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Consumer complaint received 2023-06-08
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: WHEELS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC. (OH)

On XX/XX/XXXX I took out a {$1000.00} loan with Loan Mart. The referral was given by the check cashing place around the corner from my home. I have tried to no avail to work with these people I have paid them over {$2500.00}. They keep trying to get me to take out another loan to cover payments and have charged me {$500.00} in loan fees. The term is supposed to be completed XXXX of this year XXXX, but with the late fees being charged and calculated daily for interest Ill never get my title back. Is this legal? come XXXX I will have paid more than {$3000.00} for a {$1000.00} loan. 
Plus approximately {$800.00} in late fees
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

I sent you a letter last XX/XX/2022 but I haven't got any response from you and according to the FCRA you are required to response within 30 days.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of fraudulent activity. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a identity theft report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any items listed on an identity theft report with reference number XXXX. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the removing of the accounts and inquiries which were being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which were opened without my permission : XXXX : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$970.00} XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$14000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$480.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$670.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ======EQUIFAX : XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$970.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$400.00} XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$970.00} XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$2200.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX According to FCXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall remove any items in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-13
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. (TX)

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. state have the rights to privacy.

account : OFFICE OF ATTORNEY/ AMOUNT XXXX $ ACCOUNT XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 a section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not funish an account without my written instruction.

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 items of information other then records of conviction of crimes which antedates the reports more then 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 5 ) 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 2022-12-09
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc. (WA)

Case XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX I've been using a VPN for over a year and recently received an email to re-verify my identity from Coinbase. That's when the problems started happening when I couldn't get access again. In a recent case, the number was finally told my VPN was not allowing Coinbase to verify my identity correctly. And the last time I spoke to a customer support representative informed me that the authenticator would be reset so that I may use my smartphone texting to verify and authenticate. My authenticator app, which I used before I reset my smartphone, was cleared, so it can't be used during recovery. Please investigate the paper trail of emails received not to allow me access to my account.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

I have sent numerous of letters to equifax also Ive called equifax several times they have the wrong address on my credit profile & it needs to be removed and updated immediately before someone steals my identity. My correct address is XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
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)

Since XX/XX/2022 its has been reported on consumer report that I owed a balance of {$820.00} to XXXX XXXX. However after filing a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX # XXXX ) on XX/XX/2022. I was made aware on XX/XX/2022 in a response to complaint ( Case # XXXX ) that XXXX XXXX no longer owns this debt and has sold it XXXX XXXX. Thus proving the validation by the three credit bureaus to be inaccurate. For 3 months the 3 credit bureaus have reported inaccurate information on my consumer report even after disputing this account. 

The Credit Bureaus never did a proper " investigation '' according to the FCRA. 
The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 

The did not do this. 
Also, they have violated my rights even more In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report.

The Credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigation but how is that possible if the balance is inaccurate, the balance updated, and the account type reported is not accurate. This ground for removal. Delete this account immediately!

They also violated the law because according to 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-16
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MA)

I live in XXXX, Massachusetts and someone in XXXX, North Carolina has opened a Bank of America credit card in my name. The account is XXXX past due with a balance of {$4600.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-13
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. (PA)

I submitted disputes to Equifax and XXXX about an item listed on my credit reports from XXXX Bank for a closed account listed as delinquent for {$1200.00}. In these disputes I requested a copy of the original contract and payment history substantiation this debt. I received respondes saying that the record was verified as accurate but did not furnished the information I requested. It's has been over XXXX  days since my dispute and request for this information.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-09
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (TX)

Hello I received an american express rewards card through a cash back site, XXXX 

These virtual cards are declined online and in brick and mortar stores, at restaurants and grocery stores, or XXXX wallet - no one will take these cards. 

I call AMEX customer service and they can not offer me any resolution. They can not tell me where I can use the cards ( their site claims you can use them anywhere that accepts AMEX ). They can not transfer my balances for my XXXX unusable virtual cards to a physical card. They can not offer me a refund. 

They do not allow you to use the cards for partial payments, nor do they allow you to charge too close to the total card balance. 

This system seems designed to skim a few dollars from American consumers. They hold our legal tender XXXX and tell us there is nothing they can do about it. They falsely advertise that their gift cards can be used anywhere that accepts American Express cards. 

This is simply not the case. I can not reach a resolution with AMEX customer service nor can the original purchaser. 

