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Consumer complaint received 2023-09-16
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. (PA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Collection Agency Name : XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), In accordance with 15 USC 1692g, I, XXXX XXXX, a consumer, am notifying you that I dispute this alleged debt. I ASK THAT YOU SEND ME VERIFICATION OF THIS ALLEGED DEBT. PROOF THAT THIS ALLEGED DEBT BELONGS TO ME, A FORMAL DECLARATION IN WHICH YOU SWEAR TO THE TRUTHS OF THE STATEMENTS OF THE FACTS OF THE MATTER, HAVE FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE, AND MUST BE NOTARIZED, ARE REQUIRED FOR VERIFICATION. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires you to stop collecting on this purported debt since it is being disputed, and this includes reporting to Experian, XXXX, and XXXX about it. I hereby inform you that you do not have my consent to communicate with me through any medium. Furthermore, I DID NOT consent to you having my personal and private information. This constitutes aggravated identity theft. I also DID NOT consent to you reporting information in my name to the consumer reporting agencies. You are in non-compliance with the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Rule of the Gramm Leach Bliley Act for sharing my nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties and not providing me a notice that complies with section 6803 and giving me the opportunity to opt out pursuant to 15 USC 6802. I request that you provide me the " Aggravated Value of Purchase '' document, which details the price you paid for this loan. ANY ATTEMPT BY YOU TO COLLECT MORE THAN WHAT YOU PAID FOR THIS DEBT IS A MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION, FRAUD ON THE COURT, AND FALSE & MISLEADING. A WARNING IS BELOW! YOU HAVE VIOLATED MY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER AND IF YOU DO NOT CEASE ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES AND REQUEST FOR THIS ACCOUNT TO BE DELETED FROM MY CONSUMER REPORT, I WILL COMMENCE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST YOUR COMPANY, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. Please be advised that if you fail to respond to this dispute within 30 days, I will be forced to escalate this matter and take appropriate legal action. I also reserve the right to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) if you do not comply with my request. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-26
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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has violated my rights. Or 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 2021-01-29
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

These 2 accounts, I do NOT owe! I don't even know why it's even on my credit. Please remove them immediately. Thank you. It could be from my ex-wife 's account.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-26
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. (CA)

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 XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or 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 2024-07-29
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/204 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I want to emphasize unequivocally that I did not give written authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and expunged from my record. It is crucial to highlight that this request is not made in error, nor is it grounded in any misrepresentation of relevant facts concerning the request to block these transactions.

This assertion is important because it underscores the fact that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this point, I aim to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure that it is not overlooked or dismissed. Additionally, I want to clarify that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I am not attempting to manipulate or deceive in any way.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-04
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. (NJ)

I've found that my credit report has erroneous information for the third time. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureausmust check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or an update of the following erroneous information 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-07-29
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. (IN)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA XXXX. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than XXXX  days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I am the primary complainant in this matter, and I hereby grant full authority to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to thoroughly investigate and address this claim. I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the inaccurate and incomplete information that you have reported on my credit report. The information provided for the following accounts is insufficient for proper validation, and I demand that you take immediate action to remove them from 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}. I expect you to conduct a thorough investigation into these matters and provide me with any supporting documentation used to validate these debts. As per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to have accurate and verifiable information on my credit report. The other credit bureaus have successfully expunged these accounts from their records after identifying an error. I am perplexed as to how you have verified it when the other bureaus have already removed it. Kindly remove these entry from my file as it is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. Also, I am compelled to reiterate the matter concerning unauthorized credit inquiries made by the following companies : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I categorically did not grant authorization for any representative from these companies to probe and access my credit report. This infringement stands as a clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ), constituting a severe breach of my privacy rights.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
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. (VA)

This is my numerous request that you amend this suspicious data. I believe you have violated Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) by failing to verify these accounts, and I will take legal action against you as a result. This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. Please don't ignore my request to repair these inaccurate accounts in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

I have recently obtained a copy of my credit report from your agency and noticed that there is an erroneous late account entry that is affecting my credit score. 
Account Information : Creditor : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Opened : XXXX XXXX, 2017 Balance : {$0.00} I want to bring to your attention that this late account entry is inaccurate, and I am confident that it violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I have already communicated with the other credit bureaus XXXX and XXXX regarding the same issue, and they have promptly updated their reports to reflect the accurate information. 
The account in question was successfully paid off, and there is no remaining balance. Despite my efforts to rectify this error, it appears that your agency has not complied with the law by continuing to report this inaccurate information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I have been a victim of Identity Theft, and all my personal information was exposed online in the Experian Data Breach and others online data breaches. I want all those fraudulent accounts removed from my credit report. I have already placed a freeze on my credit. Thank you for your help. I have also reported them to the Identity theft website with reference number : XXXX. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

I am a hardworking individual has been diligently paying my accounts on time for the quite a long time. However, upon reviewing my credit report, I discover several instances of late payments recorded by these creditors. Perplexed by this discrepancy, I contacted these creditors to inquire about the inaccuracies. After discussing the matter with a customer service representative and the billing department, it becomes evident that there was a mutual agreement between me and these creditors to adjust the payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite adhering to this adjusted schedule, the payments were mistakenly marked as late in the system. Understanding the gravity of the situation, these creditors swiftly acknowledge the error and assures me that the inaccurate late payments will be rectified. Additionally, they offer to provide written documentation of the agreed-upon payment schedule to prevent any future misunderstandings.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
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. (VA)

I just looked over a copy of my credit report. It said that the credit inquiries mentioned below were the source of the credit inquiry. But I did not authorize these investigations. As these queries are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit and apply for loans, kindly have them erased from my credit report. Additionally, send me any supporting documents you XXXX have for this request. 
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Consumer complaint received 2023-10-29
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (NY)

I am formally complaining against MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC I for a number of consumer laws that they are in violation of. 15USC1681 ( A ) ( 2 ) dealing with exclusions and how I never gave them the right to report any of my transactions to any XXXX party ( XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) along with 15USC6801 and 15 USC6802 ( A ) ( B ) ( C ). 

I have never done any business with MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC nor can they provide any contracts that I owe then any money yet they continue to report this information on my credit files to all the 3 credit reporting agencies.

I have contacted MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC who has been totally non compliant through this entire process and has been adamant about breaking consumer laws. I asked the CFPB to step in and make sure that MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC stand by and address the issues that I noted in consumer law and not to continue to disregard the rights of consumers.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX please do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. 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. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
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. (IN)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
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. (MD)

Certainly! Here is the revised letter with the Equifax address : -- - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Maryland XXXX XX/XX/2024 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX **Subject : Formal Dispute of Fraudulent Collection Items and Violation of FDCPA by Consumer Adjustment Corp** To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain items on my credit report related to Consumer Adjustment Corp. These entries are erroneous and have been added to my credit report without my knowledge or consent. The details are as follows : **Disputed Accounts : ** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$450.00} and {$330.00} XXXX : FCRA Section XXXX - Reporting inaccurate and fraudulent information. 

The first collection item amounts to {$450.00} and the second to {$330.00}. These entries were added without my knowledge or consent, and I dispute their validity. 

The agency name listed on my credit report is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' instead of " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' This discrepancy appears to be a fraudulent move, likely intended to confuse or mislead, further undermining the legitimacy of these collection entries. 

I have already filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding these fraudulent entries. This is a formal demand for the immediate removal of these items from all credit reporting agencies. 

In light of these violations, I request the immediate removal of the aforementioned items from my credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section XXXX, which grants me the right to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. 

**Enclosures : ** Copies of the dispute letter sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Proof of mailing and tracking numbers for the dispute letter. 
Any other relevant documentation supporting my claims. 

I expect your prompt attention to this matter and a resolution within 30 days as stipulated by the FCRA. Failure to remove these erroneous items will result in further actions, including additional complaints to the CFPB and possible legal recourse. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-04
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Westlake Services, LLC (OH)

After two years of requesting a 1099c to claim said car loan for personal income, XXXX I have not received anything. The company has been sold twice. In XXXX the company use my credit score for charge off for 12 months three months of which repossession then the company was sold after a CFPB claim was submitted against the company West lake which was XXXX XXXX now turned into something else based off of the documents that I have provided
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-28
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. (TN)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act they violated my rights. 
Please delete the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.