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Consumer complaint received 2022-09-19
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (GA)

Months ago I had an issue with Paypal where they sent money I received from a client to the wrong account, leaving me stranded and unable to pay for transportation to the bank where I was initially heading to correct a financial situation that the money I received from the client would help alleviate in addition to cash I had. When I called Paypal to correct the issue the agent I spoke with offered a {$25.00} promotional credit to fix the issue, but I learned shortly after getting off the phone none of the transportation options available to me would accept the credit. Fast forward to XX/XX/XXXX, this morning, I awoke and saw that my credit card was charged {$19.00} by XXXX via Paypal. The recurring payment agreement I made was for XXXX to charge my debit card. I called XXXX and asked why was my credit card charged when the recurring agreement I made was for the specified debit card specifically and the agent on the phone said if the card declines Paypal moves to the backup funding source. I remarked that I never designated nor authorized any " backup '' funding source and that if any individual or even my bank took it upon themselves to pay a merchant from whichever one of my accounts it decided upon themselves to pay when the only source I specifically authorized was a debit card that would be considered theft. Why does Paypal think the law doesn't apply to them as a mega corporation, particularly when there is a {$25.00} credit on the account? The agent then said this is something their manager could handle and issued a refund to my credit card which I thanked them for. I was then transferred to a manager whom asked me to verify a card on the account. I gave her the debit card in question and she remarked there was no record of the card on file and demanded I list another source. I said that's worrying that the primary card I use isn't showing on your system. After I gave the last four of another card, miraculously my debit card showed up and she claimed it was at the bottom of her screen and she couldn't see it. From that initial exchange I had a feeling I would be lied and condescended to for the remainder of XXXX XXXX. I asked specifically why did Paypal take it upon themselves to pay XXXX from a card I never authorized for a recurring payment when there is a {$25.00} credit sitting there. She then proceeded to tell me the promotional payment was used to pay XXXX on the XXXX. I told her that's demonstrably false and I was looking at my bank account with the full charge debited from my debit card. She essentially said that's not true implying I was liar and became combative in her tone and said that her decision was final. I asked was there anyone I could appeal to and she remarked I can try to see if her manager was available but she would make no promises, essentially implying she wouldn't report the issue higher.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (CA)

On XXXX XXXX I received a hard inquiry on my Equifax report from Equifax XXXX. I do not live in XXXX and did not apply for credit. I called Equifax XXXX and was informed that XXXX Tracing ( XXXX ) was the originator of the hard inquiry. There is no address or phone number for XXXX Tracing. Equifax directed me here to fill out a report then mail to them.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-19
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (FL)

DELETE THIS UNCONFIRMED INQUIRY LACKING CERTIFIABLE EVIDENCE UNLESS PHYSICALLY CERTIFIED VERTIFIED PROOF IS DEMOSTRATED PER U.S. CODE 15 U.SC 1681 ET SEQ. SECTION 604 OF FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. ONCE YOU HAVE FULFILLED MY REQUEST, MAIL ME AN UPDATED CREDIT REPORT REFLECTING THESE CHANGES! 


I AM SHOWING 5 INQUIRIES I DID NOT APPROVE, MY ACCOUNT IS SUPPOSE TO BE FROZEN TO AVOID FRAUD, HOW IS THIS STILL EVEN CATCHING INQUIRIES? 

XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XXXX XXXX, XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XXXX XXXX, XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XX/XX/XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date XXXX XXXX, XXXX Removal date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/2022, XXXX I submitted a dispute with Experian regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX breaking the Gramm Leach Bliley act 15 USC 6802. The reporting of these account ( s ) is/are violation of SC 1681a, The Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ] : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; So let me explain. Under the Truth in Lending Act 15 USC 1602 ( g ), credit card is defined as the following : The term credit card means any card, plate, coupon book, or other credit device existing for the purpose of obtaining money, property, labor, or services on credit. 
This makes my social security card, drivers license/ID, and license plate credit cards that are/were used for the extension of credit. 

