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Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc. (MI)

I am not liable for this debt of {$590.00} with EASTERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM INC ... .. Account Number XXXX I do not have a contract with EASTERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM INC , they did not provide me with the original contract as i requested with my signature and ID verification. 




EASTERN ACCOUNT SYSTEM INC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Dear EASTERN ACCOUNT SYSYTEM INC, Re : XXXX XXXX XXXX I am continually being called on the telephone by your firm over this alleged debt. I'm sure you are aware of the provisions in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and I am requesting validation of this debt. 

I am requesting proof that I am indeed the party you are asking to pay this debt, and there is some contractual obligation which is binding on me to pay this debt. I request that you stop contacting us on the telephone and restrict your contact with us to writing, and only when you can provide adequate validation of this alleged debt. 

To refresh your memory on what constitutes legal validation, I am giving a list of the required documentation : Complete payment history, the requirement of which has been established via XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX and Agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor wherein he agreed to pay the original creditor. 

Letter of sale or assignment from the original creditor to your company. ( Agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) - Information relating to the purchase of a bad debt is not proprietary or burdensome. Debtor must phrase their request clearly to obtain : The source of a debt and the amount a bad debt buyer paid for plaintiff 's debt, how amount sought was calculated, where in issue a list of reports to credit bureaus, and documents conferring authority on defendant to collect debt. 

Intimate knowledge of the creation of the debt by you, the collection agency. 

I'm sure you know, under FDCPA Section 809 ( b ), you are not allowed to pursue collection activity until the debt is validated. You should be made aware that in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, the courts ruled that reporting a collection account indeed is considered collection activity. 

While I prefer not to litigate, I will use the courts as needed to enforce my rights under the FDCPA. 

I look forward to an uneventful resolution of this matter. 

Thank you for your time, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Upon reviewing my credit reports I noticed XXXX accounts that I did not authorize and have no knowledge of. I disputed these items and sent the identity theft report to the credit bureau however these items still remain- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-19
Product: Money transfers — International money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE (LA)

I am a US citizen and I am currently in XXXX, XXXX XXXX. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I had my sister to send me {$3500.00} via XXXX XXXX, which she was denied. She was told due to the high scams in XXXX she was not allowed to send me the funds. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, my sister went to Western Union ( WU ) to send me {$1500.00}. 
The money was sent, however, the money was intercepted by someone. She was told someone picked up the money in XXXX, XXXX at XXXX. This is impossible because banks do not open in XXXX until XXXX and these types of transaction are only conducted at banks. Not like in the US customers can go to service stations, retail stores and grocery stores to send money via WU, money gram and other entities. 
My sister filed a complaint, investigation reference number XXXX. WU informed her they will send the information to their agent in XXXX, XXXX XXXX to investigate and it will take 10-20 days to complete the investigation. WU asked her if she wanted the money refunded or resent. My sister informed WU she would speak with me first and get back with them. I instructed her to resend the money. Once she contacted WU and informed them to resend the money, she was told they could not resend the money until the investigation was over. 
My sister attempted to send money via WU to our nephew in XXXX, MO and WU blocked her from sending money within the US. My nephew in XXXX has sent me money on several occasions via WU without any problems. WU also prevented her from sending any more money to me here in XXXX. WU completed its investigation and informed my sister they were NOT refunding the money because " I '' picked up the money. This is an outrageous and outright LIE. 
I did not pick up any funds at XXXX in XXXX , XXXX as WU has alleged. As previously stated banks are not open at that time of morning in XXXX. The questions are who did WU give my money to ; who signed for my money, what identification was used to receive my money and most importantly what bank in XXXX, XXXX released the money? My sister has filed a police report concerning this matter and I have instructed her to contact her representatives of Texas and the FBI. 
WU have crossed the line, I do not appreciate being lied on, I am not a criminal or thief. I am a retired XXXX who has worked for the XXXX for 30 years. If scamming is going on it must be within WU. We have asked WU for all documents from their investigation in which my sister was informed she should receive them in 24 to 48 hours. 
WU has now told her she was misinformed, WU do not release their investigation documents, and she would have to file a subpoena to receive the documents. WU is giving her the run around concerning the address to send the subpoena for the documents. Your attention in this serious matter is greatly appreciated. Since I am currently out of the country I can be reached at my email address. 
Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (MD)

