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Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

To whom it may concern, This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information. I an distressed that you have included the information below on my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure the bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct.The following information therefore needs to be re-investigated. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed document contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 

I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e. : an original customer contract with my signature in it ) that you have on file for the accounts listed below. 

Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. 

I demand the following accounts be removed immediately. 

XXXX. XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX Delete this item immediately I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact exists. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this immediately I have no knowledge of this alleged debt. This account is not mine XXXX. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Under 15 U.S. Code 1681 e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681 i ( 5 ) this account is in violation and is not reporting 100 percent accurate. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX This charge off needs to be deleted for inaccuracy because it reports a current balance should be XXXX. The IRS defines a charge off as income under IRS tax form 1099-c and income can not report on a consumer report. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this immediately I have no knowledge of this alleged debt. This account is not mine XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX I have no knowledge of this alleged debt. This account not mine Delete this immediately If these accounts are not deleted off of my account Your non- compliance with my request will also be construed as an absolute waiver of all claims to enforce the debt against me and your implied agreement to compensate me for court costs and attorney fees if I am forced to bring this matter before a judge.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-27
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: GREAT LAKES (AR)

I have a federal student loan the beginning numbers are XXXX, in the amount of XXXX. I had made many inquiries and turned in proper paper work to work with my debto and now I have letter of forebearance in effect. My ssn is XXXX, my mailing address is XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Arkansas XXXX. I am the breadwinner of my family, and the only open loan that should on my credit report is a co sign for a XXXX in XXXX via XXXX XXXX. My work history is not updated I own a very small business The XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Arkansas. I have not made any new inquiries into my credit report and there is many. I would appreciate any assistance into this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

On Saturday, XX/XX/XXXX, I went to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida, to test drive a new car. I found a car I liked and negotiated with the saleswoman, XXXX XXXX, but we never reached an agreeable price. I specifically asked her if the credit inquiry she needed would appear as a hard inquiry on my credit report, because at that time I was not applying for any type of financing as we had not agreed on the sales price. She specifically told me that the inquiries are soft inquiries. However, I noticed today that not one, but two, hard inquiries are appearing on my Equifax report. I tried to contact Equifax online and by phone but was unsuccessful.
I would like these two hard inquires-one from " XXXX  '' and one from XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX datedXX/XX/XXXX, to be removed from my credit report as soon as possible, as I am currently trying to finance a new ( or used ) car.
Thank you for your time.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-30
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. (MS)

I have previously sent letters requesting verification of debt to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, TN immediately after noticing the new collection on my account. XXXX XXXX XXXX sent me copies of bills with procedures performed with my maiden name, XXXX XXXX, and my birthday, which I have not used since 2010. I also had to give them my address because the address that they had on file was not mine. I made copies of these letters and sent them to Transunion with a letter explaining that the bills did not belong to me. To begin, the bills that were sent did not have my signature, a name that I actively use nor an address that I actively use. Furthermore, I was insured when the bill was incurred. I requested that Transunion send me the documentation that was sent that convinced them to verify the debt. Transunion responded by telling me that they could not and to speak with the company directly, which I have done for almost two years now. XXXX and XXXX  was unable to verify the collection so it was immediately removed. However, Transunion refuses to remove incorrect information from my credit report. I will seek legal action if this issue can not be resolved.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-27
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)

I receive alert on my XXXX XXXX portal that XXXX , XXXX of XXXX XXXX, CT.XXXX Contact XXXX pulled my credit XXXX and there is XXXX hard inquiries on my credit report with Transunion , XXXX and XXXX. Why XXXX XXXX not reporting accurate information? Is this a Retaliation from my file Federal Government complaints against XXXX XXXX? There should only be XXXX inquiry from XXXX , XXXX not XXXX inquiries. XXXX hard inquiries is listed for XXXX XXXX,2017 My VA Loan agent only pulled my credit one and she is with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Florida. She is a excellent Military Veterans supporter and very experienced in credit matters.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29
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. (IL)

