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Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09
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)

Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX/XXXX 2017 that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.
I demand that they rectify this by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is an unconscionable breech of ethical behavior by this company and it is further  unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this regardless of their questionable " judgment '' of who to contact.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-03
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (CA)

In XXXX Freedom Mortgage sent me the annual escrow disclosure statement with wrong information and charges. On XXXX XXXX I sent them a request to try to fix the issue, I supported my request with XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX tax collector print out showing the correct amount due. On XXXX XXXX I received a letter from them indicating they received my written inquiry and that they will be reviewing the information and to give them 30 day to respond. On XXXX XXXX I received a letter from them indicating they are conducting further research and they need 15 more days where a written respond will be sent out by XXXX/XXXX/2016. ( It seems they failed to comply within the time frame they set ). 
On XXXX XXXX I did my regular monthly mortgage payment but I did n't include the unjustified new charges since it was under review since XXXXFreedom Mortgage refused to credit my account for this payment and they call me every day demanding the full amount they where requesting. I felt harassed, so I paid them the extra money they demanded and on XXXX/XXXX/2016 I sent them a request to cancel my escrow account since I have a conventional loan. On XXXX XXXX I received a letter from them indicating they received my request and they need 30 days to respond. During this process I was trying to get in touch with someone who can resolve this issue and kept receiving a promise that a manager will contact me, but never happen. 
Now XXXX payment is due and I do n't want to keep paying for someone 's mistake. As of now I want them to cancel the escrow account, I will be responsible for paying the tax and insurance on my account and refund me whatever they have in this escrow account. 
I really appreciate if you can help me resolve this issue with them. I could be reached at XXXX for any questions.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-03
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (FL)

XXXX HAS COVERED UP AND ASSISTED IN NUMEROUS COUNTS OF LOAN FRAUD. XXXX AND FREEDOM MORTGAGE ARE ALSO GUILTY OF ILLEGAL LOAN ORIGINATION, EMBEZZLEMENT, CONSUMER FRAUD AND MORE. 

IN AN ABSURD CLAIM OF LEGAL INTERPRETATION, INTENTIONAL FRAUD IS WRITTEN OFF AS ACCIDENTS AND THE CONSUMER IS RIPPED OFF WITHOUT RECOURSE INTERNALLY. EVEN MORE BIZARRE, FRAUDULENT LOANS ARE NOW VALID BECAUSE THEY SOLD IT ... ILLEGALLY. 

ATTACHED IS A SETTLEMENT OFFER TO END THIS DISPUTE ONCE AND FOR ALL
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-01
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (FL)

I had tried multiple times to apply for a Chase account. I was declined by  XXXX   XXXX  Systems, I then requested my credit report and found no derogatory items. I went back to the bank after several attempts to solve the issue I was unable to get the account. I applied for a report from  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  and I am awaiting the response.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-01
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC (SC)

I have been in contact with the original creditor since just after our bankruptcy filing. Although the filing was dismissed, the original creditor has indicated to me that they have written off and closed my account. However, a third party debt collec tor, Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC  has continued to harass me about this debt. My credit report also shows this debt as being charged off, so I assume that Cavalry has purchased some right to collect a non-existent debt for pennies on the dollar, and now seeks to profit from people who do n't know better than to succumb to their harassment tactics. I am not that person. I have written them a dispute letter, clearly asking them to provide documentation showing that this debt still exists, and documentation showing the assignment giving them authority to collect it. They have provided nothing but now  2  response letters indicating that I have disputed the debt, but have failed to request any information from them. Clearly, they are playing a childish game to try to catch me in a 30 day trap of failing to respond. Again, I am not that person. I can certainly outlast them, but as I understand the law, they have a duty to respond to my request for information fully and with great detail, and are not allowed to continue to harass me. I would like for the CFPB to investigate this company, as I have not been able to find any filings in our state giving them the ability to even engage in third-party debt collection activities here.     I have attached my original response to Cavalry, dated   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX     ; my second response to Cavalry 's letter indicating that I have failed to request any information, dated   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX     ; Cavalry 's 3rd letter to me, again saying I have failed to request information, dated   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX    , and my letter of today, again informing them of the information I have requested multiple times, and informing them of my complaint with you folks.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09
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)

This is all to do with the personal data leaked from Equifax, mid-XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX2017. I just found out about it and went to their poorly provided website ( http : //www.equifaxsecurity2017.com ), which asked me to provide most of my SSN to confirm if I am affected, which I am, along with 143 million others. I submitted a request to do a temporary 90 day freeze on my account through XXXX, because I have no confidence in Equifax. I still have to do this for the rest of my family. I work for a company that has to deal with PCI and HIPAA compliance and I do n't understand how a company that collects this much private information without consent can have such oversight and disregard for the rest of us.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09
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. (WY)

Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how Equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media. 

Going forward Equifax should be required to monitor every account and notify victims if any fraud occurs. Credit fraud protection should be mandatory for every account, not an option for us to have deal with. 

This should be rectified firstly by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach. Requiring a police report is absurd when they clearly know if you were affected.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09
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. (MN)

Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX/XXXX 2017 that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security  protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 

They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-24
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (CA)

I am a XXXX XXXX who ordered a verification of mortgage with Freedom Mortgage. I faxed in my request along with the Borrower 's Authorization. When I followed up with Freedom Mortgage the first 2 times, they had verified that they faxed the verification of mortgage to the wrong fax # twice. Finally, on my XXXX call, they faxed the verification of mortgage to my correct fax #, however, they did not include a cover letter or their company name or contact number on the fax. The verification of mortgage showed the Borrower 's name, address, loan #, interest rate, loan amount, etc., but NO mention of the Lender 's name or contact #. I called Freedom Mortgage XXXX more times to explain that the verification of mortgage was NOT acceptable because the fax could come from anyone, anywhere and not necessarily from Freedom Mortgage. Due to fraudulent activities in lending, I asked Freedom Mortgage to resend the verification of mortgage with a fax cover letter so that I can verify that the fax is coming directly from Freedom Mortgage and not somewhere else. Freedom Mortgage assured me that they are only required to show the loan # on the verification of mortgage and their name did not need to be on the form. It was their customary business practice. I insisted that they send a cover letter with the form and they assured me that it would be done by XXXX XXXX, 2016 but I still have not gotten it. I am now on my XXXX phone call with Freedom Mortgage but they can not confirm if they can resend the verification of mortgage with a fax cover letter, their name or contact # on the form. I have escalated my request with a Manager at Freedom Mortgage 3 times and they have not assured me that this will be taken care of correctly. This is not an acceptable lending practice and should be investigated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NY)

On XXXX, I attempted to access my bank account and saw that the bank has closed it. I called and they said they could not give me any information but I can put a request in for my funds to be accessible. Since then, I have not been able to access their customer service as you need a bank card number to reach a representative, and I no longer have one. Also, I have made several returns with that account and have open claims, that I have not been able to track the status of the claims or confirm the returned items funds being successfully deposited in the account. Again, I have tried numerous times to call their customer service but can not access a representative because I no longer have a valid bank card number.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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. ()

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-09
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

My social security number was compromised in XX/XX/XXXX. I only found out when I received a phone call from a collection agency demanding a payment of {$1000.00} to XXXX. I have been going back and forth with XXXX for OVER A YEAR, submitting ALL documents they have requested, contacting all credit bureaus, etc. The credit bureaus have informed me that they have never received anything from XXXX saying that this was fraud, but I have a letter from XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX stating that they have sent a letter to the credit bureaus and to wait 90 days for the removal. It is now XX/XX/XXXX. There is a hard inquiry on my XXXX report that was NEVER authorized ... XXXX also opened an account with my social security number, under the name XXXX XXXX, which is NOT my name. My name is XXXX XXXX. The account number is XXXX. I have sent them a notarized packet that shows my address, which was not where the orders were made, at the time, as well as my driver 's license, a copy of my ss card ( with the numbers except the last 4 blacked out ) a FTC report, and their own packet that they 've requested. I 've also sent them a copy of my credit report where it shows that hard inquiry still exists. I even filed a police report, and gave the police officer the name, address and phone number of the suspected person, and even HE did n't care to do anything. This has been going on for OVER A YEAR. If this does not get cleared up within the 15 days that CFPB says to allow, I will be contacting their legal department.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

These unfamiliar credit inquiries on my credit report are really concerning. I didn't authorized or consented to these companies in accessing my information, I'm trying to understand how and why this happened and it's causing me a lot of stress and anxiety.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-01
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (DC)

Wells Fargo  refuses to close my escrow account on my mortgage. I bought a home in DC in   XXXX   XXXX    Originally, I did not want a escrow account but was told by my original lender that taking out the escrow account would be complicated during the middle of the closing process for our home. After we closed on our home, our mortgage was soon transferred to  Wells Fargo.      I asked  Wells Fargo  to close my escrow account for both taxes and insurance. They first told me they could not because  Wells Fargo  has a policy that only escrow accounts at least  1 year old  can be closed out. I asked for a copy of the signed agreement that requires me to wait 1 year before closing the escrow account. They continue to fail to provide me a signed agreement showing me I am legally bound to wait 1 year.     They closed the tax portion of my escrow account after I contacted them a few more times. I asked them to close the insurance portion of my escrow account. They then again cited their  one  year requirement and refused to close the insurance portion of my escrow account. I asked again for a copy of a signed agreement. They again could not provide a copy.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (SC)

I have provided my photo ID along with the other required documents. 
I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the LAW. Which I have provided all of my documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 )
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09
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. (TN)

Equifax failed to keep my personal information secure and it was subsequently compromised in the security breach. I am now concerned about my private information ( including my social security number, address and drivers license number ) being in the wrong hands. Upon checking my credit report, it appears someone has already attempted to steal my identity.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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. (NY)

I am writing to express my deep frustration and to demand immediate action regarding several inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite previous communications and requests for removal of erroneous accounts remain unresolved, adversely affecting my credit profile :
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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. (AR)

In accordance with the FCRA, ( XXXX, TransUnion, XXXX, ) have violated my federally protected consumer rights to Privacy and confidentiality under 1681. According to 15 U.S.C 1681c- ( a ) ( 4 ) Except authorized, NO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY may make any consumer report containing accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss. I have the list of Accounts that I will post here! ( XXXX XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX but for XXXX showing account # XXXX which is also INACCURATE REPORTING ) I am Attaching identity and proof of address.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-13
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (PA)

In XX/XX/2016 I was contacted by Freedom Mortgage and they offered my the option to refinance my home. The suggested that we go with the XXXX as the was a quick and easy process. Freedom Mortgage continued to state that they were missing information that was provided several different times. After acknowledging that they had received the correct information they then took over XXXX days to get a loan processor assigned. We XXXX months later we finally got to the final stages and I found out my current mortgage was transferred from XXXX to XXXX. I was primsed that the transfer would have no adverse affect to me during the XXXX day grace period. I ended up making my XX/XX/XXXX payment in XX/XX/XXXX as a result of the loan transfer. Freedom Mortgage is counting this as late payment and XXXX refuses to update my records to reflect that the payment was not late in accordance with the loan transfer law. We have tried to resolve this with each bank but both are claiming there is nothing that can be done. I contacted HUD and opened case # XXXX as they claim that FHA guidelines would not block with Refi under these circumstances. I am not in fear that I am going to lose out on my current locked interest rate with Freedom. Freedom has acknowledged their errors to me as well. I did not ask for my loan to be transferred and now I am being penalized as a result. Not to mention, if loan was processed within the time frame promised, I would be in this situation. I feel some of the practices on both Freedom Mortgage and XXXX Mortgage are unfair and deceptive