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Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CO)

On XX/XX/XXXXI sent a dispute letter to XXXX regarding an account on my credit report for which they claimed that I owed {$1200.00}. I challenged the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing because I am unaware of owing money to this company. I also requested to validate the information, and to provide me with any documentation associated with this account, bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay them. And that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including Experian, XXXX and XXXX ) from their company or any company that they represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if they can not validate the debt, they must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. They did not respond within the 30 day period. On XX/XX/XXXX I followed up with another dispute letter to XXXX  stating that by not replying in a timely matter to my initial letter on XX/XX/XXXX, they have not only violated federal law, but they have also failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. I stated that I was making a final goodwill attempt to have this matter cleared up because the listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in their reporting. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter back from XXXX  stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. OnXX/XX/XXXX I sent another dispute letter to XXXX stating that they have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence bearing my signature showing the account is being reported accurately. I requested the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information. And additionally I requested for XXXX   to provide me with the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature. OnXX/XX/XXXX I received a letter back from XXXX   stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. I have been getting the same response since.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CO)

On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a dispute letter to XXXX  regarding an account on my credit report for which they claimed that I owed {$1200.00}. I challenged the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing because I am unaware of owing money to this company. I also requested to validate the information, and to provide me with any documentation associated with this account, bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay them. And that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, Transunion and XXXX ) from their company or any company that they represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if they can not validate the debt, they must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. They did not respond within the 30 day period. On XX/XX/XXXXI followed up with another dispute letter to XXXX  stating that by not replying in a timely matter to my initial letter on XX/XX/XXXX, they have not only violated federal law, but they have also failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. I stated that I was making a final goodwill attempt to have this matter cleared up because the listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in their reporting. On XX/XX/XXXXI received a letter back from XXXX stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. On XX/XX/XXXX I sent another dispute letter to XXXX  stating that they have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence bearing my signature showing the account is being reported accurately. I requested the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information. And additionally I requested for XXXX   to provide me with the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter back from XXXX   stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. I have been getting the same response since.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC (GA)

I have a mortgage with Specialized Loan Servicing. I have been paying PMI for four years now. I currently owe {$250000.00} on my loan. I asked that my PMI drop because the current value of my house exceeds 20 % of what I owe. They sent an appraiser and they determined my home was only worth {$290000.00}. I currently have two houses for sail in our neighborhood ( one is my neighbor ) for sale for {$350000.00}. My house is one of the largest in the neighborhood and it is estimated value online at {$390000.00}.

I asked them what the appeal process was and was told they have none.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
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. (CA)

XXXX XXXX reported in XX/XX/2017 30 day late 's. They agreed to remove the lates. I was rescuing people in hurricane. They had my phone number incorrect and never called me. after speaking with supervisor they agreed to take it off my credit report. I can't refinance my home due to this late and might lose my home. Please help. -
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC (SC)

The debt in question is over 14 yrs. Old and belonged to my wife. She is deceased. Pennacle c/o has been placing this information between my and her credit for over 12 yrs. The amount is for {$640.00} was supposedly owed to XXXX XXXX. They falsely represented their product which is what caused the debt to be incurred.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-10
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. (MO)

XXXX Credit Card provoked a dispute with me in late XX/XX/XXXX. I discovered that even though it resolved in my favor, they continued to mar all three of my credit reports with a statement about it. I asked XXXX to stop reporting it via a phone call in XX/XX/XXXX. They did not. I have detailed what happened under the complaints XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX - XXXX, XXXX XXXX - Experian, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am complaining again because I was not satisfied with any of the responses.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
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. (GA)

I have sent multiple letters to Experian requesting proper validation of accounts listed on my credit report. Experian has blatantly ignored these requests. The accounts on my report keeps coming back as verified but I as the consumer have not provided with one shred of validation or verification documents which I specifically request in said mail correspondence. Under the FCRA I as the consumer am legally entitled to view the documents used in this investigation. My correspondence to Experian were sent via certified mail and proof of delivery is hereby attached below. I demand proper validation documents of said accounts on my report, to include but not limited to my PHYSICAL signature on a PHYSICAL contract. If the requested documents can not be provided then under the FCRA I demand said accounts be removed from my credit reports and a updated copy of my credit reports with the items deleted be mailed to my mailing address. Thank you for your advanced cooperation.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TN)

