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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MT)

I had a vehicle loan with XXXX  XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX never provided me the necessary information to access online banking. I made several repeated attempts to call customer service and was left in hold with excessive wait times. I was able to get through to a customer service representative to make my first payment but they could not help me set up online banking and said I had to wait for my temporary password to come in the mail. I never received a temporary password in the mail. I had no way to determine whether payments were being applied to my account. After receiving late fees due to difficulties paying the account over the phone, I called and after several hrs of being on hold wad able to get ahold of a customer service representative who explained that I wanted to pay the loan in entirety due to how difficult it had been trying to make payments due to not having online access. They allowed me to pay and I asked to make sure it would go through. I was assured it did and received a email from XXXX  XXXX XXXX that stated the loan wad paid off. I assumed it was as I received that email. I didn't notice the payment didn't go through until I saw my credit score drop. I then looked at my online baking statements and noticed the payment never cleared. I then called XXXX  XXXX XXXX to figure out what happened and it took me an entire day again and I'm sure at spent roughly XXXX hrs or more of call time dealing with their organization overall. They stated they never received a payment even though I received confirmation of payment via email. They applied late fees and reported me to the credit reporting agencies for a late payment which dropped my credit score by XXXX points. I explained to the customer service rep I again wanted to pay the loan off in entirety at the rate at what it was on XX/XX/XXXX when I originally made the payment. The rep put through the payment this time and it applied again on XX/XX/XXXX. They allowed me to pay that payment but she left all the late changes and interest for me to pay. I followed up on the call a few days and wasted another day with there customer service and I finally was put through to a manager who eventually resoved the issues and dropped the remaing charges. They said I would have to take up my issues with the credit reporting agencies to fix my credit score and were unwilling to help get that issue fixed. I filed complaints with Experian, XXXX, XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. So far I have hears back from Experian and they sent me a message that they will not reverse the negative claim on my credit score. If I disagreed I could follow up at this site.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
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)

OFFICIAL CONSUMER COMPLAINT and FORMAL DEMAND a thorough CHECK of the required CERTIFIED COMPLAINT REPORTING OF PHYSICALLY VERIFIED valid, true, accurate, complete, and timely of the reported alleged claims. Furthermore, I challenge you to provide evidence supporting these claims. As a consumer, I have the right to contest the reportability of any information that is deficient in any way. I demand that you promptly and PERMANENTLY delete any alleged claims of inquiries, delinquencies, or derogatory remarks if you are unable, unwilling, or fail to demonstrate lawful evidence as requested throughout this notice. This removal must be carried out without exception or delay. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$1800.00} CONNS XXXX Balance : {$4400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX : {$350.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$450.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$870.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$700.00} XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6500.00} XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block 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.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I filed complaints with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian for reporting incorrect information on my credit report. I provided a list of the accounts and informed them of the infractions they were committing against my consumer report. They have not responded after more than 60 days. I have copies of every letter that was sent below. 

The failure to mark this disputed account as disputed by the company constitutes a violation of FCRA 623 ( a ) b ).

If the period has also been violated as of the date of the last activity on this account, then 605 ( c ) is in effect. When it needs to show the most recent payment date.

This business has consistently done nothing to further verify this collection account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX, my XXXX, my XXXX XXXX XXXX and to my XXXX I demand the late payment reported in XX/XX/year> 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 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 2024-06-25
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I have submitted a report to the FTC regarding the unauthorized credit inquiries, which are a clear violation of my consumer rights. 
I have disputed these inquiries with Equifax, providing evidence and documentation to support my claim that I did not authorize these inquiries and that they are inaccurately listed on my credit report. 
Despite these actions and the clear provisions of the FCRA, Equifax has failed to remove the unauthorized credit inquiries from my credit report, stating that they are accurate. This response is not in compliance with the FCRA, and it undermines the protection of my consumer rights. 

I am writing to request that Equifax takes immediate and corrective action to address this issue in compliancewiththeFCRA.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep frustration and concern regarding the repeated and unsuccessful attempts I have made to remove fraudulent items from my credit report. These fraudulent entries have had a severely detrimental impact on my financial standing and have caused significant distress. I have diligently followed your company 's established procedures for reporting fraudulent activity, provided all requested documentation, and submitted detailed explanations of the discrepancies. An apology for the undue stress and financial harm caused by the presence of these fraudulent entries on my credit report. I sincerely hope that such measures will not be necessary and trustthat your company will act swiftly to rectify this situation. I am asking for your assisstance to remove these fraud items in my credit 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EdFinancial Services (PA)

