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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC (VT)

I was a new small business owner when I opened the account and was not saavy about all the " fine print ''. Chiefly, that I gave approval to have charges covered on insufficient funds. 

My bank is Berkshire Bank in XXXX, VT. 

From late XX/XX/2024 until today, I accrued close to {$600.00} in overdraft and " continuous overdraft fees '' for recurrent payments. I have struggled with online banking and am not fully adept at doing all the account monitoring that banks presume everyone is equally able to do. 

I was specifically not monitoring my account when I was out of the country and sick XXXX XXXXXXXX. 

I first spoke with the phone center and then the local branch manager about some degree of forebearance on these amount of fees, and at best they said they could reverse it by only 1-2 fees which is only about 10 % of these fees. 

I am curious what happened to the political momentum to examine these every increasing fees structures that enrich corporate banking at the expense of consumers. I would call this a form of price gouging. I am willing to admit culpability in my poor financial management, but I think this level of fees does indeed prey on the less astute and less technologically inclined of us. 

Is there anyone I can contact about this issue for greater protections. XXXX? 

Thank you for your help. 

{$580.00} fees of a {$770.00} overdraft. A pretty nice profit margin. I certainly can not do the numbers but how many financial institutions have taxpayers helped out? 

XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-02
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (GA)

Starting XX/XX/2023, Credit Collection Services violated my rights as a consumer according to the Truth in Lending Act. 

Fact, The Truth in Lending Act is intended to protect consumers against abuse and deceit by creditors and I have been abused and deceived so be it. 

Fact, XXXX is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as exhibit A that Credit Collection Services is in violation of 15 USC 1692. ( C ) ( A ). A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt. 

Fact, XXXX is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as exhibit A that Credit Collection Services is in violation of 15 USC 1692. ( B ) ( 2 ). Any debt collector communicating with any person other than the consumer for the purpose of acquiring location information about the consumer shall not state that such consumer owes any debt. 

Fact, XXXX is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as exhibit A that Credit Collection Services is in violation of 15 USC 1692. ( B ) ( 5 ). Not use any language or symbol on any envelope or in the contents of any communication effected by the mails or telegram that indicates that the debt collector is in the debt collection business or that the communication relates to the collection of a debt. 

Fact, XXXX is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as exhibit A that Credit Collection Services is in violation of 15 USC 1692. ( D ) ( 2 ). The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader. 

I sent a notarized Affidavit of Truth on XX/XX/2023, a copy of the violations, as well as an invoice related to the violations. Credit Collection Services has failed to respond appropriately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-28
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 am writing to follow up on my previous dispute regarding a fraudulent account that is still erroneously reporting on my credit report. Despite my efforts to rectify this matter, the fraudulent account remains unresolved and continues to negatively impact my credit score. 

As I stated in my initial dispute letter dated XX/XX/year> I have never opened or authorized the account in question. I have taken all necessary steps to report the fraud to the appropriate authorities, including notifying the creditor in question of the fraudulent activity. 

It is disheartening to see that the fraudulent account is still present on my credit report, as it has caused significant distress and financial hardship for me. This inaccurate information has affected my ability to obtain credit, secure loans, and even impacted my employment prospects.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I want to emphasize that I did not provide written authorization for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Therefore, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report. It is crucial to clarify that this request is not due to any oversight or error on my part. Rather, it stems from the fact that I did not expressly permit these transactions to be included in my report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MO)

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 Has violated my rights. 

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 accurate.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states : No consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 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 2023-03-21
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

The company did not address the issue about the addresses. Also, the credit bureau will not release my credit report to my lender. Their agent keeps hanging up on me and no one can tell me why my credit report can not be pulled by the lender. When I asked for a supervisor each time I was hung up on. I have called Equifax 8x 's in 4 different days and no one can fix the issues or tell me why the lender keeps getting error messages and fraud alerts when they try to pull my credit using the same information used to verify my identity when I called in. I was placed on hold for an hour every time I called. I really wish i could sue them for damages and the time I am wasting Trying to correct their error.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NE)

I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-05
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-28
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. (NJ)

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally complain about unauthorized credit inquiries that appear on my credit report. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and upon reviewing my credit report from XXXX, I have identified several credit inquiries that I did not authorize, which have negatively impacted my credit score. I am concerned about the potential for identity theft or fraud. 

Here are the details of the unauthorized inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2024 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2024 I did not initiate these inquiries and I have no relationship with the entities listed that would justify these hard pulls on my credit. 

I have already contacted XXXX to dispute these inquiries ; however, I am filing this complaint with the CFPB to seek your assistance in ensuring these fraudulent inquiries are investigated and removed from my credit report as soon as possible. 


I am requesting that the CFPB assist by ensuring that these inquiries are removed from my credit report and that any necessary actions are taken to prevent further unauthorized activity on my credit profile. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I am looking forward to your prompt response and assistance. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I understand the importance of removing any inaccurate information from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please review the documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is concerning to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-28
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. (AL)

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 2024-05-28
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. (IL)

In accordance with 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. 

I told XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate & REMOVE these Fraudualent Accounts : 1 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In addition to, the Credit Agencies stated everything was complete, accurate XXXX and all the fraudulent items will be removed and or blocked in the 4 business days allowed with the law & in accordance to Consumer Law ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C 605B & 15 U.S.C 1681 ; But the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect & fraudulent with these accounts on my Credit Bureau.

According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly. In conclusion, I would like to use the following Consumer Laws ( FCRA ) to my benefit in regards to my situation of Identity Theft and fraudulent, inaccurate & unauthorized items on my Credit Profile.

The selected laws are as follows : 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 ], 15 U.S.C 1692c, 15 U.S.C 1601, 15 U.S.C 605B, 15 U.S.C 1681a-2, & 15 U.S.C 1681n.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-05
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)

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

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 2024-05-29
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I understand the significance of eliminating any erroneous accounts from my credit report as outlined in FCRA 605B. I've noticed discrepancies in several listed accounts, which is causing concern.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-05
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. (MA)

I am writing to dispute the following inaccurate information on my credit report as per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ). The information listed below is incorrect and does not reflect my true credit history. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Experian aXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Supporting Documentation : Enclosed are copies of my credit report from each bureau highlighting the inaccurate information, along with any supporting documents for verification. 

Requested Action : I request that the inaccurate information be corrected or deleted from my credit report. Please reinvestigate this account and send me an updated copy of my credit report reflecting the corrections.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

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 2024-07-18
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. (OH)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and list of Inquiries. 

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 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still accounts that need to be UPDATED. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 Credit Bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). I hope these disputed accounts are updated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc. (MN)

I am writing to bring to your attention that my credit file contains a collection entry from your agency. However, I have never received any prior notification regarding this collection. Furthermore, I strongly believe that the debt being claimed is not accurate. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to request and receive validation of the debt. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with the necessary validation and take appropriate action to rectify this matter.