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Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Late fee — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (IL)

Customer Service XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX RE : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This letter concerns account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Cardholder name is XXXX XXXX. Address is XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Illinois. Any additional cardholder information can be provided on request by calling XXXX. 

For the XXXX billing period, the amount owed on the account was {$22.00}. The due date was XXXX XXXX. Payment was sent on time, but, probably due to the XXXX weekend was not recorded until XXXX XXXX. The delay in payment, at the very worst was one day. If the payment had had been recorded on XXXX XXXX, the balance on the account would have been XXXX. Instead, a late fee of {$24.00} was assessed ; this late fee is in excess of 100 % of any amount owed ( but paid ). 

Upon contacting customer serve, representative number 1, insisted that the assessed late fee was correct and adhered to policy. Representative number 1 could not explain precisely how {$24.00} was calculated. She was more concerned with explaining the loss of rewards if the card were cancelled. I asked for a supervisor. After XXXX minutes a representative from XXXX came on the line. Interestingly, she could not help with the TJ Maxx account. 

Representative number 2 was similarly as confused as Representative 1. Instead of reading the late fee policy aloud with me, in order that we might both begin to understand it, she transferred me to a supervisor. The supervisor promised to resolve the problem by agreeing to eliminate the {$24.00} fee. 

The purpose of this letter is : 1. To make certain the {$24.00} fee is removed from the account 2. To notify the appropriate governmental agencies of the excessive late fee policy. 
I am still curious how the amount of {$24.00} was determined. 

Thank you for your time and effort. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. 

Respectfully, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Illinois XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-27
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TX)

Bank of America abruptly closed my account and kept my funds.I woke up XXXX XXXX XXXX 2015 only to find out my online banking access was disabled.I then traved to my nearest Atm to try to withdraw my funds only to find that my card has been blocked. I tried calling but all i got was scripted message from the CSR with no real explanation. These are terrible business practices and down right discriminatory.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: ORG GC GP BUYER, LLC (SC)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I 'm getting mail to my home address at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX. But the name is XXXX XXXX XXXX is not me and I havnt been to school after high school and I do n't want my credit ruined because of this! The clients name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Acct # : XXXX Balance Due : {$6600.00}
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-20
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (ID)

There are names on my credit that I never used or would go under my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
Not XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX something like that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This is hurting me because there are things under the names that are not mine
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-28
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: Optio Solutions, LLC (TX)

This collection company was a group of men that I feel threating behind their calls. XXXX XXXX who represented himself as a manager for the company Qualia Collection agency laughed at me. Used a very threatening tone with me and told me that my mom was going to be charged in the state of Texas unless the debt was paid. I am in tears and shaking after speaking with them and I am in fear that these men even have my information. I ca n't believe that this is acceptable to collect a debt and never have I ended up in tears and felt badgered for someone simply trying to collect a debt.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: UNIFOUR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC (NC)

XXXX 2015 my husband went to Unifour Financial Services, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NC XXXX ; XXXX ) car lot to seek and find a vehicle. After care review, they were able to put him in a Nissan, Altima. At that time, I had the understanding that they were using my credit score to allow him to purchase the car, not a co-signer. He put {$500.00} down as a down payment. Moving forward to XXXX 2015, I applied for a personal loan with my bank, they informed me I was a co-signer on a vehicle, and they could not provide me with the maximum loan amount that I was requesting. My bank also stated the interest rate on this car loan ( Unifour ) was concerning and we should seek legal counsel. XXXX XXXX, 2015 at XXXX XXXX I contact the loan company ( Unifour ) about the loan practices, about being on the loan, and informing them that my husband and I were separated ; how does the buried of the loan fall on me and how do I remove my name because we are no longer together. XXXX stated there was nothing she could do but update the loan to reflect out separation. I contact an outside source who informed me that some illegal practices may have happened upon receiving this loan. I called back on XXXX XXXX, 2015 at XXXX and spoke to XXXX and XXXX XXXX who stated they understood but because they are a small company, they can not remove me from the loan and would not investigate any illegal practices that occurred in XXXX 2015. I mentioned that my soon to be ex-husband has been paying on the loan for a consistence nine months and she stated oh well. I explained to her that we were legal separated, going through a divorce ; it was the matter of removing my name from the loan without refinancing, they stated no once again because they were a small company. Later that day, my soon to be ex-husband called to agree that he wanted my name removed from the loan and he too got know where.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MD)