I am submitting a formal complaint against Edfinancial regarding my student loans with account number XXXX. Despite receiving a 1099-C Copy B from the IRS, signifying a discharge of debt, Edfinancial persists in reporting an outstanding balance on my credit report. Moreover, numerous violations of federal laws and regulations have transpired concerning the management of my student loan data and credit reporting. 
The 1099-C Copy B, furnished by the IRS, denotes the discharge of debt pertaining to my student loans. This discrepancy indicates potential fraudulent activity and misinformation on my credit report, a concern corroborated by the attached documents. Edfinancial has infringed upon the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) rights, which safeguard the privacy of student education records. Under FERPA, unauthorized disclosure of educational records to data furnishers is prohibited. The Privacy Act and FERPA, established in 1974, apply to all public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary educational institutions. According to 20 USC 1232g ( b ) and 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ), agencies must not disclose records within a system without written consent, a protocol that was not adhered to in my case. 
Edfinancial has reported an outstanding balance on my credit report without my consent. Moreover, consumer reporting agencies like XXXX and XXXX have provided information regarding my student loans without my explicit authorization, contravening 15 USC 1681 ( s-2 ). The failure to inform me of my nondisclosure option, as mandated by 15 USC 6802, and the reporting of adverse information without my consent, as outlined in 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), are additional violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Edfinancial has also furnished inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, violating 15 USC 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ). 
Edfinancial, along with consumer reporting agencies such as XXXX and XXXX, have failed to uphold reasonable procedures to prevent FCRA violations and to restrict consumer report furnishing to the purposes delineated in 15 USC 1681b of the FCRA, as mandated by 15 USC 1681e. Furthermore, Edfinancial neglected to inform me of my right to opt out of their reporting services, contravening 12 CFR 1016.7. 
In light of the aforementioned violations, I urge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and take appropriate action against Edfinancial and the implicated consumer reporting agencies. Additionally, I request that Edfinancial rectify the erroneous information on my credit report and desist from further reporting of my student loan details without my explicit consent. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I anticipate a swift resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-12
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Non-sufficient funds and associated fees
Company: Chime Financial Inc (MS)

Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX I were banking online with XXXX XXXX and Chime bank and on the XXXX of XXXX my funds were moved or stolen out of that account without my authorization and on XX/XX/XXXX the chime bank account was hit with funds being removed without my authorization they stole funds from my XXXX account on XX/XX/XXXX and they stole funds from chime bank on the XXXX in total of {$2300.00} and I have been in a XXXX  state over this, because that's the only income I receive monthly from SSI benefits. I have been without my pay because of the unsafety of my account through those banks which they assured me that my accounts were safe. Please I just need them to refund me my money back I have contacted them several times and put in disputes I also went to my local police department to file a report on the transactions. These people were or in XXXX Florida, but I am a resident of XXXXi. I just need for them to refund my money back so that I can pay my rent and utilities. Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

The items listed below are reported on my credit file and were found in my reports with XXXX credit reporting agencies. These items were opened fraudulently. Ive informed all parties of the issue & provided the necessary documentation to support my claim. The credit reporting agency ( CRA ) & data furnisher ( DF ) are not complying with federal law regarding identity theft. Additionally, the credit reporting agency & data furnisher have not provided any evidence of an open contract, signed contract, or any valid proof this was opened, authorized, or created by me. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy Discharged Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX U.S. Bankruptcy Court Reference # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXXRD XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I've been a victim of identity theft due to the Equifax data breach, and I've discovered fraudlent accounts linked to my profile. These are not affiliated with me, and I never authorized them. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-11
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: Colony Brands, Inc. (NH)

I've been receiving for about three years, statements from Montgomery Ward which said that there were charges of {$790.00} on it which I've never made. In fact I've never bought anything at Montgomery Ward. I've engaged XXXX XXXX this year to resolve the problem.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

My account with ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, ) was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) 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 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 2024-06-25
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. (OH)

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 2024-06-25
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. (TX)

I submitted disputes to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. Despite providing detailed accounts of the violations under FCRA 623 ( a ) ( b ) and 605 ( c ), which specify failures to mark disputed accounts and inaccurate reporting of last activity dates, respectively, none of the credit bureaus have responded within the mandated 30-day period. Additionally, the company in question has failed to validate a collection account, thus violating FDCPA 809 ( b ) according to FTC guidelines. Attached are copies of all correspondence sent. I request an immediate investigation and correction of these violations on my consumer report. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
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. (MI)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you delete the following fraudulent inaccurate information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. 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 block this information from my credit report.