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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AZ)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-02
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. (MO)

I just recently looked at my credit report XX/XX/XXXX. I saw some hard inquiries that did not have permissible purpose. I also attached evidence XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX XXXX # XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b XXXX. XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX : This Inquiry has no permissible to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to Violation of 15 USC 168b
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Date of Birth : XX/XX/year> Last 4 SS # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX Transunion To Whom it May Concern, Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX I received a copy of my credit report. To my surprise, the credit reporting agencies are reporting this account incorrectly. This account is not only being reported as in collections, but also shows a past due balance of {$1400.00}, and an account balance of {$1400.00}, while reflecting XXXX ( zero ) late payment. Additionally the utilization percentage is also inaccurate as 99 % of {$1500.00} is {$1400.00} and not {$1400.00} nor {$1400.00}. 
According to the FCRA, I have the right to an accurate credit report. Please remove this account immediately from my credit report. Please provide me a copy of my new credit report reflecting this account remove upon completion. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-18
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. (TX)

Your efficiency and prompt attention to correcting some of the adverse information previously stated on my credit file is appreciated, yet there are still items that need to be addressed again and to be corrected immediately. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. Please update or remove the following inaccurate items in my 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 XXXX 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 2024-04-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

Record details Record type XXXX  XXXX bankruptcy dismissed Date filed XX/XX/year> Date resolved XX/XX/year> Responsibility Individual Reference number XXXX Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Washington , DC XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a report regarding inaccuracies on my credit report. According to my credit report, there is a bankruptcy filing listed that is inaccurate and should not be there. 

Description of Inaccuracy : The bankruptcy listed on my credit report is inaccurate because the United States Bankruptcy Court did not report it to the credit bureaus. I have confirmed with the court that they did not report this bankruptcy filing to the credit bureaus. 

Documentation : Enclosed are copies of supporting documents that prove the inaccuracies in the bankruptcy information on my credit report. These documents include correspondence with the United States Bankruptcy Court confirming that they did not report the bankruptcy filing to the credit bureaus. 

Request for Action : I kindly request that the FTC investigate this matter and take appropriate action to remove the inaccurate bankruptcy information from my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), if the United States Bankruptcy Court did not report the bankruptcy filing, it should not be listed on my credit report. 

Contact Information : Please feel free to contact me at the phone number or email address provided above if you need any further information or clarification. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX ]
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-29
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. 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 2024-06-02
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 inaccurate information reported on my credit report under the account with XXXX XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report, consumer reporting agencies are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information stipulates that if any item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified after a reinvestigation, it must be promptly deleted or modified, and the furnisher of that information must be notified. 

The following information on my credit report is inaccurate : - **Date opened : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Status : ** Collection account, {$1100.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX - **Balance updated : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Original creditor : ** XXXX Upon reviewing my records, I have found no basis for the account information provided, and I request that it be promptly deleted from my credit report. This disputed information is causing a significant negative impact on my credit score and is affecting my ability to obtain credit. 

Please investigate this matter and correct the inaccurate information or delete it from my file in accordance with the FCRA. Enclosed are copies of documents supporting my dispute : - Copy of my credit report with the disputed account highlighted. 
- Any relevant correspondence or records disproving the accuracy of the account information. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request that you send me written confirmation once the investigation is complete and the necessary corrections have been made. This same alleged debt is being reported by XXXX. This is illegal. XXXX XXXX XXXX is trying to collect on the same account and they are both reporting how they were two different accounts and they are affecting my reputation with their bad practice.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. THE LIST OF ACCOUNTS BELOW HAVE VIOLATED MY FEDERALLY PROTECTED CONSUMER RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY UNDER 15 U.SC 1681 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX. 
15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A : STATES THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 A : IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH A ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. 15 U.S.C 1681c SECTION 604 ( a ) ( 5 ) SECTION STATES : NO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY MAXXXX 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 INFORMATIN IS INACCURATE.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MN)

