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Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
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. (MO)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report 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 blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$430.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$940.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$2000.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$1300.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$640.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$930.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX : {$1400.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance XXXX {$1000.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$830.00}, XXXX ( Original XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$810.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$150.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$560.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$400.00} 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 alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I submitted a police report and FTC to Experian special services fraud unit and they had enough evidence to block account ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and they did but XXXX XXXX came back and stated the account was verified. so I called XXXX XXXX and they stated the account was noted as fraud. Then the rep from XXXX XXXX stated they investigator did verified the loan was mine but the investigator was actually talking to the man who stole my identity but never contacted me. How XXXX can you get to contact the number on the contact from XXXX XXXX that was fraudulent. They gave a loan to a man fraudulent under my name who uses a South Carolina Address and I never had owned or lived in South Carolina, I live in XXXX NC! They have a police report and FTC report on file and I disputed the inquiry that day when the loan was given and XXXX XXXX XXXX the loan was fraud and noted. So why would they fund it. Then XXXX XXXX removed the inquiry as fraud. The XXXX with the fraud unit keeps talking to the man who stole my identity because he has the man number not mine! I will file legal suit against against XXXX XXXX, Now Experian Credit Bureau want even let me dispute it because XXXX stated they verified the account as mine, But how and why can't I disputed it again, I will file suit Against Experian if they don't fix this, I asked the rep with Experian for the verified information they got back from XXXX and the rep stated they don't have nothing except a check mark that its verified, SO they take the lenders would without proof versus mine with police report and FTC identity theft report and arrest report from they guy who stole my identity. They will get legal action if not fixed and removed
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX .... Balance : {$140000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX .... Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA)

I have recently monitored my Credit Report is all Credit Berues ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) and have noticed High Supeciour Fraud Activity in Unsolicited Credit inquiries. I have not made or Authorized any credit application on my behalf to anyone, card, or no new accounts, made by me At this moment. I have counted at least XXXX new inquires and three major Bank Card application inquiries, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX  XXXX. made from XX/XX/2022 thru XX/XX/2022. One is from XX/XX/2022, from XXXX. Also was unsolicited or Not initiated or made by me. 
The following accounts are Fraud. I never initiated or applied for this. 

XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK OF AMERICA 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 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 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  ANY Transactions, inquiries, loan applications, credit cards, or any type of inquiries applications, made after, or initiated after My Escrow account started with XXXX on XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX consider as fraud and it should be investigated as such. I have not used my credit to prevent any credit discrepancies and I was taking care of my finances so that I could've able to purchase a home. Therefore, this is very concerning and I would like to report this as Identity Theft and FRAUD Transactions. I am including my current credit report and have placed a Credit Freeze on All Credit Bureaus ' reports. effective today when I became aware of this.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

transaction was reported on my credit report that violated my consumer rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681b ( 604 ) - ( A ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) .In accordance with the written consent of the consumer to whom it relates. 
I never gave XXXX written consent to furnish any inquries on my credit report they are in violation of the FCRA.Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC (NJ)

Zelle Banned me through XXXX XXXX, I always used to use zelle for payments, receiving and sending. Someone tried to scam me and report me to zelle saying they wanted there money back that they sent. If you know zelle there is no payment protection, its only used for Family and friend payments but the buyer insisted we used it because that was his only payment available. Anyways zelle reached out to me and told me that my account had been restricted due to the complaint from the other party, ive called numerous times about it and they said that there is nothing they can do and that its permanent. Last time i had access to zelle was in 2020.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 


XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX # XXXX, has violated my rights. 


15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 16815-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AL)

transaction was reported on my credit report that violated my consumer rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681b ( 604 ) - ( A ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) .In accordance with the written consent of the consumer to whom it relates.

I never gave XXXX  written consent to furnish any inquries on my credit report they are in violation of the FCRA.Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-23
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (NY)

Dear, PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. 
Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. 
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor.

2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed.

3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor. 
Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. 
Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. 
Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so. 
Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (GA)

VALIDATION CEASE AND DESIST XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, GA, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, VA XXXX Subject : Debt Validation Request Dear Portfolio Recovery Associates, I have received correspondence regarding a debt collection and need to verify that you have contacted the correct individual. I am writing to request validation of the debt you have reported to me in your recent communication and am requesting that you provide documentation supporting this. 

