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Consumer complaint received 2017-02-14
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (OH)

This matter started in XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. First received a call from Portfolio Recovery stating they were trying to collect a debt from my ex-wife and because she has a problem writing and reading English I offered to help. I first told them I would remit a check in the amount of {$170.00} if I found that she owed the debt to XXXX XXXX. They advised that XXXX XXXX had sold them the debt. They pressed me to send the check that day but I told them that I needed to check to see if she owed the debt first. After checking with her found that she had continued to pay the amount in question directly to XXXX XXXX and the next time they called I explained the above to them. They said they had no knowledge of her payments. I then asked them to provide written evidence of this debt and hung up and found out a week later she had not received any information from them. They called again and I reminded them they had not sent any information evidencing the debt, also reminded them she had made payments directly to XXXX XXXX and they became insistent we should pay without having the evidence. I eventually hung up on them and that is when the barrage of calls started. I have received at least 15 calls from them on an every other day frequency. Each time the individual on the phone denied they had called and when I ask for them to check their records they refused and continued demanding the payment and also requesting how they could contact her directly. I refused and at least 10 times now I have demanded they stop this barrage of phone calls even telling them that my phone was on the do not call list but as recent as XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX they are still calling. Please have them cease and desist with their phone calls making demands for payment of this debt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

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

Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$570.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$4200.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$310.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$810.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$980.00} 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 

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

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (FL)

I signed and agreed to be on a repayment plan with Navient. We went over all the amounts and what the payment amounts were going to be. I was paying for several months and then I got an alert about negative reporting on my credit bureau. 
Furthermore, I was making the payments every month for the amount we agreed upon which was XXXX per month. I continued to pay this and they were reporting all of my student loan accounts as 90+ days delinquent. This caused my credit score to drop to XXXX. I had credit cards closed and credit limits lowered because of this. My wife and I were in the process of trying to purchase our first house but this has put a hault on our plans. The payment plan started on XXXX XXXX XXXX. I contacted Navient about this situation on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and had to speak with the collection department. They informed me that it was my responsability to make sure everything was up to date. I advised her that I was under the impression that I was on a payment plan and Navient was automatically taking the money out of my account each month. Not once did they contact me and say that the payment terms that I agreed to were not correct and that my accounts were past due. Navient continued to take my payments each month and still report my accounts past due to the credit bureau. I do not feel this is right because I agreed to a payment amount and set up automatic payments and I was still being reported as past due and I would not have known unless I got an alert about my credit. 
Navient called me on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and left a voicemail on my phone which I have saved. The Navient representatives 's name was XXXX and he was from the office of credit collections department. He admitted that Navient made a Mistake and that they were working on fixing the promlem. The problem has not been fixed since then and I have not recieved another phone call from them to update me about this situation. This situation put me in a bad position and was one of the determining factors that made me decide to file bankruptcy because Navient had such a negative impact on my credit that I would not have been able to get everything back on track. I hate that this happened and just want to see what my options are because the majority of my student loans are with Navient and they ruined my credit after I worked so hard to get it to an acceptable level. I have also been being charged for late fees from over a year ago and I always set up payments with Navient. So this is starting to get ridiculous.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
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. (FL)

Subject : Complaint Against Equifax for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax for its refusal to remove a charge off account from my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ). 

Account Information : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge Off : XX/XX/year> Amount : XXXX I have previously disputed the accuracy of this charge off account with Equifax and provided evidence that the information is inaccurate. However, Equifax has failed to conduct a proper investigation and continues to report the inaccurate information on my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. Equifax refusal to comply with this law is a clear violation of my consumer rights. 

I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action against Equifax for its non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking the immediate removal of the inaccurate charge off account from my credit report. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and your assistance in ensuring that Equifax upholds its obligations under the law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-20
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: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (IL)

Between XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, there are excessive inquiries on my credit report for auto financing. These inquires are not permissible. I did not authorize these inquiries, provide any personal information or a signed statement authorizing inquiries. I approved inquiries while auto shopping however those inquiries are not the ones I am disputing. I am aware dealerships will submit applications to multiple financing companies to shop around for the best rate. I did not authorize this and would have never allowed abuse of my credit reporting in such a way. I have reached out to your company regarding inquiry and was denied removal. The unauthorized inquiry has a negative impact on my XXXX XXXX and future opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-21
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (AZ)

