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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Equifax disputing a late payment reported by XXXX XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Payment Was Made on Time : According to my bank records, the payment was made before the due date. I have attached payment confirmation and bank statements for your reference. 
Clerical Error in Reporting : There seems to be an inconsistency in the payment date reported versus the actual payment date. My records show no outstanding payments during the reported period. 
Account Closed Before the Reported Late Payment : This account was closed and paid in full prior to the date the late payment was recorded. Documents showing the closure and final balance are attached. 
Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equifax has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
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. (FL)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

The following inquiries are being reported on my consumer file in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, section 1681b ( a ) ( 3 ) ( A ). None of these credit transactions involved the extension of credit to, me, the consumer, although there was intent to use my information in connection therewith. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Here I attach, along with the dispute, my fraud report that I just sent to Equifax for the second time so that these questions can be removed, hoping that this time this problem will be completely resolved. 

I demand that the above inquiries be deleted from my credit file because they are causing irreparable harm to my name and good character as well as my overall credit capacity.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

I was stunned this morning when I noticed inaccurate accounts on my credit report. I have no idea how this could happen. I check my report frequently, and Ive never encountered discrepancies like these before. I tried refreshing my browser to see if it was a glitch, but the wrong accounts remained. I need the documents Ive sent to be thoroughly reviewed so that I dont have to worry about this again in the future.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
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. (AZ)

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DE)

Previous cfpb complaint number XXXX And you'll probably investigation you stated that you were able to verify with the original creditor that this inquiry belong to me but have not percent at me any written authorization to do so. My question is how are you or how were you able to verify that this was my inquiry without providing such? You have all of my rights once again I'm asking to cfpb for assistance on helping me resolve the matter. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint # as proof of the federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit account, charge offs, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. The Inquries are listed below. 

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 2024-10-11
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account Number : XXXX, XXXX Creditor Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Under the CARES Act, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under TILA. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX XXXX  XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have items passed on that should be taken out or removed. Per FCRA segment 605, Credit Bureaus are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT. I've proactively remembered this report from a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider that Credit Bureaus are responsible for their tenacious rebelliousness. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
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. (GA)

Equifax I am writing to address the timeline provided in your response regarding my credit dispute submitted via the CFPB. You stated that it may take up to 60 days to resolve my dispute, which is unacceptable and violates the timeline prescribed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

According to the FCRA, credit reporting agencies are required to complete their investigation within 30 days, or at most, 45 days if I provide additional information after submitting the dispute. I have not provided such additional information, and therefore, your investigation should be completed within the initial 30-day period. 

This delay is unacceptable, and if you fail to meet the legal deadlines, I will be left with no choice but to pursue further legal action for non-compliance, including filing a lawsuit for FCRA violations. 

Please confirm in writing that you will adhere to the legal requirements and resolve this dispute within the mandated 30 days from the date of my original submission. I expect a prompt resolution to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
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. (FL)

Despite two written requests, the unverified items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of federal law. Under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that the information is mine and is correctXXXX 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 In the results of your first investigation and subsequent re investigation, you stated that you verified that these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have not provided me a copy of any original documentation a consumer contract with my signature on it as required under 15 USC 1681g ( a ) ( 1 ) & 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) ( a ) of the FCRA- you are required to PROMPTLY DELETE ALL INFORMATION WHICH CAN NOT BE VERIFIED. '' The law is very clear as to the civil liability and the remedy available to me 15 USC 1681n & 15 USC 1681o ) if you fail to comply with federal law. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under FCRA.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
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. (AZ)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

I discovered some unauthorized inquiries on my credit report today, and I dont understand why. I always check my credit report, but this time there were unexpected discrepancies. I tried refreshing my browser to see if it would fix the issue, but it didnt work. The inquiries remained. Im really frustrated and would like the documents Ive sent to be carefully reviewed so I can stop worrying about this problem.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MO)

My credit report has been pulled up by these companies and applications were done in my name, I don't recognize these fraudulent inquiries nor have authorized them. I have contacted the bureau and the representative told me that they would be deleted from my credit report but I still see it, it's adding unnecessary stress in my life.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

This account is a certificate of indebtedness ; it is now considered income and income can not be reported on any credit report. XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX, has violated several of my rights as a consumer. Furthermore, the sale or sharing of my personal information to a third party collection agency without my explicit consent constitutes several violations of both the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ) ( b ) Conditions of Disclosure.No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure of the record would be ( 12 ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31.

This also violates the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). Under the Privacy Act, federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing personal information without the individuals consent, except under certain circumstances, and under the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, financial institutions are required to protect the privacy of consumers nonpublic personal information and limit disclosures to third parties without consent.

Given that I did not authorize this disclosure or sale of this account, I am formally requesting immediate action to investigate this violation, cease further sharing of my information and to remove all unauthorized reporting related to this account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

I am urgently requesting your immediate attention to a critical matter involving identity theft, which has resulted in multiple fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries being added to my credit report without my knowledge or consent. 

Despite numerous attempts to resolve this issue directly with the credit reporting agencies, I have not received any satisfactory response or corrective action. I have already filed an official identity theft report with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and I am now requesting the swift removal of these unauthorized items from my credit report. 

There are XXXX fraudulent accounts and XXXX unauthorized inquiries that must be removed immediately. These items are causing significant damage to my credit profile, and it is crucial that my credit report reflects only accurate and legitimate information, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681. 

[ ACCOUNTS ] -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX INQUIRIES ] - XXXX  XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> I am requesting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to take immediate action to ensure these fraudulent items are removed and my credit report is restored to its accurate state. 

Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MO)

I am in complete disbelief, as a law-abiding citizen this is incredibly insulting to have my rights as a consumer violated, there are items on my credit report that have resulted from fraud and I never benefitted from it. I have already reported this to the Federal Trade Commission but they are not removed from my report, this is causing me tremendous XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

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

I demand the late payment reported to be removed.

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

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

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

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

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

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I am writing to dispute the bankruptcy listed on my credit report. I have a letter from the court confirming that this bankruptcy should not be reported. Additionally, an unauthorized third party is involved, making this situation even more problematic.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate.

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the list of accounts has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under the 15 USC 1681.

These accounts has violated my rights.

Pursuant to 15 USC 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy.

Pursuant to 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish accounts without my written instructions.

I am requesting for the original copy of the agreement & terms & condition. Failure to comply will forfeit your claims and will require you to delete all the list of items above. You are required to do what I am asking and block these transactions from being reported to my consumer report WITHIN 4 DAYS from the date of the receipt of th notice. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE.