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Consumer complaint received 2019-01-30
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

My personal information was compromised by in XXXX, it appears someone attempted to open several loans/credit cards in my name but were unsuccessful. However, there are multiple credit inquiries that I did not initiate on my credit file as a result of this. When I realized this is XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted each company ( XXXX XXXX , XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX ) and was told repeatedly I would need to contact the credit bureaus to dispute. So I sent several letters to all three credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX to have these removed, via USPS ( Experian XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX   XXXX ). I never received a response from any of the credit bureaus. 
I sent additional letters after this citing FCRA section 604 requesting documentation showing I initiated these credit inquiries giving these companies permissable purpose, again no response. I'm filing a complaint to have all of these credit inquiries removed unless they can provide proof that I requested to open credit with them.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-29
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. (OH)

I'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the XXXX and TransUnion credit bureaus that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file as soon as possible. 

XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-30
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)

Im resubmitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit reporting agencies are required to remove any item listed on an id theft report. Please find the attached documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. Here isthe list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; According to FCRA Section605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft, not later than 4business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-28
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. (OK)

In Accordance With The Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Has Violated My Rights. 

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 2023-05-28
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (IL)

I tried to call XXXX XXXX  and XXXX, to get answers on why and who authorized the inquiries and I informed them that those accounts are fraudulent. 
- XXXX : XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX  ( Bank ) : XXXX XXXX I have no knowledge of these inquiries.
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-17
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Dear CFPB, I desperately need your help. I'm being neglected by XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and Equifax. I sent them a letter sixty days ago regarding my disputes. I still haven't received a response yet. All three bureaus are in violation of the FCRA. I need these accounts be deleted immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-20
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. (OH)

It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TN XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} , XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$15000.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$7200.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3100.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1800.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$19000.00}, U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} , U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$920.00} XXXX U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} , U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, TELECOM SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$21.00} , TELECOM SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$60.00}, XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy Discharged Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-17
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

I have reached out to XXXX XXXX via phone and via email regarding in accurate reporting. They were supposed to do a internal investigation but I still to this day haven't heard anything back. Below it the letter I have sent to them too as well. 


Loan Number : XXXX Payments : XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX I have been a XXXX XXXX customer since XXXX, and during that time, I have enjoyed my experience greatly. I am writing now to see if you would be willing to make a goodwill adjustment to your reporting to the main credit agencies ( XXXX, XXXX, and Experian ). I have two late payments on the account that I referenced above that date back to XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. Since that time, I have been an exceptional customer, paying all my other monthly payments on time. 
Because of my exceptional payment history over the last 2 years, I would like you to consider removing the late payments from my credit report. I did not intentionally mean to be late on my payments, but due to the unexpended end of my government contract I was out of suddenly out of employment. I also at that time only had one salary in the household. Both payments were last then 30 days late. 
It does not justify why the payments were late, but rather there to show that these late payments are not a good indicator of my actual creditworthiness. I hope that XXXX XXXX is willing to work with me on erasing this mark from the reports. I am now knowledgeable and clearly understand the importance of credit history and would greatly appreciate it you could make the adjustment. 

Also, for the month of XX/XX/XXXX there was an error when processing my monthly payment. My monthly payment that I pay is {$1700.00}. There was an error that the representative actually processed a payment for {$17000.00}. With this being said, there was a correction that was sent credit bureaus but drastically dropped my credit score. My score dropped nearly 100 points. After the credit bureaus made the corrections my scores only changed about 40 points. I am also in process of refinancing with XXXX XXXX too as well. My application is still on hold as right now due to my credit score dropping. With the credit score the bouncing back to the score it was previously, I am unable to begin the refinance process with XXXX XXXX. With hopes that you would be willing to adjust the two late payments, this would get me in position to refinance with XXXX XXXX. 
I have been satisfied customer in the past and hope to continue a long relationship with XXXX XXXX, as the credit industry is so competitive. I know how important it is to maintain good relationships with customers, and you have done an exceptional job in my book so far. 
I hope that you will consider my request and prove, once again, why XXXX XXXX is heads above the rest. I look forward to your reply.
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-17
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (GA)

This complaint is regarding Portfolio Recovery Associates, XXXX ( here after referred to as PRA ). PRA is attempting to collect on debt ( s ) in which they say I owe them totaling up to {$10000.00} for 12 accounts. Ive made numerous attempts by sending certified letters via mail on XX/XX/2020 and XX/XX/2020 to PRA requesting them to provide me with certified copies of these accounts and any viable evidence showing VALIDATION ; that is competent evidence bearing my wet signature, showing that I have or ever had some contractual agreement with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, XXXX. PRA are reporting fraudulent tradeline accounts to my credit reports that has and continues to impact me severely. 

