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Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OR)

Massive data breach by Equifax announced on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that included full names, dates of birth, social security numbers and other personally identifying information, including possibly driver 's license and credit card numbers. 

Equifax says the breach begin in mid-XX/XX/XXXX and was not detected until XX/XX/XXXX. Equifax did not notify the media until XX/XX/XXXX, and I have still not been personally notified. 

To add insult to injury, they offer one year of credit monitoring, but make me wait another 3 days to enroll ( they gave me an enrollment date of XX/XX/XXXX ). How does one year of credit monitoring help? My full name, social security number, date of birth, and possibly other details will be freely available from now until the end of time, and none of those details are changing anytime soon. There 's no way to scrub that information from the internet, and by now thousands, if not millions of downloads of that data will have taken place. 

I wo n't be surprised if we find that the data was in plain text, as Equifax makes no mention that the data was encrypted, and it would have every reason to publicize that fact if it were true. If they did store them in plaintext, or the passwords to unlock said encrypted files in plaintext, that 's beyond negligent. It 's downright reckless. 

It appears they have not learned their lesson on security. See the below quoted text. 

I am appalled when an organization whose services I use has a data breach, but this is beyond the pale because I did n't volunteer any information at all to Equifax, and yet they stored all these details in an apparently insecure fashion, and the details themselves are so, so, so much more damaging than even a banking website breach would be. At least changing password ( and possible username ) would likely prevent any further damage, but this is damage that is indefinite and immeasurable. 

From this url ( not my words from this point forward ) : https : XXXX " What 's more, the website www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/, which Equifax created to notify people of the breach, is highly problematic for a variety of reasons. It runs on a stock installation XXXX, a content management system that does n't provide the enterprise-grade security required for a site that asks people to provide their last name and all but three digits of their Social Security number. The TLS certificate does n't perform proper revocation checks. Worse still, the domain name is n't registered to Equifax, and its format looks like precisely the kind of thing a criminal operation might use to steal people 's details. It 's no surprise that XXXX-owned Open DNS was blocking access to the site and warning it was a suspected phishing threat. 

Another indications of sloppiness : a username for administering the site has been left in a page that was hosted here. Here 's what it looked like before it was taken down at about XXXX am California time : ''
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-16
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. (CA)

I am the victim of identity theft and fraud. FTC Report Number : XXXX I sent out 605b and Notice to Furnishers 67 days ago informing all parties of the activities. 

While XXXX has made some effort to make corrections they have not made all of them. 

Similarly Equifax has made some corrections, but not all of them. 

XXXX has made no effort. In fact, unless I pay them XXXX XXXXm unable to even obtain my credit report directly from them. Similarly, during the worst of the fraud that peaked over a weekend, they stated they could only lock my credit if I paid them a {XXXX fee. To this date they are difficult to work with, to the point I have had to copy and paste sections of the FTC report into my public comments to show proof to potential lenders that I am at my witts end notifying them and they simply deny that I am and typically hang up on me. I have over 20 recorded phone calls to them and although I realize the calls are not admissible in court, they offer some satisfaction that I have some level of evidence of their disregard for consumer data. 

Credit inquiries I have disputed and the bureaus have not removed/removed all of ( in addition they have failed to provide the names of persons spoken to, the dates and times they allegedly spoke to them, the organization 's name spoken to, copies of my signature authorizing these inquiries, or ANY evidence they even did a legitimate investigation other than Equifax somehow magically finishing their investigations on the same day I disputed the inquiry ... even if I disputed at XXXX at night! XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX Addresses I have disputed within the FTC report to no avail or detailed evidence of investigation provided including my signature as proof the account is mine : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-26
Product: Credit reporting 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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Failure to Provide Information Pursuant to Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint against the three credit reporting agencies ( Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX ) for their failure to provide me with or respond to my request as per my written notice dated XX/XX/year>. I believe this action violates my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

On XX/XX/year>, I sent a written request to each of the credit reporting agencies mentioned above requesting specific information related to my credit report, as allowed under the FCRA. However, to date, I have not received any response or acknowledgment of my request from any of the credit reporting agencies. 

This failure to respond is not only a violation of my rights under the FCRA but also hinders my ability to review and verify the accuracy of the information being reported about me. As a consumer, I am entitled to access this information and ensure that it is correct and up to date. 

I am invoking my rights under the FCRA and requesting that the credit reporting agencies promptly provide me with the requested information. Additionally, I request an investigation into why my initial request was not acknowledged or responded to within the required timeframe. 

Please find the details of my original request enclosed with this letter for your reference. I kindly ask for your immediate attention to this matter and a timely resolution in accordance with the FCRA. 

Thank you for your prompt action in this regard. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe. 


Enclosures : 1. Copy of original written notice dated XX/XX/year> 2. Any relevant documentation or correspondence related to this complaint
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I am the victim of identity theft and fraud. FTC Report XXXX : XXXX I sent out 605b and Notice to Furnishers 67 days ago informing all parties of the activities. 

While XXXX has made some effort to make corrections they have not made all of them. 

Similarly XXXX has made some corrections, but not all of them. 

Transunion has made no effort. In fact, unless I pay them {XXXX} I'm unable to even obtain my credit report directly from them. Similarly, during the worst of the fraud that peaked over a weekend, they stated they could only lock my credit if I paid them a {XXXX} fee. To this date they are difficult to work with, to the point I have had to copy and paste sections of the FTC report into my public comments to show proof to potential lenders that I am at my witts end notifying them and they simply deny that I am and typically hang up on me. I have over 20 recorded phone calls to them and although I realize the calls are not admissible in court, they offer some satisfaction that I have some level of evidence of their disregard for consumer data. 

Credit inquiries I have disputed and the bureaus have not removed/removed all of ( in addition they have failed to provide the names of persons spoken to, the dates and times they allegedly spoke to them, the organization 's name spoken to, copies of my signature authorizing these inquiries, or ANY evidence they even did a legitimate investigation other than XXXX somehow magically finishing their investigations on the same day I disputed the inquiry ... even if I disputed at XXXX at night! 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 Addresses I have disputed within the FTC report to no avail or detailed evidence of investigation provided including my signature as proof the account is mine : 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 2024-03-26
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. (CA)

I am XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am requesting again in regards to the inaccurate and unknown items on my credit report. There are multiple errors shown in my report. Please verify that all items are 100 percent true, accurate, correct, and are not untimely, unverifiable, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please correct and update these items and fix negativity. Do so, to comply with FCRA section 611 which requires all reporting to be 100 % accurate. 

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Consumer complaint received 2021-05-17
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC (AZ)

I am a victim of XXXX discrimination in a home appraisal. My home was under valued by at least XXXX and it is due to my race as a homeowner and minority Veteran. My community is brand new ( 3 years old ), there are over XXXX homes here and my neighbor just sold a 1 story for XXXX which is less than what my 2 story was appraised for and I have over XXXX more square living space and 2 extra bedrooms and 2 extra bathrooms, a bigger lot and many upgrades. There are many homes that look identical to mine that are valued at XXXX to XXXX just around the block from me. The appraiser also utilized homes as comparisons outside of my community which is incorrect and should not be done. The value of homes is supposed to be based on your homes community not someone else 's. The 2 other homes listed on my comparison appraisal are over 20 years old in another community, how is that fair?
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I'm XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be UPDATED. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. 
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Consumer complaint received 2021-05-18
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: MUFG AMERICAS HOLDINGS CORPORATION (CA)

I opened an Bank XXXX Checking account in branch with an associate around XX/XX/XXXX. There was a {$300.00} referral bonus. I completed all the requirements such as making three direct deposits, minimum {$1000.00} debit card spend and was expecting a bonus. Around second week of XXXX I was locked out of my account citing Fraud. This is not true. There was no fraud they just closed my account. I never received {$300.00} bonus for completing the requirements.
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-18
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ERC (SC)

Enhanced Recovery Company is trying to collect a debt on behalf of XXXX for the amount of {$1300.00}. It's reporting on all three of my credit reports as a collection account. Account # XXXX. They verified the account but has yet to send me proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of their authority in this matter. Absent of such proof, they must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. They have threatening me over the phone using abusive language which is a violation of the FDCPA. 

I have writing Enhanced Recovery to request that they please provide the following information : 1. Please provide evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 
2. What is their authorization of law for your collection of information? 
3. What is their authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 
4. Please evidence their authorization to do business or operate in this state. 
5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 
6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity. 
They have yet provided this information which is in violation of the FDCPA
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-08
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (VT)

Submitted complaint  XXXX . Disputed complaint. Can not get to that anymore. Have been to court. Mortgage company has not acknowledged having recieved documents for modification on time but delayed in processing ( sectio n 6 respa, and took more than 37 to come to a decision ).
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-25
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (MT)

My Husband and I have been attempting to clear up errors by Wells Fargo since we did a refinance in XXXX. Beyond that we have been applying for loan modification/loss mitigation with Wells Fargo since that time. Most recently Well Fargo denied our loan modification with a letter claiming our income was only {$10.00} ( an obvious error and mistake ). We appealed their decision and have not been contacted by an investigator named XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Wells Fargo Underwriting ). She was investigating and promised a response by XXXX/XXXX/XXXX but did not call until XXXX/XXXX/XXXX only to say that she/Wells Fargo needed more time. We believe there is substantial misconduct in dealing with us and the writings sent to us in contrast to what is told to us via telephone.
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-18
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

Looking over my credit report and notice some a hard inquiry that I do not recognize and are all over 90 days old and this : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-18
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. (OH)

The information that has been on my credit report doesn't belong to me and has been hindering me from gaining a better credit file going forward. The account listed is fraudulent and I don't have a hand written signature with the reporting company, therefore it needs to be remove immediately from my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I was under the 1 CARESAct, Pub. L. 116-136, section 4021, codified at FCRA section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( F ) ( i ) ( I ), 15 U.S.C.1681s- 2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( F ) ( i ) ( I ). I am requesting some accommodations so I care to protect the integrity of my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account is reporting 30 DAYS LATE since requested assistance due to the pandemic. I am buying a Home this month and these errors are definitely holding back my process. The late payment dates are as follows : XX/XX/2020 and XX/XX/2020
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
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. (NC)

I have sent numerous letters with no results or information regarding these disputed accounts The credit bureaus keep disrespecting the laws. I showed them multiple times how they are violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) the credit bureaus have to modify or delete accounts that are not reporting accurately According to 15 USC 1681b ( 1 ) the credit bureaus dont have no written permission According to 15 USC 1681 I have the right to privacy According to 15 USC 1681s-2 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. ( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate. 

I can go on and on and on... 

The credit bureaus have no respect for the laws. Someone needs to hold them accountable for this
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The credit bureaus are required to authenticate these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting items as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please update these items. 

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