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Consumer complaint received 2018-08-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OR)

Hello ... ... I have two XXXX credit accounts. One of them previously had a credit limit of {$900.00}. The other I'm not having a problem with.

Last XX/XX/2017, I received a letter from XXXX ( XXXX XXXX  ) that my account credit limit had been lowered to {$100.00}. I was surprised because I had totally forgotten that I had the second XXXX account. I was puzzled as to why the credit limit was lowered so much. I always pay my XXXX balance off. I called the company and it was disclosed that there was a very low balance of {$30.00} ( approximately ) that was past due. I had signed up for online statements and had not received a bill for the {$30.00} ( approximate amount ) balance. Once I found out about the balance I immediately paid it off.

I asked if the account credit limit could be re-instated. I was told that yes, within a couple of weeks it would be. A couple of weeks later I looked to see if XXXX had followed through and they hadn't. I called again and spoke to a supervisor. I was told that I had been given inaccurate information and that XXXX would not be reinstating the {$900.00} credit limit. I was quite upset. It seemed that there wasn't much I could do, so I moved on. Now I see that XXXX has reported that account to the credit bureau and it's a negative mark on my credit report. I have no idea why XXXX is doing this. I've decided to ask again and believe I deserve to have the {$900.00} credit limit reinstated. I didn't do anything wrong!! XXXX messed up by not sending me my bill ; they then lowered my credit limit from {$900.00} to {$100.00} without any warning that there was a small past due balance which was paid off immediately once I found out about it. Now it's a black mark on my credit report? I want this problem corrected by reinstatement of the {$900.00} credit limit.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (LA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-14
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NE)

The fact that I always make timely payments on this account is causing me a great deal of XXXX. I have never missed a payment and I am very diligent about it. I kindly request that you update my account immediately and rectify the inaccurate late payment entry.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-14
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602A states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604A Section 2 states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (AR)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-01
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: ACIMA CREDIT, LLC (VA)

The leasing company XXXX is completey a sham and provides misleading and false information to lure consumers. On XX/XX/XXXX I was advised by XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, VA that if I wanted to purchase a washer and dryer I would need to use the XXXX XXXX leasing company, XXXX. I was advised by the store rep the lease would only require a {$52.00} payment to begin the lease and that would be the only fee to XXXX, if I selected the XXXX day payoff. The items I selected at XXXX XXXX XXXX were a washer and dryer, both under {$500.00} each. I was told by the rep at XXXX XXXX XXXX that I would need to purchase an extender warranty for {$1500.00}. A week after the purchase I contacted XXXX in order to ensure the account was set for a XXXX day payoff. I was advised the account was set for a XXXX  day payoff and the payments would be XXXX XXXX monthly to accomodate the XXXX  day payoff. On XX/XX/XXXX I contacted XXXX to inquire about the remaining payoff, and I was advised by an XXXX rep that I would need to pay an additional $ XXXX {$400.00} in order to pay off my account for the XXXX  day payoff. When I asked for an extension to the XXXX  day payoff ( in order to properly look into the account ), the rep informed me that I could only receive an extension for XXXX week and it would cost me an additional {$100.00}. I also asked the rep repeatedly to provide me with details as to why I was being charged additional money other than the amount of the store purchase the rep refused and told me that I needed to refer back to the leasing agreement, however, I never received a leasing agreement. The email that I initially received from XXXX did not display the lease agreement. So if there were hidden charges I was not aware and that would go against what the XXXX  day payoff was offered in the store. XXXX has been less than professional, failed to be transparent, and the POOR customer service makes contacting and communication with XXXX so strenuous and draining, which overall makes it difficult to receive the proper and appropriate information. Basically, XXXX is using tactics to charge more than XXXX  day payoff and deters customers from receiving the proper information. I feel like I was duped into doing business with Acima by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX knowing the false and misleading payment method of XXXX  day payoff. Also, this shady company does not make exceptions for me after being impacted by XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-31
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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (AL)

These accounts were transferred or sold. As I do my research I learned that I am not liable for the alleged debt ; additionally, there is no written correspondence, contract, or signature. I feel that this accounts are adversely affecting my credit score I want this problem to get fixed asap. FDCPA section 809 states if you can not validate the debt, you must request all credit reporting agencies to delete the inaccurate information from my credit report as soon as possible
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-31
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

Good evening, Upon checking my credit report i noticed a handful of fraudulent accounts and inquires on my credit report. II have never had any contact with theses banks on my credit report. Also, I noticed my date of birth is incorrect. I was born in XXXX. I was not born in XXXX. I do not know who these account belongs to but it does not belong to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I am sending over a demand to arbitrate letter through the mail certified for inaccurate reporting violating my rights and it is a violation of the FCRA, EOA, also racially profiling me causing me to suffer while infringing on my rights. This message is in regards to my consumer report and the suffering mentally, physically, and emotional distress along with damages to my name, character and that I have discriminatory profiled for my race as an XXXX XXXX, and minority groups like myself due to low income and the disadvantages we XXXX of people go through with this agencie. I have attached the necessary forms and documents.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NV)

I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (TN)

Dispute of Unauthorized Hard Inquiry 15 U.S.C. 1681n Violation I am submitting a formal dispute regarding an unauthorized hard inquiry that appears on my credit report. The details are as follows : Inquiry by : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiry by : XXXX  XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiry by : XXXX XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX Inquiry by : XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Inquiry by : XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize these inquiries, and as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), hard inquiries require explicit consent for permissible purposes. This unauthorized inquiry constitutes a violation of the FCRA.

