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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
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. (IL)

I would like to dispute specific records in my credit file that appear to be unrelated to me, the fact that I appear to have signed any agreements, and the fact that I may have been the victim of identity theft. The items I'm contesting have nothing to do with any of the transactions I've finished or authorized to get products, services, or money. Please remove the following items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} ; DEPT OF ED/XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$48000.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed XXXX {$42000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$470.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-01-09
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. (IL)

I would like to dispute certain records in my credit file that do not belong to me, that I have signed any agreements, and that I have been the victim of identity theftall of which seem to be unaddressed. The things I'm disputing are unrelated to any transactions I've completed or approved to obtain goods, services, or cash. Kindly take out the following inquiries. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
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. (MI)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act this creditor has violated my rights under 15 USC code1681b Section 602 states I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction. Under the 15UFC1666B a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open and consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02
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. (VI)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
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)

I received a letter from my student loan servicer on XX/XX/2023 stating that my student loan had been forgiven by the Department of Education. I was told that this change would be reported to all 3 credit agencies and that I should see the change on my credit reports in a month. After six weeks, only XXXX reflected the change, so I filed a dispute requests with both XXXX and Equifax in XXXX, providing the letter which very clearly states that my loan has been forgiven. Both companies responded in only a few days, each with dense, impenetrable multipage reports that essentially told me I was wrong!
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I am writing to dispute the validity of the collection account associated with [ Account Number ] on my credit report. I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and noticed the presence of this account, which I believe has inaccuracies. 

Upon reviewing the details of the account, I have identified discrepancies in the information provided. I request that you investigate and verify the accuracy of the following points : 1. **Validation of Debt : ** Please provide detailed documentation verifying the legitimacy of the debt, including the original creditor 's name, the original account number, and the complete chain of ownership. 

XXXX. **Statute of Limitations : ** Verify and confirm whether the debt falls within the statute of limitations for collections in [ State ]. If the statute of limitations has expired, the debt should no longer be legally collectible. 

XXXX. **Reporting Dates : ** Ensure that the reporting dates on my credit report align accurately with the actual timeline of this debt. Any inaccuracies in reporting dates may be grounds for removal.

I am exercising my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to dispute this information. I kindly request that you provide a written response within 30 days of receiving this letter. 

If you can not validate the debt or if any inaccuracies are found, I request the immediate removal of this collection account from my credit report. Additionally, please provide written confirmation of the resolution and any actions taken. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to a timely and positive resolution
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-06
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. (NC)

I'm filing this complaint to alert you that I was the victim of identity theft. I looked into how to delete the bogus entries from my report and discovered that I needed to file a report with the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov. Credit reporting agencies are required by FCRA section 605b to remove/block any items reported on an id theft report. Please see the ATTACHED documents to help you stop the incorrect information that is being uploaded on my report. 

The following is a list of items that do not belong to me and were opened without my consent. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

YOU ARE VIOLATING MY FCRA & FDCPA CONSUMER RIGHTS. The federal law under the FCRA states that in order to disclose my personal information you have to have my written consent making you liable for any remedy under the 15 U.S Code 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Civil Liability section. After reviewing my consumer report it has come to my attention that your office have again violated my privacy.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
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. (MA)

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

Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 has violated my rights. Or 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 informationisinaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
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. (NJ)

Months ago, I sent a letter to the XXXX credit bureaus asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) and XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the inaccurate and incomplete credit information you have reported about me. Your failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish has caused me significant distress. I demand that the following information be immediately investigated and removed from my credit profile. I also demand that you provide proof of this alleged item, specifically the contract, note or other instrument bearing my signature. Failing that, the item must be deleted from the report as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$13000.00} and U.S. SMALL BUSINESS XXXX Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$100000.00}. I expect an immediate response to this complaint and a prompt resolution of the issues I have raised. Failure to comply with my demands may result in legal action being taken against your agency. I withhold my consent for electronic communication and explicitly request that all responses be conveyed in written form through the United States Postal Service ( USPS ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

My car loan was paid in full - my auto insurance & XXXX XXXX  carriers paid MORE than the full balance of the loan. 

I'd previously filed a separate complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX because they were reporting my loan as a charge off. They sent a response advising there was an issue with the payment from the XXXX XXXX  carrier but they initiated another claim to get the outstanding amount & would correct my credit report once they received the payment. 

After a review of their financial records, in XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sent a letter advising that they discovered my loan was actually overpaid & issued a refund check plus interest ( see attached ). For some XXXX forsaken reason, XXXX XXXX began actively reporting the account as a charge off on my credit reports in XX/XX/XXXX & have been doing so for the last 6 months. Not only was the loan MORE than paid in full & not charged off, the loan is from XXXX & has not been active in years so there is no reason for them to be actively reporting it on my credit as a current charge off. 

This is the second time I've had to file a complaint against XXXX XXXX for adding wrong/disparaging information on my credit report. Obviously, this new issue with them has resulted in ANOTHER credit drop at their hands, They continue to cause me distress, both emotional & financial, with their inaccurate reporting. They've been fined for poor/predatory banking practices so many times that it's unbelieveable they are still allowed to do business. When are you all going to actually protect consumers & shut them down?
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-09
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: AUSSRQ Holdings, LLC (TX)

The debt is time-barred ie more than four and a half years old and it is past the statute of limitations as per Texas law XXXX The creditor Oliphant USA purchased it and hired XXXX XXXX XXXX for collection. XXXX XXXX XXXX is intimidating and threatening about lawsuits when called about the debt. Most of the time they do not answer the call or reply to the email. It is very hard to connect to the account manager of the file. The account manager keeps on changing the statement. At first they said they have not file lawsuit and will send payment agreement by XXXX after I agreed on payment plan but when called on XXXX  they are saying they have sent it for litigation and need to wait for court documents and not sure when they will receive it. I wanted to settle the debt but they do not want to co-operate with me. They do not like the fact that we contact them and do not give any information about the litigation filed by them. Both Oliphant USA and XXXX XXXX XXXX need to be investigated and penalized for unlawful and unfair debt collection practices, intimidation, and exploitation of consumers.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-03
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Title loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: BUCKEYE FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ALLIANCE INC. (TX)

Am I required to get a loan through a dealership? The selling agency XXXX XXXX Dodge Jeep XXXX, stated they would not sell the vehicle to me unless I used their financing company. I told them that I secured finance for the XXXX they had requested for their vehicle, from my credit union institution at 6.49 %, and they came back and said secured 6.99 % ( for their re-sold financing from XXXX XXXX ). When they called me back, they stated they would not sell me the vehicle unless I secured financing through their service. I told them I thought that was illegal, but they assured me that this was their directive.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

This is my several endeavors to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, am a natural living person. I am writing to dispute certain information present on my credit report, which I believe is inaccurate. This dispute is based on the provisions outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including 15 U.S. Code 1681a, 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, and 15 USC 1681a 2 ( A ) ( i ).

According to 15 U.S. Code 1681a, the definition of a consumer report excludes reports containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the reporting entity. It is evident that the information in dispute falls under this exclusion.

Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 emphasizes the responsibility of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. The law stipulates that furnishers must provide accurate information and prohibits reporting with actual knowledge of errors.

In addition, 15 USC 1681a 2 ( A ) ( i ) supports my claim by specifying exclusions from the definition of a consumer report, highlighting the relevance of the disputed information to this exclusion.

I am also placing a FTC reference number- # XXXX  so that you can verify the inaccuracy of fraud that is placed on my credit report.

Now based on the provisions mentioned above, I kindly request an investigation into these discrepancies and urge prompt action to rectify the inaccuracies. As per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I also request that you provide me with a written explanation of the results of your investigation. 

Enclosed are copies of documents supporting my claim for your review. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request that the inaccurate information be corrected or removed from my credit report at the earliest.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-14
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Received unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting out
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Dear CFPB, first of all I want to thank you for following up on my previous complaint. I very much appreciate that a bureau like your exists and are here to help us! 

My complaint isn't of the gravest sort, rather an annoyance : the last months ( about half year ) my mail box have been FILLED to the brim with credit card commercials, pre approved cards ( actual plastic cards ) and fake advertisement where the banks write things like " URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED '' etc, and I just after having wanted a lot of tie reading through everything start realizing it's just fake ads and not anything dire or urgent at all. The main issue with all this ( apart from being incredibly rude, annoying, bad for the environment and the whole feeling of these money grabbing half criminals trying to trick me and everyone else into signing up for cards that we will loose on and they will get our money from ) is that they fill up my mail box so I can't receive other normal mail like my bills. I travel a lot and sometimes when I come back, I literally find my bills and postcards and packages underneath the mail box, because my mail box is so full of these fake ( and what i assume are pre approved real ones even! It's horrendous ) credit cards. 

I have previously had a long battle with XXXX XXXX about this, where they kept bombarding me even though I wasn't and never had been a customer of them and I kept calling to complain and ask them to stop. After I contacted CFPB they FINALLY have stopped now, it's so awesome to go to the mail box now - but only for a short while. because now two new companies have started : XXXX and XXXX. I have already submitted a complaint about one of them and will compete another on the other after this complaint. 

You see, I have found out that I need to go to the source of the problem : the credit companies, XXXX, XXXX and TransUnion. As far as I understand, it is THESE three companies that share ( or sell??? I wouldn't be surprised if they actually earn money on doing this.. ) my information WITHOUT my consent. So, today I am reporting all three of them, to hopefully have this harassment ( yes, that's what i will call it ) come to a final end. 

Again, thank you so much for taking the time to look into this, I really appreciate it so much! 
( Also : a tip about how these issues could be solved : In XXXX, where I grew up, we have an official sticker from the government that we can stick to our mail box where it says that they are not allowed to leave commercial in our mailbox. It is respected and everyone follows that rule in XXXX, so if you don't want offers, you won't get them. Pretty much everyone in XXXX has those stickers on their mailboxes, because who would want to be harassed like his?! Works like a charm! I wish there was something like that here too.. ) Have a wonderful day! All my best
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Can not reset password and fraud on account opening card and maximum out card and I can't even get cards now have no access to experian to dispute or view will not answer phone or give customers service
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-28
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. (IL)

Ive contacted the company numerous times to try and resolve this matter I submitted deletion letters from XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX instructing that the accounts are fraudulent and to furnish me info on how they are verifying the info. XXXX refuses to cooperate with me violating my rights as a consumer to disputed errors on my report. Theyve block the access to dispute these accounts for fraud as well as gettington bank and applied bank these are also fraudulent accounts enshrined refuse to investigate them and they have not mailed me a copy of my report. Ive disputed on XX/XX/17 XX/XX/17 XX/XX/17 XX/XX/17 its been more than 30days now and they havent updated my report to reflect deletion of these fraudulent accounts