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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain items in my file resulting from the crime. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance {$610.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$630.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$550.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$1800.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance {$730.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy U.S. Bankruptcy Court Reference # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$10000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-27
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. (GA)

I sent letters to the credit bureaus regarding inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite this, my letters have been disregarded, and Ive been receiving responses claiming that I am using a third party. I have attached my ID and the letters for your review.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

there are numerous accounts in my report that i don't recognize. These area fraud and i wanted to have them removed. I have been disputing this since last year. Kindly remove the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-01
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. (PA)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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 # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, has violated my rights. I looked at my Equifax credit report on XX/XX/year> 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-05-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Request for debt removal. Permant deletion of false debts. Debt validation. Proof of debt originally. I have been denied my legal rights. Had tremendous difficulties with my submission of request of documentation of statuses and much more. Overall very unsatisfied with the treatment my name has received over the frauds.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

My account with XXXX - XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made me the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX - XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-01
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. (OH)

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 2023-06-26
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

In Reference to Complaint XXXX Against TransUnion I wrote to Transunion to investigate my inquiry regarding my credit report and its accuracy back XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2023. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy, the inquiry must be investigated and either confirmed or deleted within 30 days. See Attachment TransUnion did not respond within 30 days and instead waited until I sent them a Certified letter about 80 days later XX/XX/XXXX demanding deletion when they knew they had No choice but to respond because I now had proof that i had been writing them regarding the investigation of my credit report. 

Now that I have file a complaint with CFBP they are asking for more time to investigate, NO they do NOT GET MORE TIME, they are BREAKNG the LAW? .... XXXX had also not responded within the 30 day timeframe but when I sent the XX/XX/XXXX letter telling them they had not acted within the law and that they Must now delete the items in question, they did. PLease see XXXX screenshots, TransUnion need to do the same. 

I would rather not make this a legal matter and I am once again asking TransUnion to remove the negative items as required by 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC (AL)

This is a complaint re : Scott & Associates , PC located in XXXX, Texas. I received a debt communication over a year ago with my former married name ( which was changed in XX/XX/2016 ) for a debt that I have no knowledge of. At the time, the collection agency sent a form for a copy of my drivers license, social security card or passport to confirm my identity. They also stated that I should file a police report on the debt. I refused to do any of those things since I have no knowledge of this debt and did not want to file a fraudulent police report and I certainly was not going to send all of the self identifying info they requested. I wrote a cease and desist letter to the company and heard nothing from them again, though they did sent the report to the credit bureaus, so now I have this unknown debt on all three of my reports and can not seem to get it removed. Yesterday I received a letter from them again with the " bill '' for this unknown to me debt, which is listed from " XXXX '' - - I called them this morning and on a recorded line, the agent admitted that there was a cease and desist on file and that she would remove the address and info from the system. This is in direct violation to the Debt Reporting Act. I am not sure how to resolve this issue and how to have this removed from my credit report, but I am very frustrated and concerned by the company 's practices.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-28
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. (TX)

Im in disagreement with the account listed below which still appears on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like this item immediately re-investigated. The inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit score XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX. 

In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the above, so I may follow up. Please send me an updated copy of my credit report after your investigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-31
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. (MS)

( 1 ) The banking system depends on accurate and fair credit reporting, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). Unfair credit reporting practices erode public confidence, which is crucial to the banking system 's ability to continue operating, and inaccurate credit reports directly affect the effectiveness of the banking system. Therefore, the effectiveness of the banking system is harmed anytime there is a breach of the FCRA. Since I have discretion over what is and is not listed, this is a violation of my privacy with regard to my consumer report. If any accounts are reported without my express written authorization, identity theft will have occurred. This is against 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) as well as 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation for accounts listed without my express written agreement, this opens the door to civil action against the credit reporting organization for careless and willful noncompliance.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-12
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC (MI)

Flagstar closed my checking account due to my having a {$0.00} dollar balance for over 90 days. I am fine with this. I had opened an account elsewhere after they had two data breaches within 6 months of each other and my personal information was exposed twice. I was in the process of closing this account myself, so I don't have any issue with them closing it. My issue is that as soon as they closed it, I was unable to access my past statements via their website EVEN THOUGH I could still log in ok. After numerous calls and chats with their reps, I was told they could mail me copies but for a fee of {$5.00} per statement. One, I don't want physical copies, I want digital copies to to store with my other statements from them. Two, I am not asking for years worth of statements, I only want the past year before closing. Three, I have a right to my statements and there is no reason to not allowing me to digitally download them, other than for them to exploit me. Four, it's tax now time, and I don't have access to my financial records. This should be illegal.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-12
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I submitted a credit repair request to a company, but they failed to respond within the 30-day timeframe required by law. This failure to respond has negatively impacted my credit and caused difficulties for me. I am now considering submitting a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), in order to address the situation and protect my rights as a consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-31
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)

Identity Theft! There are accounts in my credit report that are not mine. I do not have a record of doing business with these companies. I am the primary consumer of the complaint and there is no third party involved. This complaint was not submitted in error. Attached you will also find my ID as proofofmyidentity and my Proof of Address.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Please correct the error in my account by removing the erroneous late payment record. I have consistently maintained timely payments and have never failed to fulfill my obligations. This inconsistency is significantly impacting my peace of mind and disrupting my sleep patterns. I urgently implore you to address this issue promptly and ensure the accuracy of my account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-31
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. (VA)

FROM XX/XX/XXXX THROUGH XX/XX/XXXX I DISPUTED XXXX ACCOUNTS ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX AND XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ) WITH XXXX XXXX XXXX AND EQUIFAX XXXX THOSE ITEMS WERE DELETED IN XX/XX/XXXX. IN XX/XX/XXXX THOSE XXXX ACCOUNTS WERE REINSTATED BY ALL XXXX CREDIT BUREAUS. I SPOKE TO THE AGENTS OF ALL XXXX BUREAUS AND REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM THE INVESTIGATION PER FCRA REGULATIONS SINCE THEY WERE VERIFIED AND NOT XXXX OF THE CREDIT BUREAUS COMPLETED THIS. IVE CONTACTED THE CREDITORS OF BOTH ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE VALIDATION LETTERS OF THE DEBT AND THEY HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS AS WELL. XXXX HAS DISPUTED THESE BOTH ACCOUNTS ONCE THEY WERE REINSTATED WITHOUT MY CONSENT ON XXXX OCCASIONS ( XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. AGENTS FROM XXXX AND EQUIFAX STATED THEY NEVER ATTACHED MY DOCUMENTS TO THE DISPUTES WHICH ADDED AN ADDITIONAL XXXX PLUS DAYS FOR INVESTIGATION. ATTACHED ARE THE LETTERS SENT TO CREDITORS AND CREDIT BUREAUS CERTIFIED MAIL FOR THE REMOVAL AND DELETION OF THESE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE REPORTING ILLEGALLY AND INCORRECTLY ON MY CREDIT REPORT PER ( FCRA ) FAIR CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY WHICH HAVE AFFECTED MY CREDIT SCORE AND PERSONAL LIFE TREMENDOUSLY.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Self Financial Inc. (MD)

On XX/XX/XXXX I closed my account with Self Financial Inc, Lead Bank as the FDIC bank. A refunded deposit within 10-14 days of closing was to be returned to me on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I received an email that I would need to verify my identity. I sent in the documents requested ( Drivers License, Banking Statements, Debit Card Photo and Social Security Card Photo ). 
Immediately I received an email stating my identity could not be verified and they would be putting my money on hold. I Messaged through the app, called and emailed. They would not give me any information on the issue. When requesting to speak with a supervisor I was informed there was NO back office person I could speak with. I filed a complaint with the XXXX and that's when a " Manager '' called but left a brief and vague voicemail with NO contact information. I received a call XX/XX/XXXX from the same manger and was able to speak with her. She informed me that there was nothing she could do. I informed her that I would be escalating the situation with a Lawyer as well as filing complaints with the proper institutions to alert them of this behavior. At that time she informed me she would reach out to the correct department and see if she could escalate the return of my funds to me. They also flagged my account for Fraud once I started emailing for more information and say they have NO timeframe in which I can have my money Nor will they tell me for what reasons or how to resolve the issue. I only want the {$820.00} returned to me. Upon checking XXXX and more review sites, I have noticed that in the past couple months this has been a common occurrence with this happening over and over. If there is a class action lawsuit I would love to be involved. I am beginning to wonder if Lead Bank has the funds to return all the money from these closed accounts. A company changing rules as they go just before refunds are to be processed with no one to contact for help is not ok. 
I recently reached out to a Lawyer to begin the process of getting the money owed to me returned.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (OH)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 
Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shalli ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

Please remove the following items from my credit report, immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$500.00} Opened XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

15 U.S. Code $ XXXX a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of 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. 
It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY! 

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! 
Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. 

As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY!