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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
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. (TX)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made 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 that reported 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, XXXXXXXX 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 2024-09-19
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: Chime Financial Inc (MI)

In XX/XX/XXXX, Chime was offering a promotion of a {$400.00} welcome bonus for opening a checking account through XXXX ( the bonus was to be issued in XXXX rewards ). On XX/XX/XXXX, I applied for a checking account via the promotional link on XXXX using my computer. Toward the end of the application, I was prompted to submit a selfie holding my ID. Since my computer lacked a camera, I switched to a tablet to complete this step. My Chime account was approved the following day, XX/XX/XXXX. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted XXXX because the {$400.00} bonus had not been credited to my account. Their response was that, despite the XX/XX/XXXX click activity showing under the " visited '' stores section, there was no " conclusive tracking, '' which prevented them from issuing the rewards. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I reached out to Chime to address the issue. After some investigation, a Chime representative informed me that my account appeared to have been opened " normally '' without any promotional offer attached. This was both surprising and frustrating. I suspect the issue stemmed from switching devices to submit my selfie, which may have disrupted the promotional link 's tracking. However, any technical issues on Chime 's side should not void the promised welcome bonus. 
Therefore, I respectfully request that the {$400.00} welcome bonus be credited to my account as originally promised.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
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)

This is fraudulent! These companies are in violation of 18 U.S. Code 1028A. 

Also, I did not consent to authorize the sharing of my non public information. The reporting of the information is NOT fair and equitable to me as the consumer. 
15 USC 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy. 
15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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. 

Also, they aren't even in compliance with Metro 2 credit reporting. 

I have evidence to prove my case! 

LIST OF ACCOUNTS BEING CHALLENGED ; Collections : XXXX XXXX - XXXX {$6100.00} XXXX  XXXX - XXXX {$4700.00} XXXX XXXX  - XXXX {$2900.00} XXXX - XXXX {$8700.00} XXXX XXXX  - XXXX {$740.00} XXXX  - XXXX {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX {$1000.00} Accounts : ATTYGENERL - XXXX {$75000.00} ATTYGENERL - XXXX {$5800.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX - XXXX {$62000.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX - XXXX {$12000.00} XXXX  - XXXX {$6100.00} XXXX  - XXXX {$4700.00} XXXX  / - XXXX {$190000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-30
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Texas Guaranteed (TX)

I get calls every day from Monday to Saturday at work and at home. I get emails at work. Today, I got an intimidating call from someone asking me for my social security number in the middle of a workday. Who does this? I asked them who were they. The guy says, " we verified your place of employment '' As if he was coming to my job. This is so rude. 
I have attached a copy of emails and phone calls.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with your payment plan
Company: MOHELA (WA)

I initially had a standard repayment plan with a payment of {$450.00}. I thought that I would be able to use an IDR plan to lower my payment but because they only go out to 10 years my payment came back at $ XXXX and when I asked Mohela what happened, they reviewed my plan ( in less than two days ) and increased the payment to {$940.00} due to my income increasing. After many phone calls and finally getting clarification that IDR plans can only be done on 10 yr terms, I requested to be put back on the standard plan that I had initially or be placed on the Extended Graduated repayment plan. I submitted the form Mohela via their website on XX/XX/2024 and they confirmed receipt on XX/XX/2024 through their website 's email portal but they referenced me applying for an IDR which was incorrect. I thought representative just made a mistake but when I asked for an update on XX/XX/2024 I received a document titled Repayment Schedule Changed which still showed the {$940.00} payment over 10 years. The only thing that changed was the start and end dates which now match the Administrative Forbearance put in place while they reviewed my application for the Extended Graduated repayment plan. 
Followed up on XX/XX/2024 and was told that my IDR was approved on XX/XX/2024. I explained that this was incorrect and that I had applied for and submitted the form OMB No. XXXX requesting the Extended Graduated Repayment plan and that receipt was confirmed on XX/XX/2024. I was then told I would need to speak to a Resolution Specialist or Supervisor and got disconnected. I called back and waited on hold for approx. 45 min just to explain this all again as if there werent any notes on the account. Also please note that when I upload document via Mohelas website and follow up through the Documents you sent to us tab, none of the documents I submitted show up. They also refuse to discuss any terms via email, personal email nor their webmail, so there is no record of the statements being made over the phone. 
Additionally, I emailed a Mohela ombudsman on XX/XX/2024 and received one response stating the account had been assigned to a different ombudsman who would reach out. After not hearing back I emailed again on XX/XX/2024 and as of the date of this complaint, XX/XX/2024, have not heard back.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
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. (LA)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I was reviewing my credit report and noticed some inquiries that do not belong to me. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

VALIDATION AND CEASE AND DESIST Collection agency name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Account number : XXXX Your NAME : XXXX XXXX Your address : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX NY XXXX XXXX Dear ( XXXX XXXX ) I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. 
Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. 
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor.

2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed.

3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor.

Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt.

Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt.

Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so.

Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

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 errors in these records, and have reliably mentioned that they be completely examined. Regardless of my endeavors, I presently can't seem to get any goal or restorative activity. These wrong records are seriously harming my credit document and preventing my capacity to carry on with an ordinary life. The adverse consequences of these errors have caused enormous difficulties for me, and I'm left with no decision except for to argue for your help with redressing what is going on quickly. I generously demand that you direct a careful examination concerning the revealing of every XXXX of these contested records. It is basic that the fundamental advances are taken to refresh and amend my credit report immediately. With your assistance, I desire to reestablish the exactness and trustworthiness of my credit record so I might recapture command over my monetary prosperity. I truly ask you to offer this matter your most extreme consideration and make a quick move. Your participation and backing in settling this issue immediately would be extremely valuable. Much thanks to you ahead of time for your comprehension and help.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

XXXX XXXX Account XXXX This account was charged off on XX/XX/year>. Since then the account has repeatedly updated as charged off every month. This is an update in the payment history. A charge off account should not include inactive payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statue of limitations. You failed to investigate this properly after I asked to have this removed TWICE. This neglect has violated my rights. I am demanding DELETION of this account : XXXX XXXX account number XXXX Their are different account balance amounts, different account open dates, repeatedly reporting charges and inaccurate dates of last payment.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
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. (FL)

I am writing to you regarding discrepancies on my credit report that I believe are the result of unauthorized use of my social security number and card. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified several inquiries and accounts that I did not authorize, nor do they pertain to any activity that I have engaged in. I am unaware of any such activity associated with my name. 

I am formally requesting the deletion of these unauthorized items from my credit report. It is imperative that these inaccuracies are rectified as soon as possible, as they are having a detrimental effect on my creditworthiness. 

Please consider this letter as my third attempt to resolve this matter. I urge you to take immediate action to investigate and remove these discrepancies from my credit report. I am willing to cooperate fully with any investigation conducted by your organization or by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) to resolve this issue promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
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)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (MO)

Re : CREDIT COLLECTIONS- ACCOUNT NUMBER UNKNOWN Dear CREDIT COLLECTIONS, I am writing to formally demand that you cease all communication with me regarding the above-referenced account, effective immediately. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ), I request that you cease all collection activities, including but not limited to phone calls, letters, or any other forms of communication, concerning this account.

In addition, this letter serves as a formal demand for you to immediately cease reporting this account to any credit reporting agencies. I believe this account to be the result of identity theft, which I have previously disputed. Attached is a copy of my identity theft report for your records. Since this account is fraudulent, it should not be reflected on my credit report, and I expect you to take immediate action to remove it.

This letter does not serve as an acknowledgment of any debt or liability. I do not consent to any communication by phone, at my place of employment, or home regarding this matter. If you intend to take legal action, any further communications should be limited to written notice of such action as required by law.

Failure to comply with my request may result in further legal actions.

I expect written confirmation within 30 days that you have ceased all communication and collection activities and that you have notified all credit reporting agencies to remove this account from my credit report. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

My account with XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION was never late! I have had exceptional payment history 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 to be 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. 


XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION 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! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported to be removed. 

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

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 2024-06-26
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. (NV)

I opened an account in XX/XX/2022 with XXXX ( XXXX XXXX credit card ). Upon opening the account, I notified XXXX of my XXXX XXXX and stated I would need paper statements as I dont use email on my own.

No paper statement was ever sent, and because of this, I never received a statement for a {$15.00} charge and was late for payment by 30 days.

Upon being late, they finally sent an email which one of my assistants saw and paid the account in full at the 31 day mark.

I had two letters written to their consumer disputes department to remove the remark from my credit report since this was their error as described above.

They failed to remove this from my report after two letters and an internal complaint being opened. They also failed to notify me in writing of any decision after the internal complaint was filed.