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Consumer complaint received 2015-04-16
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MI)

My issue is with Bank of America. I have Visa and XXXX cards with them. For years ( more than XXXX ) I had them set up with automatic payments coming from another financial institution to cover the monthly amounts due. I started receiving notices that my payments were over due with added late charges. I checked with Bank of America and they told me that the automatic payments had been canceled. They tried to tell me that I had requested the cancellation which I did not. Then they told me that the institution where the payments were coming from had canceled the payments. They did not. I got the automatic payment set up again. A few months later I started receiving notices that my payments were overdue with associated late charges. When trying to determine why this was happening Bank of America could not give me any good answers. Over the past year Bank of America has XXXX times canceled automatic payments which I had set up. In the delinquency letters that I received it was stated that they could increase the credit card interest to around 30 %. I am very concerned about the impact this has had on my credit rating.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-20
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Can't stop charges to bank account — 
Company: Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. (FL)

XXXX, XXXX, FL. 

I contacted Advance America before my loan was due. They referred to to a program for credit counseling which I attended, but the paper work was never faxed to them. I called them and told them I would be entering into a payment plan with the credit counseling agency, and asked them not to take money out of my bank account. They told me they do not take money out of bank accounts. I am really upset about it all.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-02
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (PA)

Navient reporting 120 day late payment when I have been on required auto debit from my bank account. I have filed a credit dispute with them since I have proof that Navient misapplied my payments and I was told that they would remove the late reporting and they never did. Navient has denied my claim to remove this late reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-01
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc. (CA)

on XX/XX/2016 I switched from XXXX to XXXX and got a new XXXX. 13 days later, I returned the phone to the store where I got it and canceled my contract because the phone service was not good where I lived. my contractor gave me 14 days to return the phone and cancel if I was n't satisfied. Despite returning the phone I was later billed by sprint as if I never returned The phone. I have all the paperwork to prove that I return the phone within the 14 day window and should not be charged anything. I have called XXXX numerous times to resolve this but despite their promises my bill was sent to collection and sits at {$640.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-10
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

According to my research about FCRA 605, you are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported is creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$3300.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$6200.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$490.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-07
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Payoff process — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (PA)

In XXXX XXXX, I received a letter from NFCU stating my credit card interest rate was being changed from 6 % to 17.99 %.. I contacted NCFU to try and work something out to lower the rate. They referred me to personal finance management. asked me for all of my financial information. While working with the finance mgmt., I received numerous calls every day. XXXX to my cell phone and XXXX to my home phone. THey declined to do anything about the interest rate. THey told me have my daughter quit he guitar lessons, sell my car, get a second job and put my kids to work. They then called me and said I was approved for a lower rate program if we scheduled a one time payment of {$230.00} and thereafter XXXX per month for 5 years to get the card paid off. We scheduled this payment for XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I then received a call on XX/XX/XXXX that I was not in the program there is nothing they can do " and that I have plenty of money ''. They calculated our finances and we came out negative {$130.00} every month - to then say " You have plenty of money '' is not right and I am upset. I requested to speak with a manager and have not received a return call. I left a voicemail and e-mail. I have been harassed over this card, while trying to work something out to get it paid.off. I am frustrated. Please help.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-21
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Credit Corp Solutions Inc. (HI)

RE : Credit Corp Solutions Around XXXX XXXX, I became aware that crucial information about my identity was stolen and used for fraudulent financial transactions, leading to a case of identity theft. 

The information included : - Full name - Social Security number - Current address ( at the time ) On XX/XX/XXXX, I was contacted by a representative of Credit Corp Solutions and informed of a fraudulent transaction via XXXX. I informed the agent about my identity theft case, and they let me know that I could send the police report and any additional information either by mail or via email to XXXX. Directly after this call, I sent an email to XXXX with the subject line Ref # : XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX. 

Now, I have been contacted again in XX/XX/XXXX by another representative at Credit Corp Solutions, who explained they did not receive my information and the dispute was deemed invalid. This agent explained that Credit Corp Solutions has attempted to contact me 54 times for an invalid debt, despite my previous explanations and supporting evidence. 