On my Experian credit report I had filed a dispute for an account that was open under identity theft fraudulent activity. I had mailed a copy of the police report that identity theft affidavit from the FTC website. they requested more self-identifying documentation which I submitted my bill and a copy of my ID and Social Security. I requested the updated credit report file and the fraudulent account is still being reported. I specifically called Experian and talk to a customer service representative and she went through the paperwork on file that I had submitted telling me that I need an updated police report and either way they ( experian ) did not have authority to remove the account from my credit profile.
I 'm getting really frustrated because I submitted the same print out documents to XXXX and XXXX at the same time ( around end of XXXX ) for the same account and both companies successfully deleted that account from being reported on my credit report. I called Experian the second time demanding that they remove the account from my report because I had submitted all supporting documentation around XXXX XXXX, 2017. The customer service representative refused to remove the account even though I had the police report on file with Experian.
And I received a phone call and attempt to collect a debt from the creditor where the fraudulent account was open, they called me on my cell phone did not verify who I was and started accusing me of opening the account. I specifically wrote a cease and do not contact letter to the Creditor. The Creditor has violated my right by calling my cell phone after I demanded they stop contacting me. I never gave them my cell phone to call I do n't know how they obtained to my phone number. I feel like I was being harassed because I asked them if they had on file my request to not contact me and the gentleman on the phone simply started to tell me I need to make a payment and I have an account that needs to be paid.
I have suffered and I have been denied credit because of this collections account the bad payment history on the account and the amount of the account it 's been a long time I have been going through the process to get this account removed and these companies are giving me hard time I want to seek compensation, credit repair for the damages done to my good payment history. Also the balance that the Creditor is reporting to the credit bureaus has gone up but supposedly the account is in collections?
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-30
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (TX)

XXXX XXXX or XXXX which ever name they are using currently has been told to stop calling cell phone number. They have been told verbally and in writing to not contact me they have no permission as does nobody or no company they represent may contact me all past present and future contact permission has been is and continues to be revoked. 

Portfolio continues to call using both manual and Robo calls from multiple spoofed phone numbers.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-20
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc. (TX)

I do n't have a contract w ith Diversified Consultants or the original creditor nor did I receive a written notice of my rights to dispute this debt before it w as added to my credit reports. The law states that a creditor must send written notice of the debt that includes the amount of debt, the name of the original creditor to whom the debt is owed, and a statement describing my right to dispute the debt. I have no knowledge of this debt.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-23
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. (AZ)

XXXX  sold a secured credit card account in  XXXX  to  XXXX   XXXX , this account was opened in  XXXX   XXXX . I disputed it several times as they can not verify this account as  XXXX  did not send the account information to  XXXX   XXXX  and they can not verify the debt, yet they continue putting it back on my credit reports after it has been removed by the reporting agency,  Especially  Equifax and  XXXX ,  XXXX  recently removed it at my request, but from what i have seen it gets put back on my credit file months after it was removed by my dispute. All  XXXX  credit bureaus are not allowing me to dispute this account online now. Please help me.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-27
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Can't close your account
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (WA)

In XXXX 2017 I called Sun-Trust Bank of GA and requested that they close my account.
We finally worked out a balance of {$8.00} due XXXX/XXXX/2017 to close both checking and savings accounts. It was never done. Charges came into the account and we finally got a pay off balance of {$3.00} last week. I transferred {$25.00} from XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ), a wire transfer that was paid to Sun-Trust yesterday. Today I call and they tell me that I must talk with their transfer company at XXXX to verify my wire transfer tomorrow and then, maybe I can call Sun-Trust back, as they told me today that they need me on the phone to close the account.
I have had one story after another 3 or 4 times a week since XXXX 2017 to get these accounts closed.
Sun-Trust had done everything to delay this closing.
Please help me?
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX last 4 SS - XXXX Acct. XXXX Savings Act. XXXX Checking XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, National Association (CA)

We were notified by New York Community Bank inXX/XX/XXXX that our HELOC was going to " expire '' in XX/XX/XXXX and the entire amount would be due at that time. Our original loan documents state the loan terms would end in XXXX. I called and was told this was not true and the letter had been sent in error and that nothing is due. We had filed for bankruptcy and the loan was discharged in XXXX and not re-affirmed. They said all a payments were voluntary. We called many times and were told by New York Community Bank that they were no longer doing any of their HELOC loans and we had better find another lender. We were then sent a new letter stating that our loan would expire in XX/XX/XXXX and this letter referenced our Bankruptcy. We contacted our bankruptcy attorney and she stated the bank violated the Bankruptcy stay by sending us the first letter. But to sue them we would have to pay to do so. We are struggling financially and have missed some payments. She suggested we offer them money to try and buy the lien. We have made offers and now they wo n't even return our calls. They sent an appraiser to our house and when we received a copy of the appraisal they compared our home to homes in a different city with views of the ocean and another home that was one bedroom larger than ours. I spoke with the appraiser when he came in Mid XXXX. Then when we asked for assistance the single point of contact sent us a letter stating they may do an appraisal and requested we pay for it. The appraisal had already been completed at that time. Our HELOC was an interest only loan which was/is predatory in nature. When I tried to get assistance from them back in XXXX they informed me the Obama program did not pertain to HELOCs. I then found an article stating that New York Community Bank was selling all of its HELOCs that it had acquired from AmTrust to XXXX XXXX this article was dated XX/XX/XXXX the banks deal will go through in the third quarter. So it looks like NYCB is trying to call all HELOCs due and not sell them to XXXX XXXX. Ours was one of those as were many others. But they called all of the HELOCs due and gave consumers three months to pay these amounts and if they do n't they can foreclose. What are families going to do? I do n't have XXXX XXXX dollars to give them and how does one of the largest ( wealthiest ) banks in the US not work with families. They wo n't even return my calls.
History : After our bankruptcy discharge they refused to send us statements and they punished us by refusing to credit my payments which were paid in full on our account which I was able to access on-line they broke up our payments into small amounts and said they were short payments. When I called no one I talked to could explain it and they said they would look into it and call me back ... they never did. I have attached a copy of what I was able to print out. I am not able to access my " account '' at all for the last year.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-27
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Problem with customer service
Company: Nelnet, Inc. (NY)

In XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX sold my student loans to XXXX ( a Nelnet company ), who have shown themselves to be ill equipped to service loans from Day 1. While we have managed to work through the various errors that were made in processing my payments, one remains after several months of phone calls and emails.
XXXX has been reporting my account information as though the full amount that was transferred from XXXX was 100 % principal and no interest, with interest accruing from the day of the transfer. Given that these are nearly 15 year old loans, clearly this is not the case. I contacted XXXX soon after I received my statement of interest for XXXX taxes in XX/XX/XXXX. They were not able to resolve the issue, but assured me that they would work on it.
When I called to follow up, not only did I find that there had been no progress, but had difficulty explaining to two different customer service representatives that a 15 year old loan with 3 % interest would have more interest outstanding that what their statements showed.
Finally on XX/XX/XXXX, I emailed XXXX my final statement from XXXX which shows principal and interest balances. While they agreed that the amounts were correct, I was told they would need payment history from XXXX. In response to my inquiry on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX asked for another 30 days. I have called XXXX to facilitate. XXXX XXXX response was that all necessary information had been passed on to XXXX at the time of the transfer and that they no longer have the information available.
At the pace things are moving, I am concerned that the necessary adjustments will not even by made in time for the XXXX tax season, one year after the transfer, and several hours spent writing emails and waiting on hold.
It is difficult for me to understand how a company as incompetent as XXXX is allowed to operate and how XXXX was allowed to sell these loans to such a company.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-30
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA)

XX/XX/XXXX a credit account was opened with Capital One. The account went delinquent in XX/XX/XXXX and was charged off with a balance of {$270.00} and a negative remark that showed up on my credit report a few months ago.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29
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)

Experian is allowing XXXX XXXX XXXX to report incomplete information on my credit report. Experian notes the status as never late for an account that was opened on XX/XX/XXXX however the loan servicer is only reporting monthly payment history for most months an " ND ''. During conception and origination of the loans, the servicer agreed to update each month the account was in good standing as '' OK ''. Also Experian posts to my credit report that my account originated in XX/XX/XXXX, however payment history for four of the past seven years are missing. This is the case for more than 15 different student loan accounts that Experian has allowed to post to my credit file from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am missing over 500 payment history updates. It is unfair to allow the burden of the debt to reflect on my credit report without allowing me to receive the benefit of the credit age and payment history which are significant factors in my credit score. When I disputed this information Experian allowed the lender to remove most historical data for payment history which is against completeness provisions of the Credit Reporting Act, 611 a 15 USC 1681ia. The payment history is available and known and must be reported.
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-30
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: ACS Education Services (CA)

Violation Federal Debt Collection Practices Act 809 ( b ) " ( b ) Disputed debts If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection ( a ) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection ( a ) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumers right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor. '' After checking my consumer credit reports, I noticed a company called ACS/XXXX was reporting on my credit report. On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a debt validation letter to ACS/XXXX via certified mail ( receipt attached ). I disputed the entirety of their claims. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent disputes to XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX certified mail ( receipts attached ). 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received updated credit reports from XXXX and XXXX stating they verified the information and updated my credit reports. 

The information was not deleted. 


ACS/XXXX is in violation of the FDCPA 809 ( b ) because they continued with collection activities ( responding to and verifying credit reporting agencies ) while failing to send me verification of the debt. 

As of XX/XX/XXXX, I have yet to received any correspondence from ACS/XXXX. They failed to respond to my debt validation request but yet responded to the credit reporting agency, which is continued collection activity. 

This is a clear FDCPA 809 ( b ) violation. 

I respectfully ask that this tradeline and account be removed from all three of my consumer credit reports. 

Attached is : 1. Debt Validation letter to ACS/XXXX 2.  Certified Mail return receipt for ACS/XXXX 3.  Certified Mail return receipt for XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX 4. Updated credit report from XXXX   indicating the ACS/XXXX verified 5.Updated credit report from XXXX indicating the ACS/XXXX   verified