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Consumer complaint received 2021-04-23
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (GA)

I have a debt of XXXX with transWorld systems for several years now. The debt is in accurate and is not mine. I tried disputing several times and it has remained on my account. On XX/XX/2021 I called TransWorld systems and was told I can pay to have the debt deleted by An employee named XXXX. I paid the amount and asked for a letter as well for my proof. She stated that she will mail it and I told her I would rather have it emailed. She stated she could fax it instead. I gave her the fax number and she never sent me my proof needed. I would like removed off my account ASAP as it is negatively affecting my credit and my chance of buying a home.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-23
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (MD)

Disputed with company in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$300.00} when it showed a discrepancy with credit limit and amount in collection. Also name dispute. Several attempts have been made to have this removed from my credit report. Have disputed twice. Company states that they know longer have account and given there outside agency number to no avail. Tried calling the outside company and the company states that the name on file and my name is not the same and can't give me any information. Requested that they remove this from my credit report and was told nothing will happen if I can't give the name on the account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-04
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. (IL)

To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to update/correct my personal information on file with your company. 

Please update my address to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please update my name to : XXXX XXXX My only social security number is : XXXX My only and correct date of birth is : XX/XX/XXXX I do not wish to have any telephone numbers on my report. 

Below are the negative account/accounts impacting my credit 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
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-24
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA (CA)

I am filing a complaint against Goldman Sachs Bank USA, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX, XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX. 

The bank is the issuer of my Apple Credit Master Card ending in XXXX. The credit limit set was {$3000.00} I have been using the card for purchases and services charges and in my first month I have Charged {$5300.00} and made electronic payments in the amount of {$4700.00}, so currently I should have a balance of {$630.00} and available credit to spend of {$2300.00} XX/XX/XXXX : {$4.00} Posted Immediately XX/XX/XXXX {$360.00} Posted Immediately XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} Posted ( After I called in Customer Service 2nd day ) XX/XX/XXXX {$2500.00} Did not Post The bank posted my first two payments immediately. Third payment did not post until after I called in the second day and the representative informed me that they usually would hold the payment for 3 days for my protection, in case I made it in error! 

The last payment did not post, and when I called in I was told it will not post until XX/XX/XXXX! I asked why and was told that it usually takes 7 to 12 days to " process payment!!, When I told them that the previous customer service representative had told me 3 days and now you are telling me 7 to 12 days, and if that is in the credit card agreement, the supervisor told me YES it is and she will send me a copy of the agreement. 

Upon reviewing the Card Terms and Conditions agreement ( copy attached ), under When We Credit Your Payment section on Page 10/19 ( copy attached ), The bank terms state that they will credit my account the next day. In the section below, the bank reserves the right to withhold credit availability of payments for a period of time, which is not qualified or quantified. 

I can understand if the bank is having a problem with the customer and is looking to reevaluate the credit availability, but when a customer is making payments in full before time, with no credit or payment problems, and when the payment funds have been deducted from my account, the payment should post immediately. We can accept 1 day or -on exception, 2 days processing, but 12 days to process payment is stretching it. This is unfair and violates the terms of the credit card agreement.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-15
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

I applied for and was approved for a XXXX XXXX  XXXX issued by Wells Fargo on XX/XX/XXXX. I later received the card and made one purchase to my rental property. on XX/XX/XXXX I was informed that the three charges had been attempted on my card, all fraudulent. I then was asked to confirm if the charges were fraudulent and ended up in an hours long loop of customer service representatives, which ended up wasting the better part of a morning in order to cancel my card and have a new one sent. All of this for what was undoubtably the fault of Wells Fargo, who clearly had a data breach given the length of time I have owned this card as well as the lack of use. The amount of time and effort expended to resolve this problem from the consumer sides feels both unfair and almost punitive, given the fault lies entirely with Wells Fargo.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-23
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Synovus Bank (CA)

I have called twice today to make a payment and was told that I have to call back because the " system is down ''. I asked whether my account would be noted with the fact that I have called twice and been told to " call back in an hour ''. I was told no that I would simply have to call back.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-15
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. (AZ)

To Whom it may concern : On XX/XX/XXXX I checked my most recent credit report provided by Equifax and was surprised to find a hard inquiry that I did not recognize or authorize. As reference please see the inquiry below : XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX I am hereby notifying you that I have never authorized the aforementioned company to access my credit report. Additionally, I have never given Equifax my consent to furnish this information. This inquiry on my credit report is a clear violation of my consumer rights under 15 USC 1681b ( c ).

