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

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the document needed and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX  according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5-1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ) .I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair CreditReporting Act. I am a victim of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company informationEquifax. Please delete the following accounts. XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$200.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance {$870.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance {$35000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-26
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is being reported on my XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion credit bureaus as a paid charge off. I paid this account in full. There was no profit loss. They said they would remove it after 60/days and they have n't done that. No offer was made. I agreed to pay full amount upon the removal in all three credit resort which hant been done. I payed this item in full on XX/XX/2015.
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-25
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Nevada) (GA)

From XXXX 2014 to XXXX 2014, XXXX XXXX kept charging {$52.00} to my credit card although I canceled their services since XXXX. I disputed the charges and XXXX of their supervisors called and told me all charges will be credited. They made XXXX charges and only credited XXXX. Their automated system turned the balance ( {$52.00} ) to a collection agency by the name of Allied Collection Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX who put the derogatory charge on my credit report. I was n't aware this derogatory info was on my credit report since last year as I have been applying for loans and was getting denied.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Alliance One, Inc. (CA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX, CA XXXXTel : ( XXXX ) XXXXTo Whom It May Concern : For the account referenced in this dispute, I was never notified of the debt or sent any request to pay it. Additionally, I have been trying for the last two weeks to reach a representative from Alliance One but all of their phone numbers go straight to a busy signal and I 've tried to reach them with no success. 

It seems many others have similar complaints XXXX pay all my debts I 'm happy to pay this balance ifa ) I get a letter or statement about what it isb ) A chance to pay itI do n't understand why a collection agency would avoid communicating about a debt they 're trying to collect, but based on what I 've read online about the company, I 'm thinking it 's some type of scam. 

Thanks for looking into this, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-30
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (CA)

I have an installment loan in which payments {$210.00} are deducted bi-weekly. I had a loan payment which was due on XXXX XXXX 2015, however, my paycheck was deposited early and I wanted to make sure that the loan payment was made. I spoke with an agent on XXXX/XXXX/2015 to arrange payment for the XXXX/XXXX/2015 payment which was subsequently deducted from my account on XXXX/XXXX/2015. Today, XXXX/XXXX/2015, I noted that an additional charge of {$7.00} drafted from my bank account. I contacted the company and was told it was a fee for paying early. I was at no time advised of this while making the early payment. I was also advised that a rebate offer that I used when initially applied for the loan would be voided because I made a payment a few days early causing me to incur an additional charge of over {$80.00}. I was never made aware of this when making the payment a few days early and only made the payment to prevent any issue with timely payment since the XXXX holiday was coming up. I should not be penalized for trying to take care of my obligations and ensure prompt payment.
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc. (PA)

Diversified Consultants continues to call my cell number although I have told them on XXXX occasions that the person they are trying to collect a debt gave them my phone number in error. I have explained that this could not have the person 's number in the past because I 've had the same cell number for over 15 years. Today they called again, misrepresented themselves, and hung up when I told them it was the wrong number. I 'm reporting this company as I can only assume other consumers have had problems with the company.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-01
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (FL)

