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Consumer complaint received 2015-12-26
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC (TX)

Vanderbilt has refused to provide me with all documents, forms, and contracts that may pertain to offers that they have made to settle our account. They proposed XXXX offers. XXXX was for deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and the second was for a cash settlement to mature on XXXX/XXXX/2016. The have provided the jest of XXXX offers, but have yet to provide complete documentation that would be signed should we agree to either of the offers. I need to review the complete settlement agreement ( s ) including terms and conditions, legal disclaimers, waivers and omissions, clauses, releases, and all other verbiage contained therein. Without this information I can not make an informed decision and can not possibly know my full rights related to these settlement offers. I need to be able to review them in their entirety and have ample time to have them reviewed by legal counsel as well. I received correspondence from Vanderbilt 's portfolio manager, XXXX XXXX, indicating that he did not believe I needed this information. Due to the deadline for acceptance or rejection of this offer, it is imperative that I take the time to make this request even during the holidays. If Vanderbilt can not provide the complete contracts for both offers proposed, then no offer was truly made. I have many questions as to what these final agreements might look like and what restrictive verbiage they may or may not contain. For example, XXXX XXXX, debt collector for Vanderbilt, suggested that I would have to sign an agreement that if I were unable to acquire the funds needed for settlement, I would have to turn the keys over and walk away from the home. He also stated that Vanderbilt would include a clause stating that I would waive my right to legal recourse should I accept their offer to settle the account. This is why I must see any and all verbiage associated with both of the offers. Contrary to XXXX XXXX 's statement to his legal department, quote, " I am really not sure why he wrote us this asking for us to give him our offer again. XXXX gave him the XXXX options we were willing so I am really not sure why he is asking for us to provide that again??? 
XXXX, do we need to give it to him again in writing? '' end quote, I have never received anything other than a vague proposal with no further information that would allow me to make an informed decision. This has already happened twice before when they sent agreements to offer payment assistance and loan modification. 

So I respectfully request this information in its entirely as well as an extension of 30 days for review by myself and counsel. I have attached the original email where I requested this from Vanderbilt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Please remove and delete these accounts immediately as they were opened fraudulently without authorization and a valid written consent. I never had a contract with these creditors for any debt. Please provide me proof from the creditors that these debts are mine with the Contractual Agreement. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Thank You in Advance for your Cooperation.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-06
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (AZ)

I have a mortgage with Freedom Mortgage. I started making bi-weekly payments for a year and almost every payment is misapplied charging me double finance charge on almost every single payment. I have spoken to them on numerous occasions and almost takes an act of Congress to get them to apply the payments properly, sometimes having to follow up 2 or 3 times until the payments are properly applied. If this is happening to me, I know its also happening to anyone else who is making bi-weekly payments. I even asked for an audit of my loan and all to no avail. They even refused to allow me to speak to anyone in the payment processing department. I have spoken to customer service manager and still get nowhere and they cant even offer me any solution to their inability to properly apply payments. Freedom Mortgage is stealing finance charges from unsuspecting customers and this must stop. They are violating the law and refuse to do anything about it. All their loans should be audited by Federal Auditors to verify compliance. Thank You for your assistance
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-19
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (NY)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I opened a corporate business account with American Express in XXXX. At the same time I also opened a blue cash personal account with American Express. At the time that I opened the business account, Ii was asked for my tax id which was provided and also my personal information. I was told that the business credit card was going to be opened under my tax id and my company '' XXXX XXXX XXXX ''. I was approved for the business card and the personal. Everything was going great until unfortunately I got very ill and I had to close the business. I was having a hard time paying the business account on time but I was making on time payments on my personal account. I was never late on the personal account. Now every time I fall behind on the business account payments, they block both cards. I believe at this point I was misrepresented by American Express because they never told me that they would link my business and personal accounts together. I believe that the point of the tax id is to open business accounts and for my personal account to not deal with the consequences of what happens in the business account. If a consumer entered a contract or an agreement as a result of a fraudulent or negligent statement is to be considered misrepresentation. I believe I am protected under the misrepresentation act of XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-15
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated an attorney or official
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (OH)

On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I received a phone call on my cell phone from an unknown number. The woman said her name was XXXX XXXX and that she was representing XXXX. She said that she had mailed out documentation to me that I had a complaint pending out of XXXX County. Told me that her time was limited and that i had not responded to the documentation. She knew where I worked. Said that she was going to call the payroll department to take care of the debt. 

I called back. She informed me that the debt was from the bank I had been with several years ago. That I owed {$990.00} to them and that if I did not pay the debt, that I would no longer be allowed to hold a bank account for the next ten years. 

Red Flags should have been : 1. I banked with this bank out of XXXX County, not XXXX County 2. This bank actually issued me a check in that amount over 2 years ago, stating that it was for unnecessary fines. 
3. They never sent me paper work stating that the funds would be removed from my account. Any debt collector sends a statement to you to let you know that the funds will be taken out so that you make sure that funds are in the account. 

