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Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
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. (GA)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (TN)

I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX from a collection agency stating I owed {$800.00}. They stated the debt was in XX/XX/XXXX. From XX/XX/XXXX until XX/XX/XXXX I was a victim of identity theft and Ive submitted several pieces of documentation regarding this. I have contacted this company by phone and they were rude and uncooperative.
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-18
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

Citibank says that I was charged too late fees one of {$35.00}, one of {$27.00}. My regular payment amount is {$68.00}. XX/XX/XXXX total {$150.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Difference each month of {$88.00}. {$120.00}. 
The representatives at the bank over the phone did not tell me accurately about my account so I could not access the response to give properly when talking to them. Including the manager this also differs from what the XXXX XXXX wrote in the letter reply. XXXX XXXX claims they can not refund only the {$27.00} because there is no record, however it is not a customers fault there is no record. Also there was no explination as to the extra charges because {$27.00} and {$35.00} total {$62.00}. I was charged way ore than that. 
As well, in one month I believe XX/XX/XXXX. I had asked the rep when making the phone how much I needed to pay to pay the balance she told me the wrong amount when I paid the {$10.00} payment. Then made the payment, if the person told me about the other {$5.00} I would have paid that but they did not. The person also did not explain not paying the fees would cause another late fee. I was not told this by any representative when I called. When I was told that the late fee would be creditied they told me it would take a couple of days to come back onto the account so I assumed I would not have to pay the full balance on the bill for the fees. Again XXXX XXXX thinks because the bank didn't note it that I didnt ' say anything, but the bank can see that I called and they can see I spoke to the manager. They can also see I made the payments and that I didn't pay the extra charges/ fees. It is lame excuse on XXXX XXXX to say they can't find a promise to credit it, however just the {$27.00} is not making up for the total amount I paid extra for some reason why was never explained. 
From this experience, I will now make a representative make a notation on the account, I will no longer just " trust '' what the person says.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-16
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (TX)

On XX/XX/18 I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX to settle an account with them. Agreed settlement was for {$280.00}. I gave them my debit card number and authorized them to debit my account the same day. I also asked that they provide me with a letter showing that the account has been paid in full. Needless, to say after having over 10 conversations with various agents at Portfolio Recovery Associates, my issues has yet to be resolved and they have obtained the authorized payment from my checking account. I was lied to several times by several different managers ( however I am not sure they were really managers ) Portfolio Recovery would state that they didn't know the person I was asking to speak with? They also sent me a letter stating that I still owed them a payment after agreeing to a settlement on the account. The could not tell me a reason why the letter was incorrect. The last person I spoke with by the name of XXXX XXXX who claimed to be a manager stated on XX/XX/18 that he would email me the letter I was requesting to show that my account had been paid and settled in full. I spent numerous hours on the phone trying to obtain a LETTER from them to show my account had been paid and this is has cost me not being able close on my mortgage in time. I am absolutely FURIOUS that this company is allowed to behave in such a manner and exhausted to say the least that this has taken up so much of my time when I was only trying to pay them and settle this account!
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
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. (TX)

My creditor, XXXX XXXX, refuses to correct my credit file. My creditor XXXX XXXX has mishandled my account file as it pertains to my credit. My self and spouse applied for a mortgage with XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX ran my credit report the same month, approximately XX/XX/XXXX and advised me of a late reported XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX hired XXXX XXXX to validate this, as I advised I had not had a late payment. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX representative, XXXX XXXX contacted me and we had a conference call with XXXX XXXX   Rep., XXXX. XXXX was asked by XXXX if my payments were current, If I had any late payments in the last 12 months, the balance amount on my account, last payment and next payment due date. XXXX advised XXXX that I had not had any late payments in the last payments in the last 12 months and my last payment was XX/XX/XXXX and next payment was due XX/XX/XXXX. I had been paying every 2 weeks even through my due date was XX/XX/XXXX of the month. I have been in contact with the credit bureaus to file a dispute. I provided them with the XXXX XXXX documentation of the call that verified no late payments. I provided the same information to XXXX XXXX. They denied the call was made to them, denied the employee XXXX verified the information as well. : What company is this complaint about? XXXX XXXX. : Who are the people involved? 
XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

My creditor, XXXX XXXX, refuses to correct my credit file. My creditor XXXX XXXX has mishandled my account file as it pertains to my credit. My self and spouse applied for a mortgage with XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX ran my credit report the same month, approximately XX/XX/XXXX and advised me of a late reported XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX hired XXXX XXXX to validate this, as I advised I had not had a late payment. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX representative, XXXX XXXX contacted me and we had a conference call with XXXX XXXX   Rep., XXXX. XXXX was asked by XXXX if my payments were current, If I had any late payments in the last 12 months, the balance amount on my account, last payment and next payment due date. XXXX advised XXXX that I had not had any late payments in the last payments in the last 12 months and my last payment was XX/XX/XXXX and next payment was due XX/XX/XXXX. I had been paying every 2 weeks even through my due date was XX/XX/XXXX of the month. I have been in contact with the credit bureaus to file a dispute. I provided them with the XXXX XXXX documentation of the call that verified no late payments. I provided the same information to XXXX XXXX. They denied the call was made to them, denied the employee XXXX verified the information as well. : What company is this complaint about? XXXX XXXX. : Who are the people involved? 
XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-09
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Onity Group Inc. (NJ)

In XXXX my grandmother filed for chapter XXXX bankruptcy. She did not put our home under the bankruptcy and was given a loan modification. This was due to an income change because she had a series of XXXX. She XXXX XXXX in XXXX. Right before she XXXX she was a couple of months behind on her mortgage payments. I contacted the company to resolve the issue and take over the loan. My sister and I applied for a loan modification and it was granted in XXXX of XXXX. When the XXXX payment was to be made the relationship manager assigned to my case do n't send in the payment until further notice because there was a mixup with the paperwork and someone would be in touch with me. The verbal reason I was given after many attempts was that I initiated the payments too early. They then said we skipped steps. I did everything that was asked of me. They then said the debt was discharged in a bankruptcy but the house was n't entered under the bankruptcy. I showed them proof from her lawyer that it was n't. I 've been fighting Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC for the last for years and the company has foreclosed on my home. We 've had this home for over 40 years and I feel there was a predatory scam ran on me to keep the home. We have been at this for years and I just want to retain the home. There was a company that did an initial look into the matter but wanted {$3000.00} with no guarantee of results. The loan amount has gone up to {$150000.00}. XXXX XXXX is the bank that held the loan. We 're raising an XXXX child and teenager and our home is security and stability for the children. When I went to the court to stop the sale the company adjourned the sale and pretended to want to work with me but I had to get in contact with their lawyers to find out that was n't happening. No one contacted me. Every contact was initiated by me.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-09
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (DC)

Company called an elderly relative and told her about the debt. Woke her up from her sick bed at XXXX am. Threatened to take action. The relative is also on a no contact list. Calling my relatives is totally illegal.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CT)

I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Please block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Please send me notification of the actions taken. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-09
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (GA)

This matter relates to a checking account ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX acct. # : XXXX ) we opened to manage HOA funds after my two partners and I commenced construction of the subdivision. Last year, as we approached 75 % of homes sold, we entered into a contract with a Property Management company to handle HOA matters, which also included them creating a new ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) bank account for HOA funds. We wrote a check to transfer a large portion of the funds from the Regions account to the management company to place in their XXXX XXXX XXXX account, reserving around $ 6K+ in the Regions account while we continued pursuing a matter with the new HOA board regarding monies owed to our entity they were disputing, hoping that the monies being held in reserve would provide us some leverage in resolving the dispute. 

Well, as we discovered just recently, the Regions account was closed and funds apprehended without our knowledge. I have had both verbal, and subsequently email dialogue with the local branch manager ( XXXX XXXX ), requesting a detailed explanation of how one of the new HOA board members ( and reportedly a former Regions employee ) was able to close this account when my two partners and I were the only three signatories on the account. It took weeks to receive a response, and then when we did, it essentially stated that the HOA acted within the parameters of their agreement with the property management company and any further inquiry needed to be directed to one of them. I replied back that we feel this is a bank matter, not an HOA matter and are still seeking explanation on how Regions could allow an account to be closed without any of the authorized signatories involved. That followup request has gone unanswered, so our next step is to make this complaint and inquiry as we feel banking laws may have been broken. If this matter is more appropriately brought to another governing agency, please advise of such so we can redirect.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-09
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (WI)

I was contacted at my work number by XXXX  XXXX at XXXX CST on XX/XX/XXXX at my work telephone number. I notified the person on the phone that she was not allowed to contact me at my work number. I never gave permission or authorization to be contacted at work. I also told her orally that I am not allowed to get these kinds of calls at work. She told me that she tried to reach me and was unsuccessful so she would continue to contact me at work. I repeatedly told her she may not call my work number and she suggested that I put her on hold and go into another room. That is unacceptable and unprofessional. The person never confirmed my identity other than " Is this XXXX? '' I could have been any XXXX. She did not confirm my DOB or any other information before revealing that this was an attempt to collect a debt for past due credit card payments that were 4 payments behind.
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc. (MO)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sold my Bitcoin, XXXX was to be transferred back to my checking acct. As of today, I have not received the money. I have attempted to call and I have sent an 32 email expressing my issue, no response. I have also sent a copy of my complaint to Coinbase Customer Support -XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX -XXXX   XXXX , CA XXXX. I have called their support line 5 times, listened to the automated answering service for 45 mins. Never talked with anyone. I have received a XXXX XXXX from Coinbase 3 weeks ago saying they would send me research and send me an response. I have never received a response. There are many, many coinbase users XXXX  the same issues, waiting for their ACH or Debt refunds. This is unexceptable and should be investigated. Coinbase boast of the millions of dollars of profits for 2017. I just want my money from selling my BitCoin.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I have already reached out to the credit bureaus regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report, but unfortunately, they have not taken the necessary steps to fix them. These errors are significantly impacting my creditworthiness and making it challenging for me to access favorable financial opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
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: FC HoldCo LLC (GA)

I gave XXXX XXXX in XXXX Ga permission to run my credit ONE ( 1 ) time for auto financing on either XX/XX/2018 or XX/XX/2018. I can not remember the specific date. I went inside the dealership and this occurred between XXXX and XXXX EST. Instead of running my credit once through one lender, they did it with 6 different lenders, without my permission. I have 6 hard inquiries that I did not consent to in one day!
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-17
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (FL)

Back in XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX invited me to open up a credit card with them for a {$40.00} gift promotion. Never mentioning the name of the bank or their background/reputation. So I did a credit card account with them. 3 months after opening my credit card, I noticed that my bill was not going down when I was paying double the minimum monthly payment. I contacted XXXX and they told me that I had to contact XXXX XXXX who was hiding behind XXXX. I tried to close my credit card account immediately, and finally 2 months later on XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter stating that they have closed my account. So, I requested that they transfer all of my payments over to my debit card, the way I have been paying XXXX with their XXXX payment option for over 6 years. My last payment to XXXX was in XX/XX/XXXX and now my account with XXXX is paid in full. Now, XXXX is stating that I owe them, and they are trying to ruin my credit. They managed to put the credit card balance through my XXXX account and I had to close my bank account so they don't rob me. I have proof showing that I have paid XXXX in full. The bank is currently claiming that I owe them {$500.00}! They are a bunch of thieves. Look at their reviews to prove it. I have contacted the XXXX as well XXXX. They have advised me to contact you as well. I would appreciate it if you could provide me with any assistance/advice. Attached you will find the XXXX cancellation letter I received, the emails I sent them requesting to cancel my credit card account and transfer my remaining payments to my debit card, my last check payment I made to XXXX, and my XXXX XXXX XXXX statement showing that my account is paid in full. 
Thank you