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Consumer complaint received 2016-07-19
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (CA)

I purchased a mattress and decided to utilize the for 0 % financing option offered through XXXX XXXX XXXX and managed by Synchrony Bank. 

The payments commenced in XXXX XXXX. I opted thier mail option ; to pay by check and mail it in. ( I use the mail-in option for all of my monthly bills with other companies ). 

In XXXX XXXX, I had mailed my check on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ( payments are due on the XXXX of each month ). The following month, the XXXX XXXX statement, I noticed a late fee. The payment I had sent on-time was posted on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. 

I followed their dispute resolution process and sent a letter to them in XXXX. I never received a response. 

I sent a second letter in XXXX XXXX and again never received a response. 

I sent a XXXX letter in XXXX. I never received a response. 

I then finally received a response letter stating that they did not know why the check was posted late and would refund all the late fees and interest on my account. They did in fact correct the balance on my account. 

Now in XXXX of XXXX, I sent my payment as usual, however a week later, the XXXX XXXX returned my envelope to me. It was post-marked XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and the post office tag cited it as " XXXX/XXXX/XXXX return to sender : no such number : unable to forward ''. 

I double-checked the address on my statement as well as called the company, and I was told the address was correct. I explained that the envelope was returned to me, the representative stated they did not have an answer why, that it must have been a post office error. 

I decided to re-send the same unopened/sealed envelope, as is, on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 

I also sent letter to their dispute department with a photocopy of the envelope clearly identifying the postmarks. 

My payment cleared my bank account on XXXX XXXX, so clearly they received the envelope, however, again it was posted late to my account. 

My XXXX statement arrive on XXXX XXXX with again, another late fee processed. 

I have sent the XXXX dispute letter for this charge and again included a photocopy of the envelope. I noted the post-marks, which clearly supports my suspicion that they are intentionally delaying payment processing. 

This is the second time in less than a year that Synchrony Bank has delayed processing my on-time payments. They still offer mail-in payments, yet they delay processing these payments and charge late fees. I believe they are purposefully doing this, whether to force a late fee charge, or through pure negligence and incompetence. Whatever the reason, they offer mail-in payments and thus should be able to process those payments appropriately and to industry standards. 

I have never had any problems with any other company processing my payments. On most occasions, my checks are clearing within XXXX5 days after I put them in the mail.
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-03
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I have a fraudulent account on my report and there is no way to contact Experian about this. 

Experian will not let me login on their website. They will not confirm my identity. When you call it says they can only transfer calls in limited circumstances. Every phone ends with the machine hanging up on you. Beyond frustrating to try and deal with this.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-12
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CT)

Dear Trans Union : I had called you in reference to a closed utility account named XXXX XXXX account number XXXX. This account was reported fraudulently by the credit on XXXX XXXX 2017. After closing and paying the account, whomever reported this information should be investigated for using FCRA systems in an improper manner. Despite my dispute Trans Union has not fully investigated, and I am asking the CFPB officials to investigate the matter before I file a law suit in regard to XXXX XXXX Illegal credit reporting. 

Not only the act was in violation of state law ( 16-262g ). It was willful act by either collection or customer service agents at XXXX XXXX to harm consumer credit. 

Trans Union needs to delete the entire account, correct and block the creditor from conducting illegal credit reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: LoanCare, LLC (AE)

A mortgage I have on my home was recently taken over by Myloancare.com. They have been very difficult to communicate with since dealing with them. We attempted to make a payment and recieved an email confirming that a payment had been recieved, but we have not yet seen the money deducted from the bank account that I authorised them to use. I feel like I am being set up for them to forclose on my home and feel helpless to do anything about it.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

Equifax refuses to correct my Name on my credit report. I have sent a copy of my driver license, proof of resident, and my social security card to prove my name and that I am not a man. Equifax claims they never received my documents. Equifax has my name as XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-12
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. (TN)

XXXX XXXX did not report my payment history accurately. My reports do not show several payments report ( usually indicated as OK ). My reports indicate NO DATA AVAILABLE. XXXX XXXX claims they reported my payments. Below are the months and credit bureaus in which my payments were not reported.
XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX Experian : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Please see reports and Credit Card statements as proof of payments for each month. 
Please note, XXXX XXXX did not generate a statement for me for the month of XXXX. However, My balance for XX/XX/XXXX is shown as PREVIOUS BALANCE on statement period XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (FL)

I recently checked my credit report on XXXX XXXX and I saw that there was a hard inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2017. And I wanted to dispute this action, I have not attempted to open an account with them at all.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-15
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: Financial Credit Service, Inc. (TX)

I defaulted on this loan almost two years ago. I called to notify them I would be defaulting. When they called I attempted to make arrangements that I could afford, they said the amount was unacceptable. I repaid the loan amount, not the interest. 
Today a company, ARA, called my mother and told her I 'd used her information to get a loan and fraud charges were being brought against me in XXXX County tomorrow. 
I called them and said I needed info sent in writing. 
Then my mom notified me the same company, ARA, called her stepson and told him fraud charges were being filed against me in XXXX County. 
I called ARA again and asked that they not contact anyone else because they have by mailing address and phone number.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-10
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 have tried to contact Experian, XXXX, XXXX, to dispute an account, in which ; the statutes of limitations have already expired. The bureaus are currently reporting in correct dates on my credit report. Experian, XXXX, XXXX has failed to remove the account accordingly. I have contacted the bank to request, proof of validations pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act. According to the bank, they could n't comply because the account was to old to be validated. After notifying Experian, XXXX, XXXX of set forth information, I requested them to delete the account. I have yet to see them comply with my request. I would like to formally, and respectfully request your assistance in this matter. Please note, that time is of the essence. 

Acct Name : XXXX XXXX BANK Acct # : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-10
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: KEYCORP (CO)

Made a deposit on XXXX XXXX in the afternoon, bank is holding it until Thursday XXXX XXXX because I had {$2.00} in the account and made a deposit. So due to me spending money in my own checking account, and then depositing a payroll check from XXXX XXXX a hold was placed on the check. So the excuse is invalid because I 'm only using my banking account how I see fit ; within their guidelines, even. I 'm not sure the last time a multi-billion dollar company bounced a {$360.00} check, so there 's no reasonable doubt to be had. So there 's no legal reason to have had a hold placed on the deposited check. Even though it was deposited online, according to the " Check XXXX XXXX '' even an electronic image is handled as a real check. The excuses are bland, murky, and have no place being thrown around in what should be a professional, efficient environment. It 's completely illegal to do this in the first place, according to the " XXXX Funds XXXX XXXX ''.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL)

There are several issues - sorry if confusing. Wells Fargo and their attorney for the foreclosure have refused to speak to me. 1. I was on moratorium, then the moratorium was cancelled without notification. 2. After moratorium, I was on forebareance and trial loan modification period with payments of XXXX a month. They refused to take my payment several months in and cancelled my trial period, instantly leaving me 12 months behind on payments. I have since been denied loan modifications even though they had received the paperwork and confirmed it, the denied it. 3. The main issue is I received a loan modification several years ago, which Wells Fargo refuses to provide any information on. This modification EXTENDED my mortgage to 40 years. I DID NOT AGREE TO THIS OR SIGN OFF ON THIS. I did n't realize this had happen until I had read about it happening to others. The terms I agreed to are not the terms I have. I want to keep this condo, but am afraid of losing it to foreclosure and I have no one that can help me. I can not afford an attorney and they will not communicate with me at all. I have called their attorney 18 times to no avail. This is down right fraud and they need to be punished for this unacceptable behavior. It should be criminal.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
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: FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO. (NC)

To Whom It May Concern : I have noticed that you have placed an inquiry on my XXXX credit file dated XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX As  you probably know, Credit Reporting Agencies treat inquiries as a statement of fact and will not allow a consumer to dispute them. Since it is against federal law ( Fair Credit Reporting Act15 USC 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) for an entity to view a customers credit report without a permissible purpose, I am writing to inquire as to your alleged purpose for doing so since I did not apply or request credit from your organization. Based on the evidence in my possession, this inquiry was performed under false pretenses as described in the clear language of the law. 15 USC 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) states, in part, in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater.This is informing you that this was a fraudulent application and I did not  authorize your company to pull my report. I do hope that we can settle this matter amicably. Please remove this hard inquiry from my credit report upon receipt of this letter to avoid further damage to my credit. Your immediate attention is appreciated in regards to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-06
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (MD)

Wells Fargo has apparently been charging us " late '' fees that are actually " early '' fees because we are paying too early. We set up auto pay to be synced to my wife 's pay cycle, but Well 's Fargo decided this was too early in the month so just started racking up {$35.00} fees without any correspondence or notification of an issue. Is this legal? We have many consumer credit accounts and no one has ever penalized us for paying too early.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
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: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (NC)

To Whom It May Concern : I have noticed that you have placed an inquiry on my XXXX & XXXX credit file dated XX/XX/XXXX, & XX/XX/XXXX As you probably know, Credit Reporting Agencies treat inquiries as a statement of fact and will not allow a consumer to dispute them. Since it is against federal law ( Fair Credit Reporting Act15 USC 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) for an entity to view a customers credit report without a permissible purpose, I am writing to inquire as to your alleged purpose for doing so since I did not apply or request credit from your organization. Based on the evidence in my possession, this inquiry was performed under false pretenses as described in the clear language of the law. 15 USC 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) states, in part, in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater.This is informing you that this was a fraudulent application and I did not authorize your company to pull my report. I do hope that we can settle this matter amicably. Please remove this hard inquiry from my credit report upon receipt of this letter to avoid further damage to my credit. Your immediate attention is appreciated in regards to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NH)

