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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
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. (NY)

I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

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 2024-06-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I was recently turned down for credit when I applied for a credit card and I was highly perplexed. I took it upon myself to pull my credit report and was very confused about some of the items appearing on it. 
Please see the personal information listed at the top of this letter and remove all information that does not match it. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I request that you start investigation these items and make corrections accordingly. I look forward to hearing from you. I would like you to conduct an investigation for me to make certain that everything is accurate.XXXX 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 and XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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 reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had two late payments on an account that I was never late for Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. 
I have never been late on payments for the account : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Please investigate and provide proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof can't be provided I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. 
Thanks.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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 exercising my right to dispute and investigate these accounts, which are incorrectly reported on my credit file. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I should be awarded {$1000.00} for each erroneous report. FCRA 605B obligates us to report any inaccuracies found on a consumers report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I dont not recognize these credit inquiries and Ive asked to be removed and Bureau did not do what I asked.so i am providing a identity theft report that will be attached to this complaint and Im requesting it to be removed because they are inaccurate and not mine.
Consumer complaint received 2021-02-15
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (NY)

after several harrassing phone calls, and an attempt to try to have this removed from XXXX report I was instructed to file a report on here I have never had this account I have no knnowledge as claimed before of this account or debt and its hurting my credit score terribly
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$25000.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$540.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$25000.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$540.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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. (CT)

XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number - XXXX Whom It May Concern, I dispute your claim and I am requesting validation from you pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ).

Provide breakdown of fees including how you calculated what you claim I owe.

Provide a copy of my signature on a contract or document that holds me responsible for this alleged debt.

Cease any credit bureau reporting until debt has been validated by me as required under the FCRA. 
Send me proof that you are licensed to collect debt in the my state. 
Send this information to my address listed above and accept this letter-sent as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. 
I will await your reply with above requested proof. Upon receiving it, I will correspond back with you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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. (NC)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX U.S.C XXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX States : no consumer reporting agency XXXX 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 XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 informationisinaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-21
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (MI)

I am filing a claim against the collector for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits suing or threatening to sue for a time-barred debt. the contract was on XX/XX/XXXX for a oil leaking vehicle a XXXX vehicle, this debt is barred from collecting. Sec 2725 440.2725 statute of limitations in contracts for sale ; contractual reduction. My wages are getting garnishment since XX/XX/XXXX its been 8 years since this contract was entered. 440.2725 this company credit acceptance is violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices act. 440.2725
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

i sent all CRA 's a dispute letter on XXXX requesting validation of the inaccurate and incomplete information they are reporting on my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX states that all information has to be 100 % accurate and complete before posting it on a consumer credit report. 
i have attached a copy of each letter down below for your reference
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
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. (GA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint against the credit reporting agencies, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX, regarding fraudulent, inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable accounts, inquiries, and addresses on my credit report. I have attempted to resolve these issues directly with the Consumer Reporting Agency on numerous occasions, but have been unsuccessful in obtaining a satisfactory resolution. I am writing to dispute the inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable information that appears on my credit report, which was recently obtained from your agency. The inclusion of this erroneous information is adversely affecting my creditworthiness and financial well-being. I assert that the reporting of this information may be in violation of several federal statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ), and Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
I have identified the following issues with the information reported on my credit report : Inaccuracy : The information reported on my credit report is inaccurate and does not reflect my true financial status. 
Incompleteness : The information reported on my credit report is incomplete and fails to provide a full and accurate picture of my credit history. 
Unverifiability : I have reason to believe that certain information reported on my credit report can not be verified or substantiated by the credit reporting agency.

I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate these matters and take appropriate action to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. I also request that the consumer reporting agency conduct a thorough investigation into the disputed information and provide me with a written explanation of the results.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I 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 2023-04-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IN)

They incorrectly applied 2 payments to curtailment instead of the current payment that was due that was also noted on the check. This resulted in the bank saying we had a later payment even though we sent in the exact number of payments that were due. 

I have called the bank several times, sent a letter and went to the bank branch to request that payments get applied correctly .Over the phone we were told it was fixed only to get a letter the next month saying it was not and in person we were told that they could not change the payments that were applied wrong and the only way to fix this was to send in the missing payment so it did not go to collections. They keep assessing late fees and sending in negative credit reporting even though we have informed them off the issues. I finally was able to get enough money to send the extra payment but would like to have it refunded along with the late fees and have our loan interest/outstanding balance recalculated after the payments are corrected so we don't have to pay anything extra for the mistake they made and refuse to fix.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
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. (GA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint against the credit reporting agencies, XXXX XXXX, Trans Union, XXXX, and XXXX, regarding fraudulent, inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable accounts, inquiries, and addresses on my credit report. I have attempted to resolve these issues directly with the Consumer Reporting Agency on numerous occasions, but have been unsuccessful in obtaining a satisfactory resolution. I am writing to dispute the inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable information that appears on my credit report, which was recently obtained from your agency. The inclusion of this erroneous information is adversely affecting my creditworthiness and financial well-being. I assert that the reporting of this information may be in violation of several federal statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ), and Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

I have identified the following issues with the information reported on my credit report : Inaccuracy : The information reported on my credit report is inaccurate and does not reflect my true financial status. 
Incompleteness : The information reported on my credit report is incomplete and fails to provide a full and accurate picture of my credit history. 
Unverifiability : I have reason to believe that certain information reported on my credit report can not be verified or substantiated by the credit reporting agency.

I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate these matters and take appropriate action to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. I also request that the consumer reporting agency conduct a thorough investigation into the disputed information and provide me with a written explanation of the results.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-10
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (FL)

On XX/XX/2023 I sent a letter request company to provide information for the attempted collection on my credit reports, in regards to the letter they sent me saying I owe LVNV Funding Solutions LLC & RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES, 2 collection Companies displayed on all 3 of my credit reports for the SAME accounts. The entities ignored my request and placed collections on my credit reports without validation. 
These entities did not provide information as required. I.e by disputing this debt and exercising my rights under

UCC 1-308. Under UCC 1-308, I reserve my right to not be compelled to perform under any contract or agreement that I did not knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally enter into. I also reserve my right to assert any and all affirmative defenses and counterclaims that may be available to me under applicable law. Company placed different information on all credit bureaus.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
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. (CA)

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 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I am formally requesting the elimination of this inaccurate account from my credit report. I did not provide consent for its creation or usage. Enclosed are the requisite documents to substantiate my assertion.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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. (CT)

XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number - XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I dispute your claim and I am requesting validation from you pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ).

Provide breakdown of fees including how you calculated what you claim I owe.

Provide a copy of my signature on a contract or document that holds me responsible for this alleged debt.

Cease any credit bureau reporting until debt has been validated by me as required under the FCRA. 
Send me proof that you are licensed to collect debt in the my state. 
Send this information to my address listed above and accept this letter-sent as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. 
I will await your reply with above requested proof. Upon receiving it, I will correspond back with you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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 2024-06-07
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 taking steps to have these accounts disputed and investigated due to their wrongful reporting on my credit file. The Fair Credit Reporting Act entitles me to {$1000.00} for each mistake. I know that FCRA 605B requires us to report any incorrect information on a consumer 's credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX :
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

I received an American Express gift card for {$200.00} from a friend. The card had trouble activating and always shows an unknown error when checking the balance, and it is always declined. Ive contacted support several times, each time telling me to wait XXXX  days after they request some information. Ive given them all necessary documents on XX/XX/XXXX, heard a reply asking for the same information on XX/XX/XXXX, and recently contacted support telling me to wait 30 days again. It doesnt seem like they want to address the issue and they are just stealing the money.