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Consumer complaint received 2017-09-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AZ)

My social security number was compromised in the recent XXXX security breach. I 've attempted to contact all three credit agencies to place a credit freeze on my accounts. Transunion was able to process my request over the phone. XXXX ( the company that allowed my information to be compromised ) was not able to complete a credit freeze via phone ; I called and the line went to a busy signal and disconnected 7 times before I gave up calling. XXXX was unable to process my request and said that I need to call back between XXXX and XXXX eastern time - this is very difficult for me, timing wise, and I 'm confused why I ca n't submit a credit freeze via an automated system. I do not choose to do business with any of these three agencies. My relationship with them is coerced and forced. Yet I can not even get them to place a freeze on my credit? When I have been made aware that my credit information has been compromised? How is this not criminal? It 's a XXXX joke and it needs to be fixed. If my information has been compromised XXXX along with another 139,999,999 people ), I need to be able to safely put a hold on all of my credit so that nobody who has criminally obtained my information can open any new credit and if 2 of the 3 agencies responsible for this are unable to complete my request via phone during normal business hours in my home state of Arizona then something needs to change. I also attempted to request my credit report online for all three of the agencies and NOT A SINGLE ONE was able to complete the request online. Are you XXXX kidding me? Not one of 3 agencies could provide me with the FEDERALLY MANDATED credit report I requested and only one of the 3 was able to put a credit freeze on my accounts, as a result of this verifiable security breach of XXXX. This is seriously embarrassing and needs to be resolved.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

After the XXXX breach, I attempted to freeze all three credit bureau accounts. I was successful with two of the three. I had a problem with Experian. After entering all my data, I was informed that they could not process my request for a freeze. They allowed me to upload documents which might help get me approved. Thus, the process began. I scanned four valid documents, driver 's license, passport, XXXX  card, and social security card. Every time I tried to upload the scans I got a different error. First, I was told it could not be in color, next time I was told it could only be a TIFF file, next time I was told the grayscale TIFF was really a color file, the next time I was told after redoing the files that I had timed out, but only after my fifth attempt. This company is run by 1980 rejects. How can the government support such an archaic business? Right now, I am stuck with having to run copies and mail, while I wait, wait, wait for a decision. I only wanted to freeze my information. What frustration! 
Experian had never set the standard from which they were operating. It was only a guessing game plus two hours for nothing.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (TX)

I made a payment online kept getting system error and payment was not processing. When I called the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, they wanted to charge me a fee for taking payment over the phone. So I refused the pay over phone. After an hour of attempting payment online, payment was successfully made. I had a zero balance, I recently looked at my account and noticed that because my payment was made after the bank time zone 12 minutes a late fee applied for that month and the following month. I did not get notification of late late fees. On top of that interest is being charged on late fees. When attempted to contact company they said they could not remove. I have never dealt with a company that is so unprofessional.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
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. (CA)

Equifax has mishandled my information, did n't notify me ( I found out via social media and had to go to their poorly made response site to check for myself ), and now has cost me several hours, some money ( to freeze my credit with 4 bureaus and XXXX XXXX ) and will continue soaking my time and money to deal with paying for and unfreezing reports as necessary in the future. 

This is an undue burden from a company I have never chosen to do business with - they are a vendor of my vendors/creditors. 

Please take prompt and decisive action to ensure I am compensated for their negligence and that something like this does not occur again.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CA)

My wife received a check in the mail for work on a job she arranged online. The instructions were to use part of the money received to pay a third party for their work. She deposited the check with our Chase account on Wednesday, XXXX XXXX. Almost immediately after depositing the check the person who sent it starting contacting my wife insisting she pay the third party even though his check had not yet cleared. The whole thing seemed extremely fishy so my wife called the bank on Friday the XXXX to report that she thought it might have been a scam. The bank researched the check and found it was fraudulent. 

At this point they Chase immediately froze our account. They did n't just freeze the funds from the deposited check but absolutely all our money on the spot. My wife went into the bank with all correspondence from the person who sent the check as well as all evidence that we were being scammed. We were informed that they account was electronically locked and that they could not do anything about it for XXXX to 5 business days. They offered a one time exception to take some of our money out of the account. As we were told it would only be a few days we took XXXX $ out. On Monday we called a number they had given us to check to see if the account was unlocked. They told us it would take XXXX to 7 business days. I went back into the bank the next day to try and get more money out. After an extremely long wait they told me that the bank flagged our account for closure and after XXXX to 10 business days they would mail us the remaining balance of our account. We were told it was an Escrow check so we should have known something was wrong. I informed them that I did n't know what that meant and it was not common knowledge at all. 

We had been with Chase for several years and not once had an issue of depositing a bad check. They froze all the money we had for food, bills, ect that had nothing to do with the bad check and made it unavailable for close to two weeks and slowly mailed it to us.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (DE)

To Whom It Concern, I recently received a copy of my credit report ( XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ). In conformance to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am requesting you to provide me with a validation of the debt, Please note, this is not a refusal to pay, rather a statement that your claim is disputed and validation is demanded. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX Sec. XXXX XXXX b ) ) I do hereby request that your office provide me with complete documentation to verify that I owe the said debt and have any legal obligation to pay you. 

