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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Called before 8am or after 9pm
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MO)

Dear Consumer Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, regarding their repeated and harassing behavior toward me. Over the past few months, they have called me over XXXX times. However, every time I attempted to answer, they would immediately hang up, leaving me without any opportunity to resolve the situation or understand the purpose of their calls. 

I repeatedly attempted to inquire about what was going on, but each time I did, they would disconnect the call without providing any explanation. This ongoing harassment has caused me significant stress and frustration. 

To make matters worse, after these incessant and unproductive calls, XXXX XXXX XXXX proceeded to sue me, despite my credit already being in dispute. The account in question had been flagged as potentially linked to the dark web, and I had received a notice that it was used fraudulently by an unknown party. Despite this serious issue, XXXX XXXX XXXX continued their aggressive actions without investigating the validity of the debt. 

This situation has greatly affected my peace of mind, and I feel that their behavior is not only unprofessional but also a violation of fair debt collection practices. I respectfully request your assistance in investigating this matter and holding XXXX XXXX XXXX accountable for their harassment and unjust actions. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this complaint. Please let me know if you require any further information or documentation to assist in your investigation. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-21
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. (DE)

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) 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 reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Called before 8am or after 9pm
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (MO)

Dear Consumer Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC, regarding their repeated and harassing behavior toward me. Over the past few months, they have called me over XXXX times. However, every time I attempted to answer, they would immediately hang up, leaving me without any opportunity to resolve the situation or understand the purpose of their calls. 

I repeatedly attempted to inquire about what was going on, but each time I did, they would disconnect the call without providing any explanation. This ongoing harassment has caused me significant stress and frustration. 

To make matters worse, after these incessant and unproductive calls, Portfolio Recovery Associates proceeded to sue me, despite my credit already being in dispute. The account in question had been flagged as potentially linked to the dark web, and I had received a notice that it was used fraudulently by an unknown party. Despite this serious issue, Portfolio Recovery Associates continued their aggressive actions without investigating the validity of the debt. 

This situation has greatly affected my peace of mind, and I feel that their behavior is not only unprofessional but also a violation of fair debt collection practices. I respectfully request your assistance in investigating this matter and holding Portfolio Recovery Associates accountable for their harassment and unjust actions. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this complaint. Please let me know if you require any further information or documentation to assist in your investigation. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-15
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. (VA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : FCRA Violation Misuse of Credit Report Dear Equifax, I am writing to formally address a serious concern regarding the misuse of my credit report, which constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

I discovered on my credit report that your company closed my revolving positive credit card account that I've had for over a year, and it is in good standing 's nobody gave you the right, or written consent to close that account. That account is not closed on my XXXX, or XXXX report. Clearly this is misusing of my credit report which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This incident has caused me significant distress and may negatively impact my creditworthiness. 

Under the FCRA, I have the right to dispute any inaccurate or unauthorized information reported on my credit file. I kindly ask that you fix, and restore my account at your earliest convenience. I request a copy of any documentation that supports the access to my credit report. 

Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide me with updates regarding your investigation. I expect a response as required by the FCRA. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely CFPB PLEASE MAKE EQUIFAX FIX MY ACCOUNT AND CREDIT SCORE CLEARLY Misuse OF MY CREDIT REPORT
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (FL)

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

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

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for 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 2024-10-02
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Abra ()

please also see complaint XXXX ABRA have kept my XXXX  and have asked me to change my jurisdiction to be able to get my XXXX  / money back, I live in two jurisdictions, XXXX and XXXX, I have contacted their support and asked for detailed instructions as to how I can change jurisdiction. However they have not replied or said how I can do this.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I looked at my XXXX credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-07-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AZ)

I submitted this letter via USPS First Class Mail, and received a response saying that it was not me requesting Transunion to correct my personal information, Even thought I provided the attached legal private legal documents. The address the XXXX reporting is not my address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX ), in fact does not exist. I am requesting they immediately delete this from my consumer report. Here is is the text I sent to them, and also a copy of the letter I sent out via USPS. They are stalling and refused to delete the information my my consumer report even thought I provided provided my private documentation and non public Social Security Number. 

This is what I sent : Thursday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX SSN : XXXX | XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX To whom it may concern : I was just looking over my credit report and found some addresses that appear to be incorrect. I've enclosed documentation providing proof of my current address, as instructed to do on your website. To make your process of deletion easier, here is a list of the incorrect addresses that I am currently seeing listed ( which I would like removed, please ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX There should only be one address listed on my report, which is the address I printed at the top of this letter. 

Once you have deleted the inaccurate names and addresses from my credit report, please send me a copy of my updated report. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have sent certified letters to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX and other companies to conduct an investigation to verify inaccurate information on my credit report. It has come to my attention that a proper investigation was not initiated on my consumer report. I am a victim of unfair and abusive tactics to properly collect debt from different individuals, partnerships, corporations, trust, agencies or other entities. I have a right for protection as a consumer. To my knowledge I have been violated under certain laws listed below.

According to the law 15USC1681a ( d ), ( i ) ; 15 USC 1681a ( c ) Exclusions-Paragraph ( 3 ), ( i ) Does not include consumer report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and person making the report. 15USC1681 ( i ) Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ). has been violated. I have not given any written or signed consent to furnish information to disclose on my consumer report. I have enclosed copies of my letters and certified receipts along with the credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
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. (NY)

In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (MS)

I requested a 1099-C on XXXX XXXX. The party has still not responded. If Ally is claiming that they had a financial loss XXXX XXXX. XXXX Charge Offs Im suppose to receive a 1099 per the IRS.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (LA)

I am submitting this complaint to address the failure of the credit reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX to remove a fraudulent account from my credit report, despite providing substantial evidence of identity theft. 

Background : Fraudulent Account Information : Account Holder : XXXX XXXX Fraudulent Account : XXXX  XXXX XXXX, Account Number : XXXX Fraudulent Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX Total Fraudulent Amount : {$2500.00} FTC Report Number : XXXX Dispute History : I have been disputing the aforementioned XXXX  XXXX XXXX account on my credit report for several years. 
XXXX has consistently refused to remove a fraudulent address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), claiming it is associated with the disputed XXXX  XXXX XXXX account. 
Explanation and Discovery : Upon investigating the fraudulent account and associated address, I made the following critical discovery : The address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX is linked to a company named Consumer Direct. I have never resided at, visited, or had any dealings with this address or the company. 
The association of this address with my XXXX  XXXX XXXX account clearly indicates fraudulent activity. It suggests that someone within or connected to XXXX XXXX has been using my personal information to open fraudulent accounts. 
This discovery was crucial in understanding the scope of the identity theft. It reveals a potential organized effort to use stolen identities for fraudulent financial activities, which may involve multiple individuals or entities with access to sensitive information. 
Evidence Provided : FTC Identity Theft Report : I have submitted an official identity theft report to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), detailing the fraudulent activity. 
XXXX XXXX : A screenshot from XXXX demonstrates the fraudulent address association with XXXX  XXXX XXXX. 
Requested Action : I request the removal of the fraudulent XXXX  XXXX XXXX account and the associated address from my credit reports with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. 
Despite my repeated requests and the provision of supporting documentation, the credit agencies have failed to take appropriate action. 

Conclusion : This is a critical matter that has significantly impacted my credit standing. The discovery of the link to XXXX XXXX underscores the severity and complexity of the identity theft. 

Supporting Documents : A copy of my FTC Identity Theft Report A screenshot from XXXX showing the fraudulent address association Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
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. (FL)

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

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

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 2024-07-20
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. (TX)

n 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. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX,, has violated my rights. 


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 2024-07-28
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)

Please be apprised that you are in direct violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. In my opinion you have violated at least three sections of this act by : Failing to validate a debt as allowed to the debtor under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 809 ( b ) Communicating with a debtor after receiving a cease and desist certified mail under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 805 ( c ) Harassment of alleged debtor under the " abuse & harassment '' subsection of the statute, USC 1692 ( g ) Section 806 ( 5 ) the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts is that I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that your investigation was completed and my updated credit report still have the accounts I disputed when unfair traits and activities is being active to this companys that I think ilegally reporting in my credit profile that affects my life being tortured financially. 

I WANT TO KNOW WHY? HOW? When they can not provide A PROOF or and EVIDENCE OF ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTS THAT HAS MY WRITTEN SIGNATURE THAT WILL SHOW THAT I HAVE BUSINESS WITH THOSE COMPANY. 

I DISPUTED those accounts because I never applied for any accounts to them. And I did not signed with my written signature to a written documents as trascation agreement. Please Make this negative accounts DELETED TODAY IN MY CREDIT PROFILE and deleted completely in my credit report as under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report and As a consumer by law this account listed below must be deleted immediately!

Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-28
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)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, 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 have given you my identification as well as the informatin requested from the list of acceptable itms which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ). 

I am a victim of human XXXX  of Debt Bondage and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted from the company XXXX XXXX for myself XXXX XXXX my last four Social Security number is XXXX, XXXX : XX/XX/year>. Please delete the following accounts. 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