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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-10
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. (KY)

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 deletion because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 
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 2023-04-24
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Received unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting out
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VT)

XXXX XXXX XXXX put a collection of {$630.00}. They say it was opened on XX/XX/2019. They state that the original creditor was XXXX XXXX XXXX i have never contracted them for any service. I have never received a bill or invoice not even a call. I was surprised by this collection on my credit. I called first XXXX XXXX and to my surprised they did not have any information like my address or social security number or even telephone number. The only information they had was my birthday and name and that meant the collection belonged to me. i asked them why they were collecting money from me they insisted that i have pay regardless whether i know or dont know about it or else the collection will continue to reflect on my credit score
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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 hope this message reaches you promptly. I am writing to urgently request the immediate removal of old items and also the new fraudulent items that have appeared on my credit file. 

Despite previous attempts to rectify fraudulent entries on my credit report, I have discovered new fraudulent items that have recently emerged. This situation is deeply concerning and requires urgent attention to mitigate any further damage to my financial standing. 

I urge you to escalate this matter and take immediate action to thoroughly investigate and remove these fraudulent items from my credit file. It is imperative that we address this issue swiftly to prevent any adverse impact on my creditworthiness and financial stability. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraud items in my credit file : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-08-21
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)

I am a victim of identity theft. I have my FTC report number # XXXX. This company, XXXX XXXX XXXX, reported an account on my credit file that does NOT belong to me and I have tried to resolve the problem with them and they have not responded. attach proof of my report with FTC
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

This is my several endeavors to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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 am writing to express my deep frustration and dissatisfaction with the manner in which your bureau has handled my identity theft disputes. Despite my repeated efforts to resolve this matter, I have encountered a frustrating lack of responsiveness and action on your part. As a victim of identity theft, I have faced numerous challenges, both financial and emotional, due to unauthorized accounts and transactions that have appeared on my credit report. I promptly reported these fraudulent activities to your bureau and submitted all the necessary documentation and detailed explanations to support my claims and establish my innocence. However, an extended period has passed since I initially raised these disputes, and I have yet to receive a satisfactory response or resolution. This delay has not only caused me significant stress but has also resulted in concrete negative consequences for my financial well-being. I have experienced denied credit applications, higher interest rates, and relentless harassment from debt collectors, all stemming from inaccuracies on my credit report. What compounds my frustration and disappointment is the apparent failure of the bureau to acknowledge the seriousness of my situation. Despite providing substantial evidence of identity theft, it appears that my case has either been overlooked or deemed insignificant. This has left me feeling disregarded and powerless in a matter that has profoundly impacted my life. Please DELETE the accounts : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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. (SC)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$24000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5300.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$34000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$30000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$830.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$30000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$23000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9700.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4200.00}
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-12
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: Kovo (NV)

My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Report. 

This account is reporting late as reported in my XXXX Credit Bureau. Lets correct this immediately. The Bureau is required to verify for themselves, but they failed to neither verify nor update me about these complaints.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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)

XXXX BANK XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax TD XXXX FIN XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CIG FINANCIAL LLC/DS XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT UNI XX/XX/XXXX XXXX AN # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NA XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

" Someone and some financial agencies are trying to access my credit data. I am reaching out to kindly request the processing of my opt-out request as soon as possible with Clarity Services . Please prioritize this matter for prompt action. I have tried to email them, at Clarity Services XXXX, a part of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX But I am not getting any response or completion of my request. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-09
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 have lost count of the number of letters I have sent to your bureau regarding my status as a victim of identity theft, as my concerns have yet to be fully resolved. Once again, I am disputing the fraudulent information that is adversely affecting my credit file. Despite my submission of the required FTC complaint, your bureau continues to report these fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I want to emphasize that I have already contacted the banks associated with these accounts, submitted the necessary documents, and had the accounts promptly deleted from their records. Moreover, other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts from their records following the submission of the FTC complaint. Therefore, I am curious about the verification process your bureau employed to continue reporting these fraudulent accounts. Please have these accounts DELETED : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
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)

The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies showing on my report?

As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification- Description of reinvestigation procedure
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. (CA)

In the month of XXXX I received a piece of mail from a credit company requesting to pay a past due amount of {$410.00} to them from an account that was opened up and used on XX/XX/2020. In the mail it says that I have until the XXXX of XXXX to dispute it and I called the company and they directed me here to file a claim and dispute. I never lived at the address they provided and I am currently following the steps the company told me to take to dispute this matter. I also would want to find out who the person is that is using my information to open accounts up and commit fraud if possible. The address they used for the account was XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ca XXXX. I have never lived there once in my life.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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. (FL)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The XXXX credit bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these accounts as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely rectified : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-05-08
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MD)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-09
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Throughout, I've made sure payments on this account are always on time, avoiding any overdue status. However, I'm uncertain about the reasons for reported late payment remarks on my accounts. As per 15 USC 1666b, billing errors should be rectified.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
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. ()

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-12-05
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (DC)

On XX/XX/2023 I Applied For A CHASE BANK Credit Card And Got Denied. 
Regardless Of The Reason For Denial, I Have A Right To Credit. 
Withholding My Access To My Securities Is Securities Fraud. 
CHASE BANK Is Violating The Equal Credit Opportunity Act And The Consumer Credit Protection Act.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TN)

I am writing to file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding inaccurate late payments that remain on my credit report despite multiple attempts to correct the information. The credit reporting agencies and the creditor have failed to provide any documentation or evidence of the accuracy of their reporting, yet they continue to report the inaccurate information on my credit report. 
I have sent multiple letters to the credit reporting agencies disputing the accuracy of the late payments, citing laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Credit Billing Act. In response, the credit reporting agencies claimed to have verified the accuracy of their reporting, without providing any evidence or documentation to support their claims. 
I have also sent a letter to the creditor disputing the late payments, and demanding the immediate removal of the late payments from my account, as well as the production of documentation such as transactional history, billing statements, and any other documents that the law allows me to request from creditors regarding billing errors. The creditor has failed to respond to my request. 
Despite my efforts, the inaccurate late payments remain on my credit report, damaging my credit score and making it difficult for me to obtain credit or loans.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.