XXXX XXXX XXXX ( hereinafter " XXXX '' ) has been trying to get a loan modification for more than a XXXX. However, her efforts have not been met with the same intensity by Wells Fargo Home Loans ( hereinafter " Wells Fargo '' ). After working extremely hard to solve the present issue with her lender, she was offered a trial payment period ( hereinafter " TPP '' ). XXXX ' new modified payment was going to be {$2400.00}, at 4.5 %. However, in a later review, Wells Fargo found out that the title was not clean. The title presented several liens imposed by the XXXX Court in favor of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and their attorneys XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ' loan modification was denied because she could not clear the title on time. She appealed said decision on or about XXXX XXXX, 2016. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, Wells Fargo denied her appeal based on the title not being cleared. XXXX XXXX reapplied for a loan modification and her paperwork is with the reentry team, since more than XXXX days before the sale date. The sale date has been scheduled for XXXX XXXX, 2016. XXXX XXXX was not aware or was not advised about this sale date. I spoke to XXXX XXXX from the reentry team today XXXX XXXX, 2016. He indicated that Wells Fargo was not going to stop the foreclosure sale because there was a change in the guidelines from the XXXX XXXX XXXX that did not allow a loss mitigation review on loans that are more than three years delinquent. He also indicated that this rule was imposed on XXXX XXXX, 2016. XXXX XXXX has also requested foreclosure mediation on XXXX XXXX, 2016 as it is her right to do so. Therefore, having foreclosure mediation scheduled is also a reason to stop the sale date to have enough time for a loan modification. As previously stated, the title is cleared now. It is only the XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that is taking its time to process it. Attached please find documents that prove that the title is clean now. Wells Fargo has more documents in their possession that corroborates this claim, documents like receipts and letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-26
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

This number keeps calling me EVERY DAY starting early in the morning to night. They never say who they are, but it has the Wells Fargo automated message in the beginning when I answer or if I call back. Not sure if this is a scam because they immediately ask for my credit card number before anything else. They wo n't say whether they are a debt collector but they mention that I owe money. I have spoke with them a few times and explained my recent situation and that I am unable to make the payment at the moment. I have asked them kindly to stop calling me and they still wo n't stop. I am woken up from their calls and last time I talked with someone they called me stupid and I need to get my act together before I get arrested. I do n't know what to do, because they change numbers all the time so even if I block XXXX number, they still contact me on another. I keep telling them to stop over the phone and they agree they will, then they still keep calling me. It is interfering with my sleep but also making me very nervous. How do I get them to stop? Thanks.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-08
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (HI)

A few months ago I discovered an unauthorized charge on my credit card statement for {$240.00}. I contacted the merchant regarding that charge, but unfortunately they ca n't explain or provide any explanation about it. I never gave authorization for this charge. So I went ahead and opened a dispute with my bank. Merchant sent to the bank fake receipts. Prices are higher than we agreed, and other services that I did not authorize. I wrote a letter to the bank with my explain the situation. Nevertheless, the bank charge me whole sum and advised me to solve the problem with the merchant. What can I do if a merchant is dishonest and deliberately charge me the extra money? I 'm not authorized these services and I did not sign anything. Please refund me my money.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-22
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Big Picture Loans, LLC (MA)

I was offered a loan amount of {$750.00} from Big Picture Loans and was approved and was told that the finance charge was going to be {$260.00}. Yes, a bit steep but It was XXXX time and I missed out on a week 's pay so I agreed to this. I had not been informed of the 850 % interest rate on the loan, that I was told there would be a {$260.00} finance charge, not {$6100.00} in total payments, and that I was unable to view the " Truth in Lending '' disclosure until after the loan had been processed and funds delivered to my account. I also saw online that they filed bankruptcy back in XXXX so how can they be lending out funds with illegal interest rates 2 months later?
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-10
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Midwest Recovery Systems (NC)

Just recently i received an alert that a collection was placed on all XXXX of my credit reports, the collector showed as Midwest Recovery Systems with listing of an orginal creditor of XXXX XXXX i have never done business or had an acct with this company i was somewhat surprised.As far as the collector Midwest Recovery Systems i had dealt with this company once before, where they fraudulently posted another collection to my credit report and later after filing a complaint they removed the fraudulent collection.To me apears this company does this fraudulent activity on a regular basis to many consumers time and time again. Today they commited to serious violations.Violation # XXXX they send no letter/bill or any correspondance before putting a collection on the consumers credit report, not allowing consumer the opportunity to ask that debt be validated. Violation # XXXX The state of NC requires any collector trying to collect a debt from consumers living in the state to be licensed in the state, Midwest Recovery Systems is not licensed to do business in the state of XXXX.That could be another reason they dont send consumers documentation/letter or bill for these fraudulent debts, since that would provide a paper trail for the consumer to provide proof of their violation to the north carolina attorney general as proof aof an unlicensed debt collector who is in voilation of the statue which carries a considerable fine.But i will still contact the North Carolina Attorney General and as what documentation they need to prove that Midwest Recovery Systems had indeed contact me about a debt and is doing business in the state.So XXXX the violated the F.C.R.A and XXXX Violated XXXX law.So i expect this ftaudulent collections be removed from my credit reports within the next XXXX days, if not i will discuss this locally on my options to pursue this via the legal system and report to the state agencies.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-18
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was discharged in bankruptcy
Company: SQUARETWO FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NC)

I received a credit card from XXXX. I was XXXX in the space of five years and could not pay what I owed them. Anyway the debt of {$9100.00} went to CACV of Colorado - a collection agency. In the meantime, XXXX XXXX XXXX bought out the original company. A judgment was issued in XXXX against me for this debt by CACV. My medical bills totaled around XXXX dollars so I had no choice but to file bankruptcy. It went through in XXXX of XXXX. My husband died in XXXX XXXX and as a result, I may have to refinance the house. To my utter shock, the judgment was listed against the house which was financed in my husband 's name alone. And the total is some {$320000.00}! I believed the debt to be discharged by the bankruptcy especially since both the original creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and CACV were listed on it. I never heard anything else from XXXX XXXX XXXX but CACV insists that I owe this money - an exorbitant amount considering that the original was far less. I never received any notice whatsoever about any of this - only for the original amount in a letter in XXXX. I never heard from them again.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-21
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE (WA)

I was mislead from the loan officer in stating and guaranteeing my loan would be approved.I was told on several occasions via text, email and phone conversations was loan was being approved however the day before closing my loan was denied. This has caused a hardship for my family and I. My loan officer also shared private personal credit information to my ex husband, real estate agent and sellers real estate agent without my consent. I feel my loan officer acted in an unethical and unprofessional manner. The loan officer did numerous, sometimes daily credit checks significantly lowering my credit score as well making in virtually impossible for me to apply elsewhere at this time
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-21
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Telerecovery Corporation (LA)

Upon looking into licenses to practice in my state and whether everything was current i noticed that telerecovery has a list of businesses listed. But the one that is a debt and collections agency, which is the one that is attempting to collect a debt, has an expired license and it has been expired since XX/XX/2011.Therefore they are not able to collect from me without a valid license.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-20
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

I have recently requested a copy of my credit report. I noticed credit inquiries in my file which were removed and now have been reinserted without the 5 day notification which is law according to the FCRA. I contacted the creditors via mail no response so I am looking for the law to be enforced and these inquiries re-removed as it is affecting my credit score.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-21
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I have disputed with this credit bureau several times and each time they have given me proof on how they verified or validated the accounts that I have disputed. I have requested original documentation with my signature on it and they have not done so. Under FCRA LAW I have the right to request that information and they are not allowed to report any item on my credit report that can not be verified with the original contract with my signature on it.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-14
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: CarFinance Capital LLC, Irvine, CA Branch (CA)