I 've had Wells Fargo as my bank for a few years now. And every time I go into the bank they try to get me to open another account. I had a normal checking and savings account. However, about two years ago they had me open a second checking and savings account because they told me it was safer to have to different checking accounts. However, then I got charged fees for the other checking account because I did n't have enough money in it or because I did n't use my debit card enough. Even though they told me the separate checking account was for my direct deposit only. Let me clarify, they told me it was safer to have a checking account for direct deposit and then a separate checking account for my debit card. But then I was charged a fee for not using a debit card with the direct deposit account. I hate going into the bank, because when I walk in I 'm immediately attacked by all the tellers, yelling and calling me over to their window. Half the time I went through the drive thru window they told me they had to have me come inside and speak to a banker and I ended up with another checking account, another savings account, and a credit card. In the past few months I 've been taking money management classes. I maybe make {$1600.00} a month. Why do I need that split up into XXXX accounts? Why are they convincing me I need all these accounts when I barely have enough money in XXXX account? And then when I do n't have enough money I get charged a fee, even if I have money in the other XXXX accounts. How does that make sense?
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-06
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA)

Every time I would apply for a loan to purchase my first home. I am always told do that I can finance my property at XXXX , XXXX Ca XXXX, This home was purchased prices was {$160000.00} from a XXXX in XXXX. I had never purchased such a home at all. This individual used the my same XXXX number as mine the Deed # XX/XX/XXXX. The Date recorded from XXXX was XX/XX/XXXX.Documentation number is # XXXX. The seller name is XXXX. The lot building deed number is XX/XX/XXXX the buyer name XXXX , seller name XXXX , Then the other Deed was XX/XX/XXXX the buyer was XXXX the seller was XXXX After checking into this matter I discovered that these individuals had stolen and bought my information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
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. (GA)

All the following hard inquires Via Equifax have no open accounts on my credit profile. I previously had them removed & Equifax had them placed back on my credit profile. I ask they be removed immediately. 



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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

They have refused to remove inaccurate personal information from my credit report. I sent letters to the credit bureaus via XXXX XXXX XXXX with the following details : Equifax : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXXXXXX XXXX. The letter concerned a XXXX address that I have never lived at or been to before. This is not my current or previous address. 

XXXX : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXX, XXXX The letter addressed a XXXX address ( which I have never lived at or been to before ) and a XXXX address, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, which is not my current or previous address. 

XXXX : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXXXXXX XXXX. The letter concerned an Iowa address that I have never lived at or been to before. This is not my current or previous address.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Kehoe Financial Group, LLC (NV)

This company - Kehoe Financial Group - is looking for somebody named XXXX XXXX. I am not XXXX nor have I ever known him. They called me from various numbers ( the last being XXXX ) and continued asking for him. Each time, I would tell them they have the wrong number and to stop calling me. On Friday XXXX XXXX 2017, I received a call from this company at XXXX PST lasting 6 second before it was disconnected. I received an immediate call back from their rep who was a man who was SURE he was right. He said I hung up on him and that was rude. At this point, this company had been calling me for quite a few weeks. I yelled at him, hung up, and called their corporate number. Once I called their corporate number, I was told that my outburst was recorded and they did n't tolerate that behavior. First of all, they never stated that my calls were being recorded prior to me calling their management. This is a breach of my privacy. Secondly - and most important - I 'm not actually the guy they 're looking for. The manager then told me that my number is listed in their system as 'wrong number ' yet they still continued to call. Her tune changed from being incredibly rude to realizing that she was just belittling somebody that has ZERO business with their company. She stated that she would put it on the do-not-call list, however, I 'm very skeptical that this group of incompetent people can successfully accomplish this basic task.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

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

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and list of Inquiries. 

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

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

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( XXXX ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
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. (VA)

15 USC 1681 refers to a section of the United States Code related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) .Specifically 15 USC 1681 is the title of the ACT that governs how consumer credit information is collected, maintained and used.The FCRA aims to promote accuracy, fairness and privacy of consumer information contained in the file of consumer reporting agencies. XXXX, XXXX AND EQUIFAX INFORMATION BREACHED, FTC REPORT ATTACHED. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS, XXXX XXXX XXXX  @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX REQUESTED ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT XXXX NO RESPONSE, XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ADDRESS THAT IS NOT MINE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX REMOVE THESE ACCOUNTS AND ADDRESSES FROM MY CREDIT REPORTS. ATTACHED PAPERWORK. DELETE THESE ITEMS OFF MY CREDIT REPORT. NOT VALID INFORMATION HAS BEEN BREACHED MULTIPLE TIMES.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Ditech Financial LLC (MA)