Moreover, PRA has not provided me with sufficient documents in regard to a contractual agreement between myself and PRA stating that I owe the above-mentioned amount of debt. This is not sufficient and compliant of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection practices, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-28
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (AZ)

Made a payment to XXXX credit that used XXXX credit as the underwriter on XX/XX/XXXX of 2001. The payment was withdrawn from a bank XXXX XXXX XXXX payment account. XXXX had just changed underwriters of credit from Comenity Bank to XXXX at that time of my order. XXXX did not change the payment address, as defined by conditions of XXXX  XXXX XXXX when the payment was made. The payment of {$2600.00} was delivered to Comenity bank because of this error. Comenity Bank placed the payment in an old account for a different person instead of returning the check to XXXX  XXXX XXXX. I contacted XXXX by phone multiple times, and by writing 6 times or more, when considering faxing and by certified mail, to no avail. XXXX has chosen to sue me in in civil court for an unpaid bill. I contacted Comenity Bank by phone multiple times, and certified letters four times. Comenity Bank, when speaking by phone, at first, told me that the money was likely placed in a special account and I needed to tell XXXX  XXXX XXXX that I must claim fraud to get the funds back and that they have no record of any such transaction. The cashed Bank Check shows a payment to XXXX for my account in the amount of {$2600.00} on the front, and the back of the check shows Comenity Bank processing and cashing the check by placing it into an old nonfunctional account for a different account. Calling Comenity bank, with the attorney for XXXX, which are suing me for non-payment, refused to discuss anything and reported that no such transaction took place because no record exists. I have the record of transaction and the funds were removed from the XXXX  XXXX XXXX account. I want the funds returned so that XXXX XXXX can be repaid.
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. 
I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-17
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

i sent Transunion a dispute letter 30 days ago and they have yet to respond. i believe that they are refusing to verify the accounts i asked them on what method they used to verify them and for them to show me a legal and binding contract/agreement, between myself and the creditor. they have to follow FCRA guidelines and they have failed to do so. the following accounts are : 1. XXXX CARD Account Number : XXXX 2. XXXX CARD Account Number : XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX 4. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-01
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Adler Wallach & Associates, Inc. (CA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  Account # XXXX company name : XXXX XXXXs has violated my rights. 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 2022-11-10
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Can't close your account
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION (OK)

TRUIST BANK, which " inherited '' my checking account from BBT, has been violating clients ' rights for a long time. This is not my first complaint, and they refused to negotiate with anyone to solve the past one. 

The issue now is that TRUIST BANK IS REFUSING TO RESPECT MY LEGAL RIGHT OF CLOSING MY ACCOUNT. 

They got in touch once ( in the transition from BBT, they eliminated ALL METHODS of written communication, which I really know to be illegal, since I have hyperacusis and do not use the phone ). They were disrespectful and starting threatening to demand my full attention and compliance. This is just too surreal for me to comprehend - how can a bank be allowed to function here when it simply violates ALL their clients ' rights? 

My first request from you is whether you can make them obey the law and close my account. 

My second question is what will happen if I just transfer all the funds, leaving it with {$5.00} only. In one month, the account will be delinquent ( maintenance fee ). They will try to collect. Doesn't that configure EXTORTION? If so, how are things done in the US? In the other countries I lived in, that's when you file a report with the POLICE, because it is a crime. 

It is also a crime ( a misdemeanor ) to refuse to allow a client close their account. 

I don't know what to do, and I got in touch with other customers. They report the same issues and they are all trying to close their accounts. 