Please remove these inquiries from my report immediately. Failure to remove this unauthorized inquiry may lead to further action under 15 U.S.C.1681n, which provides for civil liability in cases of willful noncompliance with the FCRA . 

I request a prompt investigation and removal of this inquiry. I would appreciate confirmation once the issue has been resolved. 

Thank you for your prompt attention. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the required document and a letter from an advocacy group assisting me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am a victim of XXXX XXXX  of Debt Bondage and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company information from XXXX and XXXX. 

Please delete the following accounts : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$260.00} XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and this statement is being composed by me. These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION under, 15 U.S. Code 1681-B- permissible purposes of Consumer Reports ( a ) IN GENERAL subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I never gave any consumer reporting agency my WRITTEN CONSENT & INSTRUCTIONS to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federally protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer, I am demanding the deletion of these accounts listed IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX I demand the deletion of the incorrect information listed IMMEDIATELY : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am demanding the deletion of these inquiries listed IMMEDIATELY : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (NY)

The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00}
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-31
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NY)

I am in the process of refinancing my 1st mortgage as a rate and term refinance to better my financial position however BOA is not letting without incurring thousands of dollars in extra closing costs.
Consumer complaint received 2018-08-21
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (IL)

In 2017 I went into the store to make a purchase. I purchased merchandise that had to be ordered from XXXX a ladies store in XXXX XXXX, Il. when the merchandise arrived I was notified and went to the store and had the items returned by the store clerk. Before the items arrived at the store I was billed. When I had the store return the items I thought I would get a credit. I have been receiving bills with late charges and the account has been turned over to a collection agency. I have had numerous conversations with the store and I have spoken to XXXX the collection agency about the return. I continue to get a bill from XXXX and harassing phone calls several times a day from XXXX. I have no merchandise.
Consumer complaint received 2021-04-23
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: State Collection Service, Inc. (FL)

We placed an order with XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX on XXXX for {$48.00}, my wife paid via XXXX . After we received the product we were contacted by the company asking for payment. We sent them the proof of payment from XXXX. Today we received a statement from a debit collector ( State Collection Service Inc ) stating that the account was now in collections. I gave the collections comany the XXXX proof of payment and was told that they would look into it.
Consumer complaint received 2018-08-21
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is being sent in response to notices sent to me from " XXXX XXXX XXXX " and more importantly, due to your erroneous reporting to the Credit Bureau { s }, the highly negative impact on my personal credit report. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 { b } that your claim is disputed, and validation is requested.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-07
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I am having issues with my XXXX XXXX credit card. Earlier this year i had some fraud occur on the account and it lead to a late payment to my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX of 2017. I contacted XXXX and they sent me a letter stating that a request was sent to the credit bureau to have the 30 day late payment removed. It has not been removed and I have disputed with credit bureau and they state XXXX is not removing from bureau.
I also have another recent issue with them where apparently my mail is being returned to them from the post office so i did not receive my last statement and the account went 31 days late. I tried calling in to speak to someone onXX/XX/XXXX and the fees were credited due to the proof of the mail being returned but i am afraid they are going to do to me the same thing they did earlier this year. Neither of these issues are my fault and need to be token care of.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-07
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: BB&T CORPORATION (MD)

Eighteen years ago, in XX/XX/XXXX, my then-husband and I opened a line of credit with BB & T bank in XXXX, MD. We owned a business and the line of credit was for business use. Although the business was sold a year or so later, apparently the line of credit was never closed ( it had a zero balance ). My husband and I divorced ; the divorce was final in XX/XX/XXXX One of my primary reasons for seeking divorce was his overspending, which brought us close to bankruptcy and caused our house to go into foreclosure. I thought divorce would finally release me from being financially tied to him. But no. Last month I was notified by XXXX XXXX that my credit score had dropped due to increased debt. I checked my account and saw a debt of {$1900.00} at BB & T. I immediately filed an online dispute and was notified that it was a valid debt, but it is not mine. It is my ex-husband 's. In XX/XX/XXXXorXX/XX/XXXX, he went to BB & T ( still his bank ) to open a personal line of credit. They informed him that he still had one. Neither they nor he thought to verify the owners of that account. So this new debt of his was posted to my credit report. I do n't know if this qualifies as fraud, but it certainly is negligence. And it has negatively impacted my credit, which I have been working for the past three years to repair. I want my name taken off this account and my credit restored. My husband currently lives in XXXX, PA and has been unsuccessful in getting this problem fixed. The bank manager there, XXXX XXXX or XXXX says there is nothing they can do. How can this be right?
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Fee problem
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

On XX/XX/2023 I used my Citibank online banking services to request a stop payment on a check to pay credit card bill. I had sent the check in the mail 3-4 weeks earlier and the Citibank credit card company hadn't received it.

The system communicated twice that once I requested the stop payment on the check, I could not undo the action. I acknowledged this. 
Then AFTER I completed the request, I got a message saying that I would be charged {$30.00} for this action. 
While I think {$30.00} is a lot for a stop payment on a check, I am not asking for the money back. I'm requesting that customers be informed, BEFORE completing the transaction that there is a {$30.00} fee involved. 

I also called Citibank customer service to register my complaint, though I am not certain anything will be done about it.