Experian refused to remove the creditor from my report.
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I have been going back and forth with this Credit Agency in regards to this Bankruptcy that is being reported on my credit as " Verified As Accurate '' On XXXX XXXX I personally contacted the bankruptcy court myself and spoke with XXXX who is the XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX est. She made it 100 % clear to me that they do not report anything to the credit Bureau and nothing is on file with them Confirming anything with the credit reporting Agencies. XXXX then stated that they do not report anything to Experian, XXXX nor XXXX! Please Take it Upon yourself and contact them at XXXX. The number that Experian provided to me to contact the Bankruptcy court was also incorrect. I am tired of being lied to stating that the information was verified as accurate when it IS NOT. I want this Removed IIMMEDIATELY because you are not verifying this information with the DIRECT CREDITOR!
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-27
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Green Trust Cash, LLC (PA)

i took a loan for XXXX XXXX dollars after I got the payoff schedule which was different than what it was, I already had paid {$400.00}, I called for my balance for payoff and the balance was over {$310.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NH)

My Bj 's Perks Master Card / Comenity Bank website went down for service, no payments can be made ( payment due today XX/XX/27 ). We have even called the customer service line and as of today, the customer service has been closed due to " unforeseen reason ''. I have tried every possible way to contact them but there is now way. I have gone on to XXXX and see that they are " down due to unforeseen reason ''. And, now my card and my husbands card has been shut down ( being declined ). We can only think there has been a security breach so we have been forced to purchase a credit lock company to protect our credit! I feel they should have to communicate with us, not just shut everything down so we can't communicate with them?
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-27
Product: Mortgage — Other type of mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION (MD)

I would like to request a Streamline Repayment for my property located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MD XXXX Recently, I was offered a repayment but it was not feasible as a single mom of XXXX  children. I quickly contacted my Asset Manager XXXX XXXX who stated my home was referred for foreclosure the 2nd week in XX/XX/XXXXwhile I was being considered for alternative foreclosure options. Here is my question if I am being considered for alternative foreclosure options why was my home referred for foreclosure by XXXX XXXX XXXX? Have I exhausted all of my options due to unfortunate life circumstances? I am praying for a miracle for me and my children and need all the help we can get. We are working with a Credit Counselor through XXXX XXXX and they have been very resourceful. I am literally having anxiety and can not sleep at night worried if the Sheriff will be knocking on my home to put my children and I out on the street.

I was required to go on two Medical Leaves of Absence - due to complications related to XXXX XXXX XXXX and the XXXX of my daughter in XXXX who was hospitalized in the XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX Hospital XXXX MD awaiting a XXXX XXXX. OnXX/XX/XXXX my divorce was finalized which is public record reference - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My household income was cut in half and I had to an insurmountable amount of legal fees associated with my divorce and custody of my minor children.

I have being working diligently in alleviating my monthly financial obligations : I was granted an Economic Loan Deferment for my Student Loans, XXXX I was able to get free clothing for my children, XXXX XXXX  food and prescription assistance.

While I have been the only wage earner I have submitted applications to alleviate our monthly financial obligations : I was granted an Economic Loan Deferment for my Student Loans, and I have not acquired any new revolving debt in over 8 years. I am back to work full-time and would like to propose a reduction in my interest rate to 3.85 % thereby reducing my mortgage. Please consider lengthening my loan term to 32 years so I can pay back the arrearages now that I am back to working fulltime. If thats not an option please consider reducing my principal to current home market values using my current loan rate. I need my home for the stability my children and elderly parents a foreclosure would not be beneficial to my community, particularly now that I am able to pay and have resumed working full-time.

I, XXXX XXXX XXXX have determined the estimated current property value to be XXXX based on the average values received from : 1. XXXX Lists estimated home values based on recent sales available through public records with the County Clerks Office .

2.XXXX Lists current properties for sale in community and recent sales activity. User is able to search and compare like kind properties.

Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX , # XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX DP OF EDUC, # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  has violated my rights.

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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. (GA)

To Whom It May Concern, I recently reviewed my XXXX consumer credit report, and found unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries on my account where someone applied for credit in my name. I have contacted Equifax on multiple occasions via mail and over the phone to file disputes. It has been over 45 days from the original dispute date ( XX/XX/year> ). Equifax has not made any efforts to remove these fraudulent inquiries listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> The FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someones credit report is a ) firm offer of credit b ) insurance c ) employment or d ) a court order.

Violations : - FCRA Section 609 ( c ) - FCRA section 607 ( b ) - FCRA Section 623 - FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-19
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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 I also have some hard inquiries on my XXXX report that I didn't authorized. 


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Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
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: Kelsting Group, Inc. (CA)

On XX/XX/2016 PACIFIC CREDIT SERVICE added a derogatory mark on my credit report per XXXX. upon further research, this account was transferred/sold and charged off and i am no longer responsible for the account. debtor creditor did not verify this account. also there was no written form of communication, contract or signature for this accused debt at all. a bill without a signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill and say its mines. according to the FCRA PACIFIC CREDIT SERVICE has violated my rights as a consumer and i'm requesting legal action to remove this account immediately
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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. (AZ)

To Whom It May Concern : I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action. 

Therefore I want the following accounts to be updated to the correct amount, date, status, open and closed date, last date of activity and time. 
If you can not complete this request, please delete the accounts immediately. I have provided an exhibit of evidence showing the inaccuracies of my reports. 
Please investigate if every piece of information is correct. If not, please remove it from my credit report. 

1. 15 U.S. CODE 1692e - False or misleading representations XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Update to Open/Never late 2. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


3. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 


4. 15 U.S. CODE 1692E 10 - FALSE OR MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete from my credit report. 


5. 15 U.S. CODE 1681I - PROCEDURE IN CASE OF DISPUTED ACCURACY XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


6. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


7. 15 U.S. CODE 1681Q - OBTAINING INFORMATION UNDER FALSE XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


8. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


9. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


10. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL)

My prior insurance agent failed to renew my content insurance policy in XX/XX/XXXX. We were notified in XXXX of this problem. We immediately fired our agent and got a new one. The following day we were insured and had alerted Wells Fargo of the new policy we had acquired. They assured us that we solved the underlying issue and I thought all was resolved. 
Then a couple days later we began receiving calls and letters every week claiming that we do not have said insurance. Between XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX of this year in XXXX my insurance agent and myself sent the proper papers alerting Wells Fargo that our insurance has been valid since XX/XX/XXXX. We offered to pay any debt we had incurred between XXXX and XXXX of that year. 
Wells Fargo has now advised us that they are going to open a case to resolve this issue but still have not opened any case. While this has happened they have doubled my mortgage payment. This is all for a XXXX dollar content insurance policy. On top of that Wells Fargo has still not said why and I still receive calls and letters.
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-27
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION (PA)

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX my husband and I purchased a home together in XXXX XXXX PA. Our mortgage holder at that time was XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MI XXXX XXXX The purchase amount of our home was {$220000.00}. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, our mortgage was sold to M & T Bank. 
M & T Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX XXXX When our home was sold, we were notified via postal mail. However, since then, we have had numerous financial difficulties, have been entered into a loan modification program, and just recently while getting together all necessary paperwork, I have noticed that when M & T Bank took over our loan, they have instituted our loan for the maximum amount of {$220000.00}. Upon our ending and closure with XXXX XXXX, we owed {$220000.00}. We made 7 payments to them in the amount of {$1700.00}. These payments were not applied to our transfer to M & T Bank and I feel that this is wrong and not legal. I have contacted a legal representative and they also stated that I should contact you and seek assistance. I am seeking reimbursement for the 7 payments that were not applied to my account with M & T Bank. Should you have any questions please contact me. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-27
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Shermeta Law Group, PLLC (MI)

There was some type of issue where automatic payments on a XXXX XXXX XXXX did not go through which resulted in Shermata Law XXXX XXXX company taking over the account & getting a court order for garnishment. After I presented my situation to the court the garnishment was set aside & I made payments in full to Shermata & now Shermata is having my wages garnished again for money I do not owe. According to the courts they will be taking 25  % of my wages which is a lot of money & the courts direct me to talk to Shermata but when I call the # listed XXXX it directs me to call XXXX when I call that I get put on hold for a long time then a recording comes on that states no one is available to take my calls so I can not speak to anyone to get resolution. I faxed in copies of my payments which reflect that I actually overpaid on the account but nothing has been done to stop the garnishment & the courts are stating they can't without Shermata contacting them.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-19
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MI)

I have XXXX reward points to use for my Bank of America card. They are changing the terms of the card to cash back only. I have repeatedly tried to call this company to ask how I use the points ( money ) I have already earned and have been on hold for Long periods of time and no way to speak with a live person. Can not find a way to answer this question from their website. I need help getting the point rewards I already earned before they changed the terms. Thank you.