No matter what information I tell or provide them, they are insistent on spamming me with calls, the agents are aggressively trying to get me to pay an invalid debt, and they do not listen to my explanations in good faith, resorting to hanging up or transferring me to other members when I explain my circumstance.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-31
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (VA)

My Name is XXXX XXXX and I need to file a complaint against my recent experience with capitalone credit card. I have been using my capital one credit card since 2011 and this is actually my first ever card ending with XXXX ( Master Card ) 3 days ago I logged into my account and see there was a " Restriction notice " on my account meaning that I am unable to use my account due to unknown reason. and the message says ( This account is currently restricted. ( Ref. No. XXXX ). upon calling their representative I was told to send my proof of identity that I am the right card holder. they ask me to send my copy of social security and driving license via fax/email. I spoke with their on duty supervisor and expressed my concerns that I am not comfortable sending my secure information over email or fax to anyone. she said the other way is if you bring all original documents to visit one or our branch and let their branch representative call at XXXX so that we can activate your account. I found that way reasonable though bank is still 30min drive from my house. today I went to their nearest branch in XXXX, XXXX and the lady had called at the given number but their card representative said I still need to send these copies via email/fax to them and they can not verify my identity and my wife 's identity without getting copies our social security and driving license via fax/email. 
My complaint is 1- what makes them feel after so many years that we are not the right account holder2- why they can not verify our identity when we went in person with all documentation to their branch as per their supervisor instruction? 
3- Now, I have decided to close my account with them after getting last statement but upon asking to give my earned rewards back they said I can not get those unless account is reactivated and for that I must have to follow their instruction. the only reason for closing my account is that i dont want to send copies of my secure information to anyone for this simple transactions based issue. and they wont release my earned reward which I earned after so many spending 's unless I send these. 
So please let me know what are my rights being a consumer and what capital one rights in terms of accessing someone 's private and most secure information? 
Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-13
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (NJ)

I was told about a promotion Citizen 's Bank was offering that you would receive {$200.00} if you opened a checking account with them and used their bill paying feature online to pay XXXX bills which had to clear by a certain date. I opened my account in XXXX. In late XXXX I called the customer service line to clarify when the XXXX bill payments had to be made by, the representative was n't sure of the promotion so she instructed me to contact the branch in which I did and was told that the bills had to be paid by XXXX XXXX, 2015. All XXXX of my bill payments were made before that date. I was also told that I would have my bonus by XXXX XXXX. On that date, I did not see my bonus credited to my account, I called customer service again in which they told me that the date for the XXXX bill payments was now XXXX XXXX, and that it was posted on a flyer, which I never received because I heard about the promotion from word of mouth and there was also nothing on my paperwork stating that was the date. If they did not put that information in writing how was I to know when the date was besides what the person told me over the phone. Since I called them on XXXX XXXX I have gotten nothing but excuses about why I did not qualify instead of the staff making an effort to understand my situation and see that I should qualify for the bonus based off the information that THEIR employee gave me. I feel like the bank is using this promotion to lure customers in and intentionally finding ways to avoid having to pay out the bonus. It has been a very unpleasant experience and I feel like I was treated as just a number instead of a human. In a time where the economy is struggling it is very disheartening to be told that you will receive something and then not get it after waiting. I still feel that I am owed this bonus but due to the terrible customer service at this institution and dishonest communication on their part I am sure they will continue to find ways to tell me that I did something wrong. I encourage people to not waste their time opening up an account with this institution just to be lied to and given the run around.
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: ERC (NC)

I received a " settlement opportunity '' letter from Enhanced Recovery Company, LLC dated XXXX XXXX. I had already disputed this same debt ( as it is not mine ) in writing last year. They first put the collection on my credit report on XXXX XXXX. They completely ignored my first letter asking them to validate the debt. I asked for proof that it was mine, not just a name and an old account number. They did not send me proof, and instead proceeded to put it on my credit report without further contact with me, and then sent another letter on XX/XX/XXXX. Since they refuse to send me anything other than an invoice asking for payment, I believe they should not be allowed to put anything on my credit report. I monitor my credit very closely and do not appreciate having to spend time writing letters to companies who buy bad paper and hope to threaten me with bad credit in order to get paid. Almost anyone can put something on my credit report these days, without any proof shown to me or the credit bureaus. After several attempts in writing to get some proof, it is still on my credit report. I would like you to step in and help resolve the issue.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-22
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (MA)

I opened a checking account at Citizens when I turned 18 years of age and received a debit card with the account. I was using my debit card and not realizing Citizens was approving my transactions even when I did n't have any funds on my account. At the time of my account opening I was working and had direct deposit going in so whatever debit transactions I was purchasing whether or not I had money on my account my direct deposit would be able to cover the money owed and overdraft fees. In XXXX 2015, I no longer had direct deposit as I no longer was working. I bought something online for myself and again my debit card was approved but by XXXX XXXX 2015, my account balance was negative ( XXXX ) of which {$310.00} were overdraft fees. The following month I received another statement and my account balance was negative {$1000.00} of which {$780.00} were overdraft fees. My account was not used for the month of XXXX but my balance kept increasing. Three months later my account was sent to Collections called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I went to see one of the customer service person at Citizens yesterday and they told me my account has been sent to Collections and they could n't do anything about it and it was my fault even though my account was n't used for two month and in the matter of 2 months my account received {$780.00} in fees. The same day which was shocking to me and should be ILLEGAL I found out every 4 days the account is overdrawn Citizens charges XXXX in overdraft fees, monthly maintenance fees and some other fee that I do n't remember. This was too overwhelming for me as a XXXX year old, XXXX from XXXX XXXX this year, that a bank will do this something like this to someone who just start learning about banking products. Out of everything what bothers me the most is at account opening the customer service desk never explained the opt in and opt out ( I still do n't know what that means ) by my new local bank explained that to me in layman terms and I know now. But Citizens just automatically signed me up for allowing my debit card to go through when I did n't have money to cover the charge. I need for CFPB to do something about this illegal business that Citizens is doing to younger people/ students like myself.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-27
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (OH)