If you are under the impression that you lawfully furnished this information I am requesting you send me any evidence or proof to support your claim. Otherwise, I am requiring that you immediately remove the aforementioned inquiry from my credit report. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this notice. I look forward to this matter being resolved promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-16
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

The Credit Bureau stated that this account : " XXXX XXXXXXXX '' : XXXX- was properly investigated, but how is that possible if the courts never reported to the Bureaus as per document that is attached? The Credit Bureau 's did not have permission to document inaccurate and false information. This is ground for removals and they violated my rights. I tried to reach out to them via mail and still not response. The law states if it can not be proven, then it needs to be removed. I XXXX   these accounts to be deleted immediately or I will follow for litigations for stress and suffering its causing me. 


The law clearly states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written permission. Please remove this account.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-23
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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (IL)

I have sent several correspondence and have called Wells Fargo several times and have not received an answer. First letter was dated XX/XX/XXXX and then another letter dated XX/XX/XXXX. I filed a complaint directly over the phone with Wells Fargo today XX/XX/XXXX as well. 

I am asking Wells Fargo to remove my paid account from the 4 credit bureaus XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXnd XXXX. The Fair Credit Reporting Act does not demand that all accounts be reported, only that any account that is reported be reported accurately. Therefore, a company does have legal discretion and permission to remove any account it chooses from the credit reports. 

Wells Fargo please remove account # XXXX from XXXX XXXX 's credit reports as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-16
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

XXXX honestly stumped. Regardless of how many times I claim to be the individual writing this letter it seems this message is truly missed. For the record, XXXX the XXXX whos initiating this disputes under MY NAME. This item is UNKNOWN to XXXX. I dont get why youre claiming these are fraudulent or of a high risk nature. The documents Ive provided are legit. These are mine, filed with the appropriate agencies & support my position. Lets get the record straight!!! First of all I know that under FCRA XXXX XXXX Obtaining information under false pretenses that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. Most importantly, Ive never sent my documentation to anyone else which seems to be claim constitutes high-risk due to potential fraud. According to FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 3 ) Determination That Dispute Is Frivolous or Irrelevant ( A ) a consumer reporting agency may terminate a reinvestigation of information disputed by a consumer under that paragraph if the agency reasonably determines that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant, including by reason of a failure by a consumer to provide sufficient information to investigate the disputed information. 

( B ) Notice of determination. Upon making any determination in accordance with subparagraph ( A ) that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of such determination not later than 5 business days after making such determination, by mail or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency.

Again, under 617 Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681o ] Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and ( 2 ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. 

Here is the list of this item which are UNKNOWN to me : XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$5600.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

My account with was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXX  and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 


I demand the late payment reported in 60 days to be removed. 


They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Delete the late payments from my consumer reports 8
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-16
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I mailed letters to the credit agencies and nothing happened. 
I have inquiries that I did not authorized. 
I have wrong names and addresses that do not belong to me. 
There are late payments and other accounts that are reported late and charged off that are not true. 
I see an account that does not belong to me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-16
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)

Im honestly stumped. Regardless of how many times I claim to be the individual writing this letter it seems this message is truly missed. For the record, Im the one whos initiating these disputes under my name. The following items are UNKNOWN to ME. I dont get why youre claiming these are fraudulent or of a high risk nature. The documents Ive provided are legit. These are mine, filed with the appropriate agencies & support my position. Lets get the record straight!!! First of all I know that under Section 619  Obtaining information under false pretenses that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 United States Code, imprisoned for not more th an 2 years, or both. Most importantly, Ive never sent my documentation to anyone else which seems to be a claim that constitutes high-risk due to potential fraud. According to FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 3 ) Determination That Dispute IsFrivolous or irrelevant ( A ) a consumer reporting agency may terminate a reinvestigation of information disputed by a consumer under that paragraph if the agency reasonably determines that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant, including by reason of a failure by a consumer to provide sufficient information to investigate the disputed information. ( B ) Notice of determination. Upon making any determination in accordance with subparagraph ( A ) that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of such determination not later than 5 business days after making such determination, by mail or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency. Again, under 617 Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15U.S.C. 1681o ] a person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and ( 2 ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-15
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. (NY)

Equifax is in the regular business of assuming the role of a credit reporting agency and in the regular business of collecting the personal information of consumers. Equifax is bound by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Privacy Act of XXXX and state laws requiring the safekeeping of the personal information of consumers. However, in XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax became aware of a data breach where over XXXX XXXX consumers ' information was stolen by unknown perpetrators, of which I was affected. Equifax did not adequately inform me that my information was stolen. It wasn't until XXXX that I learned of an extended claims period. Between XXXX to present, Equifax has failed to report accurate information on my credit report. I have been denied credit no less than 10 times due to Equifax misreporting my personal credit information. I have had fraudulent accounts reporting on my credit report. I have also suffered the same through Equifax affiliate credit agencies by being denied apartment leases, employment, higher car loan rates, and denied other open ended consumer credit accounts. I still have inaccurate information reporting on my credit report that Equifax refuses to delete despite numerous complaints made by me to the CFPB. Equifax consistently and negligently continues to violate my federally protected rights and state rights as a California resident. Equifax should not be allowed to do business in the US. I have spent and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to repair my credit, protect my personal information and credit, and prevent my information from being stolen in the future.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-24
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account 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 account below. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$13000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-23
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. (TX)

I am a natural person, I am a living Human being. I have rights under 15 USC 1681.

Equifax is governed by 15 USC 1681.

Equifax has violated my rights numerous times. I demand the accounts listed below be removed immediately.

According to 15 USC 1681 : I have the right to privacy and I did not give Equifax written permission to furnish these accounts. 

I am a victim of the Equifax XXXX XXXX. Equifax has admitted the fraud that was committed and that I am a victim and I have a Claim number with Equifax. The claim number is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-02
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. (FL)

receiving a consumers written request for them. This impeded consumers ability to determine whether a debt was truly owed and how they should respond to allegations of outstanding debts. Collecting on time-barred debt without making required disclosures : On numerous occasions, XXXX XXXX XXXX did not provide the required disclosures to consumers when collecting on debts beyond the statute of limitations. When the company purchased debt, it estimated the statute of limitations that governed the debt, and in some cases that date was later than the actual statute of limitations. Suing to collect on time-barred debt : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX least dozens of lawsuits for debt that was too old to legally enforce. In doing so, XXXX XXXX XXXX falsely represented that those consumers had legally enforceable obligations to pay those debts when in fact they did not because the debt was outside the statute of limitations. The CFPB also alleges that XXXX XXXX XXXX committed numerous violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and its implementing Regulation V, which include : Failing to inform consumers about investigation outcomes : On numerous occasions when XXXX XXXX XXXX determined that a consumers dispute was frivolous or irrelevant, it failed to timely inform the consumer about what information would be necessary for XXXX XXXX XXXX to investigate the dispute. Failing to timely resolve disputes : On at least tens of thousands of occasions, XXXX XXXX XXXX failed to resolve disputes within the required time. Conducting unreasonable investigations : On numerous occasions when a consumer alleged fraud or identify theft, XXXX XXXX XXXX did not conduct a sufficient investigation that considered all necessary information. Enforcement Action Under the CFPA, the CFPB has the authority to take action against institutions violating consumer financial laws, including engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices. The CFPB alleges that XXXX XXXX XXXX violated the 2015 order, the CFPAs prohibition on deceptive conduct, the FDCPA, FCRA, and Regulation V. If entered by the court, the order would require XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX : I would like this statement added to my credit file and sent to everyone company that received my credit file since portfolio has been on my report. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AZ)

I tried to set up a credit freeze with experian. I could not get into an account. I got a message that my social security number and date of birth did not match. This suggests a problem but I could not reach a live person to talk to about it. The automated system kept telling me it could only refer calls in limited circumstances.