I will be waiting for your instructions. You have my permission to use any means to force this quasi-criminal organization to follow the law. 

yours, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue related to modification, forbearance, short sale, deed-in-lieu, bankruptcy, or foreclosure
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company (WI)

I am facing foreclosure due to negligence by Freedom Mortgage. 
My husband and I refinanced our original mortgage on our home with Freedom in XXXX, XXXX. We both signed the new mortgage as borrowers. 
In XXXX, my husband and I divorced. In XXXX, XXXX, my ex-husband quit claimed the house to me. 
In XXXX, my ex-husband discharged his personal liability for the mortgage through a bankruptcy filing. 
In XXXX, XXXX, I entered a loan modification trial period with Freedom. I made all payments through XXXX, XXXX. In that month, Freedom sent me a final agreement packet that was in my ex-husbands name. 
Freedom acknowledged my status as the successor in interest to my ex-husband via a letter in XXXX, XXXX. However, they have consistently refused to work or communicate with me about the loan, insisting that they can only speak to my ex-husband as the borrower. This is incorrect. Under RESPA, I am to be considered the borrower because of my status as successor in interest. 
I have attempted to submit an application for a new loan modification, but Freedom only returns an offer in my ex-husbands name. Because they will not work with me on a loan modification agreement, I have been unable to make payments. Freedom filed for foreclosure in XXXX, shortly after the property was quit claimed to me. At that time, the past due amount was approximately {$6200.00}. That was when I started the first loan modification, resulting in the trial period beginning in XX/XX/XXXX. Now Freedom claims that there is over {$81000.00} owing on the loan. They have been adding interest and late fees while also not working with me as the borrower to develop a loan modification plan. 
I have applied for HAF funding to cover up to {$40000.00} of the amount owed. But Freedom is refusing to provide me with a loan modification application in my name to address the remaining amount owed. Instead they keep sending an application in my ex-husbands name, with a request that he reaffirm the debt. 
In communications with Freedom, I am told conflicting things about my account. Some representatives tell me that I do not need to assume the mortgage, others tell me that I do need to. Some representatives tell me that my ex-husband is the only person they can talk to about the mortgage, others will talk with me but then send me documents in his name only. Freedom is inconsistent in mailing information - sometimes it arrives addressed to me, sometimes addressed to my ex-husband. I can not get them to commit to communicating and working with me as the borrower.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-04
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 filed a complaint with the CFPB on XX/XX/year> regarding XXXX XXXX. It is fraud and the account needs to be removed and permanently deleted from my credit. Experian 's response was that An account record was deleted. It was not. They also contradict stating the company has certified the account is accurate. HOW DID THEY CERTIFY THIS FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT??? They FALSELY claimed they sent me detailed information and they DID NOT. They all lied to the CFPB. So I have to file a new complaint. Its clear to me that there is a major problem with my personal information being compromised and used. There is a XXXX  address on my credit and I have never stepped foot in XXXX. I am a victim of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2017-06-02
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC (GA)

The lender has failed to respond to our QWR and Notice of error request sent and are proceeding to sale set for  X/X/17    - the lender is in violation of regulati on X-12 USC 2605 ( e ) ( 1 ) and t he clients right to counsel.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-20
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

This is the several time I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any accounts that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This is my follow-up complaint to ensure the removal of the aforementioned accounts
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Dynamic Recovery Solutions, LLC (LA)

I was in the process of purchasing my first home and an inquiry was made on my credit score on XX/XX/XXXX. On the credit report there was a debt in the amount of {$850.00} for XXXX XXXX that I received at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX, Louisiana on XX/XX/XXXX. I never received a bill for the hospital visit on this date and the debt went to two collection agencies. The first collection agency was the XXXX XXXX XXXX  which closed the account on XX/XX/XXXX, and sold it to Dynamic Recovery Solutions. I contacted the hospital 's billing department and spoke to a representative to get the matter resolved. According to the representative that I spoke to, who specifically stated that I did not owe the debt and that it was invalid due to a billing error. I received documentation in the mail from the hospital proving that I did not owe the debt and I sent it to both collection agencies. The collection agency ( Dynamic Recovery Solutions ) that currently holds the debt, refused to discharge it despite the evidence. I filed a dispute of the debt on XX/XX/XXXX. A representative from the collection agency told me that the dispute would be concluded within 60 days. The deadline has passed, and the account is still in dispute with no specific date when it will conclude.