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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-24
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY)

I have already paid Capital One on both accounts, but they keep charging me, saying that i haven't paid them. when I removed myself from their autopay system, they have reported that I had two payments late on my closed credit card. Still to this day i have no idea why they closed both of my credit cards. They sent me a letter saying I've violated their terms and conditions and closed both of my credit cards. I would like to Capital One to be conspicuous about why they closed both of my credit cards and also to remove any late payments off my credit report, and mark them as " paid as agreed ''. 

It has been over 30 days of investigation and Capital One has not responded to any of my questions. I would like to get an answer from capital one.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-19
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't decrease my monthly payments
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (NY)

After being in deferment for quite awhile, because of trying to pay off my wife 's student loans, I have started the process of trying to stay up on payments to Navient. I was on the Income Based Repayment plan and at one point was paying XXXX when they were still XXXX. Since transferring over to Navient I went into deferment again, for a year. I am currently trying to get back on a payment plan but my IBR payment is an unmanageable XXXX+ dollars. I then had to search for a another payment plan ( which seemed very difficult to find ) called the Income sensitive plan. I submitted paperwork that they seemed to drop the ball on and when I called later about the paperwork, they quickly told me that if I made any kind of a payment that day then I would automatically be enrolled in the ISB plan. I gave my information over the phone and seemed to get disconnected. They never called back and never took out the money. There was no phone call back and as a result I kept getting notices about my late payments under the XXXX+ IBR plan. I called them back to see what had happened ( about a week and a half later ) and they could n't remember my paperwork until I told them the dates it was submitted. They then told me that the person I spoke to who told me to pay any amount of money so I could get in was mistaken and that I would have to make a full payment of my original loan payment amount ( which is XXXX+ ) dollars and that I would automatically be enrolled in the ISB repayment plan that day. I told them that I could n't make the payment that day and would try to get that money together. If I ca n't make a XXXX+ payment then I know I ca n't make a XXXX+ payment without severely crippling my monthly income. I have XXXX daughters ( XXXX in college ) and it just seems that there can be something else done that 's easier and does n't require a huge down payment. It was n't that difficult to get into a payment plan before.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-16
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

On or about XX/XX/XXXX I settled an credit card account with XXXX XXXX XXXX. The debt was cancelled, a XXXX was issued and the information removed from the credit report. Additionally, it is well past any timeframes to be listed on any credit report and is outside the statute of limitations. However, as of XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX re-listed the account on 2 credit bureaus - XXXX and Experian.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-15
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Tribal Lending Enterprise, Inc. (IL)

On XXXX XXXX, 2017, I received a text offering a payday loan. Since I was in financial need at the time, I clicked on the link in the text and filled out the online form. I then received a phone call from a woman at XXXX XXXX XXXX who walked me through the steps to get approved for a {$1000.00} loan. When I asked the rep how much this loan would cost me, she informed me that with the interest, the total amount to pay back was {$1100.00}. I received an email stating that my loan was approved and the funds were on the way. 

After making my initial payment of {$330.00}, I noticed that the loan balance had not decreased very much, so I contacted the company. A rep informed me that only {$50.00} of my payment went to the balance and that the rest went to interest. The rep then emailed me an interest statement that I " allegedly signed '' agreeing to an astronomical interest rate of over 600 % and that the cost of the loan was actually {$4000.00}! 

I never signed this interest disclosure and was not ever made aware of anything that was included on it. After further review of the disclosure, I realized that my name was n't even spelled right on the document and the electronic signature, with my name spelled incorrectly, was time stamped for XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX. The loan approval email was received on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX. How could I have signed something at XXXX when the loan was already approved and the funds were being transferred at XXXX. I never saw this disclosure statement nor did I sign it when the loan was initiated.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-11
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AZ)

On XXXX/XXXX/16 I wrote check # XXXX ( Bank of America ) from XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX in the amount of {$730.00} to XXXX XXXX. I discovered on about XXXX/XXXX/16 that XXXX XXXX " put a XXXX '' in front of the XXXX on the numerical portion XXXX the check and cashed the check. The teller " failed '' to read the check and see that the hand written portion of the check stated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX dollars. The check was chased for {$1700.00}. I went to Bank of America branch in XXXX, AZ to ask fora {$1000.00} credit for " teller '' error. The local B of A person told me that they could do nothing and that I had to file a police report and then call their Fraud department and that due to the Teller error B of A would credit back the {$1000.00}. I filed the Police report - XXXX case # XXXX ; and then called the Fraud line for B of A ( XXXX ) I spoke with XXXX and was told that since the check read XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX my account would be credited with {$1000.00} within 24 hours. Two days later my account had not been credited so I called to find out when it would be credited. 
I was told by the Fraud line representative that since the check was " cashed '' and not deposited that B of A would not credit my account the {$1000.00} and that it was my problem to collect the {$1000.00} from the recipient. I asked to speak with a supervisor or decision maker and was told there was no one who could help me or change this decision. 
I am asking fora credit back to my account for the fraudulent {$1000.00} that the teller failed to identify.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-22
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

Experian allowed XXXX to pull a hard credit inquiry without my permission. This was done by the XXXX store on XXXX XXXX in XXXX, SC. The store employee who did this was XXXX. After my credit was pulled, she tried to get this reversed. I want this credit pull to be removed from my credit report immediately!
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-10
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

TRANSUNION COMPLAINT : Complaint regarding dispute sent to Transunion regarding inaccurate status reporting on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX real estate account. 
1 ) Failure to review documented evidence to support the dispute claim which proved the account was never late during the disputed time period. 
2 ) Failure to respond to second dispute letter. 
3 ) Failure to record that the account was in dispute on the credit report within 30 days. 
Two Dispute letters were sent certified return receipt received XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The following documentation was provided with the dispute indicating XXXX incorrect 30 day late payment status marks on my credit report : Copies of the XXXX Canceled Checks ( see the schedule of due date and canceled checks below ) Copy of driver 's license for identity purposes. 
Transunion reported 30 days late from XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX Payment Due Date Ck Posted ( received Prior ) Check # Amount Due Amount Paid XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$670.00} {$700.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$680.00} {$700.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$660.00} {$660.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$700.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$680.00} {$700.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$680.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$690.00} XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$700.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$680.00} {$690.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$690.00} {$700.00} Total : XXXX {$9600.00} {$9700.00} Response : The response I received from the first dispute letter fromTransunion was that the status was " verified '' by the creditor and would remain on my credit report. A response was never received to date from the second dispute letter received XXXX XXXX, XXXX. Transunion never posted a statement on my credit report as in dispute as they are required to do within 30 days therefore violating FCRA 623 ( a ) ( c ). 
Impact : Inability to FHA streamline refinance for 13 months- cost in excess interest paid ( {$9100.00} ) Denial of Credit due to inaccurate delinquency reported. 
Resolution Requested : The Transunion status of 30 days late from XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX changed to a status of OK. 

Support Documentation Uploaded : XXXX Canceled Checks as listed above Dispute letters sent certified return receipt Time stamped copies of Transunion Credit Report Transunion Response to Letter # 1.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-26
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I am filing this complaint because Experian has ignored my request to provide me with the documents that their company has on file that was used to verify the accounts I disputed. Being that they have gone past the 30day mark and can not verify these accounts, under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( a ) of the FCRA - they are required to '' ... .Promptly delete all Information which can not be verified. '' that I have disputed. Please resolve this manner as soon as possible.Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (UT)

WE WERE WORKING WITH AN ATTORNEY TO TRY AND GET A MODIFICATION ON OUR HOME LOAN WITH BANK OF AMERICA FOR OVER 3 YEARS AND THEN THEY ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY DECIDED TO FORECLOSE ON US. SO, WE HAD TO DO A SHORT SALE ON OUR HOME. SO WE LOST OUR HOME AND OUR CREDIT IS SHOT. WE TRIED DOING A CHAPTER XXXX BUT, WERE AS MUCH AS THEY HAD BEEN AND THAT IS WHY WE FILED TRYING TO SAVE OUR HOME.THE CHAPTER XXXX WAS IN XXXX 2013 AND THE SHORT SALE WAS IN XXXX 2013.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-15
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC (VA)

I refinanced my house in XX/XX/XXXX, my first payment was due on XX/XX/XXXX. By that time my hours were reduces and I was making partial payments which turned out that Carrington Mortgage does not allow them, I tried to do the partial payments till XXXX before I was told not to do that. So I got all up to date by XX/XX/XXXX and so I thought, 2 months later I started getting this calls that my account was past due and I called them to go over that but the answers were that they 'll research and let me know. I was n't till I was trying to refinance this past XXXX to find out that they have been reporting late on my credit every single month since we got the loan! Since XXXX I have sent them letters to them and the bureaus but no concrete answer and I get the run around, one manager after another one. I was able to get one of the managers to give an email and direct phone number and try to solve the issue but she did n't either. I have run out of options and patience as this is very stressful and has affected my household in various ways, the only few credit cards I had have close on me because of the bad reporting Carrington Mortgage has issued on my credit.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-19
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (SC)

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX U.S.C. XXXX I have the right to demand that Credit Bureau 's disclose to me all of the documents that they have recorded and retained in their file at the time of a request concerning the accounts that they are reporting in my credit report. I requested copies of the documents that they have in their files that were used to verify them. 

If they do not have any documentation in their files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then they should delete them immediately as required under XXXX XXXX XXXX a ) ( XXXX XXXX ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to XXXX parties they are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-15
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Dear Sir or Madam : I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. Below you will find description of the item on my credit report I am disputing. 

This item Account paid in Full ; was a Charge-off reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX is inaccurate and incorrect as you can see on the attached letter dated X/XX/2016 which states : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. recognizes the above referenced account as paid in full on X/XX/2016 The information on my credit report is inaccurately stated and reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX, proof of which is the attached letter sent by said bank regarding my account. 

The inaccuracy has had negative effects on my score and consequently on my relationship with said creditor and others as well. I am requesting that the account be removed. 

Enclosed are copies of the later dated X/XX/2016 by XXXX XXXX XXXX details supporting my position. Please investigate this matter and delete the disputed item as soon as possible. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Attachments : - Item Being disputed ( XXXX ) - Item Being disputed ( Equifax ) - Letter by XXXX XXXX XXXX dated X/XX/2016
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Vital Solutions, Inc. (FL)

I am contacted daily by vital finance recovery! I do n't owe anyone money & there is no debt. If I call them back they say they do n't have my number & I tell them that I am reporting them to the FCC for harassment. I have been on the do not call list for years, I am harassed daily with vm from this company threatening that this is a debt collector and must collect a debt or I will be prosecuted. They claim I have received a number in the mail from them which is not true. They are rude & deny they have my number to call but my phone tells a different story.
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-20
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: U.S. BANCORP (NY)

I used a XXXX gift card to make a purchase at XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2014. I maximized the value of the card, so I discarded it. On XXXX XXXX, I returned the merchandise to the vendor and a credit was issued to the gift card in the amount of {$39.00}. I contacted XXXX to find out how to get the credit and have been given the run around. XXXX, I was told to submit the first XXXX digits of the gift card number and the tracking number to the issuing bank. I got the numbers from the vendor and submitted tehinformation to US Bank National Association. I contacted XXXX again and was told to fax a copy of my return item receipt, my XXXX and XXXX name, telephone number, mailing address and email address to teh XXXX and XXXX Unit at XXXX. I faxed this information on XXXX XXXX, 2014. As of date, i have not received any credit or response from XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-05
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Late fee — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CO)

On XXXX/XXXX/2015, I set-up a payment of {$300.00} using Best Buy 's online payment center to be paid on my credit card 's due date of XXXX/XXXX/2015. On XXXX/XXXX/2015, my checking account showed a debit of {$300.00} deducted from account but when I checked my Best Buy account, I noticed that my balance had not decreased and in fact, it had increased, and that my account was delinquent with the summary page showing that a payment was still due for XXXX XXXX, 2015. 
When I checked my Best Buy Account activity, the activity on my account showed a {$25.00} late fee was posted to my account on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I opened a chat session with Best Buy Customer service and the agent kept asking me if I made my payment last night. I told him that I set-up my payment on their online system a week ago on XXXX/XXXX/2015 to be paid on my credit card 's due date of XXXX/XXXX/2015. He kept saying that my payment had not posted and that it takes a couple of days to post. When I provided the payment confirmation number from their website that stated the payment of {$300.00} was posted on XXXX/XXXX/2015, he said that the payment had NOT REALLY posted and when it did, the payment would be applied and the late fee would be reversed. 
It makes no sense to require people to make payments on a certain date only to apply a late charge, reflect the account as delinquent, and then have to reverse it ( and me to monitor it ) when they should just really require me pay on the REAL due date of the XXXX or XXXX of the month so the money hits their account on THEIR due date of the XXXX. I would like to know if my credit score is being affected by what are essentially rolling " late pays '' each month because they are delaying posting my payment when I 'm successfully making the payment in THEIR system on THEIR stated due date.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
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. (NY)

Subject : Request for Removal of XXXX-Reported Collection from Credit Report Dear XXXX  I am writing to formally request the removal of a collection item that appears on my credit report under account number [ insert account number or reference number ]. The item in question was reported as a self-collection, and I believe it is either inaccurate or improperly reported. 
Details of the Collection Item : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Reported Amount : {$1600.00} Date Reported : XX/XX/year> Reason for Removal Request : Not Authorized : The collection was reported without my knowledge Enclosed, you will find [ copies of relevant documents, such as payment receipts, settlement agreements, or correspondence with the creditor ] that support my request for removal. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting that you : Investigate : Conduct an investigation into the accuracy of the collection item as per the FCRA guidelines. 
Remove or Correct : Remove the collection item from my credit report if it is found to be inaccurate or incorrect. Alternatively, update the report to accurately reflect the status of the debt. 
Confirm Removal : Provide written confirmation that the item has been removed or corrected once the investigation is complete. 
Please notify me of the outcome of your investigation within 30 days, as required by the FCRA. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your confirmation of the removal of this collection item from my credit report. 
Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-05
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (GA)

When I purchased my condo in XX/XX/2007, Wells Fargo was the preferred lender the builder was using. I have attempted to refinance my loan and I keep getting told that Wells Fargo is unable to refinance my loan because various reasons. For example, XXXX not meeting certain reserves or guidelines, community lost it 's FHA ability. After speaking with other folks in the community who also financed with Wells Fargo, they were being told the same thing. However people are able to sell their property and other owners were able to refinance using other financial institutions. I believe Wells Fargo is being deceptive, discrimination. When I initially applied for the loan I was told take an ARM would be a better option for me because of the lower rate and my plans to sell within 5 years of purchase. When the housing market crashed I attempted to refinance and XXXX became available I was told I was not qualified to utilize the XXXX program. When the required changed for the XXXX ( Value. being under water, LTV ) I still was told I was not eligible
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-03
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Solomon and Solomon, P.C. (NY)

I demand to see verifiable proof an original consumer contract with my signature on it .I have sent 4 letters ask them to remove this unverified account. I never lived at that address or had services there. I disputes the account.