I have been unable to use their cards for a year. My money is inaccessible. All I want is the total balance on my cards in cash/check.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - XXXX, EQUIFAX, 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX IDENTITY THEFT XXXX XXXX XXXX  -- IDENTITY THEFT XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX -- IDENTITY THEFT 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 XXXX 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 2022-12-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AL)

I received the letter with your dispute results and I need to know WHY these accounts are still remaining or you are claiming they have been verified. Thats impossible because these creditors are denying any record of a dispute from your company! These accounts are still reporting errors.Each one has different accounts open dates. Thats inaccurate right? How can this be?! Please explain to me how your agency has so-called verified these accounts? Im allowed to ask and youre REQUIRED to answer.

So how did you do it?!

Who did you talk to in the creditors office?

Did you send them the information about the account that I sent in?

How did you send it to them?

Did you fax it, did you mail it, did you use the same mailing address and/or telephone number listed on the credit report that I have What did you do? And furthermore, what steps did this agency take to ensure that the creditor actually investigated my dispute rather than just fraudulently telling you that its been verified?

The FCRA says that you have to tell me this within 15 days if I ask. And please do not send me any more of your generic response letters of how you use various methods. Im asking for SPECIFICS on exactly how your agency actually verified these accounts that you are erroneously reporting about me and I need the full name of the person you spoke with or who told you electronically that it was verified.

If you do not know then you need to find out and shame on you if you do not know because that would NOT be a proper investigation on your part as you are required to conduct.

Any automated response or e-Oscar verification is unacceptable. I am requesting a RE-Investigation AND your Method of Verification.

Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in your reporting.

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your noncompliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. XXXX XXXX, 1995 ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.

Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-16
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. (NJ)

I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report : 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-09
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

This account was issued a letter to the bank in charge to please remove this information from my report since it shares inaccurate data in all credit agencies, among other series of errors. 

Some credit agencies have already deleted the information but there are others that have not yet deleted it and it continues to negatively affect my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
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. (FL)

Since XX/XX/2022 its has been reported on consumer report that I owed a balance of {$820.00} to XXXX XXXX. However after filing a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX # XXXX ) on XX/XX/2022. I was made aware on XX/XX/2022 in a response to complaint ( Case # XXXX ) that XXXX XXXX no longer owns this debt and has sold it XXXX XXXX. Thus proving the validation by the three credit bureaus to be inaccurate. For 3 months the 3 credit bureaus have reported inaccurate information on my consumer report even after disputing this account. 

The Credit Bureaus never did a proper " investigation '' according to the FCRA. 
The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 

The did not do this. 

Also, they have violated my rights even more In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report. 
The Credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigation but how is that possible if the balance is inaccurate, the balance updated, and the account type reported is not accurate. This ground for removal. Delete this account immediately! 

They also violated the law because according to 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
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MI)

XX/XX/XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ XXXX XXXX ], [ MI ] XXXX ] SSN : [ XXXX ] | XXXX : [ XX/XX/XXXX ] [ all XXXX credit bureaus ] Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : Account Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : [ XXXX Reason : [ NEED 90 DAY LATE PAYMENTS REMOVED HAVE NO IDEA OF THIS ACCOUNT NEED REMOVED ASAP PLEASE. ] By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months.

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX ]
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have pulled my report and there are accounts reporting inaccurately. I know that credit reporting agencies are supposed to report only 100 % accuracy. I have not received any investigation procedure on these accounts. This is obviously a violation of my rights Under 15 USC Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC code 1681i ( 5 ). Below are the accounts being reported. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-09
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. (AL)

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 2021-01-06
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (CA)

I feel behind on my payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While waiting for unemployment insurance to kick in ( which was particularly slow in California ), I attempted to contact Ally a number of times to arrange deferred payment arrangements. I was told that the car payments were " too far behind '' and that they entire balance would have to be brought current before a deferral or arrangement could be made, which defeats the purpose for making a deferral arrangement. I was told that if I wanted to negotiate a partial payment, I would need to speak with a manager, which I requested to do. I was told there were no managers available, due to pandemic closures, but was assured by a representative that a manager would call back within 24-48 hours. I received no return call. I attempted a number of times over the following months to speak to a manager and was always assured the same thing - that a manager would call back, but they never did. 

After a few months, I received notification in the mail that I was being sued for possession of the vehicle. At this point, I ramped up my efforts to speak to someone at Ally to address this issue. I called at least a dozen times and I can provide XXXX call logs to verify this. On every single call, i was directed to a department that handles cases that have escalated to legal level. On EVERY single call, i was told the same thing - the only person who could help was a manager and they would have to call me back, as they don't take incoming calls. I requested this every time, yet never received a call back. 

Ally Financial specifically led me on to believe that I would be contacted by management to discuss options for my vehicle, while in the background, they prepared a legal case against me and submitted it to the court. Their behavior is either gross negligence of the highest order, or it was intentional, which is tantamount to fraudulent intent and fraudulent misrepresentation. I am happy to provide copies of phone billing statements if necessary.