I questioned it, but honestly, at the time I was in a stressful point in my life and she was scaring me that my bank account would be shut down. She knew my social security number, where I worked, where I lived ... So I gave her my debit card number and set up 3 recurring payments. The first one came out on XXXX XXXX, 2016 for {$320.00}. The second was posted to my account on XXXX XXXX, 2016 for {$320.00}. 
This morning I got paid and was working on bills. I wanted to call this company to see if I could split this last payment in half between XXXX paychecks. i looked up the company online and WOW! There are scam alerts out for this company. XXXX XXXX name was even listed as having called another person. 
I looked at my bank account to see if it had been debited yet, and drove up to my bank to try to stop the payment. I explained everything to them and tried to put a stop payment on the debit. Just that quick, they had already put the transaction through. I cancelled my debit card and filed a dispute against them with my bank. They are not sure if this final payment will take or not since I cancelled the debit card associated with it. I have to check back again tomorrow. 

I am not a rich person but I am not a dumb person either. It concerns me that they have all of this information about me. I have seen a few Blog scam alerts online. People discussing it, having the same issues, saying they need to file a complaint. I 'm not sure that any of them have, so I wanted to make sure someone knew about this group.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-14
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (NV)

I have been trying to get a loan payoff on my loan for almost a month now. I was told again that I would have it by today, Friday XXXX/XXXX/2016. I understand that I have not made payments however I am trying to settle the account on the sale of the home.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-05
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IL)

I had an account with Fifth Third Bank in 2013. Fifth Third Bank reported Suspected Fraud Activity on my account to XXXX and XXXX. Due to this injustice I am constantly denied service at any bank. I have continuously informed the Fifth Third Bank that I was not responsible for this fraudulent activity that occurred on my account. I also informed them apparently someone stole my identity and that I am the Victim. I asked Fifth Third Bank to remove this negative report from my records but they refuse to do so. 
Please Help. 
Thank You
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Experian refuses to give me a credit score would not list my new credit cards XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 

I would like this matter resolved in 30 days or I will file a federal court action.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-06
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CT)

Around XXXX XXXX XXXX called my cell phone and asked me why I did not pay my capital one card today and what will it take to settle this debt today. I told them I do not know what they are talking about, and they proceeded to ask me why do n't i want to pay the debt I owe. I told them I do not have a capital one credit card, they wanted my social security number that I refused to give them, the person who they are looking for is an XXXX something year old person I told them its not me and they finally agreed to remove me from their list. I come home and the home phone rings same company once again I told them I already told you to remove me from your list this is harassment whomever your looking for does n't live here, they said OK verify your social again i refused they told me they would remove me from their list. They stopped calling for a few weeks and now this week they started calling again every day they call me trying to tell me I owe them capital one debt.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-13
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IN)

To whom it may concern : The 53rd Bank is making continual harassing phone calls to me. When I answer the phone, customer service wo n't even answer the phone call. I am sick to death of these phone calls and want an end to this harassment right away. Thank you for pursuing this harassment charge against 53rd Bank. www.53.com is the website address. I really appreciate your investigating this for me. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IN XXXXLast XXXX of SS # XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: BBVA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (WI)

Submitted online application to XXXX for small business checking on Monday XX/XX/2020, with all necessary documents including federal EIN. Crickets. Not a single email after the initial receipt. Friday I logged in again, looked for some sort of contact info, found none ( which is super sketchy ), and was prompted by the website to take a " survey '' to which I responded it was sketchy not to give a solid estimate of application turnaround or a way of contacting them about the application. Immediately after submitting the survey, I received an email saying " we are reviewing your application. '' A couple hours later, application rejected, with no explanation or offer to provide explanation. Very obviously due to my critical review.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-21
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement — 
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (FL)

I was a victim of identity theft and as a result of this, all of my information and credit cards were compromised. I tried to reach out to XXXX several times over the years requesting documentation regarding these charges due to fraud and received no assistance other than being advised that the account has been sold. I reached out to the collection agency know as XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX and was advised to provide documentation to them regarding the Fraud, Identity Theft and as a result, they have removed the accounts from my credit report due to fraud. I would like for XXXX to remove the accounts from my credit report as well. account numbers are XXXX and XXXX Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you, XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-09
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: Financial Business and Consumer Solutions. (CA)

This collection agency has REAGED AN OLD MEDICAL DEBT which is highly illegal. They threatens me and did reage my account on my credit report. this is a small medical debt that I told them the va will take care of since I 'm a veteran.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-18
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Avant Credit Corporation (TN)

My complaint comes from the fact that Avant a personal loan company based out of XXXX, was having trouble with my payments. I was attempting to make my payments, however they were securing the funds from the wrong account. ( AN ACCOUNT THAT WAS NOT MINE )!!!!! I noticed this immediately, and called them to let THEM KNOW that they were not collecting correctly, and I was trying to make my payment. ( i Have never had so much trouble trying to convince someone to take my money ) After I called and let them know that they were making a mistake, they charged me for the interest for the " late payment ' This payment was never late, and could not have been addressed any sooner than after my scheduled date to make a payment. As soon as it was able to be fixed, I again reached out to let them know the mistake they were making. They said they would call me back. 

What they have done, is nothing, and have over charged me for a payment that was never late, and should have never been late. And to this date, there has been no issue resolved.
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (ID)

I am currently on a forbearance plan with Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing. On XX/XX/2020 they took a payment out of my checking account for the amount of {$1300.00}. According to the forbearance conditions they are not supposed to pull payments unless I set them up. My wife contacted them and was told they would return the funds no later than the XX/XX/2020, which they have not done. They also discribed that they would not be returning the full amount. I have tried to contact them multiple times to get my funds returned and now the customer service line disconnects me whenever I ask to speak to a representative. There have been multiple occasions where I have tried to contact this company and they hang up on me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Last 4 digits SS # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Transunion LLC Consumer Dispute Center XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to address a matter of utmost concern regarding my recent credit report. Upon reviewing my report The following accounts ( itemized below ) are reporting a current balance when it is my understanding and reason to believe that this debt was charged off by each lender. Because of that fact, this debt is cancelled and at least should not reflect the balance nor continue to actively report current updates that is currently showing on my consumer file. This would indicate inaccurate reporting on your behalf and therefore is a violation of the FCRA by you the furnisher to continue to report this inaccurate information. Please delete these inaccuracies. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX : Balance {$1400.00} Last Report date XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : Balance {$410.00} Last Report date XX/XX/2023 Discover Personal Loan : Balance {$790.00} Last Report date XX/XX/2023
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-01
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing statement — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (OH)

I responded to an offer made by my bank, Fifth Third Bank, to give me a limited time, interest-free credit card if I transferred my balance from another credit card company to theirs. I accepted the offer and transferred an existing balance from another credit card company. I did not received a bill from Fifth Third Bank for 2 months until I received a bill for 2 overdue payments and penalties. I finally sorted out this problem and got the penalties removed although the bank said that they had sent me the bills which I am absolutely certain I never received. 

The main source of my complaint against Fifth Third is that I have received a bill since I spoke to the bank which did not have any information for a 3 year payoff. I called the bank and could not get past an uncooperative customer service agent. I requested the amount I would owe if I chose the 3 year option, and the agent said that she knew of no such option and that she did not have the ability to calculate the lower payoff amount. I told her that the law required Fifth Third credit card bills to list the 3 year payoff option, and she denied that this was true. After a lengthy session of wait times and her reporting that her supervisor had said that they knew nothing of this option, I gave up. I have since received another bill without the 3 year option listed. I researched the 2009 Credit Card Act and found that banks ARE required to disclose this amount on their bills. I am willing to send copies of the XXXX bills in question but lack a scanner to process them. I hope that Fifth Third Bank is fined the maximum amount allowable for violations under the Credit Card Act.
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

New address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX old XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX fl XXXX ftc violations listed : XXXX/XXXX Account Type Credit Card Account Status Closed Opened Date XX/XX/XXXX Closed Date XX/XX/XXXX Limit {$3700.00} Term -- Monthly Payment {$140.00} Responsibility Individual Balance {$4200.00} Highest Balance {$4200.00} XX/XX/XXXX Account Type Flexible Spending Credit Card Account Status Open Opened Date XX/XX/XXXX Closed Date -- Limit {$3000.00} Term -- Monthly Payment {$120.00} Responsibility Authorized User Balance {$2900.00} Highest Balance {$3300.00} Payment Status 30-59 Days Late Worst Payment Status -- Date of Last Payment XX/XX/XXXX Amount Past Due {$210.00} Times 30/60/90 Days Late 1/0/0 XX/XX/XXXX Collection Agency XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor XXXX XXXX Status Open Opened Date XX/XX/XXXX Closed Date -- Responsibility Individual Account. 
Balance {$110.00} High Balance {$110.00} Remarks --
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-09
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (WA)

On XXXX XXXX, 2015 XXXX I received a call from a collection agency regarding a bill that I have multiple issues with. 
1 ) I never received a statement from original creditor as I had moved and had informed them of this, which they made no attempt to obtain my new address. 
2 ) The last time I spoke to original creditor I requested my account to be closed, told then to keep the {$20.00} balance and then I cut up my debit card. Never used account again. 
3 ) The first time I was informed of this debt it had been sold and I was informed by 2 of their collectors that I could not dispute the bill. ( this was around XX/XX/XXXX ) 4 ) The next collection agency called me XX/XX/XXXX informing me of bill. I gave them my current address and requested bill and advised the company I was disputing bill but wanted a letter to respond in writing. never received letter. 
5 XXXX Now I have reached the last incident. XX/XX/XXXX Again was contacted by a different agency. Updated my address AGAIN. advised the collector I was disputing the bill and that I wanted a letter. He then informed me that because I was verbally disputing the bill I was not entitled to a letter from them.
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-18
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

When I moved to XXXX XX/XX/2011 I lived for tree months in XXXX with friends after that I moved to XXXX but after the I start receiving call from a collection agency asking me to pay my bill to XXXX XXXX I told them i do n't have account with no body I still new in the XXXX I never have a Appartement under my name yet but they put it in my credit and now when I Learned a little about credit I dispute it but the credit bureaux they keep report it, I ca n't pay a bill not mine please make investigation I need help because this is what 's happened