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Consumer complaint received 2023-07-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following : XXXX XXXX SQ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : - Bankruptcy chapter XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX XXXX XXXX SQ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX Balance : {$120.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX XXXX XXXX SQ XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$14000.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-23
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A. (OH)

Hello, my name is XXXX. I contacted Flagstar Bank about refinancing my mortgage to a lower interest rate. I was quoted a 4.198 % interest rate that was supposed to be locked in. They told me I needed to pay {$500.00} for an appraisal, and as soon as that came back, everything would be a go. I was led to believe that the refinance was a lock. But then the appraisal came back, and apparently I need to now pay {$10000.00} at the closing of the loan. I feel this is completely unnacceptable and they used misleading tactics to convince me to pay for the appraisal.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) 3 CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items is UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FLXXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$8400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; EQUIFAX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-30
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)

Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to resolve the issue of fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer report. These inquiries are not associated with me in any way, and I bear no responsibility for them. Their presence has caused significant mental and financial distress. As a victim of identity theft, I have no alternative but to consider legal action if this matter is not appropriately addressed. These inaccurate and fraudulent items on my consumer report have hindered my ability to purchase my dream house and provide for my family 's needs. The impact on my financial well-being has been substantial.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-30
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. (VT)

I had co-signed a personal loan of XXXX for my son thru XXXX XXXX. He hit hard times and fell behind a few times. Ok.. I get that. But, he recently paid the note off in full. By recent I mean end of XXXX of this year. Im familiar with how this works.. its almost XXXX, and Equifax has not updated it. The other agencies have! Adding insult to injury, these characters at Equifax have not once, but twice now give me the exact same dispute reasons~ and show it isnt paid and that its STILL LATE! I am FURIOUS over this! My son and I have been working so hard to get our credit scores up and balances squared away! Hes a new dad trying to get a home and Ive been trying to get a refi in my home. Thats what made me realize how bad my score is with Equifax. Absolutely ridiculous and pathetic how much a monopolized group of credit reporting agencies can destroy peoples lives like its nothing.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-30
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. (VA)

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 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 2023-05-09
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. (SC)

I, XXXX XXXX, consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX, XXXX XXXX U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 ASection 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a accountwithout my written instructions Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX. XXXX, XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave the right ot 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX, XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation XXXX. XXXX & XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX 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 Delete the late payments please immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-27
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK (RI)

Continuation of CFPB complaint XXXX

Discover Card has now taken retaliation steps in regards to the complaint recently filed against them referenced above.  After I filed the initial complaint, the company closed out my checking account which was in good standing.  I am absolutely disgusted that the response to a consumer protection complaint is to further harass and take discriminatory action against the consumer.  

I sincerely hope that the CFPB can rectify this practice.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-09
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: EOS Holdings, Inc. (UT)

I received a call from EOS CCA and was informed that I owe {$190.00} for a XXXX bill back in 2011. I told them I have n't had a Century Link account in many years and that I do not owe them any money nor had XXXX tried to collect any money from me. I told them I would need paper verification of the debt and the date of service. The caller asked me if I recognized a phone number linked with the account and if it had ever been mine ; I told him no on both questions. The caller then told me that I should call the police and report my identity being stolen ( escalating voice ). The call ended abruptly. I called XXXX XXXX and they have no records of me or me owing any money. I do not exist in their system. About 10-15 days later, I was checking my credit reports and the company showed up on my XXXX credit report as owing money. The reported date was dated between the time I was called ( XXXX ) and the time I checked my reports ( XXXX ). There has been no mail correspondence and no requested paperwork verification. I immediately submitted a credit dispute to XXXX. Just prior to submitting this complaint to you, I did some research and found several consumer affair sites with same and similar reports as to what I am experiencing. This is a fraudulent debt collection and EOS CCA is apparently well known for this practice.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-03
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (CA)

I made a payment over the phone to Navient Solutions Inc for an amount around {$300.00} towards both my Federal and Private loans. The Federal loan amount owed {$180.00} and the Private loan owed {$110.00}. I was assured by the representative I spoke with that the {$300.00} payment would cover BOTH loan payments. 

About two weeks later on XXXX, XXXX I received XXXX phone calls at XXXX. XXXX call to my cellphone and the other to my home phone, both informing me that I am past due on my Private loan. 

I called Navient and spoke with a representative for about XXXX mins. She admitted that Navient had made a mistake and would correct the payment. I asked her to have the phone stoped. I was put on hold for nearly XXXX mins. She came back on the line and assured me that she had contact Navient 's collections department and all calls would stop. 

Late the same evening at XXXX I received XXXX phone calls from Navient 's collections department again. It seems Navient does not care for customer service. Navient Solutions Inc does not seem to care that they are harassing customers and violating FDCPA regulations. During previous calls in XXXX, XXXX dealing with same problem regarding my Federal loan, I was told by a Navient representative that it is not company policy to update it 's system the same day. He went on to tell me that I should just disregard all calls until the system updates on it 's own.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-03
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. (MA)

I am writing to inform you that there is 100 % improper use of the credit report! Attached to the SSN! XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX HAVE 1000 % VIOLATED THE FCRA AND I AM HIGHLY XXXX ABOUT THIS! I looked over the credit report and there are some addresses that appear incorrect. Not only did I find addresses, BUT I ALSO FOUND TONS OF INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE CREDIT REPORT, INCLUDING ACCOUNTS I NEVER GAVE YOU WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ADD ON ANY INFORMATION TO THE CREDIT REPORT! As instructed on your website, I have included documentation providing proof of my current address, social security card, passport, drivers license and insurance card. 
This is the final step BEFORE TAKING THIS INACCURATE, FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY BEFORE A JUDGE. Under the FCRA, ONLY CORRECT INFORMATION SHALL BE ADDED ON A CONSUMERS CREDIT REPORT. AND THE INFORMATION ON THE XXXX, EQUIFAX AND XXXX credit report is not accurate and ITS COMPLETE XXXX! Ive spoken to a lawyer and he tells me that I COULD EASILY take this to COURT and fine XXXX, EQUIFAX AND XXXX {$1000.00} per VIOLATION ( and there are MANY VIOLATIONS )! I DEMAND YOU, XXXX, EQUIFAX AND XXXX TO REMOVE ALL THESE FRAUDULENT, INACCURATE ACCOUNTS FROM THIS CREDIT REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIVING THIS LETTER. YES, I WANT THE ENTIRE ACCOUNT TAKEN OFF OF THE CREDIT REPORT WITH NO FRAUD REMARKS OR DISPUTE COMMENTS LEFT ON THE CREDIT REPORT. 
IF THESE FRAUDULENT, INACCURATE ACCOUNTS DO NOT COME OFF THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE LAWYER HANDLING THIS MATTER SAID HE WILL BE TAKING MASSIVE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN : POTENTIAL LAWSUIT LIST : XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX 15 USC 1681 SECTION 602 A states I have a 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!!! 
DELETE THESE ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY FROM THE CREDIT REPORT UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE HELD FOR {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION!!! 

TO MAKE THE DELETION PROCESS EASIER, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF THE CREDIT REPORT ASAP AND FRAUDULENT REPORTED INQUIRIES THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN OFF ASAP : ACCT NAME XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX via XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX via XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have recently discovered that there is unauthorized information in my name being used on my credit reports and would like to file a dispute. This information is unauthorized, and I did not approve it to reflect on my credit reports. I believe I may be a victim of identity theft. I was not alerted to this information being authorized on my reports and I am insisting that they be deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. These items are fraudulent and impacting my relationships with creditors. I have reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit in regard to this incident. In addition, I have attached a PDF document reflecting all items that were found to be unauthorized by any such. Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2017-01-19
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't get flexible payment options
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (MS)

In XXXX, I consolidated all my loans with Navient and was approved for the ibr with XXXX dollar payments for one year.. After, currently reviewing a copy of all XXXX credit reports I saw XXXX open accounts. I immediately contacted all of the original loan holders and I was told the loans belonged to Navient and any additional reporting was done by Navient.. I recently contacted Navient in XXXX and sent all the appropriate documents and a copy of my credit reports.. I never heard anything from Navient..I spoke with another Supervisor on XXXX/XXXX/2017 and I was told to furnish the documents and they would correct the reports which should show a Credit score increase. I also, spoke with Navient in XXXX about my loan currently rising on my credit reports, she said it was from the interest. I was advised to pay on the interest.. I immediately made the payment but when I received my report in XXXX the payment did n't reflect the balance and it had risen by XXXX ... I also asked about other options as far as how to get the loans payments to reflect on my reports and I was told that they would immediately. I also asked about my loans been forgiven since I own a non-profit business which is a service. The rep told me that they were not going to grant me any type of loan forgiveness and I was lucky to be have granted the ibr ... I have read the complaints against Navient buying, harassing consumers and negatively reporting inaccuracies on consumer reports. The information that was explained to me was n't the results that I am /expecting working with a company.. I could have chosen any agency to handle my loans but I chose Navient..I thought I made the best decision but per the news Navient is a fraudulent company who chooses to make it hard for consumers to become debt free.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-10
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: CL Holdings LLC (PA)

In XXXX I found an unfamiliar XXXX Wireless account on my credit file, I contacted XXXX to discuss in further details but they stated by law they can no longer can discuss the account because it was sold. I contacted the company it was sold to - Jefferson Capital System - the company the debt was sold to and they forwarded me XXXX. On XXXX/XXXX/2015 I spoke with a rep from that collection agency ( working on behalf of Jefferson Capital System ). I 'm not sure what XXXX is charging me for. I had a phone with them but returned it in three days after signing up because I realized that I could not afford it. First XXXX XXXX XXXX said they have no details about this account. Jefferson Capital System did n't provide details but they are only responsible to collect payments. XXXX said they have no details and Jefferson Capital System directed me back XXXX. If no one can provide me details about this account and the charges, why am I responsible to make a payment? This is unfair and does n't make any sense to me.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-30
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't decrease my monthly payments
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (FL)

I have a private loan with Navient that was orginated in XXXX. I graduated in XXXX XXXX and before I graduated I began receiving calls from Navient. Since then, Navient call everyday at least 2-3 times a day to both myself and parents trying to collect. I have made Navient aware of my financial situation and even after finding out that my parents and I only have {$45.00} of disposable in between the XXXX of us and still would not accept any payments lower than {$390.00}. They also keep suggesting that I enter into forbearance and pay {$150.00} for 3 months but wo n't accept {$150.00} for payment. I have already used 6 months of forbearance and will only have 6 months left for the lifetime of my loan. Is there any IBRP available for private loans with Navient?
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit determination — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MD)

I contacted Sears after reviewing my account online. On my account summary it showed XXXX separate accounts. After seeing this I contacted Sears customer services I had to repeat myself over and over again asking why I have XXXX different accounts. I informed the customer service representative that the only card is the account ending in XXXX with an expiration date XX/XX/XXXX. The customer services representative immediately said " Oh would like a new card ''. I continued asking her why I have XXXX different accounts. Finally she gave me the explanation that it was my old account. I still do not understand why that account number is still showing on my account. The customer representative asked me again if I would like a new card. I said " ok ''. The customer service representative put me on hold. She came back on the phone to confirm my mailing address. Then informed me that my new card would be sent. I woke up the next morning finding out that my credit was pulled By Citi ( which provides Sears the credit card ). I have contacted Sears/Citi. I am currently in the process of purchasing my first home. I will be going to closing on XX/XX/XXXX or XX/XX/XXXX I never said yes you can pull my credit. Citi bank contacted me today the presidential office stating that it is common practice for Citi to do this when a new card is requested to protect against fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
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)

I recently received a copy of my ( Experian, XXXX, or XXXX ) credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL -Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.