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Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax Information Services LLC regarding their non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and their failure to respond to my request for validation of incorrect information on my credit report within the mandated time frame. 

On XX/XX/2024 & XX/XX/2024, I sent a letter to Equifax Information Services LLC via certified mail, requesting them to validate the inaccuracies being reported on my credit. According to the FCRA, the credit reporting agency is required to respond to my request within 30 days. However, I have not received any response from Equifax Information Services LLC, despite the certified mail receipts clearly indicating that they received my letter. 

This failure to respond within the specified timeframe constitutes a violation of the FCRA by Equifax Information Services LLC. As a consumer, I have the right to receive timely and accurate information from credit reporting agencies, as outlined in Sections 611 ( a ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) of the FCRA. 

I am now requesting the assistance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in investigating this matter and taking appropriate action against Equifax Information Services LLC. The failure to respond undermines my rights as a consumer and hinders my ability to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report. 

I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau intervene to ensure that Equifax Information Services LLC complies with the FCRA and promptly provides me with the requested validation of inaccurate information. Furthermore, I ask that Equifax Information Services LLC be instructed to remove the incorrect account from my credit report, as mandated by the FCRA due to their failure to respond within the required timeframe. 

Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of the certified mail receipts as proof of Equifax Information Services LLC receipt of my request for validation. If any additional documentation or information is necessary to proceed with the investigation, please let me know, and I will provide it promptly. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will diligently address this violation by Equifax Information Services LLC and ensure that my rights as a consumer are upheld.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
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. (FL)

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 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 ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$250.00} ; XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1800.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$380.00} ; XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} ; 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (LA)

I am writing to challenge the reporting and compliance of my credit report. 
15 U.S. Code 1681c2 ( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, 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 by such agency of. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because i am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete all items mentioned in my XXXX report off my credit report. 
These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b a ) In generalSubject 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

I have NEVER given any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report, which violates my rights as a federally protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of all accounts listed IMMEDIATELY!
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I was looking over my report and I noticed several inaccuracies pertaining to this account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. Its my understanding that the credit reporting agency will investigate this account for me to ensure accuracy. I would like for you to note that all accounts that are referenced are EXACTLY as it appears on my credit report that your company has reported as being accurate.

Please correct or delete these accounts immediately.

I have attached My DL, SSN, and Proof of residency for Verification of my identification. 

Company Name & Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-14
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NC)

RE : CFPB Case Numbers : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Wells Fargo has never sent the statements as they had promised. I have informed the police as well as the postal service. Wells Fargo continues to follow up with voicemails yet there still is no resolution to anything. I have checked my mail for the entire week and there is no resolution as was promised. I have documented this entire thing. 

Wells Fargo has allowed my identity to be stolen and has not done anything as they legally should. I continue to follow up with all lines of communication including law enforcement. It is completely unbelievable how much Wells Fargo has mislead the CFPB. I do not want to continue to be victimized by this bank. 

I hope the best for the rest of society thus I keep reporting them.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-16
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. (GA)

This agency is in violation of 15 USC 1692g. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not notified. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my report immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

Since I contacted my credit card lenders and made arrangements to settle my credit card debt over a four-to-five-year period, the credit card companies have been reflecting in my credit report that they have written off 100 % of my credit card debt, without accounting for the settlement amounts that I have paid them. The attached complaint summary shows that I have paid an average settlement of 79.2 % of the credit card balances that were due when the accounts were closed. I have reduced my total credit card settlement balances from {$72000.00} to {$3000.00}, but this improvement in my credit worthiness is not being reflected in my credit score from the three major credit bureaus. 

Also, my mortgage payments are made each month by automatic bill pay from my bank. When the mortgage payment increases due to an increase in the escrow account, the credit bureau automatically logs the mortgage payment as late. The mortgage payment has been on time, because the escrow account can be analyzed and adjusted by the customer before it is due.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-29
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against you!
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I WROTE EXPERAIN A VALIDATION LETTER FOR LATE PAYMENTS ON MY CREDIT for XXXX, XXXX, XXXX AND XX/XX/ 2023. 
IM CLEARLY UPSET TO FIND XXXX LATE PAYMENTS IN A ROW WHICH LEAVE MY CREDIT DAMAGES CANT GET ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE OF FALSE LATE PAYMENTS
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (FL)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these accounts as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely updated : XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$7600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed XXXX {$1800.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$2000.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

A month ago, I submitted a complaint to these Bureaus, but the incorrect information on my report is still there. I haven't heard back from them, aside from your notification that the company has replied to my complaint. How can I trust that they've properly investigated the inaccuracies? What steps did they take to verify the accounts? This entire situation is really frustrating, especially since it's been over 30 days since I filed my complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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)

I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I am formally disputing the recent update to my credit report on XX/XX/year>, regarding the XXXX XXXX account and requesting a re-investigation of all reported details. First, I dispute the balance of {$2300.00}, which exceeds the original credit limit of {$2000.00}. This reporting is both inaccurate and misleading, as it reflects a utilization rate of 117 %, despite the account being charged off. Under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), credit reporting agencies must ensure maximum possible accuracy, and this discrepancy should be corrected or removed. Additionally, I challenge XXXX XXXX 's status as the creditor. I do not acknowledge this debt, and I request proof of XXXXXXXX XXXX legal right to report this debt, specifically a valid contractual agreement containing my full signature that establishes my obligation to repay the debt. Without such documentation, this reporting violates FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ), which mandates that only accurate and verifiable information can be furnished by a creditor. 
Furthermore, I request verification that XXXX XXXX is still the legal owner of the debt. If this debt has been transferred or sold, XXXX XXXX should not be reporting it, in accordance with FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ). I also dispute the current payment status, marked as In Collections/Charge-off with a past due amount of {$2300.00}, since this account was closed and charged off on XX/XX/year>. No additional payments should be marked as past due, making this reporting inaccurate under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i. Moreover, the worst payment status is incomplete, violating FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681c, and should be corrected or removed. Lastly, I dispute the remarks stating " Charged off as bad debt ; Dispute resolved, '' as I do not agree with the resolution of my prior dispute. These remarks are misleading and should be removed, as per FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2. I request a thorough re-investigation of all the account details, including the balance, creditor status, payment status, and remarks. I ask that all inaccuracies be corrected or removed from my credit report. Please provide written confirmation of the results of your investigation and a valid contractual agreement containing my full signature to substantiate this debt.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-24
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. (PA)

I have contacted Credit Bureaus on numerous occasions to have these inaccurate information that's hurting my score, however they are refusing to remove the information stating that items come back validated even though the information is incorrect. 

PLEASE CHECK ATTACHED LETTERS.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I sent a letter last XX/XX/XXXX to removethe listed items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any accounts or information not later than XXXX business days. Ive already included this in my previous complaint & I am including it again., XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-21
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)

On XX/XX/2024 I notified this agency that I was a victim of identity theft via certified mail and as of today XX/XX/2024 this agency continues to report information that resulted from the identity theft. Section 605B, Block of Information Resulting From Identity Theft, requires consumer reporting agencies to notify furnishers of information, including financial institutions, that information may be the result of identity theft, and that an identity theft report has been filed. I provided them with FTC report number XXXX, XXXX, XXXX as well as a block that had been requested. Upon receiving such notice, Section 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) requires furnishers to block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ; 1. ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer.

All four requirements were met by me and will be attached to this complaint. At this time the agency has failed a requirement of the FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 to block the reporting of the information in my file that I identified as information that resulted from the identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency which is a violation of law and is civilly liable to me for willful noncompliance actual damages sustained by me as a result of this failure under 15 U.S. Code 1681n.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-26
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I am requesting again in regard to the inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Please verify that all items are 100 percent true, accurate, and correct, and are not untimely, unverifiable, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please correct these items immediately : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-23
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. (FL)

Equifax responsibility to maintain reasonable procedures and 100 % accuracy in the information their reporting Per 15 usc 1681e ( b ) they have failed in doing so. Equifax, Is violating the FCRA and have failed to delete this inaccurate information from my credit file, i've disputed and requested for Equifax to verify in collection account information XXXX XXXX XXXX they are reporting on my credit report and they have failed to do so. It has been over 45 days for Equifax to conduct a proper investigate of the disputed information. by law if a investigation has come and the information being disputed can not be verified, it must be deleted.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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)

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

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and 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.