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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I did not authorized these inquires listed below : 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 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-15
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NJ)

Regarding this matter, this letter will be sent to the headquarter of Bank of America. 

Dear sir, Today, I have received an email notice from your company to check the letter at your company website regarding XXXX XXXX Acupuncture. And I found out, on the first pages of each letter, the claim ID was my credit card ending number XXXX. And XXXX of letters do not have the claim ID. I would like you to instruct your bank employee to indicate the right claim ID, since I might have many letters near future. 

Sincerely, The following letter was sent to the branch of Bank of America in TX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Dear sir, Upon the request made on the XXXX bank website, I would like to send the information regarding the charge on the questioned credit card ending XXXX toward XXXX XXXX Acupuncture on XX/XX/XXXX. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

There is a account on my credit report from XXXX XXXX that I do not recognize your firm has violated the Consumer Credit Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 
. Your firm knew or should have known that the actions taken against me and the information collected about me was inappropriate and damaging to me. 
Failed to use reasonable care in the course of business and failed to use even minimal procedures to ensure that I was not harmed. 
Communicated and are continuing to communicate incorrect and defamatory information to third parties including but not limited to : Experian, XXXX XXXX XXXX As a result of these blatantly reckless, wanton, and intentional acts, I have suffered and continue to suffer general and specific damages. I am also very upset at your firm 's intentional infliction of emotional distress and at the other diminishes of the quality of my life. 
I am now demanding the immediate and complete removal of this account from my credit reports Experian, XXXX XXXX XXXX ). 
As I am currently attempting to apply for credit, time is of the essence. Please understand that I am
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-14
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis (CA)

On XX/XX/2023 I received an email alert of activity related to my credit from XXXX showing a debt collection opened on XX/XX/2023 for {$38000.00} from Columbia Debt Recovery posted to my Experion Credit report. I didn't see this alert until the next day XX/XX/2023 when I checked and read my emails. On that same day, XX/XX/2023 I received another email from MyIDCare showing a debt collection for {$38000.00} from Genesis Credit Management LLC posted to my XXXX Credit report. On XX/XX/2023 I received another email from XXXX showing a debt collection opened on XX/XX/2023 for {$38000.00} posted to my XXXX Credit report. I also received an Account Notification from XXXX of a new account opened in my name by Genesis Credit Management for {$38000.00} on XX/XX/2023. These two companies are connected as a XXXX, neither one has contacted me regarding this collection as required prior to reporting it to the credit bureaus.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$1100.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$940.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$880.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3700.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$730.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$780.00} ; XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
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. (MI)

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.

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  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 2024-07-23
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)

THIS IS A NOTICE OF PENDING LITIGATION SEEKING RELIEF AND MONETARY COMPENSATION UNDER FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n Civil liability for willful noncompliance and 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil liability for negligent noncompliance and 15 U.S. Code 1692k civil liability.

I have been trying to resolve this matter for some time with your agency, and the corporations and debt collectors you allowed to fraudulently place inaccurate items on my credit report without permissible purpose, along with violating many other rights I am able to enforce as a natural person. Moreover, you continued to report items that are not 100 % accurate ( the most important job as a credit reporting agency ) as well as without my permission. I have had to forcefully study to find out the numerous ways that I have been violated, but my perspicacity and indefatigability assisted me to this very moment. I am a consumer that can take litigation earnestly, meaning that I am unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes, and am currently in the process of taking legal action in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA and FDCPA. This is my official notice for you to remove everything that is in violation of the laws mentioned in my AFFIDAVIT OF TRUTH, LITIGATION LETTER ( THIS ATTATCHMENT ), FTC REPORT, CFPB COMPLAINT, BBB COMPLAINT, ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPLAINT, SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES, AND FEDERAL COURTS IF NOT RESOLVED PEACEFULLY AND QUICKLY. WHICH I WILL BE USING AS CRUCIAL EVIDENCE, in your ability to willfully neglect the laws that have been put in place to refute situations such as mine. These items should be deleted immediately while in litigation pursuant to FCRA guidelines. If you fail to comply with Federal Law and not delete these items after receiving this paperwork will result in your company owing XXXX per violation.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention some errors that I have discovered on my credit report. As per consumer laws, it is crucial that all information reported is accurate and correct. 

I have previously informed your company about these inaccuracies, and I am pleased to inform you that the item in question has been successfully removed from one of my credit reports. However, it still remains on the other two reports, namely Experian and XXXX. 

I kindly request that you promptly delete or correct this information on all three credit reports to ensure consistency and accuracy. It is important to note that credit plays a vital role in the purchasing process these days, and these errors have caused me a considerable amount of distress. 

I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. Please provide me with an update on the progress made in resolving this issue. Should you require any further information or documentation from me, please do not hesitate to let me know. 

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in rectifying this matter. I look forward to a speedy resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT)

This is another attempt to notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain items in my file resulting from the crime. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please REMOVE the reporting of any of these items in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft. These items are unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on these items are DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy, and the reported history on these items are a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 
EXPERIAN : 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 2023-11-11
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT)

The listed account continues to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), this account must be verified ( A ). I will bring legal action against you if you do not verify this account. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NV)

I lodged a complaint against these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. Surprisingly, I haven't received any response or correspondence from the Bureaus, and they have already closed my complaint. Could you please explain why they closed my complaint without resolving the issue? Have they even acknowledged or verified my dispute? I need assurance that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report and validated the accounts. Can you provide details about the methods they used to verify my report? This situation is incredibly frustrating! It has been more than 30 days since I filed the complaint, and I expected these accounts to be updated by now. If they are not updated immediately, I will have no other option but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I never authorized or established these accounts, and I suspect they may be fraudulent. Please conduct a comprehensive review of these accounts and take the necessary measures to remove them from my credit report. It is crucial for maintaining the accuracy of my financial records.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-30
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN)

I looked over my credit report and saw some inaccurate information. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) mandate that the three credit bureaus confirm these details ( A ). These accounts may not be reported as unverified information without providing any supporting information within the legally allowed time range. The following accounts are shown on my credit report as needing investigation and correction because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$200.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-23
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. (GA)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) is all about making sure credit reporting is fair and accurate. When there are violations under the FCRA, it messes up the banking system, which relies on accurate credit reports. Unfair credit reporting can also shake people 's trust in the system. So, if any of my accounts get reported without my permission, that's basically identity theft, and it's a breach of my privacy since I should have control over what's listed. Luckily, there are laws like 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 that protect me.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads 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 accounts listed without my expressed written consent. These accounts are not related to any transactions made by me, the consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

Subject : Dispute of Medical Debt and Request for Cease of Communication Dear [ Collection Agency Name ], I am writing to formally dispute the validity of the medical debt that your agency is attempting to collect from me. I would like to emphasize that I did not sign any contract with your agency, and therefore, I do not owe any payment for the alleged debt. 

As per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I kindly request that you cease all communication regarding this debt immediately. Furthermore, I urge you to remove this debt from my credit report as it has significantly impacted my ability to lead a fulfilling life and utilize my credit due to the negative item you have placed on my report. 

I would like to bring to your attention that the information relating to my medical debt, including the billing details, is protected by the XXXX XXXX Portability and Accountability Act ( XXXX ). This legislation ensures that my medical information remains confidential and is not shared without proper authorization. Therefore, any disclosure of this information to your agency is a violation of my privacy rights. 

Moreover, I have taken the necessary steps to cc the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to ensure that they are aware of the ongoing dispute and the inaccuracies present on my credit report. I have been diligently working to rectify these errors, as they have caused significant distress and have negatively impacted my financial opportunities. 

It is imperative for your agency to understand that I have not entered into any contractual agreement with you regarding this medical debt. Therefore, any attempts to collect payment from me are unjust and unwarranted. I request that you provide me with documented proof of this debt, including a signed contract or other legally binding evidence that establishes my liability for this obligation. 

I implore you to thoroughly investigate this matter and take immediate action to remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) mandates that all reported information must be accurate, verified, and not misleading. 

I expect to receive written confirmation from your agency within the legally mandated XXXX period, acknowledging the receipt of this dispute and providing me with an update on the actions taken to address this matter. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this dispute. I trust that you will handle this matter with the utmost professionalism and resolve it promptly. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

there is a loan from XXXX XXXX in the amount of XXXX dollars that has been charged off and a charge off is considered a certificate of indebtness which is considered income which is XXXX and must be removed. this is being reported by EQUIFAX. Also there is an auto loan that has been reporting transaction history which the law says is XXXX to report transaction history.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT)

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. 

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 2024-07-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

These furnishers continue reporting false, inaccurate information on my credit report. XXXX, XXXX and Equifax continues to report the inaccurate information on my credit report that violations of my rights under the FCRA. In addition, here are some of the laws that continue to be broken at my expense! 
- Per Section 623 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 : 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.

- Per Section 623 ( a ) and 623 9 ( a ) ( 2 ) : Duties After Notice of Dispute from Consumer. If a consumer notifies a furnisher, at an address specified by the furnisher for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate, and the information is, in fact, inaccurate, the furnisher must thereafter report the correct information to CRAs. 
- Per Section 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Duty of furnishers to provide date of delinquency on charge-off, collection or similar accounts. 
XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc. (TX)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I signed up to continue my college education. I received several student loans in the amounts of {$7000.00}, {$6200.00}, {$5500.00}, {$4500.00}, {$2600.00}, {$2500.00}, {$2500.00}, {$2100.00}, {$2000.00}, {$1500.00}, totaling {$36000.00}. My original loan servicer was XXXX, and they were initially assigned by the Department of Education. XX/XX/XXXX a transfer of my student loans were made from XXXX to Aidvantage. I am not liable for this debt with DEPT OF ED/ XXXX  , and i do not have a contract with Aidvantage , and they have yet to provide me with the original contract that I have with them as requested. ( Thats because one does not exist. ) Correct my credit report and remove these accounts.