In XXXX, I received notice that my credit score went down due to a late payment of {$6.00} from XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank. I called them as I was never notified of the {$6.00}. In addition, I paid this account in full on Line in XXXX. XXXX XXXX 's said that it was an automation process and would take care of this issue immediately. By the end of XXXX, the credit reports were corrected and my credit scores went back to over 800 where they should have been. NOW, in both XXXX and XXXX, I contacted both verbally and online, the TRANSUNION agency as they reverted My credit score back to the 600 's after the problem was fixed. Both times they sent me stating the problem had been resolved but have not set my credit score back to the 800 's. I am just totally frustrated with TRANSUNION. They are the worst. I want the problem solved. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: BB&T CORPORATION (MD)

I called the company several times and spoke to several people explaining to them that I had lost my job and I gave him the dates that I would Pay on the loan they refused to talk to me unless I gave them my banking information immediately I explain that I would call back my banking information because I was driving and that they already had it on file. I was transferred to a very belligerent manager who would not work with me and threatened to repossess the car and said let 's see what happens. 

The vehicle was repossessed to days later and by that time my payment was already set up with them prior to the repossession. 

The vehicle has been repossessed and auctioned off and it is still reporting monthly and negatively on my credit. They 're extremely unprofessional and without doing is against the law!
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MD)

I received a summons mid XXXX to go to court on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX by XXXX XXXX for that from Walmart for {$640.00}. 

I have sent a letter to XXXX XXXX and asked for validation of the debt and received no reply. I have never signed any contract I do n't owe XXXX XXXX any money. 

I am being harassed and what they 're doing is against the law.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-10
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I have tried to contact XXXX, Equifax, XXXX, to dispute an account, in which ; the statutes of limitations have already expired. The bureaus are currently reporting in correct dates on my credit report. XXXX, Equifax, XXXX has failed to remove the account accordingly. I have contacted the bank to request, proof of validations pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act. According to the bank, they could n't comply because the account was to old to be validated. After notifying XXXX, Equifax, XXXX of set forth information, I requested them to delete the account. I have yet to see them comply with my request. I would like to formally, and respectfully request your assistance in this matter. Please note, that time is of the essence. 

XXXX Acct # : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Collection Consultants of California (CO)

This is an issue with both XXXX and a collection agency called Collection Consultants of California. I have an open collection item with the collection agency mentioned above, originally assigned XXXX. To date, I have not received any notification of this collection account. I last went through the process of pulling my credit reports from the 3 credit bureaus in late XXXX XXXX, which is where I first learned of the collection ( it appeared on all three of my reports ). I submitted disputes to all three credit bureaus disputing the validity of the debt- both XXXX and XXXX removed the collection from my records, while XXXX marked it as valid. At a loss of how to resolve the issue, I sent an email on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX to the only contact email I could find listed for the collection agency ( XXXXXXXXXXXX ' ) proposing to proposing to pay the collection just to get it removed from my credit report. I did not imply ownership. I received no response. In XXXX I again disputed the validity of the debt through XXXX and again had it marked as valid. I am submitting this complaint as I am at a loss as to how to resolve this issue and get this collection removed from my XXXX. Due to swift removal of the collection from my credit report by 2/3 credit reporting bureaus as a result of my initial dispute, the lack of communication about the collection by the collection agency, and the lack of response to my email to the collection agency in which I offered to pay the collection amount in full simply to make it go away, I have serious doubts regarding the legitimacy of the collection agency. I feel stuck in a untenable situation where I can neither pay to resolve the collection nor effectively dispute it. I am also confused as to how XXXX has access to data that shows the collection as valid, while the other two credit agencies determined it was invalid.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-11
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (OR)

When I was first out of college and underemployed or unemployed the company consistently steered me towards forbearance and deferment, this took my loan balance went from the initial {$55000.00} to over {$72000.00} by the time I was able to get on my feet and find a good job. I feel like I would have been better served by a IBR or other program, but when it came to setting that up the documents would n't go through for on reason or another.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-08
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: Social Finance, Inc. (CA)

During the baseball playoffs I came to see an advertisement from XXXX. At the beginning of the broadcast the main message was get a personal loan from us and be on your way out of debt. Now at XXXX pacific time its just a student loans. They are misleading, and are only available to the privilege ones. I was turned down by them but I was re-directed to a different company, I fallowed and after that I was sent to a different company ( recommended ) and from there was link to a different company, in short, I was not able to get anything/ anywhere, yet my credit score dropped cause of all their suggestions. Time to make things clear, separate the people ... look forward to hear from you