Please provide me with the following : Agreement with the creditor that authorizes you to collect on this alleged debt The agreement bearing my signature stating that I have agreed to assume the debt Valid copies of the debt agreement stating the amount of the debt and interest charges Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired Complete payment history on this account along with an accounting of all additional charges being assessed Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state ; and your license numbers and Registered Agent If your office fails to reply to this debt validation letter within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all instances related to this account must be immediately deleted and completely removed from my credit file. Moreover, all future attempts to collect on the said debt must be ceased. 

Your non-compliance with my request will also be construed as an absolute waiver of all claims to enforce the debt against me and your implied agreement to compensate me for court costs and attorney fees if I am forced to bring this matter before a judge. 

Thanking you, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (GA)

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I disputed the credit card account with XXXX XXXX indicating the account was not mine. I informed them that I have no idea where the account originated from and needed for them to verify the account. I did not receive any information validating that the account was truly verified. I also contacted the creditor and the collections agency indicating that the account was not mine and to please verify the accounts. I have not received any documentation from the creditor and the collections agency. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I reviewed my credit reports and the original creditor, XXXX XXXX and the collections agency, LVNV Funding, LLC, are both attempting to collect on the same debt. This is a credit card debt that is showing twice on my credit that does not belong to me.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MA)

On XXXX I tried to access my free credit report from Trans-Union. I filled out the form and answered the questions they posed to verify my identity. They said they could not verify it - XXXX of my answers must have been deemed incorrect by them. I was kicked out not knowing what went wrong - only that I could not be verified. The information on the site was very confusing and when I thought I had clicked on the button to continue to fix my response it completely kicked me out saying that I had to wait a year before I could ask for a report. What can I do?????
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
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. (NM)

my information, personal information could have potentially been stolen. now my credit will have to be put on hold and I have to monitor account and buying a home this will stop all my financials issues and keep me from moving forward with credit.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: USA Cash Services Management, Inc. (NV)

I have been a victim of fraud. Several credit/loan accounts have been opened in my name. Including accounts for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, several Payday Loans, Installment Loans and Checking and Savings with XXXX XXXX. The bank account these were maintained through was fraudulently opened through several prepaid debit card accounts and a XXXX XXXX account and XXXX XXXX Account. The bank account these were maintained through was fraudulently opened through several prepaid debit card accounts and a XXXX XXXX account and XXXX XXXX  Account. My mail had also been intercepted by the perpetrators for over XXXX years. ANY good that were shipped and bought with ANY of those accounts I DID NOT Receive. Several Payments were made to keep accounts looking good while maxed out so I DID NOT find out about the accounts until much later and the damage had been done. The prepaid bank accounts, XXXX and XXXX accounts that made payments on these alleged accounts was opened and funded fraudulently.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MO)

i was forced to register for an application called XXXX just to receive money that was transferred to me in the same way I 've done 100s of times. It was register or do n't get your money. 

Seems like BofA is trying to leverage their customers into using an application other than XXXX or XXXX, their competitors. 

I do not like being forced to use an application, this is probably an anti-trust issue as well. These banks are too big and bully people around.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CO)

I tried many times to place a credit security freeze online at XXXX. I put in all the correct information ( I have no XXXX or XXXX, XXXX, etc after my name ). After entering all the required information correctly, the website reports the folllowing : " Additional Information Required We 're sorry ... we can not process your online request concerning an XXXX  security freeze. To assist us in processing your request please submit in writing the required items outlined below. 

For all security freeze requests please submit the following ID information : your complete name including any suffix ( e.g. XXXX, XXXX, etc. ), complete address, Social Security number and date of birth. 

For the Placement of a security freeze, please provide the above required personal ID information. 

To temporarily lift a security freeze, you must submit all of the following along with the required personal ID information : - 10-digit personal identification number ( PIN ) - Date range ( e.g. XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX ) or proper information regarding the third party ( ies ) to receive your credit file ( e.g. XXXX ) To permanently remove a security freeze, you must submit all of the following along with the required personal ID information : - 10-digit personal identification number ( PIN ) - Two ( 2 ) forms of identification ( eg.Pay stub with address and utility bill ) Please return your required personal ID information along with any additionally required information noted above to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Please include payment by check or major credit card for the appropriate fees. For XXXX, XXXX, XXXX or XXXX XXXX payment, please include your name as it appears on the card, the card number and the expiration date. Please click here for the fees associated with your state 's security freeze. 

We will provide you with written confirmation of the successful completion of your security freeze request. 

To make a security freeze request with the other national consumer credit reporting agencies, please contact XXXX and TransUnion : TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Thank you, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX " XXXXn and XXXX allows me to do this on-line. This demand of performing a freeze request by mail is an undue burden and obstacle put in place to deter the consumer from doing what is his/her legal right. XXXX only wants to continue profiting off information about the consumer, to the consumer 's detriment. XXXX can not be trusted with distributing my information securely nor admitting failure to do so in a timely manner to enable me to protect myself from identity theft. 

Why is n't there regulation against this?
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
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. (TX)

XXXX XXXX has a collection on my report. This was a fraud claim that was approved then clearly not approved. I sent a check for the balance to clear it. I have the court paperwork. The credit report agencies refuse to accept this over certification from XXXX XXXX. I have asked my attorney to look into filing suit against each credit reporting agency.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CO)

I tried many times to place a credit security freeze online at Equifax. I put in all the correct information ( I have no XXXX or XXXX, XXXX, etc after my name ). After entering all the required information correctly, the website reports the folllowing : " Additional Information Required We 're sorry ... we can not process your online request concerning an Equifax security freeze. To assist us in processing your request please submit in writing the required items outlined below. 

For all security freeze requests please submit the following ID information : your complete name including any suffix ( e.g. XXXX, XXXX, etc. ), complete address, Social Security number and date of birth. 

For the Placement of a security freeze, please provide the above required personal ID information. 

To temporarily lift a security freeze, you must submit all of the following along with the required personal ID information : - 10-digit personal identification number ( PIN ) - Date range ( e.g.XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX ) or proper information regarding the third party ( ies ) to receive your credit file ( e.g. XXXX ) To permanently remove a security freeze, you must submit all of the following along with the required personal ID information : - 10-digit personal identification number ( PIN ) - Two ( 2 ) forms of identification ( eg.Pay stub with address and utility bill ) Please return your required personal ID information along with any additionally required information noted above to : Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Please include payment by check or major credit card for the appropriate fees. For XXXX, XXXX, XXXX or XXXX XXXX payment, please include your name as it appears on the card, the card number and the expiration date. Please click here for the fees associated with your state 's security freeze. 

We will provide you with written confirmation of the successful completion of your security freeze request. 

To make a security freeze request with the other national consumer credit reporting agencies, please contact XXXX and XXXX : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Thank you, Equifax Information Services LLC " XXXX and XXXX allows me to do this on-line. This demand of performing a freeze request by mail is an undue burden and obstacle put in place to deter the consumer from doing what is his/her legal right. XXXX only wants to continue profiting off information about the consumer, to the consumer 's detriment. XXXX can not be trusted with distributing my information securely nor admitting failure to do so in a timely manner to enable me to protect myself from identity theft. 

Why is n't there regulation against this?
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
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. (CA)

On XXXX XXXX I wrote a letter to Experian asking them to remove inaccurate information on my credit report and sent all of the required documents that they needed in order to proceed with their investigation. On XXXX XXXX, they responded by saying that my request to investigate said accounts did not appear as though it came from me, therefore they will not initiate a dispute nor any further disputes. The first time I called to dispute, they responded by saying I had to write them directly, which I did on XXXX XXXX. Now their written correspondence requests me to call them ( see attached letter ) in order for them to proceed with the dispute?? This is insane and definitely a stall tactic. I have studied credit reporting laws enough to know that they are giving me the run around and denying my my right to dispute the items on my report. This is a DIRECT violation of my consumer rights according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and it furthermore stalls the investigation process.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

My XXXX charge card was apparently 60 days late it was reported to all 3 credit reporting agency 's as delinquient which in turn caused my credi score to go down significafantly. I contacted XXXX department store and made payment arrangements to bring the account current. I explained that XXXX would ask for a payment for 2 months in advance. I usually just pay all my credit cards once every month. I explained to the rep that I do not like to make 2 months payment in advance as this is causing me confusion being I am under the impression I am paid for the next 2 months. However I was told on sunday X/XX/2017 that I was given wrong information. I made 3 payment arrangements to bring the account current. I was concerned about my credit reports showing this account as delinquent. The rep put me on hold and spoke to a supervisor and was told to dispute the delinquent charges being I made the arrangements and XXXX will respond to remove the delinquient remarks and put my account as showing as paid as agreed. I disputed this account online just now with experian but was not able to dispute it online with XXXX  and XXXX as they say there system is down. I am submitting this complaint because I was given wrong information which in turn caused me to have my account go late when I was under the impression I was current. I am writing in hopes XXXX will hold to there word and remove the negative comments from all 3 credit reporting agency 's because it caused my score to drop by 35 points.
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-11
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Unexpected increase in interest rate
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

On XX/XX/XXXX Citibank contacted me. Customer reference number # XXXX. They stated that I was enrolled in an optional credit protection and I was charged a monthly fee. This was never listed on my monthly statements. I submitted my claim and I was enrolled without my knowledge. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a credit of {$1400.00}. They have not provided me with a statement of how they arrived to this amount. I can not obtain any additional information. I 'm concerned that XXXX XXXX and XXXX has the same business practice.