I HAVE A LOAN WITH CARFINANCE.COM ( LOAN # XXXX ) AND I HAVE RECEVED NUMEROUS CALLS EVENTOUGH I HAVE TOLD THEM A DATE I WOULD PAY. I AM CURRENTLY A MONTH BEHIND BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCE, BUT I HAVE ALWAYS MADE MY PAYMENTS WHEN I SAY I WILL VIA XXXX. THEY SAY THATS NOT A SECURED ARRANGEMENT BUT THAT THEY WOULD NOTATE IT IN THE SYAYTEM ON WHEN I CAN PAY. WELL, I HAVE TOLD THEM SNCE XXXX XXXX WHEN I MADE MY LAST PAYMENT THAT I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PAY UNTIL XXXX XXXX MY NEXT AVAIL PAYDAY TO MAKE THE NEXT PMT. WELL I PAID ON FRIDAY XXXX A XXXX PMT {$310.00} AND CALL IN THE REF # AND I ALSO LET THEM KNOW MY NEXT ARRANGEMENT XXXX/XXXX/16 {$310.00}. I END UP GETTING A CALL ON MONDAY XXXX AT XXXX AND THEN XXXX CALLS WITHIN XXXXHRS APART TISMORNING XXXX/XXXX/16 AT XXXX and XXXX!!!!! THIS IS A VIOLATION OF Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), The Act prohibits certain types of " abusive and deceptive '' conduct when attempting to collect debts, including the following : 1 ) Communicating with consumer after request for validation has been made : communicating with the consumer or the pursuing collection efforts by the debt collector after receipt of a consumer 's written request for verification of a debt made within the 30 day validation period ( or for the name and address of the original creditor on a debt ) and before the debt collector mails the consumer the requested verification or original creditor 's name and address. 2 ) Causing a telephone to ring or engaging any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously : with intent to abuse or harass any person at the called number. NUMEROUS TIMES HAVE A PAID WHEN I SAY I AM GOING TO PAY. YES, I AM CURRENTLY BEHIND A MONTH ON THE PAYMENT BUT I HAVE GIVEN VERIFIABLE ARRANGEMENTS ON WHEN I WILL PAY. I WO N'T DO CHECK BY PHONE BUT I WILL DO XXXX PMTS TO AVOID RETURN FEES WITH MY BANK. LAST MONTH THE SAME THING HAPPENED WHWER EI WOULD GET CALLS ALMOST EVERYDAY EVEN AFTER I TOLD THEM WHEN I WOULD PAY. IM NOT A BAD PAYING CUSTOMER JUST A SLOW PAYING CUSTOMER BUT I AM ALWAYS TRUE TO MY WORD ON WHEN I WILL PAY. I CONSIDER THESE RESULTS GIVEN UP TOP HARRASSMENT AND WANT IT TO STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-20
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Credit Corp Solutions Inc. (CA)

They will call me at odd hours of the days and when I ask this early? They said well it 's XXXX there isint it? Or they called me at my old job on my cell and tried to tell me I needed to talk to them at work. I told them I could n't I needed to call them back. I lost my job last month and I barely got a new one. A month later. They do n't care I believe I have already paid of the debt but the emails say I havent.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-08
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: U.S. BANCORP (CA)

Upon viewing my consumer report I noticed that their is a US Bank account that I never opened. I was recently a victim of ID Theft. I believe that this is a result of the ID Theft. I sent the following dispute to the XXXX but I received no response. I ask that this information be immediately deleted from the record they maintain under my Social Security number and provide an updated report. 



XXXX/XXXX/2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Fax : ( XXXX ) XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I was recently informed of negative information reported by US BANK included in the file XXXX maintains under my Social Security number. Upon ordering a copy of the report, I found an entry from this bank listing a ACCOUNT CLOSURE FOR ABUSE. 

I am unaware of ever having an account from this US BANK. 

Please validate this information with US Bank and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with this " [ item ] '' bearing my signature. In the absence of any such documentation, I ask that this information be immediately deleted from the record you maintain under my Social Security number and provide an updated report. 

For your reference, my personal information is as follows : XXXX XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX