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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the credit bureaus failure to properly investigate and validate a charge-off account listed on my credit report. I previously disputed the information related with XXXX XXXX because I believe it is inaccurate and was not substantiated by the original creditor. 

Issue Description : On XX/XX/year>, I disputed the accuracy of a charge-off account appearing on my credit report. 
In response to my dispute, the bureaus claimed the information had been validated with a billing statement from the creditor. 
However, a billing statement alone does not constitute proper validation of a debt, as it does not provide evidence from the original creditor that the account is legitimate, belongs to me, or that the debt was properly assigned. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the credit bureau is required to conduct a reasonable investigation and verify that the information is accurate by obtaining evidence from the creditor, such as contracts, original account agreements, or other relevant documentation. This was not done in my case. 

Why This is a Problem : A billing statement does not provide sufficient validation of a debt under the FCRA. 
The credit Bureaus have failed in its duty to investigate the legitimacy of the charge-off and has not provided any documentation proving the accuracy of the account beyond a basic billing statement. 
This failure has caused harm to my credit score and financial standing by allowing inaccurate and improperly substantiated information to remain on my credit report. 

Requested Resolution : I am requesting that the credit bureau be required to properly investigate this account by obtaining actual documentation from the original creditor that confirms the legitimacy of the debt, the amount owed, and my connection to the account. 
If they are unable to provide this documentation, I request that the charge-off account be removed from my credit report immediately. 
Additionally, I request that the CFPB investigate the credit bureaus violation of the FCRA regarding reasonable investigation procedures for disputed information. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution of this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I've expressed my complaints regarding identity theft on multiple occasions. Within XXXX business days, you must remove or block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority if you can provide the following : ( XXXX ) suitable identification proof ; ( XXXX ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( XXXX ) the consumer 's identification of the relevant information; and ( XXXX ) a declaration from the customer stating that the information is unrelated to any transactions. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$750.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$950.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$950.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$880.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
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. (NJ)

I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. 

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft.

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18
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 am a victim of XXXX XXXX of Debt bondage. I have made the company aware of this there are a multitude of accounts on my consumer file as a result of this. per the law they should be removed after I supply proof of who I am as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 )
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
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. (TX)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the Experian and XXXX credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes erroneous information that needs to be investigated and corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

The existence of this account has caused me significant distress, to the point where it is affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all the necessary documentation to support its removal, and I earnestly implore you to take action and remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
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. (FL)

I previously sent a letter to address the errors and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received a response even after 30 days. It seems like my disputes are being overlooked and I feel taken advantage of. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since the deadline has passed, I expect these accounts to be updated without delay. If not, I XXXX have to take legal action due to the XXXX this situation has caused me. Moreover, my information was impacted by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX notified me that they would notify Equifax to remove a hard inquiry on my consumer report. As of XX/XX/XXXX the hard inquiry is still disclosed
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I SENT DISPUTES A FEW MONTHS AGO. THE ACCOUNTS WERE NOT PROPERLY VERIFIED, NOT DELETED AND ARE STILL REPORTING INACCURATE INFORMATION ON MY CONSUMER REPORT. THE ACCOUNTS THAT I WAS DISPUTING WERE INACCURATE AND NOT PROPERLY VERIFIED., XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX Bank, XXXX, XXXX Bank, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Financial, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  ARE SHOWING INACCURATE Information. ( I DEMAND THAT THE ACCOUNTS BE DELETED BECAUSE THEY ARE SHOWING SEVERAL INACCURACIES IN REPORTING ON MY CONSUMER REPORT. HOW CAN THE SAME CREDITOR HAVE DIFFERENT INFORMATION AMONG XXXX DIFFERENT CONSUMER AGENCIES? THEY CAN NOT, AND THIS A VIOLATION OF THE FCRA, AND ALL ACCOUNTS THAT ARE NOT VERIFIED AND NOT ACCURATE MUST BE DELETED AND BLOCKED FROM MY CONSUMER REPORT IMMEDIATELY. ) I HAVE COPIES OF THE INACCURACIES, AND IF THEY ARE NOT DELETED I WILL PROMOTLY START THE LITIGATION PROCESS THROUGH THE CFPB PORTAL AND A CONSUMER ATTORNEY
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

After reviewing my credit report, I discovered accounts that I did not recognize or apply for. Upon further investigation, I realized that my personal information wad exposed in several data breaches as well. I have no recollection of applying for any of these accounts in question, and they are negatively impacting my credit. Per section 15 USC 1681 c-2, any fraudulent accounts that I did not authorize or signed a contract for must be removed off my credit report in 4 days! These fraudulent accounts are not only damaging my credit but also causing me significant stress and XXXX. I have no connection to these accounts and urgently request their immediate removal to prevent further harm to my financial well-being.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MO)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Convergent account has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A it also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C. 1681n and 15 U.S.C. 1681o, I am entitled to seek reimbursement for attorney fees incurred during the dispute process if the inaccuracies are not resolved.

Attorney Fees Reimbursement : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 15 U.S.C. 1681o, I am entitled to seek reimbursement for attorney fees incurred during the dispute process if the inaccuracies are not resolved. This matter requires legal intervention, I will pursue recovery of all related costs and attorney fees.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that appears to be fraudulent. This account is inaccurate and is negatively impacting my credit score, thus affecting my ability to obtain credit. I did not authorize this account, and I am requesting its immediate removal. 

Please take the necessary action to correct my credit report. Thank you for your attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
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. (AZ)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report related to the payment history of my account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account Number unknown. This dispute specifically pertains to the creditors failure to credit payments promptly in accordance with 15 USC 1666b, which requires that payments be credited to an account on the date they are received. 

I have reason to believe that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX did not credit my payments promptly, resulting in incorrect late payment reports. This has adversely affected my credit score and overall report. As per the Truth in Lending Act, these inaccurate reports of late payments are unlawful if the delay in crediting was caused by the creditor and not by any fault of my own.