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Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

Dear CFPB, My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am writing to demand the removal of an inaccurate collection account from my credit report and compensation for my time and effort in disputing it. The account in question is from Portfolio Recovery Associates and it is showing on my credit report without my consent. I have no contract with Portfolio Recovery Associates and have given no consent for them to use my name, likeness, or credit data. 

Furthermore, this collection account violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) as per Section 607 ( a ) ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of the FCRA which requires credit reporting agencies like XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX to ensure that the information they report is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Also, Section 615 ( a ) ( 1 ) states that no person shall furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or consciously avoids knowing that the information is inaccurate. Additionally, this violates Section 621 of the FCRA which states that any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00}, as the court may allow.

Furthermore, this violates 15 U.S.C 1681 et seq, particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681i and 15 U.S.C 1681j which states that credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates and any person who fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this title shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty. Furthermore, this collection account was fraudulently bought and sold, which is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( RFDCPA ), which prohibit the sale or purchase of a debt that the seller or purchaser knows or should know is not legitimate. This also violates the prohibition of any form of deception or fraud under the federal laws such as 18 U.S.C. 1341 ( Mail Fraud ) and 18 U.S.C.

1343 ( Wire Fraud ) I demand that you immediately investigate this matter and take necessary action to remove the illegal collection account from my credit report and also compensate me for my time and effort in disputing it. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
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. (NV)

After reviewing my credit report i must inform you that i am NOT responsible for these fraudulent inquiries. Someone stole my identity and generated fraudulent inquiries in my name. 

15 U.S. Code and 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in violation of this law because I am a victim of identity theft! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY!

These inquiries should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b- Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) in accordance with the WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the unauthorized inquiries listed IMMEDIATELY! 

I have already notified the Federal Trade Commission by completing an identity theft report and I have included a copy for your review.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Credit denial
Company: Roadrunner Account Services, LLC (AZ)

Credit Score was told to me to be XXXX, then told to me to be XXXX. Both times I was told that it's too low to get an auto loan. I was told I can't get a loan because I haven't had a loan before, which is cyclical logic. There is no directly correlative reason to deny the loan. It's based on a fictitious number made by an intentionally obtuse process used by a company whose purpose is to obfuscate the discrimination that was always prevalent in the banking system. Without empirical evidence that there is a significant amount of risk involved in loaning to me, there is no actual reason not to loan to me. Therefore, if the loan is denied without the company being able to produce empirical evidence based on academically approved and accepted mathematics and statistics, then the loan was denied without good cause, and therefore the denial is unlawful.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
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: Collection Management Holdings, LLC (FL)

THIS WILL BE THE THIRD REQUEST FOR XXXX TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES. THE PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS EXCEEDED 30-DAYS BEFORE RECEIVING A RESPONSE, WHICH VIOLATES MY RIGHTS UNDER FCRA. 

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Consumer complaint received 2023-02-17
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I appreciate your taking the time to FIX some of the erroneous items in my credit file ; however, there are still many items that need to be FIXED. The credit bureaus must verify these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed items be UPDATED 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 2023-08-30
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. (KS)

I have been disputing incorrect fraud related information for almost a year. Sent I. The ftc reports and told them I wanted the information blocked and removed they will not remove it and it has now been over 35 days and I have heard nothing since I sent the last letters which would be 6 letters of dispute and 100 online disputes and 3 phone disputes
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

My checking and savings account with citi bank was randomly closed for fraud supposedly. I called and called all day until I received a number to call only to be told call back I'm 24 to 48hrs. I don't have access to my money and my account which I use to pay bills and get paid as well.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
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. (MN)

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT, and I'm including it again. 
DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$1800.00} ; DEPT OF ED XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$3600.00} ; DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} ; DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4700.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-06
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. (VA)

15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting this information. The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. Before you think to reply that this account has been validated, lets be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. So please do not respond by telling me that as a tactic to waste my valuable time. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-Off Status WITHOUT mailing me a copy of IRS form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt. TransUnion, XXXX, XXXX and the creditors reporting collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer report are in violation of 26 USC ss 6050P Returns Relating to the Cancellation of Indebtedness By Certain Entities. If this derogatory account information is not deleted from my consumer reports within 30 days, I will be forced to officially file IRS form 3949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211. Application For Award Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service against ALL entitiesinvolved.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

This is my third endeavor 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, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Self Financial Inc. (MI)

I will need proof these 2 SELF accounts are mines. I have no knowledge of any account with you and I have been trying to resolve this matter. 
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt v. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DE)

My escrow amount changed on XX/XX/2023. 
for my XXXX XXXX my mortgage amount went from XXXX to XXXX I pay on auto draft. 
I didnt realize the change. 
I made my same payments {$1500.00} on time every month and the extra monies that were due for my new escrow were pulled from my flush escrow balance until XXXX. 
In XX/XX/2023 I got a phone call from XXXX saying that I owed a larger amount so I made a payment {$1600.00} that I understood the difference to be. 
In XXXX I auto paid {$1500.00} amount and in XXXX I auto paid XXXX but I got a call about the differential. 
I was on the phone with the bank for XXXX hour and got confirmation of my new amount. 

It was also my understanding that I had a {$25.00} dollar offset. 
So I paid an additional {$25.00} in XXXX In XX/XX/2023 I made the new payment of XXXX. 
I got a letter from my bank saying I never paid XXXX. 
I called them right away because I had the cashed check. 
They said they didnt apply the balance to XXXX/ that they held it in credit because it was {$5.00} dollars too short. 
they reported me to the credit agency
Consumer complaint received 2017-12-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (UT)

FCRA states information reporting has to be 100 % verifiable and 100 % accurate otherwise the information must be removed under federal law. XXXX has been reporting unverifiable and inaccurate information on my credit which has damaged my credit. I intend to litigate if they do no remove this file from my credit report. I request for them to provide the written contract and physical documentation to support the information they are reporting on my credit report via the CFPB portal. Do not send screenshots. Do not send medical statements. Send my actual signature on a contract. As this debt is Not mine.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-05
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Harvard Collections, LLC (AR)

I have never had any services nor contracts with HARVARD COLLECTION OR XXXX XXXX This is the second company to attempt to put this fraudulent account on my credit report. I have already made it very clear I have never had services with XXXX XXXX nor given anyone permission to use my name. I also have not lived in New York State since I was in HIGH SCHOOL. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also I have never lived at the address XXXX XXXXXXXX has on the account either. ALL was fraudulent and handled about XXXX ago, now ANOTHER company is attempting fraud with the same account. TAKE ME OUT YOUR SYSTEM and REMOVE from my credit report immediately. XXXX XXXX is well aware this was a fraudulent account so Im not sure why you have it attempting to collect FRAUDULENTLY. 
My next step will be to contact my lawyer because this is absolutely ILLEGAL & UNETHICAL PRACTICES.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-25
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. (CA)

I submitted a credit repair request to a company, but they failed to respond within the 30-day timeframe required by law. This failure to respond has negatively impacted my credit and caused difficulties for me. I am now considering submitting a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), in order to address the situation and protect my rights as a consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08
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. (FL)

Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and anxiety. It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: American Credit Acceptance, LLC (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To Whom It XXXX Concern : I am writing to dispute the following information on my credit report. I recently received a copy of my credit report and found the following inaccurate information reporting to my credit : Name : American Credit Accp. Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX recently reviewed my credit profile and notice inaccuracies and/or incomplete information, and accounts that are inaccurate. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( F ) of the FCRA- you are required to promptly report the credit obligation or account as current. If the furnisher makes an accommodation ; such accommodations defined as an agreement to defer 1 or more payments or forbear any delinquent amounts. 

( F ) Reporting information during COVID19 pandemic ( i ) Definitions In this subsection : ( I ) Accommodation The term accommodation includes an agreement to defer 1 or more payments, make a partial payment, forbear any delinquent amounts, modify a loan or contract, or any other assistance or relief granted to a consumer who is affected by the XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX  during the covered period. 

( XXXX ) Covered period The term covered period means the period beginning on XX/XX/XXXX and ending on the later of ( aa ) 120 days after XX/XX/XXXX ; or ( XXXX ) 120 days after the date on which the national emergency concerning the novel XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX  declared by the President on XX/XX/XXXX under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. ) terminates.

( ii ) Reporting Except as provided in clause ( iii ), if a furnisher makes an accommodation with respect to 1 or more payments on a credit obligation or account of a consumer, and the consumer makes the payments or is not required to make 1 or more payments pursuant to the accommodation, the furnisher shall ( I ) report the credit obligation or account as current; or ( II ) if the credit obligation or account was delinquent before the accommodation ( aa ) maintain the delinquent status during the period in which the accommodation is in effect; and ( bb ) if the consumer brings the credit obligation or account current during the period described in item ( aa ), report the credit obligation or account as current. 


That being said, I demand that all late payments reporting late on these accounts be updated to PAID AS AGREED, NEVER LATE, and the amount to report as current. If you neglect to update this information, I will promptly file a CFPB complaint. 

I await your reply. Once you have fulfilled my request, please mail me an updated credit report reflecting these changes. 


Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

XXXX XXXX deleted from XXXX but did not delete from equifax or XXXX Once an account gets charged off you can not keep that on my credit report for that is income to the irs once they send the 1099c cancellation of debt form from that creditor. 15 usc code 1681
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-05
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: FC HoldCo LLC (AL)

I went to get a car from XXXX and ran my credit a total of 30 times, I have them {$2000.00} in cash as a down payment. Three days later I had to bring the car back because the lender that agreed to do the loan reverse their decision and turn down the loan.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (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 XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-18
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (NJ)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries were not authorized
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-26
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Termination fees or other problem when ending the lease early
Company: NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE COMPANY LLC (OK)

In XX/XX/2024 I got a preapproval number from Nissan because my lease was up in a few months. I went to the Nissan dealership they said was preferred and tried to purchase another Nissan. My payments were on time and my credit was great. I provided the pre approval number to the dealership to purchase a XXXX XXXX. I later got a call and they said they had XXXX pre approvals for me. I said ok this is the car I want. They then called me back and said that Nissan had declined me. I had a co signer before but I was told by customer service since I was the one that had made all the payments the pre approval was for me so it didn't make sense. They then got their Nissan Rep involved. Nissan declined again to everyone 's frustration. I then ended up having to purchase a XXXX which was immediately approved. Fast forward to XX/XX/XXXX I receive a letter stating I owe {$390.00} because I didn't purchase another Nissan. I called customer service and XXXX ID # XXXX was extremely rude and kept talking over me and said well you didn't get a Nissan so pay it. Then they say I owe the money by XXXX XXXX XXXX  days after the statement. The statement was dated XX/XX/XXXX and I didn't even receive it until XX/XX/XXXX. I don't feel if they refuse to finance me again even though my history was stellar then they shouldn't charge me a disposition fee for being forced to finance elsewhere. They didn't care and said too bad pay it or it goes to collections.