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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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. (GA)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the document needed and a letter from an XXXX XXXX helping me due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company information Transunion. Please delete the following accounts. XXXX XXXX XXXX. {$760.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX. {$0.00} account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX bal. {$0.00} account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX. {$420.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

I am asking for your assistance regarding this incorrect account showing on my credit report. This issue has affected my reputation, and I need your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has caused significant harm due to the false reporting. You must eliminate this incorrect information from my report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-05
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)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
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. (IL)

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute a charge-off entry on my credit report, which I believe is inaccurate and not compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Metro 2 compliancy requirements. 

The inaccurate entry is as follows : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XX/XX/year> I dispute this entry on the following grounds : 1. Reporting Inaccuracies : Pursuant to the FCRA, creditors are required to report accurate and complete information to credit bureaus. However, the information provided regarding the charge-off is inaccurate. I have not received proper documentation or validation of this debt, and I dispute its validity.

2. Lack of Notification : The FCRA also mandates that consumers be notified of any negative information reported to credit bureaus. I have not received any notification regarding the charge-off in question, which is a violation of my rights under the FCRA. 

3. Metro 2 Compliance : The Metro 2 Reporting Guidelines outline specific requirements for the reporting of consumer credit information. I believe that the creditor may have failed to adhere to these guidelines in reporting the charge-off, thereby rendering the entry inaccurate and non-compliant. 

I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter in accordance with FCRA regulations and Metro 2 compliancy requirements. If the investigation confirms that the charge-off entry is inaccurate or non-compliant, I request that it be promptly removed from my credit report.

Please provide me with written confirmation once the investigation is complete and any necessary corrections have been made to my credit report.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address or phone number provided above. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA)

I am writing to request an investigation of the following information that appears on my consumer report. I have NEVER opened or used the following account numbers. I am writing to dispute several inaccuracies on my credit report concerning the balances reported for various accounts. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 USC 1681e ( b ), credit reporting agencies are required to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information they report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

My account with was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. 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.

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 XXXX 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 2024-09-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
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. (FL)

Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and anxiety. It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 in XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2024-10-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
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 2023-07-31
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I am writing to formally dispute the presence of unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and inquiries on my credit report, which I received on [ Date of Credit Report ]. After a careful review, I have identified multiple accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize. These entries appear to have been added to my credit report in error or as a result of fraudulent activity.The inclusion of these erroneous items has unfairly impacted my credit score and overall financial standing. This matter is causing significant concern, as my credit history is being unjustly damaged by information that is neither accurate nor reflective of my true financial activities.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (LA)

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 2024-10-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

As per the guidance from the consumer financial protection bureau ( CFPB ) the document needed and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to Human Trafficking debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-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 XXXX business days, pursuant to section 605c of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am a victim of human trafficking of debt bondage and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted. company information XXXX {$990.00}, XXXX {$80.00} XXXX XXXX CRED {$560.00}, XXXX {$3700.00}, XXXX {$2300.00}, XXXX {$2300.00}, XXXX {$3700.00}, XXXX {$1800.00}, XXXX {$1100.00}, XXXX {$1000.00}, XXXX {$1200.00}, XXXX {$620.00}, XXXX XXXX {$1200.00}, XXXX {$15000.00}, XXXX XXXX {$9500.00}, XXXX XXXX {$810.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$20000.00}, XXXX {$1500.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

Dear Experian, I am writing to dispute the collection account reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX that appears on my Experian credit report. I have checked with XXXX  and XXXX, and neither of these credit bureaus show this collection account on their records. They have also sent letters in the mail stating they have no record of this collection and asked to verify my identity because of it. This discrepancy raises serious concerns regarding the accuracy of the information being reported by Experian, as required under the **Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) **.

1. **Violation of FCRA - Reporting Inaccurate Information** Under **15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) **, credit reporting agencies are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of the information in consumers ' credit reports. Experian 's reporting of a collection account that is not reported by XXXX or XXXX calls into question whether such procedures were followed. 

XXXX. **Violation of FDCPA - Failure to Validate Debt** Under **15 U.S.C. 1692g** of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have not received a proper debt validation notice or assignment contract from the collection agency, as required. This collection account has not been validated, and it is a violation for the collection agency to report this debt to any credit bureau without providing proper validation to me first.

Request for Resolution : I respectfully request that Experian take the following actions immediately : 1. **Remove the Collection Account** : Given that this account is not appearing on XXXX or XXXX and XXXX validation of the debt has been provided to me, I request that the collection account be removed from my Experian credit report. Although, I am requesting additional verification from both XXXX and XXXX as well. 

2. **Conduct a Thorough Investigation** : As required under **15 U.S.C. 1681i**, Experian must conduct an investigation into the accuracy of the information being reported. If this information is found to be inaccurate or unverifiable, it must be corrected or removed from my credit report immediately.

3. **Notify Me of the Results** : I request to be notified of the results of your investigation and provided with an updated credit report reflecting any changes. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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 have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Consumer Name : ( XXXX Name Goes Here ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( Private SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), at XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ). A personal loan at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ) XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ). These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX 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 2016-09-13
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Moria Development, Inc. (CA)

Complaint : Unauthorized hard credit inquiry regarding a mortgage for XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) by Peoples Mortgage ( PM ) on XX/XX/2015. 

Contrary to XXXX & XXXX written instructions PM instructed XXXX to make hard credit inquiries to the major credit bureaus on XX/XX/2015. 

Despite XXXX repeated requests over two months PM failed to remove the unauthorized requests. Twelve months later they still show on the XXXX reports and continue to have an adverse effect on the credit scores. 

PM was asked to produce original documents such as Universal Residential Loan Application and a signed form of authority allowing a credit check. Since these documents had not been filed with PM they could not comply. 

A complete history of the XXXX requests and PM responses is attached.