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Consumer complaint received 2023-08-05
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I sent a letter out on XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax. However, it's been more than 30 days and the credit bureaus failed to send my investigation back. This is not making any sense. 

According to the law 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy. if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

15 US Code 1681 ( c ) The term consumer means an individual. 5 U.S. Code 552a - Records maintained on individuals ( a ) defines, for purposes of this section ( 1 ) the term agency means agency as defined in section 552 ( e ) [ 1 ] of this title ; ( 2 ) the term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence ; ( 3 ) the term maintain includes maintain, collect, use, or disseminate ; ( 4 ) the term record means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, his education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains his name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a finger or voice print or a photograph. According to 15 US Code 1681e - ( b ) Accuracy of report, whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. *****COMPLAINT****** Reporting agencies reflecting inaccurate information on consumer record. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY A, is reporting as an original creditor to XXXX and EQUIFAX. The consumer never entered into an agreement to a loan with this company. The reporting agencies continuing to reflect the collection account on the consumers record will constitute willful non-compliance and under 1681n, section discuses that in general, any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; Consumer is requesting this inaccurate tradeline be removed immediately or pay {$1000.00} for each month each agency continues to report the tradeline.
Consumer complaint received 2018-05-03
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: PHH Mortgage Services Corporation (FL)

XXXX XXXX outsources their services to PHH. In 2017 they paid property taxes after I paid them. Then they billed me {$1000.00} more per month for the delta. I could not and would not pay as it was not my fault. Thanks to the CFPB, PHH resolved the issue after 5 months and countless calls for hours. Case number XXXX My problem now is that PHH is charging my late fees in excess of {$200.00} for something that was delayed due to something that was their fault. I did make my normal payment. They refused to recognize payment and billed late fees. Furthermore, they have tarnished my credit bureau score at the same time. I have left countless messages for XXXX XXXX XXXX My last attempt to do this without CFPB XXXX XXXX agent id XXXX would send the request to remove the late fees to his manager. All future correspondence will be done by USPS mail. As PHH has not once done anything promised, I am forced to submit this plea for help
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. (CA)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

FCRA 605B mandates the removal of any erroneous accounts from my credit report. This account is incorrectly listed, so kindly remove it from my credit file. I am entitled to receive {$1000.00} for each incorrect report on my credit file.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (FL)

On XX/XX/, I initiated complaint XXXX XXXX with the CFPB regarding potential fraudulent actions related to a hard inquiry on my Equifax credit report. As a response, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Executive Response Team sent me a letter confirming that the hard inquiry was not initiated by me. 

However, the credit report wasn`t adjusted and I initiated additional complaint XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Equifax Bureau responded to this complaint with the following : " ... XXXX INQUIRIES ARE A FACTUAL RECORD OF FILE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  THE DISPUTED ITEM IS NOT CURRENTLY REPORTING ON THE EQUIFAX CREDIT FILE ... XXXX '' Based on several resources ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX' is one of them ) the address from the credit report ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( what stands for " XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX '' ) and refers to XXXX XXXX Credit Bureau Dispute Center XXXX 

As the company states " ... THEY ( " INQUIRIES '' ) ARE A TRACKING RECORD AND A REQUIREMENT OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. 

However, having the inquiry mentioned above it is not equitable as it disproportionately reflects the plausibility of the situation due to the result of the fraud investigation by XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Escrow, taxes, or insurance
Company: Onity Group Inc. (CA)

Called PHH on XX/XX/XXXX confirming receipt of my new homeowners insurance policy that took effect on XX/XX/XXXX. They confirm it has been received and that the new policy purchased by PHH was canceled and that I do not owe them any additional money besides my monthly mortgage. Fast forward to XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter from PHH stating I owe them {$1300.00} for an escrow account. I have not sure what games they are playing but I do not owe PHH anything extra beyond the monthly mortgage.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I purchased a used car with my girlfriend and received a loan in XXXX of XXXX from XXXX XXXX. After doing some research I realized that this company is a loan shark and has totally taken advantage of me. They charged me exuberant fees for a car that was practically useless. It broke down and fee 's were never explained to me properly. Either way. this company is refusing to acknowledge the fact that I'm challenging information on my credit report with them. They even keep returning the mail that I have sent to them! I am using the address that is listed on the credit report. I've also explained this to the 3 major credit bureaus. Equifax, XXXX and XXXX are still reporting this account and all of the derogatoriness. 

There are so many inconsistencies with this account. Nothing makes sense and they refuse to send me the information so that I can even see if what they did or are doing is legal! 

For example, XXXX and Equifax shows the balance on this account as {$22000.00} and XXXX shows the balance as XXXX. Now how can this be? But on my girlfriends credit report, XXXX shows a balance of something different! 

It's only one or the other, how can there be 3 different balances on the same joint account? I dont ' even know what they sold the car for or applied to my account. I have no idea when the car was even sold at auction, or if it even was? 

I don't know what else to do in this situation. Please help! 

I'm attaching screenshots of my credit report, as well as letters that I've sent to them that have been returned!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-17
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (MN)

I don't recall having a contractual relationship with this collection company CREDIT COLLECTIONS SERVICES , INC.. Please give proof that this account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been infringed upon ; otherwise, terminate this account immediately. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-27
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. (NC)

I appreciate you taking the effort to delete some of the items from my file that were allegedly obtained through identity theft, but I still need to delete a few more. Any goods identified on an ID THEFT REPORT must be removed in accordance with FCRA section 605 of the law. This report was originally included in a prior letter, so I'm including it again. My lawyer has been told of my plans, and they are eager to make you responsible for your deliberate noncompliance. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2700.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$570.00} ; ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$530.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-06-02
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. (NC)

I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

Please remove this inaccurate late payment from my account. I have a good history of paying on time and it is unfair for me to be penalized for something that is not my fault. I kindly request that you update my account as soon as possible to reflect the correct information
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I did reach out to XXXXXXXX XXXX for the mis-reporting and expressed to them that the late payment was due to their system being down and that that's caused the payment being submitted on the XXXX of XXXX ; they denied the request.
Consumer complaint received 2018-05-03
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (TX)

I went to a dealership where a friend works to see what vehicles were in my selected price range. I made sure the employee ( my " friend '' ) was aware that I was not ready to purchase, and I DID NOT want my credit to be checked. He assured me that they would not conduct a hard inquiry on my credit and proceeded to speak with his manager.  Shortly after I received a notice on my phone ( from XXXX XXXX app. ) that there was a new hard inquiry on my credit. I IMMEDIATELY informed them of the unauthorized hard inquiry and they provided me with documentation to dispute the inquiry.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (FL)

Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to resolve the issue of fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer report. These inquiries are not associated with me in any way, and I bear no responsibility for them. Their presence has caused significant mental and financial distress. As a victim of identity theft, I have no alternative but to consider legal action if this matter is not appropriately addressed. These inaccurate and fraudulent items on my consumer report have hindered my ability to purchase my dream house and provide for my family 's needs. The impact on my financial well-being has been substantial. For your reference,
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

XXXX5 US Code 1681 ( c ) The term consumer means an individual. 5 U.S. Code 552a - Records maintained on individuals ( a ) defines, for purposes of this section ( 1 ) the term agency means agency as defined in section 552 ( e ) [ 1 ] of this title ; ( 2 ) the term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence ; ( 3 ) the term maintain includes maintain, collect, use, or disseminate ; ( 4 ) the term record means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, his education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains his name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a finger or voice print or a photograph. According to 15 US Code 1681e - ( b ) Accuracy of report, whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. *****COMPLAINT****** Reporting agencies reflecting inaccurate information on consumer record. XXXX XXXX XXXX, is reporting as an original creditor to TRANSUNION and XXXX. The consumer never entered into an agreement to a loan with this company. The reporting agencies continuing to reflect the collection account on the consumers record will constitute willful non-compliance and under 1681n, section discuses that in general, any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; Consumer is requesting this inaccurate tradeline be removed immediately or pay {$1000.00} for each month each agency continues to report the tradeline.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Email : XXXX Phone number : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Re : Dispute of Inaccurate Personal Information ( Employer ) Dear TransUnion Consumer Relations, I am writing to dispute certain inaccurate information in my credit report under my rights granted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). My credit report contains incorrect personal information that needs to be corrected. 

The inaccurate information includes : Incorrect Employer : XXXX XXXX Correct Employer : XXXX XXXX Under the FCRA, specifically Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I am entitled to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information in my credit report. Additionally, entities that furnish information to the credit reporting agencies are required under Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) to provide accurate information and correct any inaccuracies.

I have enclosed copies of documents that confirm my identity. Please investigate these matters and correct the inaccurate information as soon as possible.

Enclosures : Driver 's license with the correct address Copy of a utility bill, bank statement and auto insurance Please confirm in writing that these corrections have been made and provide me with an updated copy of my credit report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (WA)

Greetings! I hope this message finds you well. I am submitting this complaint once more as a follow up to reiterate my earnest request for the XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX Credit Bureaus to take immediate action in removing and blocking the listed fraudulent inquiries from reporting in my credit file during the next update. The specific inquiries I require to be removed are as follows : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX EQUIFAX : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX. As FCRA Section 605B mandates credit bureaus to investigate and respond to consumer disputes within 30 days. It has now been a while now since I initiated these disputes, and this delay is unacceptable. I expect the immediate attention and resolution that this matter warrants.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-30
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. (DC)

please delete the following accounts and inquiries. I tried to fixed it so many times. but I never recieved any response from you please delete them all now XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SER Inquiry : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-04
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)

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 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 of 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 XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX FIN XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$380.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$960.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$820.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$24000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquired on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.