I have a credit card with Synchrony Bank, a PayPal Smart Connect card. 
( 1 ) On the PayPal Smart Connect card I have been making bi-weekly payments in the amount of {$75.00} ( {$150.00} per month ). My balance has been steadily decreasing and on XXXX XXXX, 2015 my balance was {$650.00}. I got a letter from Synchrony stating that they were lowering my credit limit from {$1100.00} to {$660.00}. I had made {$75.00} payments on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. I have used the card for only one {$50.00} purchase. On Tuesday, XXXX XXXX, I checked my balance and it was {$700.00}. I had been charged a late fee pushing me over my credit limit and then they charged me {$14.00} interest on a balance of {$670.00}. Keep in mind I 've paid {$300.00} toward this card since XXXX XXXX and I have used it for only XXXX {$50.00} purchase. 
When I called to complain on XXXX XXXX, 2015 the representative said " Congratulations, we were able to help you by moving your XXXX XXXX payment to XXXX and removing the late charge bringing your balance to {$670.00} ''. The late charge should never have been applied to begin with and my new balance is now still more than I owed on XXXX XXXX ( I 've made XXXX additional payments since XXXX XXXX and I have n't used the card in XXXX ). My new balance should be less than {$650.00} which was my balance at the beginning of XXXX. 
( 2 ) Since XXXX XXXX I have made {$300.00} in on time payments, have not used one time ( {$50.00} ), show no purchases for XXXX on my statement and yet my balance has gone up by {$50.00}. How can I pay {$300.00} toward a XXXX balance, make XXXX {$50.00} purchase in XXXX and end up with a {$700.00} balance on XXXX XXXX? In addition to fraudulently charging late fees and costing me money they have caused my credit score to go down by constantly lowering my credit limit even though I pay on time ( more than the minimum ) and have steadily been paying down the balance. 
( 3 ) Synchrony is robbing people by charging huge interest rates of 29.66 % and then playing around with people 's credit limits causing them to go over limit and incurring additional late fees and interest fees on the late fees plus causing a negative impact on credit scores. I have my payments set up to go automatically every two weeks and I check my balances on the first of every month. My balances have slowly but surely been decreasing and now all of a sudden I 'm over limit and have been charged a bunch of fees.
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-19
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: MARINER FINANCE, LLC (FL)

They are not applying my extra loan payments to my principal balance. I make my monthly payment on time and then I will send in extra money that same month to be applied toward my principal. Instead they apply my extra payment to interest. I called and asked for it to be fixed but they told me I can only make extra principal payments the same day I make my regular. This is a simple interest loan with no pre-payment penalty. The reason for making extra payments is to pay down the loan faster. By miss applying my extra payments that will never happen. Payments are made on line and there is no where to state that the extra payment should be applied to principal. Also there is no where to see how your payments are being applied. You have to call the office and ask them to mail you a statement.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-24
Product: Prepaid card — General purpose card
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing account — 
Company: Empowerment Ventures, LLC (AZ)

I put {$500.00} on the XXXX of XXXX. My card has a {$0.00} balance. When I call it says my card has not been activated. I have had this card for 2 years. It 's activated. When I finally did get through to speak to someone, I was told they ca n't access any accounts, and I would be contacted by text message when it was fixed. I 'm still waiting
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I requested that a few accounts on my credit file with Experian be investigated starting XX/XX/XXXX. When there was no evidence that the investigation has been conducted, I sent several follow up letters on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX As of today, XX/XX/XXXX I have not received any notification that the accounts are being investigated nor have I seen any evidence on my credit file that the accounts in question are in dispute status.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-31
Product: Bank account or service — Cashing a check without an account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: Empowerment Ventures, LLC (NV)

I am a rush can d prepaid debit card member. I have been effected like many others. But this has been a month that they have not be able to get my account correct. I have gotten my lights cut off, gas, had to pay late fees on my rent due to not being able to access my funds to pay my bills. This has been stressful, upsetting. I need results from this company. I live pay check to pay check I 'm not rich.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

During an auto lease transfer, the dealership failed to send the payment to the finance company. As a result, the lender contacted me regarding the issue, and I immediately notified the dealership. Unfortunately, the dealership did not respond promptly, leading to XXXX XXXX placing an incorrect late notice on my credit report. I have repeatedly expressed my concern to the finance company and was assured that they would update the information immediately. However, despite their promises, the error has not been corrected. As of XX/XX/XXXX, I checked my credit report, and the mistake still remains. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX and closed two weeks thereafter
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-30
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Getting a loan — Confusing or misleading advertising
Company: Social Finance, Inc. (CA)

