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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
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)

We received your complaint. Thank you. 
We will review your complaint. Depending on what we find, we will typically : Send your complaint to the company for a response ; or Send your complaint to another state or federal agency, or help you get in touch with your state or local consumer protection office ; or Let you know if we need more information to continue our work. 
YOUR COMPLAINT Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate : Equifax : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX CALLERS, I This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX, XXXX, Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

This loan was paid as agreed and paid off with additional late fees that were disputed by myself but I felt forced to pay due to XXXX XXXX requesting i pay the end part of my loan on full and included the XXXX dollars in fees. I was in the hospital for last XXXX months and i still managed to pay off this acct as agreed as reflected on my report with all current payments. When explained and the response to the incorrect reporting was insensitive on XXXX XXXX  part and this should discourage people from doing business with this company due to improper handling of situations concerning their long time customers.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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. (TX)

I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (TX)

Have been telling this company for over two years now that they got the wrong person. Have provided reports for identity theft multiple times. They continue to harass me and all my family. Calls non stop throughout the day and weekend. Hidden numbers, countless voicemails. Harassing my mother and kids. Threatening to be in my city and looking for me. Threatening my mom with her address. That they know where she lives and theyll be showing up. Calling and leaving voicemails with my mothers and kids personal info such as birthdates and residence. Have already filed with the FCRA. Will continue to send a new case every week until they go away.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

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 XXXXXXXX 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 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 2024-06-07
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. (FL)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-08
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL)

My debit account was compromised. I had a pending transaction for my rent on the XXXX of XXXX. Someone got into my account and made a provisional claim for the rent transaction that I sent. Whoever was in my account took the provisional claim on my rent money to send all of my rent through XXXX under my name. I did not authorize any of these payments. Now my rent payment has been reversed and I am late for rent and up for eviction by the XXXX of XXXX. I have asked Wells Fargo my bank to cancel any XXXX payments made through my account but they are saying it will take 10 business days to process claims. I have talked to so many unhelpful customer service representatives with Wells Fargo that are doing nothing. As of the first I have my rent paid, now Im up for eviction because a hacker reversed my rent payment and stole my rent. Wells Fargo has done nothing to aid this situation.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent. 



XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX/XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-07
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. (PA)

XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion po box XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute a credit inquiry that appears on my credit report. The inquiry in question are listed below. I do not recall authorizing this inquiry and believe it may be a mistake or fraudulent. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the disputed inquiry for your reference. I request that you investigate this matter and remove the inquiry from my credit report if it is found to be inaccurate or unauthorized. 

Please provide me with information on the steps you will take to resolve this dispute and the expected timeline for completion. I also request that you send me a written confirmation once the inquiry has been removed from my credit report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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. (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.

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 informationisinaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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. (CA)

This is fraudulent! These companies are in violation of 18 U.S. Code 1028A.

Also, I did not consent to authorize the sharing of my non public information. The reporting of the information is NOT fair and equitable to me as the consumer.

15 USC 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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. 

Also, they aren't even in compliance with Metro 2 credit reporting. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
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)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2019-06-18
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. (GA)

To whom it may concern : My identity has been stolen and accounts had been opened in my name with out my knowledge, this report is been created in effort to clear my name. A copy of my drivers licence and a utility bill is attach to confirm my identity. I am requesting that this account must be removed from my credit report as per the FCRA fraudulent account must be removed from consumers credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 
So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 


This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : XXXX - XXXX "
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

My account with XXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. 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 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 in ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) 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 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 2023-10-27
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 formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report, which I initially brought to the attention of Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX. To date, I have not received any response from Equifax regarding these discrepancies. I am providing the details of the erroneous information and the necessary corrections required : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$28000.00} Issue : The following account was never late. Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. 

XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1700.00} Issue : The information for the account is inaccurate, as I am not familiar with the company XXXX, and I have no contract with them. I dispute the reported balance of {$1700.00} and request verification of the Date Opened and Date of First Delinquency. 

XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} Issue : The reported collection agency is unknown to me, and I do not have any contract with them. The reported balance of {$2200.00} appears inaccurate, and I believe it should be lower. Additionally, the reported balance exceeds the High Balance on the same account, suggesting an inaccuracy. I dispute the entire account and request verification of the Date Opened and Date of First Delinquency.