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Consumer complaint received 2020-02-10
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd. (MD)

I have been a resident of the state of Maryland since at least XX/XX/XXXX. A debt collector, Harris and Harris,  has recently contacted my parents in Illinois regarding a debt I allegedly owe to them. When I reached out to Harris and Harris today they advised me they were collecting debt originally owed to the state of Maryland for traffic toll in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. At the time of writing this description I have been on hold with MDs central reporting bureau for more than an hour, and will soon have to give up in order to join a work meeting. At no point prior to the contact from Harris and Harris did MD notify me that I had an outstanding toll balance. 

MDOT appears to have attempted to contact me using the address which had originally been recorded for my vehicle. I dispute the validity of this attempt on for multiple reasons. First and foremost, the State collections office ought to have had a better address for me as I had provided a mailing address to MDOT in XX/XX/XXXX, and again in summer of XX/XX/XXXX. When I didn't immediately reply they could've used either of these addresses. I had contemporaneously had a similar problem with the state of Illinois. ( these were both caused by the belief that the lack of rear axle on my motorcycle meant that it did not constitute a two axled vehicle. ) Illinois was able to contact me at my corrected address without issue sometime prior to XX/XX/XXXX. At that time I resolved the issue with Illinois state and have the receipt to prove it. Maryland ought to have been privy to far more of my contact information and thusly ought to have been able to issue a notice which I wouldve been able to receive. 

An additional ground for contesting this debt is that I went to MDOTs central office several times in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. According to Harris and Harris that wouldve been after the last date of un-paid toll. During these appointments I repeatedly provided my ID, as well as the registration of the vehicle for which the toll was owed. At no point did any agent of the state inform me I had an outstanding toll balance. Since then I have established an account with the states online tolling system, which also failed to notify me of any outstanding balance. 

At this time my objection is chiefly with the state of Maryland, but Im also dubious of the work put into notifying me by Harris and Harris, as they also were attempting to use my vehicles original address in Wisconsin, as well as my parents contact information, both of which wouldve been long out of date for reaching me by the time they took over the debt. Neither organization has done their due diligence and I think that I am being pursued inappropriately. 

I would appreciate any advice you might be able to provide on how to proceed, and I thank you for your consideration. Please reach out by email or by phone if theres anything I can do to assist. 
Thank you kindly, XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 15 USC 1681 Section 602 A- States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A-It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USCC. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states : No consumer reporting agency may take any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records or convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate personal information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered personal information that does not belong to me, including [ specific details such as incorrect name, address, Social Security number, etc. ]. As this erroneous information may adversely impact my creditworthiness and financial standing, I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Your prompt attention to this issue is greatly appreciated, and I anticipate a swift resolution to ensure the accuracy and integrity of my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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. (AL)

These are all closed accounts. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX # XXXX have 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MI)

I have confirmed that XXXX and XXXX is the data furnisher of public records to Experian. Experian specifically states that you have to file a dispute with XXXX. I filed my dispute XX/XX/23 Case # XXXX, XXXX states they have removed my disputed information from my file and forwarded the information to Experian. Experian agents stated that they use XXXX to collect and add public records but they will not use them to remove any XXXX records. This entity continuously violates my rights to privacy and continues to report inaccurate information that does not belong to me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-19
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: T.S. Holdings (NC)

I received an invoice from XXXX at XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2021 regarding an apartment I rented at XXXX at XXXX XXXX from XXXX. In that invoice it stated, the apartment was not clean, repainted and carpet had to be cleaned. I submitted pictures to the apartment complex to support that the apartment was clean along with the carpet being clean. The office personnel reached out to the billing office and still started the apartment was not cleaned when I moved out. Several pictures were submitted to have the charges reversed. 

The account was turned over to IQ Data International, When I spoke to the representative at IQ Data International regarding submitting my pictures and to dispute the charges, I was informed I had to pay the amount due first and then the dispute progress would begin. I refused because I knew it was a waste of time and a tactic. I didn't believe in the system to follow through. Daily interest is added to the balance which increases the monthly balance. Current balance is {$520.00}. 

I want this rectify with the charges being dismissed and stop incurring daily/monthly interest fees.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

FOR EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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  15 USC 1681 Section 602 A- States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A-It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USCC. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states : No consumer reporting agency may take any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records or convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-27
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. (TX)

This is my numerous request that you amend this suspicious data. I believe you have violated Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) by failing to verify these items, and I will take legal action against you as a result. This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. Please don't ignore my request to repair these inaccurate items in my file. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-21
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: U.S. BANCORP (NJ)

In XX/XX/2022, I opened my US bank checking account with the bonus offer code XXXX, and met all the offer requirements in order to receive the {$500.00} bonus with a couple of month. However, no bonus was posted to date. I contacted US bank in XXXX and they opened an investigation for me. Today, I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX from US bank customer care specialist denying my offer, with the reason being I opened this account thru an alliance website. This was not disclosed during the account opening process and the promo code XXXX was accepted without any issues. There were no terms in the bonus offer that specifies that the bonus offer can not be applied for accounts opened thru an alliance website. 

Therefore, I request US bank to honor the bonus offer and credit the bonus immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-26
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (FL)

I had a checking account at HSBC that I funded in the XXXX 's. My branch is located in XXXX XXXX, Florida. A few years back HSBC decided to close my account. Upon closing they gave me a check in the amount of over {$100000.00} for the balance in my name. The issue is that they would not wire the money to my foreign account, as I am a foreigner, and when they cancelled my account it made it so that other banks in XXXX will not open an account for me. Therefore HSBC has been holding on to my money for years and refuses even after being contacted by my attorney to wire my funds to me. HSBC can not dictate how I receive my funds, and if they are allowed to only give me a check I may never receive these funds. I have not only lost these funds but the interest and growth from its use so I am substantially damaged.
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-06
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. (PA)

XX/XX/2021 i submitted documentation to the credit agencies requesting them to remove accounts. that has been reporting as a violation pursuant to 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device should be excluded from a consumer report. The definition of a credit card under 15 USC 1681 is the same as it is under 15 USC 1602 ( 1 ) which is the " term " credit card '' means any card, plate coupon book or other credit device existing for the purpose of obtaining money property labor or services on credit. The credit card is my Social Security Card.The card used to create the consumer transaction listed.

The Supervisor from Special handling told me he did not have to remove the account as it was verified from the creditor, I was also sent an updated credit report with the account still reporting violating my consumer rights pursuant to 15 USC Chapter 41 as a federally protected consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2019-10-11
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem lowering your monthly payments
Company: DISCOVER BANK (PA)

since XXXX I have unsuccessfully tried to reach out to Discover Student Loans for assistance with my private student loan repayment. I have sent countless emails, talked to several representatives with little to no help. I understand the debit is mine and I am not trying to avoid paying back my debt however I have stressed multi times the monthly payments are just not manageable!!! payment deferment is only a temporary fix - I need a long term solution. After researching student loan modification I stumbled across an article written back in XXXX by Discover Financial Services stating they would be offering loan modifications- the plan would lower interest rates on distressed customers - this option was not offered to me! I understand each situation is different an must be worked out based on each individually borrower. I like many others that are looking for a solution however many complaints show that borrowers who sought to negotiate a modified repayment plan were denied - Why???? Can someone PLEASE help me find a more management solution????
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Upgrade, Inc. (MN)

I applied for a loan through Universal Credit and followed up with all the steps that they had asked of me. They deposited funds into my account and asked me to withdraw and send back and I did. Next thing I know they have altered a check in my account that I cashed over a month ago and changed the amount. Did that twice and now my bank account have been frozen, and they are trying to charge me for the money that I never received.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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. (CA)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to ensure my private information is not shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' XXXX XXXX, the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies Equifax and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX XXXX never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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. (VA)

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

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  Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-21
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Spoke with XXXX XXXX XXXX in regards to an account that was allegedly mine. I asked them to validate the information in accordance with 15 USC 1692g and they were unable to do so but instead sent a statement simply implying that I owe the debt. I responded with a second letter of validation and they sent the same statement. I contacted the credit reporting agencies and told them they are inaccurately reporting this account and to remove it in respect to 15 USC 1681 in which they responded with filing a complaint with you, CFPB.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22
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: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (AR)

Barclays Bank XXXX MRVVervent-Revii XXXX Regional acceptance XXXX Flagship Acceptance XXXX Exeter Finance XXXX XXXX Savings Credit Card XXXX XXXX CRBamp XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX Credit Card XXXX Capital XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-10
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. (NV)

I called the 3 credit bureaus after I purchased a credit report with XXXX and XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX. After receiving a copy of my report, I saw this UNVERIFIABLE accounts on my personal profile, I noticed that there was an account on my credit report which are misleading to me. I sent a letter to the 3 credit bureaus last XX/XX/XXXX. I believe they have failed to authenticate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I included this in my last COMPLAINT and hoping that these accounts must be investigated and updated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance {$870.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance {$4000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$33000.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$19000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$2500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$39000.00}.