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Consumer complaint received 2023-02-16
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. (PA)

For the past year I have been disputing incorrect items on my report. I was told an investigation was being conducted but items weren't deleted off my report while the investigation took place and I never received correspondence of who they spoke to or any information I requested. I sent all letters certified mail and got confirmation they were received. They keep " updating '' the account but it is still reporting incorrect information and they won't correct and delete these items. These negative incorrect items has prevented me from obtaining credit to purchase a home and obtain credit. I never get any documentation of requested information, just a copy of my credit report. The collection accounts have be proven to be reporting fraudulent or incorrect, they were delted but the collection company sold it to another company, and it should back up on my credit report and no one is really investigating my disputes. Just updating what is already on there, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX '' XXXX '' XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$760.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, Equifax-told me on several occasions that they investigated this matter but it still listed on my credit report as XXXX XXXX I had gap insurance on this vehicle I no longer owe them, which the company has cashed out on. 
XXXXReporting on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-02
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-22
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: The Law Offices of Mitchell D. Bluhm & Associates (MD)

On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a letter to request a debt verification if it actually belongs to me but I have not received anything, this debt is not mine and XXXX sending a letter below what I want to do. 

YOU ARE IN NONCOMPLIANCE OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT It is a fact that Congress enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) to eliminate abusive debt collection practices by debt collectors and to protect consumers like myself against debt collection abuse. Your company is using abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices which has contributed to the invasion of my privacy. 
I did not give your company consent to communicate with any person including the consumer reporting agencies any of my private information which includes information on the above referenced account. It is not permitted by law for your company to communicate with the consumer reporting agency as I did not give written instructions for you to have permissible purposes to furnish any of my information. 
Since, I did not consent to you have my private information which includes identifying information such as my name, address, and account number, your company has committed aggregated identity theft which is punishable under 18 U.S. Code 1028A.

You have invaded and breached my privacy which violates The Privacy Act of 1974. 
I am instructing you to delete my private information from your company files, delete this account from my consumer report with XXXX, XXXX, & XXXX and cease all abusive and deceptive collection attempts immediately. 
You have 10 days to request for this information to be deleted from my consumer report. 
Failure to do so will result in me taking legal action against your company for damages, willful noncompliance, privacy breach and much more.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681I ), I am practicing my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my personal credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate the source of these accounts and ascertain that the creditor had a permissible purpose, and is able to verify my complete file information including full name, address, date of birth and SSN #. 

Account number : XXXX Late payment : XX/XX/year> Remove from my EQUIFAX personal credit report! I have asked XXXX times at this point since 2022. Why hasn't it been updated? 

I am allowing you 30 days to complete this investigation after which I authorize you to mail me my updated credit reports along with the investigation results
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-20
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. (CA)

I am writing to address the ongoing inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite previous attempts to dispute the following items, they remain unresolved, significantly impacting my ability to obtain credit. I am entitled to monetary compensation under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 6 ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers of the results of reinvestigations within five business days after completion. You failed to correct these errors indicates noncompliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Under the FCRA, if disputed items can not be verified, they must be removed from my report. As per 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ), your agency may be held liable for failing to comply with federal law. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1692k holds entities accountable for violations related to debt collection. Any continued failure to address these inaccuracies in a timely manner will result in further legal action.

Charge-Off Accounts listed below must be DELETED IMMEDIATELY! due to violations of FDCPA Section 807 ( False and Misleading Representations ) and FCRA 605B ( Identity Theft Claims ). These accounts are falsely reported as charge-offs.

Collection Accounts Collection accounts listed below is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports ). These must be DELETED in my report immediately.

Unauthorized Inquiries listed below were made without my authorization, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). They must be deleted from my report.

DELETE THIS ACCOUNTS IN MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY!
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (OH)

My accounts 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/updated.

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.

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!
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-02
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. (MD)

" 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 each account listed without my expressed written consent.

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-02
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. (TN)

I am aware that my SSN belongs to the ( SSA ) Social Security Administration and anything purchased with that identifying number is an obligation of the United States in accordance with 18 U.S.C 8 and being that you ( XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) is attempting to collect a debt from I, the consumer makes you guilty and in violation of the False Claims Act ( FCA ) 31 U.SXXXX. XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is also in violation of 18 U.S.C 894 for using my consumer report with extortionate means as a way to coerce and swindle me into making payments on alleged debt not owed. I DID NOT AND DO NOT CONSENT to you ( EQUIFAX ) furnishing this information to my consumer report. I did not give you authorization or permission to have my personal identifying information, which you have obtained by aggravated identity theft in accordance with 18 U.S.C 1028A. This is a notice to CEASE and DESIST of all illegal activities, including reporting which constitutes collection activities. This is also a NOTICE exercising my rights to prevent the processing of my personal data by for the account XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX with account number XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for account opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX with account number xxxxxxxxxx, and XXXX XXXX XXXX for the account opened XXXX. XXXX, XXXX with account number xxxxxxxxxxxx, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the account opened Sep. XXXX, XXXX with account number XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for account opened XX/XX/XXXX with account number XXXX. Failure to remove the accounts in XXXX  days from my consumer report as requested will result in legal matters being taken and me turning you ( EQUIFAX ) into the FTC Federal Trade Commission for aggravated identity theft and Fraud. If this matter is not resolved by the time specified above, I reserve the right to commence legal proceedings to recover the damages without further notice to you and this letter may be tendered as evidence of failure to comply.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

They have refused to remove inaccurate personal information from my credit report. I sent letters to the credit bureaus via XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX with the following details : XXXX : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXX, XXXX. The letter concerned a XXXX address that I have never lived at or been to before. This is not my current or previous address. 

XXXX : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXX, XXXX The letter addressed a XXXX address ( which I have never lived at or been to before ) and a XXXX address, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, which is not my current or previous address. 

Experian : Tracking number XXXX, delivered on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PM in XXXX, XXXX The letter concerned an Iowa address that I have never lived at or been to before. This is not my current or previous address.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

XXXX XXXX and Equifax still reporting inaccurate information on my behalf without my permission I sent documents and proven those accounts was due from Identity theft I uploaded police report and ftc reports that they saying is not honor denying me rights to my credit causing denial making hardship to provide for my family causing. stress and financial harm to my name and repartition .accounts listed is veros credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX I so have a deletions letter from citi bank but the companies still reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (NV)

I recently submitted a request for investigation of the above noted accounts, which you denied. I submitted sufficient information for you perform a reasonable investigation of my dispute. Unfortunately, you neglected to do so. If you had investigated properly the results would have proven that these accounts are late though your company claims to have verified these. 
Depending solely on your flawed e-Oscar system has proven to produce less than accurate and fair information. I request that you take a more active and accurate approach to investigate this for me. 

As in XXXX XXXX TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the courts ruled each and every time that the CRA couldn't merely " parrot '' information from the creditors and collection agencies ... that they have to conduct an independent REASONABLE investigation to ensure the validity of the debt and the honesty/integrity of the creditorXXXX in question. Sending out a generic form letter through the e-Oscar system that does not even contain my reasons for the dispute is by no ones measure reasonable. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-26
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (PA)

I think Bank of America is perpetuating account fraud. They have now twice opened a banking account in my name without me requesting it. The first time I assumed it may have been someone trying to execute a fraud against me but am now convinced this is a Bank of America issue. I haven't used bank of America for several years but they previously were a mortgage lender before I refinanced. As you can see in the documentation I've attached their email indicates an application was submitted online ; however, I've also attached a separate screenshot showing recent log-ins to my account. As seen on that screen I haven't logged into the account except for today to close the account and submit this complaint. I believe they are trying to create a fictitious account to charge me a monthly fee and boost their metrics similar to what XXXX XXXX was reprimanded for several years ago.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

My account was in deferment. Then I paid it ontime every month. I moved in XX/XX/2019 and didn't get the bill at the correct address. I realized this 10 day 's past my due date. I called and paid off the full {$600.00} balance and asked for it not to be reported late due to only being 10 days late. They stated ok. XXXX is showing that it was paid on time XX/XX/2019, paid on time XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX days late, XXXX paid on time and closed in XXXX of XXXX. First how can you be 60 days late if you were never 30 days late. Each credit bureau reports different information. I have disputed 3 times with each credit bureau and called XXXX and nothing has been corrected. I'm trying to buy a home and my credit score is one point lower than it needs to be. Without this my score would be higher.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (GA)

My personal information was used for identity theft. I am filing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. My personal information was compromised to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to DELETE this fraudulent information from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (LA)

It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AL XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : {$480.00XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (VA)

I'm writing to communicate my XXXX in regards to the contested records on my credit report. On various occasions, I have raised the issue of mistakes in these records, and have reliably mentioned that they be entirely researched. Regardless of my endeavors, I presently can't seem to get any goal or restorative activity. These mistaken records are seriously harming my credit document and blocking my capacity to carry on with a typical life. The adverse consequences of these mistakes have caused massive difficulties for me, and I'm left with no decision except for to argue for your help with amending what is happening straightaway. I mercifully demand that you direct a careful examination concerning the revealing of every XXXX of these contested records. It is basic that the important advances are taken to refresh and amend my credit report immediately. With your assistance, I desire to reestablish the exactness and uprightness of my credit record so I might recover command over my monetary prosperity. I truly encourage you to offer this matter your most extreme consideration and make a quick move. Your participation and backing in settling this issue expeditiously would be extremely valuable. Much thanks to you ahead of time for your comprehension and help.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (GA)

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.