Systemic bait-and-switch operation with SoFi and offered interest rates. <P/>In XX/XX/XXXX, I applied for a refinance loan of {$26000.00} on the remainder of my Federal Student loan balance. In the application process I provided my requested information including my current annual income of {$120000.00}. They pre-approved me for a 5 year fixed loan for the amount requested at a rate of 3.99 %. I applied for the loan and provided requested pay stubs for income verification purposes. These paystubs from the end of XX/XX/XXXX showed year to date income of {$51000.00} which I used to calculate the annual income I submitted with my application of {$120000.00} scaled for 12 months. None of this income was bonus or commission type income and was all directly related to my profession and work as a XXXX XXXX. <P/>SoFi told me that they would not accept this income for verification purposes implying that a portion of my income would be treated like bonus or commission type income for which they ask 2 years of prior XXXX statements. Specifically, approximately {$40000.00} of my current annual income out of the {$120000.00} is regular XXXX reported taxable income ( not XXXX ) from picking up extra shifts at the XXXX ( not overtime and commonly referred to as " moonlighting '' in the XXXX XXXX ). I do n't believe a reasonable consumer would believe that this is bonus or commission type income, and there is no information available that would suggest this type of income would be treated differently for verification purposes in the application process ( SoFi does specifically mention bonus or commission type income on their website though ). <P/>SoFi then tells me that they would no longer be able to offer the rate of 3.99 %, but that the good news was that they were still able to conditionally approve me at a new 5 year fixed rate of 5.115 % ( 28 % higher than the 3.99 % rate they had pre-approved me at ). <P/>At that point I was thinking, oh well, SoFi as a private company can set whatever standards it wants for its lending as long as not discriminating or breaking other laws. But then I read other reports on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website and found that many others reported similar experiences of being pre-approved at one low rate, and then experiencing some type of difficulty in the application/verification process outside of what a normal/reasonable consumer would expect and then being told of the good news of being offered a higher interest rate than the one they were pre-approved at. This higher interest rate is offered after the consumer has provided their protected financial information and authorized a hard credit check ( which hurts their credit ) and SoFi can then share/sell/use this financial information in a proprietary way while not honoring their marketed or pre-approved rates in good faith.
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-05
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: California Business Bureau, Inc. (TX)

I dispute the validity of this entire debt. I am invoking Texas Finance Code 392.202 CORRECTION OF THIRD-PARTY DEBT COLLECTOR 'S OR CREDIT BUREAU 'S FILES. The XXXX is not bonded in Texas and is acting illegally. They will not send me proof of not being bonded in Texas so I can not send proof to the credit bureaus to remove these charges that I am not liable for. They also will not send me any proof that they have any sort of contract with the hospital that they say I had procedures at.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-01
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

I currently have a judgment from Civil court that is reporting on Transunion and XXXX. I have XXXX situations with this judgment and have disputed this information for months and I desperately, need help. First this suit was brought against me for back rent by my rental management named XXXX XXXX XXXX. I had a court date for XXXX and was told by the management office not to go because I had paid my rent in full and there was a XXXX balance. However, a default judgment was made against me because I did not go to court. I would have gone to avoid this. Secondly, this judgment was included in Bankruptcy that was filed on XXXX/XXXX/15 and has since been discharged on XXXX/XXXX/15. I have explained these XXXX situations to the credit reporting agency and the information has not been deleted. This judgment will affect my future for many years to come and it is not my fault. Please help. As of XXXX XXXX 2015 i had already paid a partial rent payment for XXXX so there is no way I was behind to have a judgement against me. I have attached copies of canceled checks.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (LA)

Midland funding notified me that through XXXX, that they attempting to sue me for a debt that they dont own and that is past the statue of limitations. They have misrepresented the account with false affidavits and lied to me about it being restarted as far as the clock. They have been unable to verify that they are the owners of the debt, show proof of a card/account statement, how amount was calculated, nor have an agreement. They are reporting and listing the account wrong on my credit report with updating it as late monthly with a high credit amount
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-24
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AZ)

On XXXX XXXX, 2016, XXXX XXXX pulled my credit without my knowledge or consent. Despite several phone calls to the company, and many letters to XXXX XXXX and to Experian, this inquiry has not been removed from my credit report. I know it 's a small thing, but it looks as though I have been seeking additional credit lines, which I am not. 
I am appalled that a company like XXXX XXXX is allowed to pull consumers ' credit without a legitimate purpose. I have NEVER applied for an XXXX XXXX product, and they have no business pulling my credit and leaving an inquiry on my credit report. 
I really want this removed from my Experian Credit Report.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-26
Product: Money transfers — International money transfer
Issue: Other transaction issues — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE (VA)

I have tried to transfer money to a bank in XXXX and WU wrote, on XXXX XXXX, 2015, that the transaction went through : XXXX XXXX, Thank you. The payment for your money transfer has been received. It will be available in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account by XXXX XXXX, 2015. 
If you have any questions, contact us anytime. 
Thanks for using Western Union. 

XXXXThis is your proof of payment for the money transfer below. 
XXXXYour tracking number ( MTCN ) is : XXXXTransaction Date : XXXX XXXX, 2015 XXXX ETHowever, on the same day ( XXXX/XXXX/2015 ), I received this email : Dear XXXX XXXX , Money Transfer Control Number ( MTCN ) : XXXXWe have received your order, however, we regret we are unable to process your transaction at this time. 

If you feel this action is in error or have further questions as to why your transaction was declined, please contact us online or by phone at XXXX. 

We regret any inconvenience this action has caused. As an alternative, you may send money using cash from a Western Union Agent location. You can find an Agent location on our Web site. 
For additional information, visit us at www.westernunion.com. 
Thank you for using Western Union! 
then, on XXXX XXXX, I receive this email : Dear XXXX XXXX, Your tracking number ( MTCN ) is : XXXXWe received your request to cancel your money transfer. If your account has been debited, we 'll refund the money transfer amount and fee to you. 

Send money at one of our agent locations. Find your nearest agent location now. 

Thank you for using Western UnionNow, I have never sent a request to cancel the money transfer ; this is a lie. 
I have received the refund, however I was charged for the transaction! It 's a matter of principle that the business should not charge for their botched service. 
Even if the fee is just {$5.00}, it is outrageous. 
I have filed complaint with WU on XX/XX/XXXX but I am yet to hear from them and my call to WU today was as if I was talking to a wall. The customer service assistant could not help me. 
" Money Sent from XXXX to XXXX XXXXThank you for submitting your question, we will be getting back to you in 1 business dayReference Number : XXXX ''
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-11
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (TX)

On XX/XX/XXXX. I received a vehicle from XXXX ( I live in XXXX ) that I purchased from XXXX in XXXX. The vehicle arrived without a temporary plate. When I asked the dealership about this, they said the plate blew off in transport. The transport driver stated it did not have a plate when it was picked up. My loan was financed by Consumer Portfolio Services ( they were fined XXXX XX/XX/XXXX by the FTC ). For several months after I received the vehicle, the dealership would not send me the title and registration. XXXX got involved, but apparently the dealer did not own the car when I purchased it and CPS knew this and accepted the loan. On XX/XX/XXXX CPS sent a letter to the dealer that states they failed to perfect the lien within XXXX days and CPS is demanding the return of the monies. The dealer informed me that CPS told him I defaulted on the note which I have not. I missed a car payment and pay extra each month to make up for the payment I missed. Now the dealer is telling me he will be repossessing my vehicle because I am in default but I am not. CPS has colluded with the dealer to commit fraud as they knew the dealer did not own the car when they agreed to accept my loan. Now my car is being repossessed and I have paid my notes. CPS was fined by the FTC for these types of practices and now I am losing all of the money I invested. I have made several attempts to contact CPS regarding this problem but have not been put through to the right manager. I need someone to contact me before I lose my car. Both the dealer ( XXXX XXXX ) and CPS committed fraud. I need someone to contact me immediately so I can determine who is in the right or wrong.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-03
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TX)

My Bank of America savings account went negative by almost {$1400.00}. The bank said it was negative for XXXX days as of XXXX/XXXX/2015. I was trying to pay it off through a payment plan, but the Bank refused and while it took the reason why the account went into a negative balance as a fraudulent transaction ( which happened at XXXX time ), there was no action made to the person who wrote the bad check, nor was there any feedback that they would have allowed me to pay back incrementally the negative balance. 

On XXXX XXXX, 2015 Bank of America performed an unauthorized transaction by taking all of the funds out of my checking account which were actually a student loan for my wife 's school and left us with a negative balance. When I confronted the bank, they said that they were allowed to do that based on the contract of my accounts. I found that hard to believe, which is why I am making this complaint that Bank of America has been performing predatory business practices and continues to do so that are not only unethical but I wonder if they actually violate the law.