As per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am entitled to request verification of the debt. Please provide me with the following information regarding this debt : 1. A detailed contract showing the amount owed exists along with verification of the debt amount you are attempting to collect.

2. The name and address of the original creditor to whom the debt was originally owed and the current creditor.

3. Documentation showing that you are authorized to collect this debt, such as a copy of the original contract or agreement. Include documentation showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor.

Please provide this information within 30 days from the date of this letter. During this period, I request that you cease and desist all collection activities until you have provided the requested validation.

Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus.

Please note that this request does not acknowledge that I owe the debt. If you are unable to provide validation, please remove this entry from my credit report and cease all further collection efforts.

Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so.

Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
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. (CA)

Equifax processed 2 hard credit inquiries XX/XX/22 that I did not do. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX. 

I did not apply or authorize any credit applications on this date or with these companies. 

I have tried to place a credit freeze with experian both online and over the phone and it says " they are unable to place a freeze ''.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

I appreciate your taking the time to CORRECT some of the erroneous items in my credit file ; however, there are still many items that need to be UPDATED. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed items be UPDATED immediately. 

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
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-21
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (IN)

I initially made a complaint about XXXX  XXXX about an account on my report that violated a number of my rights, and they removed the account from my reports but immediately sold it to this company. Many of my rights were violated and the account shouldve never been on my report to begin with. I have requested validation of said debt from this company given that I have no contract, no ties, with this company. The debt is not mine. I do not owe them, yet they keep harassing and XXXX  me at all times of day. They call me from multiple phone numbers up to 4-5 times a day and text me nearly every other day. Ive received mail from them as well.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I'm submitting this complaint to inform you that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain items in my file resulting from the crime. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from the alleged identity theft. The following items listed below are unknown to me. 
XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$740.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$20000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (GA)

I made my monthly online payment on XX/XX/22 for {$370.00} and they reversed the charge stating the bank information was incorrect. A week later I received an email that my account was overdue. I called on XX/XX/22 and they manually ran the bank information XXXX in XXXX different systems and ended up charging my bank account XXXX ( {$370.00} each ) which was deducted on XX/XX/22. They are refusing to reverse the charge and said they can only send me a check which will take XXXX weeks to receive in the mail. This will cause overdraft fees for insufficient funds due to their negligence in charging me XXXX versus XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS) (AR)

I AM UNABLE TO MAKE AN FINANCED PURCHASES OR OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT RATHER IT IS THROUGH ONLINE OR IN THE SPECIFIED BRANCH. I KEEP RECEIVING EMAILS AND PAPERS FROM EACH BRANCH SAYING THE SAME THING ABOUT ME FALLING UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AND 4 HARD INQUIRIES. THE INQUIRED ACCOUNTS THAT WERE OPEN AND AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE WAS TO SEE WHERE I COULD CASH A CHECK IN BECAUSE MY VERIFICATION KEEPS GETTING DENIED SINCE MY NAME ON MY ID DO NOT MATCH WITH THE CHECK BECAUSE I HAVE AN ADDITIONAL APOSTROPHE IN MY NAME. I HAVE NO CREDIT HISTORY, EXPENSES, DEBT, FEES, CHARGES, OR ANYTHING. I AM ASKING FOR MY INQUIRIES TO BE DISPUTED AND CLOSED OFF ALL CLOSED ACCOUNTS THE ONLY BANKING ACCOUNT I HAVE OPEN AND IS BEING USED IS XXXX I HAVE NOT HAD THE CHANCE TO BUILD ANY CREDIT AND DO NOT HAVE ACCESS INTO DOING SO LET ALONG SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT WITH MY LOCAL BANKING INSTITUTION IN MY AREA.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-15
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: I.C. System, Inc. (MO)

On XXXX separate occasions I have sent by mail letters of correspondence to the company requesting full disclosure of the debt information. On both occasions I received no responses. Dates of mailing were XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>. Letters included the signed request for disclosure and copies of my drivers license and a proof of my current mailing address
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MS)

XXXX has the year of my Birthday wrong. So I filed my report online on XXXX website. I didnt know you had to put in a Federal Trade Commission report or police report Im XXXX XXXX XXXX and a first time XXXX XXXX So how would I know how to do this stuff. So XXXX wouldnt remove the inquiries or correct my date of birth year.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX has violated my rights 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written Instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information An other adverse item of information. other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate