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Consumer complaint received 2024-05-18
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. (AR)

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing based on my previous request to remove several unauthorized credit inquiries from my credit file. Despite my initial attempt, these inquiries remain unaddressed and present on my credit report. Upon reviewing a copy of my credit report, I noticed the presence of multiple unauthorized inquiries, which were made without my knowledge or consent. 

The continued presence of these unauthorized inquiries is unjustified and has negatively impacted my credit score and overall financial health. It is crucial that these unauthorized inquiries be removed immediately. I kindly request that you would help me investigate these unauthorized inquiries and remove them from my credit report. Please assist me provide confirmation once these inquiries have been removed or inform me if further information is required to process my request. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove these unknown inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
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. (NY)

I am writing to address a pressing issue regarding inaccuracies on my credit report. Upon a recent review, I discovered late payments incorrectly listed on my accounts. I kindly request your prompt assistance in correcting or removing this information from my credit report. Maintaining an accurate credit history is crucial, and the reported late payments do not accurately reflect my financial responsibility. I believe this discrepancy is due to an error and seek your immediate intervention to rectify it. Also, I contact the company thru a phone call and they said to fix this. Please conduct a thorough investigation into the reported late payments on my accounts and take the necessary steps to correct or remove this information from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (SC)

I have sent in a written dispute on requesting to remove wrong personal information that is on my credit report from XXXX, Transunion, XXXX. I provided them XXXX, Transunion, XXXX with the updated information as required. A copy of my Drives License and also a current bill with my name and current address. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SC XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-13
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Alliance One, Inc. (CA)

AllianceOne sent me a notice dated XX/XX/2023 on paper with the letterhead " Superior Court XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' ( " Court '' ) stating " YOU HAVE FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT OR TO PAY YOUR COURT ORDERED FINES/FEES. '' Capitals in original. It then outlines that a civil penalty of {$100.00} " has been imposed '' and instructs me on what to do. 
The problem I'm having is that : ( 1 ) the case number the notice references can not be found on the Court 's actual website; and ( 2 ) AllianceOne appears in numerous consumer complaints of fraud. Having read online that AllianceOne will get a consumer 's phone number and keep calling it from various phone numbers -- so that one can not effectively block them from calling it -- I do not want to call AllianceOne. 
In addition, the notice doesn't indicate what the specific debt I allegedly owe is. 
Finally, this notice, claiming that " YOUR ACCOUNT IS DELINQUENT '' and " IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED '', is the only communication AllianceOne has sent me. 
Based on the above, the notice appears to be a scam. 
Thanks for your help!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
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. (MI)

I discovered that some of the information in my credit report was incorrect when I looked into it. In accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( XXXX ), XXXX, Equifax and XXXX must authenticate these accounts. ( A ). Treating these reporting accounts as unverified information without presenting evidence within the allotted legal time frame is unacceptable. Both 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) are mentioned. ( A ), kindly look at the following unverified accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-26
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. (MI)

I did not give Trans Union or XXXX consent to share my personal information with any company and place any hard inquiries on my credit report. This is a violation of my right to privacy act. I am asking that all consent forms from each company to be forwarded to me immediately or remove those hard inquiries from credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

The conspicuous lack of concrete evidence substantiating its reliability, coupled with the circulation of unverified information, constitutes a flagrant violation of the statutory provisions outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). Such regulatory non-compliance is not merely disconcerting but also vexing, considering the paramount importance of adherence to legal mandates. Consequently, I emphatically endorse the prompt deletion of this account in alignment with the stipulated regulations, unless credible evidence is promptly furnished to affirm its authenticity. The failure to promptly rectify this matter further compounds the exasperation stemming from the disregard for legal protocols.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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 strongly urge you to address and rectify the unauthorized accounts that have surfaced on my credit report. Despite my lack of association with these entries, they are adversely affecting my creditworthiness. I request their prompt removal and measures to prevent similar errors in the future.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
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. (NY)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The Better Business Bureau, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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)

Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance and other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well, and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R. 226.13. See also 12 C.F.R. 226.12 ( b ). 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$790.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$800.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-24
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. (PA)

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 that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
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. (TX)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a XXXX party. They in fact did not come from a XXXX party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (IL)

I looked at my report back on XX/XX/2024 and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act 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. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX amount {$130.00}. I never had this account
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

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 2023-03-14
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I have contacted the XXXX as of XX/XX/2022 about this issue of them having the wrong person in this bill. I have filed the FTC report for identity theft and have not gotten a response from them on this. I have made MULTIPLE calls to them in which they have given me contact emails and numbers that DON'T work!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22
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. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX The above account which is one account and being reported as 2 different accounts, Was investigated and i am in a disagreement with this investigation. I reached out to the original company XXXX and they did reply and said they don't have any information to the account. I did reach out to the other company XXXX XXXX for more information and the contract they had with XXXX. It has being more than 60 days since and i have not received any reply. 
I demand both account to be deleted in my credit report since its infridging my rights by reporting both account falsely. Attached is my communications with the company and a proof of how both account are reporting falsely.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
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)

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint and dispute regarding a derogatory account on my credit report that I believe is not mine. The account in question is with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 I dispute the accuracy of this information and assert that I have no affiliation with this account. The following reasons support my dispute : 1. **Identity Theft : ** I have reason to believe that this account is a result of identity theft. I did not open or authorize this account, and I have no history of financial transactions with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

2. **Verification of Account Ownership : ** I request that XXXX XXXX provide clear and conclusive evidence verifying the ownership and validity of this account. This may include documentation such as account applications, transaction records, or signatures associated with the account. 

3. **Resolution of Dispute : ** As the reported account is not mine, I request that XXXX XXXX promptly remove this derogatory account from my credit report. Additionally, I request clarification on the circumstances surrounding the reporting of this account and any actions taken by XXXX XXXX to address the disputed information. 

4. **Protection of Credit Report : ** I request immediate steps be taken to protect my credit report from further damage resulting from this fraudulent account. This includes ensuring the removal of any inaccurate or fraudulent information and preventing unauthorized access to my credit file. 

I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate action to address the inaccuracies in the reporting of this account. Specifically, I request the following : - Verification of the validity of the reported account and confirmation of identity theft. - Correction of any errors or inaccuracies in the reporting of the fraudulent account. - Provision of assistance and guidance on steps to take to mitigate the effects of identity theft and protect my credit. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and the correction of any inaccuracies resulting from identity theft. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-09
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. (IL)

https : //www.annualcreditreport.com/ I already submitted this complaint in XX/XX/year>. However, the website/company completely side stepped my concern. 

I requested they IMMEDIATELY CEASE issuing my credit report to anyone. 
They DO NOT Have my consent to issue my credit report to anyone. I detailed my reasons for my request to the company directly and in my complaint from XX/XX/year>. 

The Company/Website completely ignored my request to STOP issuing my credit report. 
They are not a credit rating agency and they have NO AUTHORIZATION from me to issue my credit report to anyone
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I consistently make my payments on time. I am confident about this. What I don't understand is why this company is marking me late for certain months, which shouldn't happen. According to USC 1666b, any billing errors should be promptly corrected.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-11
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. (TX)

DEPT ED XXXX XX/XX/2024 {$4300.00} ; {$1900.00} ; {$1900.00} ; {$1300.00} ; {$1300.00} ; {$1200.00} The original instrument of indebtedness in its original form. There is no original contract or no original ink signature.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a 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.