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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (OH)

**Inquries** All of these inquries have been totally illegal and was not authorized on my part. I just hired a credit specialist to work on my credit and I need to have all of these removed as soon as possible. All these inquiries were from car dealers and I have never applied to anyone of these dealers. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I am writing to express my deep frustration and disappointment with the ongoing issue concerning the removal of fraudulent items from my record, despite my fifth attempt to rectify the situation. Despite providing comprehensive evidence and diligently following the prescribed procedures, it is deeply concerning that the problem persists without resolution. Despite my persistent efforts to address this matter, it is disheartening to encounter continued obstacles and delays in achieving a satisfactory resolution. I urge you to prioritize this matter with the utmost urgency and take immediate steps to remove the fraudulent items from my record. Furthermore, I expect to be kept informed of the progress made in addressing this issue and seek appropriate compensation for any damages or losses incurred as a result of this persistent error. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove the items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$380.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$810.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$750.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

Equifax These collections were illegally obtained in my name and nonetheless inaccurate and illegal. I have already disputed these items. Please remove these collections and inquiries listed below as soon as possible. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (TN)

There are multiple unauthorized hard inquires in my consumer reports that I did not authorize, multiple names that are inaccurate and not me, and multiple address that are inaccurate and that is not the correct address. Please block and remove the following 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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)

This is to follow up about a matter of utmost urgency regarding my account with Credit Bureaus, which has been erroneously flagged for late open. These inaccuracies have had severe repercussions on my financial standing and must be rectified immediately. Despite diligent adherence to the terms and conditions outlined in my account agreement, I was dismayed to discover that my account was flagged for late closure. This erroneous designation has tarnished my credit history and impeded my ability to secure favorable financial opportunities. Such unauthorized disclosure of sensitive financial information has exposed me to potential identity theft and financial exploitation. I demand immediate action to rectify these egregious errors. Please help me correct the account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$7300.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

XXXX has allowed inaccurate information to be reported on my credit report that isnt congruent to XXXX or Equifax reports. Which causes for instant removal due to inaccurate information damaging my credit report. Violations stand as stated 15USC1666b 18USC870-872 FCRA violations of inaccurate reporting as well as FDCPA collection laws being violated by said entity
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Ive been trying to reach out to the proper channels regarding the inaccuracies off my credit report, but to no avail and Ive had enough. It brought tremendous frustration and sleepless nights, worrying if Ill survive tomorrow just because of my credit score being unfairly affected due to these errors on my credit report hindering me from getting my credit applications approved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (NY)

After pulling a copy of my Consumer credit report I noticed that your agency is in multiple violations and Im entitled to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - 15 U.S.C.

1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( Inquires ) - ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to
such person or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance.

( 3 ) INFORMATION regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.

Under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater ( 2 ) such number of punitive damages as the court may allow.

I did not initiate any of these inquires furthermore if you feel like I did please send me copies of my written signature giving consent to this matter please.

The items below should all be removed from my consumer report under 15 US Code 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ).
Consumer complaint received 2019-12-20
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (TX)

My technologically illiterate mother sent me {$400.00} on XX/XX/2019 through PayPal, but incorrectly sent it as " payment for goods and services '' rather than " sending money to friends & family. '' I noticed this and immediately issued a refund. However, PayPal kept their {$12.00} transaction fee and did not refund it according to a new policy that went into effect XXXX of this year, which states that PayPal does not issue refunds for any transaction fees. 

Although PayPal claims to have started notifying account holders of this new policy as early as XX/XX/2019, I never received this notification and their customer support confirmed they did not over the phone on XX/XX/2019. Therefore, I had no way of knowing PayPal had updated their refund policy. 

In summary, PayPal refuses to refund the {$12.00} transaction fee - on a transaction that was made in error and promptly canceled - according to a new policy about which they did not notify me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

My accounts 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 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 to be removed/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.

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!
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

The items listed below are reported on my credit file and were found in my reports with 3 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. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CT)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — Fees or costs after closing
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (SC)

We sold our home on XX/XX/year>. XXXX point received the payoff amount that same day. They did not post the payoff until XX/XX/year>. By that time, our normal monthly payment had been drafted out of our account. We stopped payment on the normal payment. Shell point backed out the payoff amount, and held that check until XX/XX/year>. In the meantime, they sent us a refund for our escrow account, plus the amount of the XX/XX/year> payment. On XX/XX/year>, we received a letter stating we owed XXXX to clear the account. XXXX point held the payoff for over XXXX weeks and is now requiring we pay the XX/XX/year> monthly payment plus interest.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (NJ)

As a consumer, I actually have protection under the law that is delivered to me to secure me from misinformation simply being noted on my credit report. At this time I would like to prepare a final appeal for investigation before I confer with my own counsel to obtain advice on how to handle fraudulent, incorrect and unverifiable collection accounts that are keeping to be established as correct. Be sure to generate me with a duplicate of the agreement signed or voice interaction where I permitted charging me regarding this account. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I recognize the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report as specified by FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning.
Consumer complaint received 2019-12-20
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: U.S. BANCORP (UT)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a Certified Mail letter to U.S. Bank National Association, issuer of my U.S. Bank Secured Visa credit card, requesting that the Visa account be closed. The Visa credit card was enclosed with the letter. At the time of the letter 's mailing, the Visa account had a balance of {$0.00} and the Secured Savings Account ( securing the Visa card ) had a balance of {$1800.00}. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, U.S. Bank sent me a letter stating : 1. " Your account is currently closed. '' 2. U.S. Bank had started a holding period of 32 days on the account to allow " ... time for all transactions to post. '' 3. The account " ... will be reviewed on XX/XX/XXXX ... '' to determine whether or not any of my Secured Savings Account balance of {$1800.00} would be returned to me. 

Finally and as of today, XX/XX/XXXX, the online account page shows the " Available Credit '' to be {$0.00} and the " Current Balance '' to be {$0.00}.

In summary, U.S. Bank : A. Is in possession of the Visa credit card.

B. Has closed the Visa account.

C. Has set the " Availble Credit '' to {$0.00}.

D. Shows the " Current Balance '' to be {$0.00}.

Despite all of the above, U.S. Bank insists on retaining my {$1800.00} Secured Savings Account balance until after the account is " reviewed '' on XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (NJ)

The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter I sent to the XXXX credit bureaus XX/XX/year> but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (OH)

Despite our previous attempts, In this follow up, I regret to inform you that these items still persist on my record. As we enter this attempt to address this matter, I want to emphasize the critical importance of rectifying these discrepancies promptly. The presence of fraudulent items undermines my financial credibility and poses significant challenges for my financial well-being and future credit opportunities. I kindly request that you prioritize the investigation and removal of these fraudulent items with the utmost urgency. It is imperative to take all necessary steps to rectify these discrepancies in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other relevant regulations. Furthermore, I would greatly appreciate receiving regular updates on the progress made in resolving these matters and a clear timeline for when I can expect to see these fraudulent items removed from my credit report. I understand that addressing such issues XXXX require time and effort, but I urge you to handle this matter with the diligence and attention it deserves. Please help me remove these fraud items immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WI XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ND XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$24000.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/year> ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$24000.00} XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I HAVE NOT SUPPLIED PROOF UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF ESTOPPEL BY SILENCE, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( MO ) 281 SW 715. 719. I PRESUME THAT NO PROOF OF THE ALLEGED DEBT, NOR THEREFORE ANY SUCH DEBT, IN FACT THEREFORE EXISTS. PURSUANT TO U.S.C 8, I OWE NO DEBT, THIS COMPANY IS VIOLATING MY CONSUMER RIGHT TO PRIVACY PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1681-B2 COMPANY HAS NO PERMISSION TO REPORT MY INFORMATION PER 15 USC 16814 .

THESE COMPANIES ARE IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ; 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. CLEARLY STATES THAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C SECTION 604 A SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

15 U.S.C 1666B
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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. (TX)

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 2024-08-01
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. (VA)

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 XXXX business days after the date of receipt. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I've contacted the credit bureaus about this inaccurate data within my credit reports. I can not list everything on this FTC report but the accounts and inquiries I do not recognize are continued here. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$860.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
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)

FOLLOWING THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX, ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX XXXX, HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS. THIS ACCOUNT DOESN'T HAVE EXACT INFORMATION AND STILL APPEARS IN MY CONSUMER REPORT. 
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 AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER, THANK YOU.