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Consumer complaint received 2017-05-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (OH)

I have sent a validation letter to   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   and neither company has responded within 30 days. The letter that I sent to both agencies goes as follows : To whom It May Concern : I am writing this letter in response to the phone call/letter received from you on ( Date ). In conformance to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am requesting you to provide me with a validation of the debt that you talked of earlier. Please note, this a not a refusal to pay, rather a statement that your claim is disputed and validation is demanded. (  15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) ) I do hereby request that yo ur office provide me with complete documentation to verify that I owe the said debt and have any legal obligation to pay you.     Please provide me with the following : Agreement with the creditor that authorizes you to collect on this alleged debt The agreement bearing my signature stating that I have agreed to assume the debt Valid copies of the debt agreement stating the amount of the debt and interest charges Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired Complete payment history on this account along with an accounting of all additional charges being assessed Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state ; and Your license numbers and Registered Agent If your office fails to reply to this debt validation letter within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all instances related to this account must be immediately deleted and completely removed from my credit file. Moreover, all future attempts to collect on the said debt must be ceased.     Your non-compliance with my request will also be construed as an absolute waiver of all claims to enforce the debt against me and your implied agreement to compensate me for court costs and attorney fees if I am forced to bring this matter before a judge.     I did not receive anything from neither collection agency. TransUnion keeps stating : " Account information disputed by consumer, meets FCRA requirements ''. This statement is untrue and thes e two acco unts need to removed immediately for they was never validated so clearly they are not verified.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-16
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (WA)

I am a prime example of the worst-case scenario regarding predatory loan disbursement ( on behalf of  XXXX  University  ),  and predatory forbearance/deferment tactics ( on behalf of  XXXX   XXXX  / Navient ).      XXXX  : When I was signing up for my student loans with  XXXX , the financial consultants there did a poor job of helping me get the lowest interest rate loans, and the fewest loans. Furthermore, they did n't do a good job communicating what I was actually being signed up for. By the time I graduated in   XXXX  , I have ~ $  XXXX  student loans ; $  XXXX  of which was at 6 % APR ( DoE loans ), and $  XXXX  of which was  ~10  % ( VBR, private loans ). Many of which are unsubsidized.      XXXX   XXXX   / Navient :  Since   XXXX  , I have encountered financial hardship a couple times. In those times, my  calls to Navient usually r esulted in a forbearance or a deferment. They made it seem like those were the best options for me, despite that fact that it was far from the case. Even though I have payed my loans every month for 5 of the 7 years since   XXXX    ( ~2 years were forbearance/deferment ), the current bala nce EXCEEDS the original principle. I have made no progress in 7 years of repayment.     Conclusion : I feel  XXXX  an d Navient  have employed predatory tactics to ensure that  1 ) I finish school, regardless of the cost of my loans, and 2 ) t o reap the most amount of interest from me after graduation. This is a massive burden that I have had to carry, and will continue to carry, for decades to come. My only hope is that some of it will be forgiven under the pretense that I am the victim of unfair tactics at the hands of a system designed to exploit students.     As a side note, I will soon be filing for bankruptcy as a result of an even worse circumstance where I have ~ $  XXXX  medical debt as a result of an emergency   XXXX    XXXX  I needed to have to survive. Combine these  XXXX  debts, and I 'm   XXXX  . I am filing for bankruptcy soon.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-03
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Didn't provide services promised — 
Company: PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC. (NC)

This is a time share problem. XXXX XXXX was to call me back to make payment for the maintenance fees. They were to waive late charges and any other collection fees in return for me to pay only the maintence fees. 

I am XXXX XXXX XXXX on a fixed income. This time share was high pressure sales.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (DE)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I 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 2024-10-09
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. (CA)

RE : You Violated the United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) Recently I checked my credit report and noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ( 4 ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor.

( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of the accounting nature of the creditor on a statement.

15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of payments ( 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 1637 ( b ) Statement required with each billing cycle is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

The items below should all be updated to paid as agreed on my consumer report.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-16
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc. (GA)

I have contacted this company on SEVERAL occasions to fix this issue, but I am always either ignored or sent paperwork that has nothing to do with solving my issue directly with this company. They are reporting a collection that is not my account on my credit file. They never contacted me to tell me they were putting this on my report, which according to the FCRA they are supposed to do so within 5 days. Also, they have absolutely NO documentation that this account is mine. I have a very common name, but that 's no excuse for attempting to ruin my credit reputation with potential lenders. I have never had  XXXX , and while communicating with diversified consultants, they 're telling me to discuss this issue with the other company. Well, the other company is not reporting false and illegal information on my report. THEY ARE! I have asked for verification on several occasions, and all that I 'm sent is someone 's bill. I have sent documentation of the phone service that I 've had for 10 years with no gaps in time whatsoever to prove this account is not mine. They were asked to verify this debt by the proper FCRA guidelines, including but not limited to, color photo copies of my signature, license, contract, etc, NONE of which has been provided. This is my LEGAL RIGHT to have this information they claim to have, yet I 've been ignored for months, which obviously means they do not have said information because IT DOESNT EXIST! How can it be justified to attempt to ruin my credit reputation without justification or legal documentation?
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (FL)

CAPITAL ONE IS REPORTING MY ACCOUNT INCORRECTLY. THE ACCOUNT OPENED IN XXXX AND THE BALANCE REPORTED ( {$300.00} ) IS WRONG. I HAD A XXXX BALANCE AT THE TIME IN XXXX AND DID NOT EXCEED THE CREDIT LINE OF {$300.00}. THE INCORRECT REPORTING REDUCED MY CREDIT SCORE XXXX POINTS. 

REQUESTING CAPITAL ONE TO FIX THE DETAILS IMMEDIATELY ON MY XXXX AND XXXX REPORTS
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-09
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. (GA)

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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries XXXX XXXX  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 XXXX 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 2024-10-29
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. (HI)

" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under XXXX5 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file as soon as possible. 

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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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)

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the ITEMS listed below are still reporting on my credit report which is a violation of FCRA. The Bureaus failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law, they failed to properly investigate the matter by using a third party as their verification provider and have continued reporting the unconfirmed & unverified information. Given all my attempts to address it directly with 3 CREDIT BUREAUS, they are willfully negligent and non-complying with federal statutes & I need this matter handled immediately. Please remove the items below in my file : 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is my FURTHER Complaint that I was the victim of identity theft. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) you are required to remove any items which were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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)

I'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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 am requesting again in regard to the inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Please verify that all accounts are 100 percent true, accurate, and correct, and are not untimely, unverifiable, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please correct these accounts 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 : {$2400.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
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. (GA)

Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Unverified account Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Reason : Unverified account Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Unverified account
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
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)

XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report. 

Dear CFPB, I am filing a formal complaint against Experian for failing to correct inaccurate information regarding late payments reported on my credit report for the account XXXX with XXXX  XXXX. 
Despite multiple requests for correction ( letters dated XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ), my requests have been ignored, which is in violation of both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 
FCRA Violations According to 15 U.S. Code 1666b, creditors are required to send periodic statements at least 21 days before the payment due date. The inaccurate late payment reporting on my account suggests a failure to comply with this requirement. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681i mandates that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of information in consumer files, which has not been upheld in my case.

TILA Violations The Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) emphasizes the necessity for accurate and timely disclosures to consumers. The incorrect reporting of late payments has caused undue harm to my creditworthiness and credit score, thereby violating my consumer rights under TILA.

Protection Against Non-Payment of Obligations Act ( PAANL ) This act further reinforces the responsibility of creditors to provide timely statements, ensuring that consumers are not unfairly penalized. The discrepancies in the reporting of my payment history suggest that this obligation was not met by the creditor, leading to significant harm to my credit standing. 
Evidence of Errors in Payment Reporting For the account with XXXX  XXXX, the following discrepancies have been observed across the credit bureaus : Experian : The account inaccurately reflects XXXX XXXX late payments in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, despite timely payments being made. 
Pattern of Inaccuracies The continued incorrect reporting of late payments across XXXX, Experian, and XXXX reflects a pattern of inaccuracies. These late payments have been falsely reported despite my payments being made on time and my account being in good standing. 
Request for XXXX Correction I am formally requesting that these inaccuracies be corrected and that the incorrect late payment notations be removed from my credit report. The information should be updated to accurately reflect my payment history, which has been on-time. If this issue is not resolved within 30 days, I will escalate my complaint further, including legal action and filing additional complaints with relevant regulatory agencies to protect my consumer rights. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to receiving written confirmation of the removal of these inaccurate entries. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
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. (FL)

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. I HAVE ATTACHED MY FTC REPORT TO THIS COMPLIANT TO PREVENT FURTHER STALL TACTICS FROM EXPERIAN
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (RI)

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 XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
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. (GA)

" 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 2024-08-22
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. (CT)

I am contesting the presence of inaccurate personal information on my credit report. The following information does not pertain to me, and I have no association with it. I request the immediate removal of this information from my credit report. 

Inaccurate Information : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX