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Consumer complaint received 2016-06-05
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Advertising and marketing — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

XXXXXXXXXXXX Per attached Best Buy purchase of XXXX ( XXXX ) Office 365 Product ( back-copy ) and receipts, I was under the impression that if I did not " scratch-off '' the back of the XXXX Office 365 product-card ( see attached ), the product could simply be returned to Best Buy and put back on the Best Buy store shelf for another purchaser. 

However, upon returning to the Best Buy XXXX XXXX, XXXX store at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX with the " unscratched '' XXXX Office 365 product card, I was told by the Best Buy store salesman XXXX XXXX and Best Buy customer service rep that even if I brought it back in the 15-day window time for returns, since it is " Software '' it is NON-REFUNDABLE. 

No where on the receipt, or during the purchase, or posted on the purchase aisle in the store was I made aware that since it is " Software '' it is NON-REFUNDABLE, but rather, I was led to believe that if I did not scratch-off code on the back, I could simply return the product to where I bought it. 

As a " naive '' buyer, I was also led to believe to always buy software for any computer purchase, but the XXXX Airbook ( XXXX Air, XXXX Air on the receipt ) apparently is able to use cloud-based docs and spreadsheets, and does n't need any " downloadable '' software. 

The original Best Buy salesperson XXXX XXXX and Best Buy Customer Service rep were unable to help me with any possibility of return and explained that once the XXXX Office 365 product was scanned at the register, at that point in time, it became non-refundable - even though I did n't scratch-off the back of the product card and even if I had brought it back in the 15-day return-time window. 

I was not made aware of this at the time of purchase, but rather was simply made aware of the need to scratch-off the back to use the product. 

Customer service at Best Buy XXXX XXXX store at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX told me to call XXXX, which I did, and they gave my this email XXXXXXXXXXXX to which I wrote. 

What is the official procedure for Best Buy, or ANY store that sells separate software along with computers, to accept return of UNUSED/UNSCRATCHED XXXX product to enable a refund or exchange? 

At the attempted time of return, Best Buy in-store Customer Service seemed to imply the onus was now on me as the " owner '' of the software-license to NOW deal directly with XXXX (?! ) since their cash-register-scan removed the product from their shelves without the possibility of return. 

However, further enticement was made at the time of purchase to perform the purchase via " new '' Best Buy Credit Card, which also was done, again with the implicit ( and now-found-to-be-INCORRECT ) assumption that returns could be made to the card if the XXXX Office 365 product was deemed unnecessary at a later date. 

Please investigate and reply.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: FIDELITY CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC (OK)

I have not done business with this company, i have not signed any papers with them, nor do i owe them any money. These results are incorrect and need to be removed immediately. Ive asked them for documentation i.e., documents with my signature, and validation that they can collect any debt based on this no response. Ive also disputed this with the bureaus and they reported that the debt has been verified but thats not true! Please help
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-07
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

As a consumer, I actually have protection under the law that is delivered to me to secure me from misinformation simply being noted on my credit report. At this time I would like to prepare another appeal for investigation before I confer with my own counsel to obtain advice on how to handle a fraudulent, incorrect, and unverifiable account that is keeping to be established as correct. Be sure to generate a duplicate of the agreement signed or voice interaction where I permitted charging me regarding this account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

Transunion is reporting a debt collection account on my report from XXXX XXXX XXXX. This company never contacted me or reached out to me to properly verify that this debt is mine. I actually found out about the collection account when pulling my credit report. I also noticed on my report that this collection is being reported as an open account which is not under FCRA compliance. This is inaccurate reporting and needs to be removed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-22
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

This is my XXXX attempt to notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain accounts in my file resulting from the crime. The accounts I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft. 

These accounts are unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on some accounts are a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$4700.00}. 

Again, the accounts I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block or remove the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-07
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$27000.00} ; XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$2900.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-23
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

Please update my account and remove the inaccurate late payment. I have always paid on time and never missed a payment. This is causing me a lot of stress and XXXX and I can't even sleep properly because of this problem. I am begging you to update my account as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-20
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (IL)

On XXXX, 2016 I purchased chocolates from XXXX at the XXXX in XXXX. The saleslady rang my purchase for {$86.00} when in fact it should have been for much less. When I brought this to her attention she apologized and said the sale has already been processed on my Macy 's credit card. To rectify the situation she rang up a credit on my Macy 's credit card thus effectively cancelling out the erroneous charge. When my statement from Macy 's came I noticed that the initial charge was processed but not the necessary reversed charge. I called Macy 's right away to dispute the charge and then as required I followed this up with a written dispute providing copies of the charges made by XXXX including the reverse charge. Instead of following up on this, Macy 's sent me a letter claiming that since my credit card was not stolen or used fraudulently the charge was my responsibility. Macy did not even bother to address the issue about the reverse charge I was giving to cancel out the erroneous charge. Instead Macy 's was quick to threaten to report me to XXXX Consumer Reporting Agencies for failure to make the necessary payment for something I do not owe. At the very least, Macy 's should have gotten in touch with XXXX to get a better understanding of the situation.. XXXX not only furnished us with copies of the sales receipts they also offered to help in any way they can to put the issue to rest.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-11
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, 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 Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting ag
ency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-02
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AZ)

I checked my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these accounts ( A ). It is not permitted to report these items as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-12
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing statement — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NJ)

Citibank has closed my account because I have disputed a transaction of a service that they promptly issued a credit for even indicating that they appreciate my business. Yet, a couple of weeks later, my account was closed and all my rewards associated with it were voided. In addition to this, I stopped being able to see my statements online and the Executive Office associate I spoke with told me I would start receiving them in paper format from now on. No statements have ever since been received since account closure. I have been receiving calls from this lender at XXXX inquiring why I am not making my payments, when I have contacted Citibank multiple times requesting the adjustment of the balance so I make my payment in full. This includes the removal of the late fees, interest and finance charges for the reason stated above and requesting the honoring of the rewards that were voided by them and not me. Otherwise, no more payments will be done on this account and a lawsuit against these abusive and predatory lending practices will follow. I would also like to add that when I first became aware of the account closure, I repeatedly contacted this lender explaining to them my concerns and even speaking to a representative in the collections department who told me they could only act on rectifying my concerns on the account balance if I defaulted on my payments. Yet, nothing is being done to help with my issues.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-14
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

Since 2010, I have been applying for homeowner assistance with my mortgage loan and my lender has been unwilling to assist, providing me with only canned decline responses after taking an inordinate amount of time to complete the review process. The initial review took over one year, and the most recent over six months. The bank seems determined to foreclose on my home and, therefore, has made no sincere effort to provide any assistance that would allow me to remain in my home, actively pursuing foreclosure the entire time.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-09
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (NY)

I was financiacing a XXXX XXXX XXXX from Santader Bank. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX my car was repossessed from my back yard. Initially, the agent scared me because they banged on my door with badges out as if I 'd violated the law. I was afraid and did n't think they were police officers. I contacted XXXX. They came and by that time I realized that they were doing a repossession because the car was being dragged out of the alley way. I called Santanders Hotline to find out how far behind my payments were I was informed that I was 62 days late. The following day I contacted customer service. I was told that if a payment would 've been made on the XXXX there would n't have been s repossession. I asked why did n't I receive a letter or a phone call regarding ways I could avoid repossession. The customer service representative informed me that I requested to be placed on a do not call list. I HAVE NEVER MADE THAT TYPE OF REQUEST!!!!! I asked the bank to please provided proof in a copy of a letter or my recorded voice on a phone conversation. I regulated to have a supervisor contact me about the repossession. No response! On XXXX XXXX I contacted the bank again in hopes to speak to a supervisor about my issues. I also requested the exact amount needed to obtain my vehicle, that 's when I was informed that the vehicle had been sold at an auction on XXXX XXXX. They did not write me to tell me how many days I had to obtain the vehicle before an auction date. The customer representative then informed me that they called me on XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I informed them that the previous representative informed me that I requested to be placed on a Do Not Call list which contradicts her story about the company calling me to offer assistance or options to avoid repossession. I was then informed about where my personal belonging were but they were already thrown away. I still have not received notification of the sale and or the amount that the vehicle was sold for!!!!
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-17
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (LA)

I have no knowledge of this debt. My account with XXXX credit bureaus has a fraud alert unit. The credit bureaus must provide me with written authorization or delete asap. I request that each and every account or inquiries be removed and I request an updated credit report reflecting changes.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-07
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. (CA)

Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

My account with this company is being reported late and i was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with this company and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported in MONTHS REPORTING LATE to be removed They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

This company never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-22
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (MA)

I just spoke with your customer service who told me to refile this claim as it was determined you can assist me in my case. My fiance purchased a vehicle and this auto loan was financed through Santander Consumer USA in XXXX, TX at 21 % interest. In Massachusetts, it was confirmed by the Attorney General 's office that this is against state law and the usury department at the Attorney General 's office confirmed that the bank DID NOT register or seek approval in advance to write loans exceeding the state cap of 20 %. They are willing to put this in writing. We contacted Santander Consumer USA and they declined taking the vehicle back, voiding the loan and refunding what we have paid. According to state law, the loan is invalid and needs to be negated by a supreme court judge. The legal department had advised Santander Customer service to cease and desist collection practices as of XXXX/XXXX/16, but they could not tell us why. I have full authorization to speak on behalf of my fiance on the auto loan. We have been passed in circles from Attorney General 's office, Consumer Protection Agency, Usury Department of the Attorney General 's office, now to the Division of banks, which then passed us back to your office. Everyone is in agreement that this loan should be null and void, yet no one will assist us past that point. We have made numerous attempts to find an attorney on a contingency fee basis, but we have hit a dead end. We give them basic information, they claim they think they can help us then never return our calls. This bank just settled a lawsuit filed by the Massachusetts Attorney General for predatory lending practices ( charging higher than the state cap ) but since that case was settled, we are basically left scrambling to obtain assistance until they receive enough similar cases to proceed with a new case. We need to stop being referred in circles and actually obtain assistance. We were told by XXXX separate agencies that your bureau oversees Santander bank. The only documents we have are from the bank denying our request as mentioned above. The attorney general 's office is in the process of mailing the document stating they did not register with the AGO to write loans exceeding 20 %. Which is why our loan should be considered null and void.
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-20
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: Synovus Bank (GA)

I had a secured credit card with First Progress Card. I called and had the account closed. I informed the representative to use my security deposit money to pay off the account. They are reporting the account as a charge off on my XXXX credit reports. Ive had the credit bureau 's investigate my claim. They did n't resolve the issue.
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-22
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (CA)

I purchased my new Truck in XXXX 2016. The dealer said I could n't pay cash and I had to finance it for at least 3 payments. When I got my first statement from Chrysler Capital the principal was {$29000.00} and payoff was $ XXXX.I sent a cashiers check on XXXX XXXX, 2016 for the {$30000.00}. They sent me another " bill '' for {$97.00} for more interest. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I sent another check for {$97.00}. Now they said they did n't receive it. I sent it certified mail and the tracking mail showed it was delivered XXXX XXXX, 2016 at XXXX and checking with my bank for a copy of the check showed it was deposited XXXX XXXX, 2016. They are still sending me a bill for the {$97.00} plus {$2.00} interest. Meanwhile ( XXXX XXXX I assume / Chrysler Capital sent me a prepaid debit card for {$97.00} for over payment for my loan. I 've called at least 4 times and get a different answer each time and I still have n't received the Pink Slip title. I think from XXXX, 2016 to XXXX, XXXX, 2016 is plenty of time for them to get things settled. 
Thank You