I am writing to inform you about a very alarming and important issue regarding the compromise of my social security number, which has resulted in me being a victim of a data breach and identity theft. To address this situation promptly, I have already contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed an FTC Report which is enclosed with this correspondence. By 15 USC 1681c-2 c ( a ), it is imperative that you, as a credit reporting agency, take immediate action to block and remove all information associated with this identity theft from my credit report. This statute mandates that credit reporting agencies must promptly address such requests within four business days of receiving a complaint that includes the following information : XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - My information was impacted by the Equifax data breach and many different fraudulent items that I don't recognize have shown up on my credit report. UNPROVEN! Undocumented claims can NOT be assumed valid nor compliantly reported! Show me proof of your adherence to applicable compliance standards for this particular account. This is being investigated by the FTC. DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - My information was impacted by the Equifax data breach and many different fraudulent items that I don't recognize have shown up on my credit report. UNPROVEN! Undocumented claims can NOT be assumed valid nor compliantly reported! Show me proof of your adherence to applicable compliance standards for this particular account. This is being investigated by the FTC. DELETE! 

XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/year> This company has requested and obtained a copy of my consumer report without my consent or permissible purpose in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (? FCRA? ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, et seq. Under the FCRA,? Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under pretenses shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.? 15 U.S.C. 1681q. This conduct has violated my privacy and I am very upset by the privacy invasion. DELETE this from my report asap!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-06
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 LOST my wallet along with my SSN card long ago. I am a victim of identity theft. I have obtained a copy of my credit report with XXXX XXXX, EQUIFAX.COM and there are multiple accounts reporting to my credit profile that are fraudulent. I have also found out that the accounts listed below are not connected to my current address : The information listed in this letter, which is reporting to my credit, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
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)

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 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which 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  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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 2018-05-07
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (MI)

This debt is reporting to all 3 credit bureaus and is effecting my credit. This debt is not mine. I have reported theft of my identity. I never signed a contract for this.This debt is reporting an amount of {$620.00} owed, stating it was open n XX/XX/2016
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-06
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OK)

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 2024-05-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Please remove these items. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-06
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

It is truly absurd to witness late payments reflected on my account, as I have consistently paid this account on time without any instances of being late.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-06
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I lodged a complaint against these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. Surprisingly, I haven't received any response or correspondence from the Bureaus, and they have already closed my complaint. Could you please explain why they closed my complaint without resolving the issue? Have they even acknowledged or verified my dispute? I need assurance that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report and validated the accounts. Can you provide details about the methods they used to verify my report? This situation is incredibly frustrating! It has been more than 30 days since I filed the complaint, and I expected these accounts to be updated by now. If they are not updated immediately, I will have no other option but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-25
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. (IN)

PLEASE BLOCK AND REMOVE It is paramount to acknowledge that I did not authorize these accounts, and their presence is causing me significant distress. I respectfully urge you to prioritize this matter, conduct a thorough investigation, and promptly remove these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Your swift attention and resolution of this issue are highly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-01
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I respectfully seek your comprehension regarding the late remarks on my report, and I am fully dedicated to resolving them as per our agreement. My goal is to eliminate all the late remarks from my report, and I am enthusiastic about upholding a favorable record with your organization.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-06
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)

I am writing to formally address a serious matter concerning the unauthorized disclosure of my credit information. As an individual deeply impacted by my upbringing and surrounding environment, the safeguarding of my personal data is of utmost importance to me. My unique circumstances have instilled in me a strong awareness of privacy and the critical need for consent in sharing sensitive information.

Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically referenced under 15 U.S. Code 1681b - " Permissible purposes of consumer reports, '' it is clear that consumer reporting agencies are obligated to operate within strict boundaries to protect individual privacy. This statute mandates that such agencies may only release consumer reports under certain conditions, chiefly requiring the explicit, written consent of the individual concerned.

It has come to my attention that my credit information has been furnished by your agency without my authorization, in direct contravention of section 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ). This section unequivocally requires my written approval prior to the dissemination of my credit report. The absence of my consent in this matter not only violates federal law but also disregards my personal rights to privacy and control over my financial information.

Given this unauthorized action, I demand the prompt removal of all inaccurately reportedinformation from my consumer report. Should these issues remain unaddressed, I am prepared to seek reparation through legal channels, including but not limited to, initiating a claim for damages in small claims court.