TOTAL loss, insurance and GAP paid everything. And this company reports to me that the car was repossessed, reports late payments and reports that the debt was paid for less than the value of the debt. I spoke with a person from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and he told me to excuse them that apparently there was a mistake and that they were going to fix it, but nothing has happened, I sent all the information on the total loss to the XXXX credit bureaus but they didn't do anything either. 

3.Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Credit card Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Open. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1000.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment XXXX XXXX  Monthly payment {$52.00} Credit limit {$1200.00} Highest balance {$1200.00} Terms NA Payment history XXXX XXXX This company is reporting XXXX late payment to me and I talked to them and they told me that they would fix it and they still haven't done anything.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I've been grappling with correcting errors on my credit report for months now and it is exhausting. Maintaining a strong credit standing is crucial to me, yet these inaccuracies have significantly harmed my financial opportunities and emotional state. Unfortunately, my efforts to address these issues have been consistently overlooked, compounding the negative impact on both my personal life and creditworthiness.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06
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)

So today I received a notification that a XXXX XXXX credit account, allegedly mine was closed. I then used due diligence and fully investigated my credit report, and noticed an immense number of things on my credit report that didn't belong to me. First and foremost, I was just incarcerated for attempted murder and a number of other offenses, from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX With that being said, the XXXX  XXXX account which I previously mentioned was opened in XX/XX/XXXX which indicates that I couldn't have opened this account being as though I was in prison. Furthermore, XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion has engaged in the act of fraud, violating 15 USC Section 1651e et seq, as they have reported fraudulent information concerning me which I did not consent to, approve of, etc. Wherefore, I am asking that the credit bureaus and/or reporting agencies remove the following accounts from my credit report, as well as, any inquiries ( hard or soft ) that are related to these accounts. The accounts are as follows : ( XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX opened on XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX XXXX  opened on XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX Please, delete these items from my credit report, as I was locked up while all of these accounts were opened.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
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. (CA)

I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report. 

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal information.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

My credit report is showing as 120 days late in XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ... with no previous 30/60/90 days late. I have never been late, never had a late fee assessed. Attached is proof that I made my payments in all 4 of these months.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
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. (IL)

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-01
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX, CA XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$8400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Creditor : XXXX  XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$13000.00} ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-01
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MS)

Since XX/XX/2022, I have been trying to get the credit bureaus and all of the companies who have been illegally furnishing my information to remove 2 accounts on my credit file that are not mine. I have provided them an identity theft report and in good faith tried to resolve this matter. My rights as a consumer have been violated on multiple occasions. Section 605 b of The Fair Credit Reporting Act states that any item that the consumer alerts a consumer reporting agency is a result of fraud, must be removed within 4 business days. How dare you even furnish an account on my credit file. I did not give you written permission. On top of the other violations being committed against me, XXXX Bank is committing tax fraud for reporting the fraud account they have listed on my file. It is listed as a charge off. This means they have written the account off and sold it. Therefore, they have no interest in the account. They are guilty of furnishing untrue information. I demand that these accounts be removed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
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. (IL)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06
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. (FL)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion 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 719transunion has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. transunion 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 n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us 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 Transunion. 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 n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion 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 n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-01
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Experian has kept reporting the disputed account claiming that the information they present is accurate, in which I greatly disagree. I am submitting this complaint to you today to request that Experian provide me copies of documents bearing my signature to verify the status of the disputed account. under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Experian shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Experian is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the items from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor. The account below should be corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-20
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about your loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION (FL)

On ( XX/XX/23 ) XXXXXXXX XXXX, My client received a call from an agent at Sallie Mae. The agent spoke to my client as if this wasn't there first time on the phone, which caught my client completely off-guard, at which he started to assume the call was a prank/joke. As per my client, the agent went as far to say that, " we spoke earlier this month, you are the cosigner on the loan ''. Around this point in the conversation, my client ended the phone call, as he came to realize the call wasn't a joke and much more serious than he originally thought. 

As soon there call was over my client called me, asking " Who's Sallie Mae and how am I a cosigner on your loan? '' I was at a loss for words. I had just spoke with them two weeks ago. So, I immediately hung up the phone to call Sallie Mae to figure out how they got the number and why they chose to call them. 

The first agent I spoke ( XXXX ) couldn't give me an answer as to why she called my client, nor how, saying, " I don't know how we got the number ''. I was then transferred to her manager XXXX XXXX XXXX, who told me the same thing " I don't know '' and then transferred to the supervisor ( XXXX XXXX, who told me it was a " skip tracer call '' which are only permitted at " 60 days of no communication ''. 

I am very concerned about my privacy. Thankfully it was my client who picked up the phone.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-24
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

Thats are 17 hard inquiries on my credit report that I have disputed with all credit bureaus thats still are being seen on my report. I reported that these inquiries were made fraudulently.