Last year after the whole XXXX data breach I decided to check to see if I was affected and to my surprise, I was. So then I pulled my credit report so that I can see if any fraudulent charges were on my account and there were 2 accounts that I did not know of and a lot of inquires that I NEVER authorized. I later that day went to the police station to make a report of all of the inquires and sent in disputes XX/XX/2017 by mail and called to all the credit companies along with the places that pulled my credit as per the police officers request. So far only 2 companies have deleted the unauthorized inquires. I am requesting that you please remove ALL of the fraudulent unauthorized inquires.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (CO)

On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a dispute letter to CITI regarding an account on my credit report for which they claimed that I owed {$1200.00}. I challenged the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing because I am unaware of owing money to this company. I also requested to validate the information, and to provide me with any documentation associated with this account, bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay them. And that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) from their company or any company that they represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if they can not validate the debt, they must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. They did not respond within the 30 day period. On XX/XX/XXXX I followed up with another dispute letter to CITI stating that by not replying in a timely matter to my initial letter on XX/XX/XXXX, they have not only violated federal law, but they have also failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. I stated that I was making a final goodwill attempt to have this matter cleared up because the listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in their reporting. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter back from CITI stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. On XX/XX/XXXX I sent another dispute letter to CITI stating that they have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence bearing my signature showing the account is being reported accurately. I requested the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information. And additionally I requested for CITI to provide me with the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter back from CITI stating that the account was " Valid '', but I never received any validation with any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. I have been getting the same response since.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL)

i was offered the 3 months hardship for the hurricane Irma after the 2nd month the wells fargo bank sent me letter and called me saying i was behind on the mortgage by 3 months and I told them ive sent them the last mortage payment before the hurricane how could i be 3 months behind, the person XXXX told me oh they recieve the last payment but did not apply it and could not clearly explain why, and they were not approving for the hardship program and i need to pay the remainder now and I asked I was told by the lady after the hurricane that all would be good and they would put my account for the the 3 month hardship program if i wanted to and i said yes please and than XXXX said Oh i apologize for that and there is nothing he could do this he said when he contacted me after over 2 months later
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Problem with customer service — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I subscribed to a trail product and cancelled it 2 days before and got a confirmation email and they still charged my card. I called my bank which informed me that I should contact them first so I did and held on the phone for over 2 hours. Still no answer. This unacceptable when they know they took money that they weren't authorized to get. Amount of XXXX  and XX/XX/18
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (OK)

I have a Nordstroms account XXXX. They placed my account on hold telling me I needed to go into a store and show ID which I did on XX/XX/XXXX or XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX, TX. I was then told on XX/XX/XXXX that they couldn't verify my Social Security number and they were waiting on information from the Social Security Administration. Well fast forward I was told to go back to a store with my SSN and Photo ID which I did and then was told I needed to mail it directly to them. Which I find a little odd seeings how the mail can be lost. I called customer service only to be told I only had a certain number of days to send in the information and since I didn't the account was closed and can not be reopened. This was on XX/XX/XXXX that I was told to go into a store and on XX/XX/XXXX is when I went into the store. I was never told beforehand to send in copies of the information only told to go into a store. Now the account is closed they will not have it reopened. I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX saying the account was closed because of information on XXXX however nothing has changed at all. What I find odd to is they had just increased my credit limit on the account so if something was wrong on XXXX then why would they raise my limit from {$13000.00} to {$15000.00}. I wish to have the account reinstated.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: MB FINANCIAL, INC. (GA)

My primary residence ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA ) flooded with Hurricane Irma on  XX/XX/XXXX. I have a mortgage on this property with MB FInancial Bank ( loan XXXX ). Until this time, i have never missed any payments and have stellar credit. 

After the flood, I contacted my bank to let them know of the damage and was told that per FEMA ( or FHA rules? ) I was entitled to an automatic forbearance period of 3 months. I was told to not  make a payment and that I would receive additional paperwork on next steps. I made my XX/XX/XXXX Payment, but did not make a payment in XX/XX/XXXX or XX/XX/XXXX. I Then made my XX/XX/XXXX payment - and all payments since. 

Since this time I have had NUMEROUS conversations with the bank about the process of the forbearance and what becomes of my loan going forward. In XX/XX/XXXX, I was given various options for making payment and OPTED for the option of extending my loan by 2 payments at the end of the loan period. Since then NOTHING has happened and I have never gotten any confirmation of the loan modification. I have called and called the bank, but have always been told that it was " in the works ''. 

Today ( XX/XX/XXXX ), I received paperwork from the bank and the option described above was NOT given to me. The bank basically just needs me to catch up on my payments by XX/XX/XXXX else they will proceed with foreclosure. 