I submitted for a deferment with Navient which was approved. I was not made aware that the deferment did not cover all accounts through Navient. XXXX loan accounts went past due without any notification to the submitted contact information causing my credit score to be reduced XXXX points. The past due amount was quickly remedied but Navient refuses to take any blame for the miscommunication and remove the credit reporting. On attempts to call Navient, they claim that their credit reporting department has " no phones and you can not discuss this situation with a live person '' which I believe is a serious offense to not even be able to speak to anyone regarding the situation. I have taken the necessary steps to dispute through XXXX and by mail but I get the same canned, automated denial. I am taking the necessary steps to remedy this situation and just want the negative credit reporting removed. I do not want to move to litigation because I feel I have been wronged and violated.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

The inquiries are unauthorized and need to be REMOVED from my credit file immediately XXXX XXXX Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account name XXXX XXXX Date of request XX/XX/XXXX Date of request XX/XX/XXXX Date of request XX/XX/XXXX Account name 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 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 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 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 Account name EXPERIAN 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-01
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: American First Finance, Inc. (CA)

I purchased XXXX $ in furniture from a store that stated 90 day no interest and 20 % interest after the 90 days I filled out a credit app and the store stated I was approved for the XXXX left the store with my new furniture and a store receipt were the store employee wrote my account number on it and a phone number to call if I had any questions when I called 9 months later after paying XXXX per month the company that answered my phone call was American first finance and stated to me that my contract stated 120 % interest and my remaining balance was XXXX I never signed a contract at the store so I requested a copy from AFF and when I received it I discovered my signature had been forged on the finance contract and obligated my to terms I knew nothing about I filed a police report and submitted everything to AFF fraud Dept and the stated it was not fraud and still call me everyday requesting payment and refuse to try to work out this issue
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-25
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: KEYCORP (NY)

My father passed XXXX XXXX, 2016 he had a home equity line of credit and insurance to pay it off purchased in the home equity. I spent 5 month trying to get a amortization schedule from bank providing the death certificate and the will to bank by XXXX XXXX if not sooner. took till XXXX XXXX, 2016 to receive this document. then payment was made by insurance company on XXXX/XXXX/2016 applied XXXX/XXXX/2016. was told that the funds would be transferred back to checking account and lien release would be provided in 10 business day. on XX/XX/XXXX i called as nothing occurred and now they claim all they have is death cert and nothing else. i provided this to branch in XX/XX/XXXX and to XXXXXXXXXXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2016. Resent XXXX XXXX, 2016
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-21
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

Identity thief began due to a stolen wallet which now have started to see fraudulent accounts active, open, debt collection on credit report I have submitted information and request to correct and also called company to report due to lack of information/ fraudulently reporting it is now showing up on credit and reporting agency fail to correct information as requested
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-03
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX acc # XXXXExperian Dispute Department XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX 2000. 


I recently submitted a request for investigation of an Acct Number : Account name : XXXX Account number XXXX .... 
Account name : XXXX PAYMENT SYSTEMS Account number XXXX .... 

I 've submitted enough information regarding the fraudulent account that 's open in my name I have provided information for your company to have carried out a reasonable investigation of this dispute. If you had investigated properly rather then using your XXXX system you would have noticed that this account is not mine which your companies have claimed to " Verified ''. Since you 've obviously neglected to investigate this account thoroughly I am demanding you remove this account off my profile. It is at this time that I will point out the in XXXX XXXX TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Experian ), and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, the courts ruled each and every time that the CRA could n't merely " Parrot '' information from the creditors and collection agencies ... that they have conduct an independent REASONABLE investigation to ensure the validity of the debt and honesty/integrity of the creditors/CA in question. Sending out a generic form through the XXXX system that does n't even contain my reasons for the dispute is not reasonable. 

If you do n't initiate an investigation regarding my dispute, as it is my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I will have to take legal action to protect my credit rating and myself. Which I 'm sure you are aware each violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows damages of {$1000.00} should this matter ends up in court. 
I look forward to an expedite resolution of this matter Thank you. 


XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX