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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Ive disputed with Equifax, the deceptive collection account from XXXX XXXX XXXX alleging i owe debts in the amount of {$630.00} being reported on my Equifax credit report. Ive requested Equifax and the collection company to verify I owe such alleged debt, it has been well over 30 days for equifax to investigate the disputed information and they have failed to verify the information. Per the law, 15 usc 1681i 5 ( A ) if the information can not be verified it MUST be deleted from my credit report immediately. it is Equifax responsibility to maintain reasonable procedures and 100 % accuracy in the information their reporting. Per 15 usc 1681e ( b ) and they have failed in doing so. Equifax, Is violating the FCRA and if they fail to delete this inaccurate information from my credit file, they must be held liable per 15 usc 1681n
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agency, block informationappearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consist of XXXX XXXX XXXX  Acct # XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balanced owed {$1.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Acct # XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balanced owed {$0.00} XXXX Acct # XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balanced owed XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balanced owed {$650.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Complaint. 
Subject : Complaint Regarding Failure to Remove Fraudulent Accounts from Credit Report To Whom It May Concern, I am filing this complaint against TransUnion for their failure to remove fraudulent information from my credit report in a timely manner, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. On [ insert date of dispute submission ], I submitted a formal dispute to TransUnion, including all necessary documentation such as my Police Report and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Identity Theft Report ( FTC Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly supports my claim of identity theft. 

In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, TransUnion is required to block the fraudulent information within four business days of receiving my identity theft report. Despite complying with all submission requirements, the following fraudulent accounts remain on my credit report : 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 

I have sent this dispute via certified mail and faxed all relevant documents. However, TransUnion has not taken the appropriate action within the legally mandated time frame, and the fraudulent accounts remain on my credit report, causing significant harm to my credit standing. 

I am requesting the CFPB to take immediate action to ensure that TransUnion complies with the law and removes the fraudulent accounts from my credit report as required. I also ask for an investigation into their failure to follow the provisions set forth by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding identity theft disputes. 

I trust that your office will ensure a prompt resolution to this matter and hold TransUnion accountable for any continued non-compliance. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent issue. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

This morning, I was completely taken aback to find inaccurate accounts on my credit report, and Im at a loss for why theyre there. I routinely check my credit report, but this time, there were shocking discrepancies that just appeared out of the blue. I thought it might be a glitch, so I refreshed my browser, but those incorrect accounts were still there. Im really hoping the documents I sent will be carefully examined so I can finally feel secure and not have to worry about this issue again.
Consumer complaint received 2018-10-23
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Optimum Outcomes, Inc. (IL)

I was contacted by Optimum Outcomes almost twice daily beginning XXXX 2018 in response to a medical debt. The representative threateningly expressed that if the collection amount of {$2800.00} was not paid, my credit file would be effected. The representative was rude and forceful. 

I was also contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in response to a medical debt. Their address is : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX Again, this representative threateningly expressed that if the collection amount of {$2800.00} was not paid, my credit file would be effected.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified items listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verifiedthat these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these itesm? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA. Since you claim youve verified the items listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the companies directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THESE ITEMS? I believe you have not verified these items based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Cedars Business Services, LLC (AZ)

I received alerts on my credit reports from XXXX XXXX and XXXX that i have a negative report on a Collections from a collections agency called Cedars Business Services for {$1000.00} opened on XXXX XXXX XXXX The original creditor that reported to the collections agency was XXXX. 
I have no knowledge of such debt nor have i made any transactions with XXXX 

Please help me with this issue and get it off my credit reports and history. This is a false allegation from XXXX and Cedars Business Services. 

Thank you XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (KY)

Request for Removal of Inaccurate Late Payments from Credit Report To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute and request the immediate removal of inaccurate late payments listed on my credit report. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 USC 1666 ( b ), and the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am entitled to have accurate information reported on my credit file. The late payments in question are inaccurately reported on my credit file and do not reflect my payment history accurately. I assert that I have never been late on any payments, as I have always been enrolled in autopay for all my accounts. The fact that a bill may have been sent to my address does not constitute proof of a late payment. The reporting of these inaccurate late payments violates my rights under the FCRA, as they do not reflect my true creditworthiness. Additionally, the reporting of false late payments may constitute a violation of the FDCPA, as it misrepresents the status\ of my accounts : XXXX XXXX date late payment XX/XX/year> Furthermore, the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) requires accurate reporting of credit information to ensure consumers are treated fairly and have access to credit based on accurate data. I demand that all late payments currently reported on my credit file be updated to reflect 100 % on-time payments, as per my true payment history. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of my rights under the FCRA and other consumer protection laws. I request that you investigate this matter promptly and provide me with written documentation of the removal of these inaccurate late payments from my credit report within 30 days
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

Upon checking my credit report, I have discovered fraudulent hard inquiries on my credit report, they are XXXX XX/XX/XXXX | XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX | INFORMATIVE XX/XX/XXXX | XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX | XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, please remove these hard inquiries as they are fraudulent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am interested in processing disputes on my credit report to delete a remove all unauthorized items listed on my file. I am a victim of identity theft an have no knowledge of the accounts listed. This has caused major denials an needs to be reviewed an deleted asap. None of the accounts are following the FCRA guidelines. Please review an remove the listed accounts asap.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Im certain I make my payments on time, but I dont know why this company is reporting late payments for some months. As per USC 1666b, any billing error should be corrected, showing my payments were made as agreed.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I was shocked this morning when I saw inaccurate accounts on my credit report. I always check my report regularly, but this time, there were unexpected errors. I even refreshed my browser, thinking it might just be a glitch, but the accounts were still there. This whole situation has left me uneasy, and I'm asking that the documents Ive sent be reviewed carefully so I can finally stop worrying about it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

i disagree with the account listed below which still appears on my credit report, I would like this item immediately re-investigated, the inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit score ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WITH A REPORTING BALANCE OF {$460.00}. ) in accordance with the fair credit reporting act, public law 91-506, tittle VI, subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the above, so that i may follow up. please send me an updated copy of my credit report after your reinvestigation. send it at my email at XXXX and my social is XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

This is my numerous requests to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

THIS NEGATIVE ITEM THAT THIS COMPANY REPORT TO THE CREDIT BUREAU WHICH WAS A CHARGE OFF I DID NOT GIVE THIS COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO FURNISH ANY REPORTS TO MY CREDIT REPORT THEY DID NOT HAVE MY WRITTEN CONSENT IN THIS ALSO CONSIDERD IDENTITY THEFT
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-12
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

Please remove this information from my credit report within four business days, in accordance with Section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I would appreciate a notification once this has been done. Thank you for your prompt attention to this importantmatter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting 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)

I never consented any line of communication.

This account wasn't on my credit report and appeared out of nowhere!

Decreasing my score an extreme financial hardship took place after!

15 U.S Code 1692c Communication with debt!

1 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 15. Commerce and Trade 1. Trusts, etc., in restraint of trade illegal ; penalty. Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, is declared to be illegal.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (UT)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting 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. (NJ)

I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-23
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (MI)

On or around XXXX XXXX, 2016 I called American Express to report fraudulent transactions ( which i became aware of when i went online to make my payment ). The fraud investigator asked if I had my card, I replied that i did not. have a few more questions he asked me to identify all the unauthorized transactions. Therefore I informed him every transaction from XXXX XXXX ( from XXXX {$120.00} ) through XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX {$26.00} ) were not authorized by me. He specifically asked about a few XXXX purchases, I informed him I did not have a XXXX membership and none of those purchases were mine or authorized by me. Incredibly, this investigator began literally interrogating me, asking at least a dozen questions. Finally, i interrupted him and informed him the questions he was asking seem ridiculous and over-reaching of my obligation. I requested an investigation and re-affirmed my dispute of these transactions totaling over {$5000.00}. 
Over two months have passed and American Express has refused to remove the disputed transactions, refused to provide any details of their investigation, have restricted my account, charged me late fees and increased interest rates. 
I thought investigations must be completed within 60 days and/or 3 billing cycles? Well, we have elapsed both. Additionally, twice by phone and once by letter, I firmly requested all communications were to be conducted by USPS or email to make sure I have accurate documentation, since I do NOT trust American Express to provide recorded information. However, American Express has continually called me 4-5 times every single day.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified accounts listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct.

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that these accounts are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a
remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the accounts listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the banks directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THESE ACCOUNTS? I believe you have not verified these accounts based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. 

Please CORRECT the accounts, or inaccurate information, from my file immediately XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

On XX/XX/2024, I made Equifax, aware of the misleading and inaccurate collection account alleging a debt in the amount of {$10000.00} they are reporting on my credit report. Ive requested Equifax and the collection company to verify I owe such alleged debt, the date of first delinquency and that the debt is indeed valid. it has been well over 30 days for Equifax to investigate the disputed information and they have failed to verify the information. Per the law, 15 usc 1681i 5 ( A ) if the information can not be verified it MUST be deleted from my credit report, immediately by the law it is the consumer reporting agencies responsibility when preparing a credit report to assure maximum possible accuracy. Equifax has failed to maintain reasonable procedures and maintain 100 % accuracy in the information their reporting. Per 15 usc 1681e ( b ) TransUnion in violation of FCRA and if they fail to comply and delete this information from my credit report, they must be held liable per 15 usc 1681n