I need help with dealing with this issue and getting the forbearance treatment that I was promised - and is mandated thru FEMA / FHA.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

Last year after the whole Equifax data breach I decided to check to see if I was affected and to my surprise, I was. So then I pulled my credit report so that I can see if any fraudulent charges were on my account and there were 2 accounts that I did not know of and a lot of inquires that I NEVER authorized. I later that day went to the police station to make a report of all of the inquires and sent in disputes XX/XX/2017 by mail and called to all the credit companies along with the places that pulled my credit as per the police officers request. So far only 2 companies have deleted the unauthorized inquires. I am requesting that you please remove ALL of the fraudulent unauthorized inquires.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (AZ)

I made an agreement with the XXXX XXXX courts to payoff amount of XXXX dollars to XXXX XXXX   XXXX in XXXX Arizona who was representing XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX, CA. I agreed to pay XXXX dollars biweekly which I did and paid of and settled the account XX/XX/XXXX.  XXXX still shows a balance originally of XXXX dollars which I paid XX/XX/XXXX whci was my last payment. Then on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX increased the amount owed by XXXX dollars. I called them to ask them to remove the collection off my account and it is still on the report. They promised to remove it by XX/XX/XXXX and it is still there. They have been very difficult to work with and hard to understand. I just want this paid off collection to be taken of my report I am trying to buy a house and I did do my due diligence to pay my debt they should remove it a timely manner.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Mortgage — Other type of mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NY)

This complaint is in regards to a {$150000.00} ( excluding fees and interest charges, attorney fees, etc. ) loan modification that I NEVER signed for. Wells Fargo Bank tacked on this modification to the back of the original mortgage note of {$350000.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. I was on the original mortgage with my then husband but divorced in XX/XX/XXXX. Leaving my ex-husband solely responsible for any additional debt obligations he accrued after the divorce including the modification. I was interested in purchasing a home I was renting in XX/XX/XXXX when the broker called to inform me that he pulled a credit report which stated I modified my home. I immediately called Wells Fargo bank modification specialist at ( XXXX ) XXXX extension XXXX. The customer service representative stated to me that my authorization ( signature nor verbal ) was not needed for a mortgage modification even if I was divorced. When my ex-husband passed away in XX/XX/XXXX, I had a chance to go through all his paperwork which confirmed that I did not sign. I contacted a friend 's lawyer who contacted Well Fargo while I was in the office and Wells Fargo bank verified that my signature was not on the paperwork. In essence, I take full responsibility for the original mortgage but not the additional ( {$150000.00} loan modification ) attached. Wells Fargo attached the modification to the back of the original loan.
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-20
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: AES/PHEAA (OH)

I called XXXX XXXX, my current servicer, about a week ago just to make sure that everything was in order. I am participating in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I have about 3 years left of payments. I asked about confirming the date that is on all of my paperwork from XXXX XXXX   which is XX/XX/XXXX. I had problems with my previous servicer XXXX XXXX in that they lost my paper work, and I was put on a forced forbearance for a couple of months. When all was said and done, I had proof that I had sent the proper paper work, and that XXXX XXXX had mis-handled it. Because of that, XXXX XXXX was counting those months on forced forbearance toward my 120 payments toward XXXX. In addition, I had been in a consolidated loan since being with XXXX XXXX in XXXX. XXXX XXXX took over my XXXX XXXX at some point-I am unsure of that date. I called to confirm all of the mis-handled paper work, etc. at that time that they took over the loans, and I was assured that they could see the previous notes from XXXX XXXX and that they would honor that. Fast forward to today. When I called XXXX XXXX most recently ( XX/XX/XXXX ), I was told to " take that date with a grain of salt '' meaning the XX/XX/XXXX date when I am eligible to apply for forgiveness. I was told that they had no record of being in a consolidated loan with XXXX XXXX and they were using the date that XXXX XXXX took over my loans. I told them that I had always been under a consolidated loan since being in repayment because I have always been participating in PSLF ; I work for a government organization. They told me that they were unable to see any notes from when XXXX XXXX serviced my loans, and that I would " have to prove it '' that I had always been in a direct consolidated loan. I find this hard to believe in that they were previously able to see those notes in the past. On top of that, I never did a new consolidation when XXXX XXXX took over. I happened to find my consolidation paperwork from XXXX with XXXX XXXX, so I actually can " prove it '' ; however, I should not have to do that. I also filed an ombudsman complaint both with XXXX XXXX as well as the US Department of Education, and I have not heard back from either organization even though they said that I would hear back within 48 hours. That was at least a week ago, and pushing toward two weeks.