I went to XXXX XXXX  to book a flight. XXXX XXXX had a decent round trip flight so I went to book the flight through their website. A promotional ad popped up representing that I could save {$200.00} on the flight in question 'today. ' The ad had the price of the flight and underneath '- {$200.00} ' today. I would have to apply for a new credit card with Citigroup, which I did. I provided the information requested but there was no way to use the flight discount the same day. I contacted Citigroup and was advised that they would provide a temporary credit card number to use to obtain the discount. This was untrue. It was impossible to use the new credit card the same day to obtain a {$200.00} discount on the flight. This was at best misleading and at worst a classic bait and switch strategy. This tactic has been the subject of numerous online complaints. I sent a written claim to Citigroup and XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX has made no response. Citigroup has conducted a one-sided outcome-oriented " investigation '' and they appear to have denied my claim made under the XXXX Consumer Protection Act . Citigroup 's rep also contacted me via cell phone and recorded the call without my consent.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-26
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (IL)

I APPLIED FOR A XXXX AUTOLOAN WITH XXXX, AND CALLED TO HAVE MY FIRST PAYMENT SKIPPED XXXX SEE ATTACHED ) AND ASSUMED IT WAS APPROVED AND MISSED FIRSY PAYMENT, AND IS REPORTING ON CREDIT REP, ITS PARTUALLY MY ERROR AND NEED THEIR GOODWILL HELP CORRECTING LATE PAYMENT XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn (NY)

the debt collector called my fellow employees at my workplace and shared personal information about me.they told other other employees about a {$12000.00} debt that was supposedly owed from 2001.they were harassing me as well after i told them to stop calling me.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

I had closed my account with XXXX due to purchasing a home and moving addresses. XXXX stated over the phone that there was no balance to be paid and my account was in good standing. XXXX then opened up a new account unbeknownst to me, never sent me a bill and closed the account a few month later. According to the debt collection agency who purchased the fake debt, XXXX sent me a letter in XX/XX/XXXX to the old address that I had not lived at for months.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-09
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE - FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. BRANCH (OH)

I have a loan through First Merit Bank. It is a 15 year loan and I am currently XXXX years ahead of schedule as far as paying this loan off. I made double paymentsfor about the first XXXX years of the loan. Well I ran into some financial issues as wellas some health issues and to say the least money has been tight. Well I made fewpayments late and First Merit Bank reported me to the Credit Bureau, which I know, all banks do this, but I believe this is wrong on so many levels. First off, I am wayahead of schedule, so I do n't know how you can say it is late? Has First merit notused my money that I have already paid back on other investments to further theirbusiness interests? Had I not paid ahead, they would n't have nearly half the moneyfrom me that they do now, but somehow, they are warning other creditors that Imay be a credit risk? This should be against the rules period. I am tired of watchingBanks make money at every turn, and then in return, take advantage of the verypeople who pay them for their services. This is wrong and I really feel liketheir should be rules against reporting people who are truthfully way ahead onloans. I have discussed this with First Merit and the only answer they will give me isthat 's just how it works, sorry. So this is what happened, I hope someone can helpme or at least point me in the right direction.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OK)

I filed bankruptcy and XXXX 2015 and it was discharged in XXXX 2015. Debts included in my bankruptcy started coming off my credit reports on their own and the ones I did dispute I received a quick response and they were removed. I 'm having an issue with XXXX I have disputed it many times to all three credit reporting bureaus, on the most recent XXXX I sent a copy of my bankruptcy petition and the result was they updated it on my report saying charged off sold to another lender but, yet on a privies dispute about two months ago they updated reports with status as included in chapter XXXX bankruptcy and now they have changed it to the charged off status. On last dispute XXXX would n't accept my dispute because I had previously disputed. The dispute case numbers I provided above are the most recent ones. XXXX is showing up as derogatory and negative on my reports which is affecting my credit score as I am trying to build my credit. I 'm having success rebuilding my credit except for with this company reporting incorrect information on my reports. This is the only negative thing on my reports. As I am looking to the future trying to buy house with my husband, obtaining certain credit cards ( which I am using responsibly ) or loans to help build credit I 'm not able to because of this derogatory/negative incorrect information being reported.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-02
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. (PA)

After looking over my credit report with the reality company i noticed that there is an account I do not recognize from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have fully investigated my rights in this matter. Under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt Also, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, these disputed items may not appear on my credit report if they can not be supported by any evidence. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, if they can not verify the debt within 30 days, then it must be removed. You lied to me claim to have " verified '' the debt, but this is in fact not true
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-09
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AZ)

I deposited a {$2000.00} check at my local Bank of America branch in XXXX, AZ on XXXX XXXX, 2015. At the time of the counter transaction, the teller assured me that the funds would be available next day XXXX XXXX XXXX ). On XXXX XXXX, the funds were available as promised. I proceeded to use some of the funds that were made available. At some point on XXXX XXXX or XXXX, the deposit was placed on " hold '' by BOA without any notification to me. My inquiry to the BOA " risk department '' resulted in me being told that the deposited check for XXXX had been returned by XXXX Bank. My research into that fact on XXXX XXXX indicated that the check had processed successfully from XXXX Bank to BOA, and that it had never been returned as indicated by the BOA risk department. Seeking an explanation for both the delayed " hold action '' and the deceitful misinformation, I re-visited my local branch in XXXX, AZ. The branch manager, after reciting the numerous regulations and bank policies which authorize BOA to do whatever they want, agreed to contact the " risk management '' department and get an explanation for me regarding the " returned check '' excuse offered earlier. Surprisingly, they admitted that the check had not been returned ( as conveyed to me earlier ), but rather that the " hold was placed due to other risk factors involving the deposited check and my account ''. As a consequence of the " delayed hold '', numerous debits bounced/were reversed and fees incurred. In the final analysis, the hold was confirmed by BOA for XXXX days, and no explanation or apology provided for ( a ) the initial unauthorized assurance of the funds availability, XXXX b ) the " hold '' without notice, or XXXX c XXXX the misinformation conveyed to me regarding the returned deposit that never happened. It seems that BOA employees are not expected to speak the truth when asked a direct simple question. Although the action by BOA has resulted in a modest financial loss to me of only about {$2500.00} XXXX fees, reversed transactions, associated penalties from creditors for reversed transactions XXXX, it certainly exposes the true character of a bank which I have been using for ten years in 4 states.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: AFNI INC. (NC)

I signed up for this service and was unsatisfied with it. Within the contract it clearly stated that I had 30 days to keep the service or cancel and return the box and remote. After one week of service, I was not satisfied with it and returned to my previous television provider and had a box sent to me to return the equipment. I have made several attempts to resolve this, however, the company is charging me for service that I did not have for more than a week.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-29
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FL)

For seven years Bank of America and for two years XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has been attempting to do predator refinancing with me. They do this by, refusing to give me twenty year fixed rate VA loan, by trying to charge excessive interest rates on conventional loans, and attempting to getting premium spread interest on 30 year conventional loans. They have also, denied me a remodification of my loan through Harp XXXX times during this period of time. When I try to refinance with another Bank or Mortgage entity. They will not sign the settlement. This is predatory lending, Race and Age Discrimination.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-27
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (VA)

My previous case was case # XXXX. I received a letter stating the negative reporting would be removed from my credit report within 10 days. It has been more than 10 days and I now have a reporting of late payments two months in a row when I recently received a statement from Macy 's indicating I actually had a credit on my account as of XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-19
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: The Phoenix Recovery Group (TX)

Hi, The Phoenix Recovery Group called me on my cell phone XXXX today XXXX at XXXX XXXX trying to collect a debt. 

This debt is past the statute of limitations within the state of Texas. The account became in debt in 2007 for an apartment called XXXX XXXX The Phoenix Recovery Group continues to call me and try to collect on this account that is past the statute of limitations. I 'm seeking that the Phoenix Recover Group stop all efforts to collect a debt that is past the statute of limitation. Additionally, I 'm seeking the Phoenix Recover group remove any negative reporting information they have supplied to public reporting agencies and credit bureaus.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Prepaid card — General purpose card
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (GA)

On Sunday XXXX XXXX, 2015 @ XXXX I went to an ATM Machine at an XXXX XXXX bank in XXXX, Georgia XXXX to withdraw {$500.00}. The ATM did not dispense the cash! However the funds were taken off my card. I have been trying to get the funds back for a week now, but to no avail. I have tried with the bank and with American Express Serve prepaid card company! They keep telling me that there needs to be an investigation! A woman from the XXXX XXXX bank 's Risk Management department in California by the name of XXXX XXXX called American Express Serve Company and told them about the ATM machine not working and they still will not give me my money! This is very disgusting to say the least!
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: MOHELA (NY)

Hello, I make regular payments to my student loan. The loan was originally made through XXXX, but has since been bought by MOHELA. All payments I make to MOHELA, whether they are over the amount due or in advance of the due date, are applied to interest in their entirety. Not XXXX is applied to the outstanding principal balance. I have attached a statement for reference. 
Thank You
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-14
Product: Money transfers — International money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (SC)

XXXX XXXX XXXX set up a pyramid scam on XXXX in the group called " XXXX $ XXXX $ XXXX {$20.00} auto reshare {$140.00} payout ''. When I figured out what it was, I asked for my money back and she will not send it back.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I disputed XXXX negative items on my credit and XXXX of the items I only disputed the late payments on. Instead of investigating the late payments, TransUnion removed the entire account when that was NOT what I had asked for. In addition to that, when I asked for them to reinsert the accounts, my letters were ignored. This is my XXXX letter that i am sending them. Not only that but XXXX account was disputed in error on my end and they removed it. Once I let them know about the error, they did not reinsert the account and refused to respond to my correspondence or reinsert the item.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (IL)

I lost my credit card I went online as soon as i realized, which was late in the evening, reported it lost and requested a replacement card. I called and reported XXXX transactions as fraud XXXX for {$50.00} & XXXX for {$75.00}. I was advised I 'd get a call back to the number on my account. That was over a month ago im still waiting for the call. So i ordered statement copies, like I 've done in the past, I reviewed my account two days later to see a fee for {$100.00} for statement copies. I canceled the order and asked for a credit i got confirmation it was canceled but i was not issued a credit for the fee. Which i was only advised that there may be a fee in a message AFTER i submitted the order.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc (CA)

I received a call from AdAstra Debt collection company regarding a payday loan I owe. I was threatened numerous times by a representative named XXXX. I asked XXXX to speak to another associate and he declined. XXXX stated he is the only XXXX I am able to speak to because he is handling the account. XXXX hung up, I called the company back hoping to speak to another associate. A representative name XXXX answered the phone and stated she was unable to assist that she would be transferring me to XXXX. I explained to XXXX that I was not comfortable speaking with XXXX and she still refused to assist me with simply taking a payment. XXXX advised me that unless I want the collection to be reported to the credit bureau then I better speak with XXXX. At this time I released the line.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07
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)

unfortunately i am a victim of XXXX XXXX of Debt XXXX. i have made the company aware of this there are a multitude of accounts on my consumer file as a result of this. per the law they should be removed after i supply proof of who i am as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.124 ( B ) ( 6 )