Last year, XXXX XXXX, my wife lost her job. We contacted our mortgage company Ditech about mortgage relief in XXXX XXXX. By XXXX XXXX we were told they had all the documentation needed and it would be a 60 day assessment time to review with the underwriters if we fit into a mortgage relief program. After numerous calls and voicemails I filed a complaint here on the CFPB website on XXXX XXXX XXXX. Later that week we were approved and told to follow the documentation provided by Ditech to enter into a trail phase of 3 months of a relief mortgage rate. The trial period would be three payment one in each month of XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. After that, we were told that they would finish processing the mortgage relief paperwork and finalize the process. It is now XXXX of XXXX, a full year since we entered into the relief program and it is still not resolved after multiple phone calls all we are told is that they will mark our account for it to be reviewed quickly. It is very apparent that they are dragging their feet in hopes that we can not keep making payments and allowing the debt to collect on the account so they can collect a larger fee or we will be forced into foreclosure. Please help us get this resolved.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-06
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CT)

THERE ARE INQUIRIES DONE ON MY CREDIT THAT I DID NOT AUTHORIZE. WHEN CONTACTED CREDIT BUREAU BY PHONE THEY STATE THAT THE INQUIRIES ARE VALID AND THEY DONT HAVE TO PROVIDE PROOF FOR THE INQUIRIES. I HAVE NOT DONE ANY INQUIRIES ON MY CREDIT IN XXXX OR XXXX. THESE INQUIRIES NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT ASAP. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT 2 YEARS FOR INQUIRIES TO BE REMOVED THAT I DID NOT AUTHORIZE NOR DO.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-21
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

this is about the  Equifax  security breach.  I followed their  online instructions to sign up for the  credit monitoring and  received the email below promising a link within a few days to confirm.    This is now  six days later and there has been no further email from  Equifax.  Their  email did not end up in my spam,  which i check regularly.      I will attempt to re-register with the  Equifax  website about this;  my understanding is that attempting to call them results in prolonged times on hold,  so i likely won't  attempt that right now.   Given that their offered credit monitoring only lasts for one year,  and that my confidential info now is likely gone for sale for my lifetime,  i'm not certain how much good all this will do anyway.

Equifax security breach: have to get this email with link, might take several days 
Inbox
XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XX/XX/XXXX (6 days ago)

to me 
We have successfully received and are processing your information.

Next Step

You will receive an email with a link to finalize your enrollment and activate your product. Please be patient. Due to the high volume of requests, emails may be delayed. If you have not received your email within a few days, please check your spam and junk folders.

Thank you again; we appreciate your patience!
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-30
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. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Dear TransUion, XXXX, and Equifax I am writing to dispute certain inaccuracies in my credit reports regarding my XXXX XXXX XXXX loan account. The details are as follows : Account Name : XXXX XXXX Reported Balance : {$4400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account Status : XXXX and XXXX report the account as " Charged off '' with a balance of {$4400.00}, while Equifax indicates that I have 100 % left to pay on this loan. This discrepancy suggests that Equifax is not updating the account status accurately. 
Consumer Law : Under 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information identified as resulting from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after receipt. Additionally, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681i, this account is in violation for not reporting 100 % accurately. 
Payment History : XXXX indicates that I have made no late payments ( XXXX ), while Equifax shows that I have only made 18 % of payments on time and lists XXXX missed payments. This significant difference needs to be corrected.

Consumer Law : The FCRA mandates that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of the information they report, as stated in 15 U.S.C. 1681i. 
Last Payment Date : There is a discrepancy in the reported last payment date : XXXX lists it as XX/XX/XXXX, while Equifax states it as XX/XX/XXXX. While minor, accuracy is essential. 
Consumer Law : Under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), the FCRA requires that all reported information be accurate and verifiable. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the accounts listed have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681, I have the right to privacy, and under 15 U.S.C. 1681, Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), a consumer reporting agency can not furnish accounts without my written instructions. 
I am requesting the original copy of the agreement and the terms and conditions associated with these accounts. Failure to comply will forfeit your claims and require you to delete all the items listed above. You are required to block these transactions from being reported to my credit report within 4 days from the date of receipt of this notice. 
Delete these accounts unless you wish to be held accountable for {$1000.00} per account. 
Please confirm receipt of this letter and inform me of the outcome of your investigation. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX