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Consumer complaint received 2023-04-11
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. (KS)

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.

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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 2023-12-06
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am filing this complaint for myself to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-02
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. (NC)

The items listed below are reported on my personal credit file and were found in my reports with 3 credit reporting agencies. These items were opened fraudulently. Ive informed all parties of the issue & provided the necessary documentation to support my claim. The credit reporting agency ( CRA ) & data furnisher ( DF ) are not complying with federal law in regard to identity theft. Additionally, the credit reporting agency & data furnisher have not provided me with any evidence of an open contract, signed contract, or any valid proof this was opened, authorized, or created by me. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$16000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX  ; XXXXXXXX XXXX ; LXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-23
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CT)

On XX/XX/2024, my wife, myself and our XXXX young kids arrived in XXXX XXXX Florida after 10 hours of travel to find a problem with the XXXX XXXX we had planned to stay at. We were scrambling to find other accommodations and called a company named XXXX, thinking it was the XXXX. They represented themselves as the XXXX, told me there was only one room left at the XXXX XXXX up the street and then explained there was a " local tax '' on top of the nightly rate. 

After pushing back and not getting a good answer, I booked the room explaining I would talk to the front desk workers the next day, but made clear that I planned to dispute the extra fee. Were it not for the pressure of there being " one room left, '' and fearing that our family vacation would be ruined I would not have done so. 

The next day we arrived at the XXXX who told me there were plenty of rooms available, that it was not the XXXX I was speaking with and that there was no such local tax which amounted to roughly {$2500.00} of the {$9000.00} charge to book the hotel. 

I immediately called American Express and explained the situation. They informed me that I should be able to retrieve the {$9000.00} through their dispute process since XXXX lied to me in multiple ways. Then, they told me to rebook a new reservation directly through the hotel which I did for XXXX. 

We disputed the charge and several weeks later, XXXX refused to refund the money. Looking up their reviews on the XXXX this is their business model and everyone writes the same scam in the review. 

American Express recharged my card for the {$9000.00}. I have called them no less than 8 times regarding this matter and 2 months later have not gotten a resolution. XXXX is now keeping the {$9000.00} and refusing the release it to the XXXX since I was technically a no-show under their reservation. This is a direct result of American Express telling me I should book the reservation directly through the front desk since I would get that money back. 

On a call with American Express last week, the representative admitted that the previous representatives gave me bad advice and I should have never made a new booking. On my last call with American Express last night, a supervisor told me that XXXX would never release these funds and they know that, so I am unsure as to why the initial representative I spoke to told me to make a new booking for almost XXXX XXXX dollars and why they are dragging me through this process for two months. American Express 's negligence is only surpassed by XXXX XXXX  predatory and unethical business practices. I am stuck having paid for two vacations. I would like my XXXX to be returned immediately and if there is truly no way to provide protection to a consumer like myself who tries to do the right thing, I would like American Express to refund the XXXX that I only agreed to pay on their advice. 

Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I am writing to report an incorrect address listed on my credit report. The address in question does not belong to me and is inaccurately linked to my credit profile. This error could potentially impact my creditworthiness and cause inconvenience when applying for credit or other financial services. I kindly request the CFPB 's assistance in investigating and resolving this issue promptly. I have attached supporting documents, such as proof of my current address, to help facilitate the correction process. Please let me know if any additional information is required. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Addresses are listed below. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-09-26
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. (CA)

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 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 2023-12-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

On XXXX my credit score was XXXX. On XXXX, my XXXX XXXX dropped to XXXX the credit scoring method of Experian violates U.S. credit and consumer protection laws because it does not comply with the requirements of the laws. There was no change in any relevant factors published by Experian to cause such a large drop. It appears that Experian selects people targeted for malicious treatment based on impermissible reasons. Experian refused to respond to my requests to correct this and for specific explanation for this change. Experian is literally engaged in withcraft.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-08
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 did not authorize or give permission to these companies to report my private information. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports this is violation of my federal protected consumer rights.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NE)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: KEYCORP (OH)

XX/XX/2023 initiated an online transfer from XXXX XXXX to Key Bank ( XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, OH ), {$40.00} Funds cleared ACH clearinghouse and were deposited without issue XX/XX/2023 funds were taken/stolen by bank ( debit of {$40.00} appears ). No records at the sending bank of both the transfer of funds ( not typical ) Key Bank claims three happened which can not all happen. First is that the money was attempted to be sent back to XXXX XXXX but was rejected with an error code stating the XXXX XXXX account was closed. This is false information as that account is still active. Second, that someone set up a re-occurring expense against the account. This is false, no re-occurring expenses have been established against the account. Third, that they had taken the funds directly ( illegal ) without explanation. 

The monies were deposited to them for online transactions. One transaction against the funds occurred without issue and then they stole the entirety of the funds. The transferring institution has no records of the {$40.00} being sent to Key Bank or returned to them. To which their CSRs stated is unusual or potentially fraudulent activity by someone involved in the transfer of funds ( receiving or sending institutions ). 

Complainant is seeking his funds returned and damages against the parties responsible for this theft. ] Key Bank is attempting to close and/or freeze the account after reporting the fraud versus simply returning the funds. An attempt to destroy records of the theft. 

In over 20 years of banking with both national and regional banks, this behavior has not been observed at any other institutionl.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (VA)

XXXX XXXX account should not be past due or anything I do not owe them anything. They actually owe me A few dollars. They report inaccurate information and then I have to pay for It by my credit score dropping tremendously.
Consumer complaint received 2019-06-10
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — 
Company: BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO (PR)

In communication with a representative of mortgage claims of Banco Popular tells me that the payments applied to my mortgage loan were for legal expenses for {$450.00} and not to credit my mortgage ( Claim XXXX XX/XX/2019 ). When they notify me that they are only {$50.00}. See Evidence.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-06
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - EXPERIAN, XXXX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts 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 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 of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-19
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (TX)

To whom it may concern, I have a complaint I need to file against Macys. I have disputed this account  XXXX  times and all  XXXX  times Macys has verified the information to be accurate per the credit bureaus. I have been trying to get in contact with the creditor who is verifying this information for three days and everyone including Macys is saying they dont have the account anymore.   XXXX   XXXX  , 2017 I looked at my credit report I received in the mail from disputing information on my credit report and called Macys (   XXXX   ) to settle the account. They informed me that they dont own the account anymore and for me to call Citibank (   XXXX   ) which is also known as Macys recovery department. I called Citibank and spoke with a collection agent named   XXXX   ; she informed me that they dont own the account anymore.   XXXX   told me to call   XXXX   XXXX   (   XXXX   ) ;   XXXX   XXXX   told me they dont have the account anymore.   XXXX   XXXX   then gave me an invalid number   XXXX   which they said belong to  XXXX .   XXXX   XXXX  , 2017, the exact same thing happened. I ask to speak to a supervisor or a Manager for all  XXXX  agencies and nobody could tell me any information regarding this account. Macys manager refused to get on the phone.   XXXX   XXXX  , 2017 the same runaround happened again, but I was on a three way call with my realtor because they couldnt believe what was going on. She witnessed the exact same thing happen live on the phone. Could you please look into this situation because I am trying to close on a house and it is blocking me from doing so. I believe this account should be deleted because I tried to settle it but no one wanted to take my money because they dont have any information on the matter!
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
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. (CA)

I am submitting this complaint to bring to your attention a critical matter related to the reporting of child support obligations on my credit reports by XXXX and Experian. 

Child support obligations are not credit transactions, loans, or debts. Despite this, both XXXX and Experian inaccurately reported my child support obligations as delinquent credit accounts, violating federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

I have not entered into any credit agreements or loan transactions with the child support agency, yet the inaccurate reporting of these obligations has severely impacted my creditworthiness and financial well-being. This inaccurate reporting also directly contradicts XXXX own statement that they can not report delinquent child support to credit. 

I have diligently fulfilled my child support obligations in accordance with the law, and it is essential that these erroneous entries are promptly removed from my credit reports to rectify this violation of my rights. 

I kindly request that the CFPB investigates this matter to ensure compliance with federal laws and takes necessary actions to correct these inaccuracies, which have adversely affected my financial standing. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to a resolution that upholds consumer rights and adheres to the law.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I recently looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. this is hurting my ability to get credit. it is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to make sure that everything is accurate. 

here is the item i am asking you to verify as accurate : XXXX / Account number XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-06
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. (CO)

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the inaccurate information present on my credit file reported by EXPERIAN. The details in question lack proper certification, validation, and physical verification, rendering them questionable and not proven to be valid. My address is XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, CO XXXX, and my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, born on XXXXXXXX 

I have identified potentially duplicative and unquestionably dubious requests on my credit record, lacking any authorization from me. As a consumer, I am within my rights to request the prompt removal of these late payments, as they violate both federal and state consumer/civil rights. This complaint serves as a formal request for compliance with FACTA Title 1 Section 151, which explicitly mandates a clear description of the reporting process. This issue pertains to the accuracy of data and the reporting procedures.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-26
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have exercised my rights as a consumer to obtain my consumer report where I identified Equifax as violators of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Equifax is in violation of the FCRA, pursuant to 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( I ) ; the term consumer report does not include report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Equifax is in violation of this federal law by publicly reporting late payments and charge offs transactional activity between myself, the consumer, and the current or previous opposing transacting party. These transactions are listed as Exclusions under the FCRA and lawfully should not be included on my consumer report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there were inaccurate accounts and information on my consumer report. The companies reporting my information never gave me my right to opt out of credit reporting and furthermore, they never asked for my permission to furnish this information furthermore they have assumed this vital role and have infringed upon my right to privacy, selling my information to a third-party debt collector. In pursuit to 15 USC 1681 ( 4 ) my privacy has been invaded, and damages have been done, the damages that arose were to my mental health, and it also stopped me from traveling to and from work. Also, it caused financial harm, and it also damaged my overall reputation with lending institutions.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.