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Consumer complaint received 2024-03-13
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)

This is my first endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$520.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed {$750.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$9800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$31000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$140.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$750.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$450.00} XXXX XX/XX/2022
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
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. (FL)

The unverified accounts indicated below continue reporting on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 
XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (OR)

Wells Fargo took overdraft fees between XXXX and XXXX when I was supposed to be signed up for overdraft protection. They also didn't close my account in XXXX, and notified me it was still open when I tried to create a new one in XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-29
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX, 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
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-29
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. (CA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-23
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: Westlake Services, LLC (NY)

I was having a difficult time paying my car payment with Westlake Financial. I called them on XX/XX/2023 to discuss the financial problems I was having to see if they could help me. The woman was very helpful. I asked if I could extend one payment to the end of my loan, in exchange for missing my XXXX payment. She said yes, that I just have to pay {$50.00} and she could do that. I paid the {$50.00}. She said I had to fill out a form that she would text me, which I did while I was on the phone with her. I thanked her and asked if there was anything else I needed to do, and she said I was all set. I got a few calls after that about a late payment, when I said I had set up the arrangement, they said it must not be reflecting yet. 

At that time I assumed my next payment due date was XX/XX/XXXX. Funds were tight. I wasn't able to make the XX/XX/XXXX payment, but was prepared to make it on XX/XX/XXXX, so that I didn't hit the 30 days passed due mark. 

On Sunday, XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX, a tow truck shows up and repossesses my car. I was shocked, because since I had done the payment arrangement I wasn't even 30 days past due. I called Westlake right away, and the rep on the phone actually laughed at me, and said I can't make payments whenever I want, in regards to the {$50.00} payment. I told him it was a payment arrangement, and he laughed at me again. 

I owed {$440.00} to get my car back, which I paid. I missed XXXX days of work, and had to get a cab to go pick up my car. I was upset. I called Westlake the day after I got my car back, and asked why it was repossessed when I had the payment arrangement. After speaking with a supervisor it was determined that the woman who processed my payment arrangement, didn't finalize it, which is why the car was repossessed. Within a week they had reversed the repo fees. She said they would look into forgiving a payment, due to the lost wages, time, and inconvenience of the whole situation. 

They did reverse the repo fees ( which never should have been on there ). But they never properly processed the payment arrangement at all, so I ended up getting a 30 day late payment ding on my credit report. And they never made any kind of effort to compensate me for the lost wages, the cab, or anything else. 

I called for the last time today, XX/XX/XXXX, to see if there was an update. And the supervisor said they don't offer anything for mistakes. And I should just make sure i make my payments. 

I'm frustrated. I've never had a lending company be so awful, unforgiving, and threatening. Today they actually told me they can repo the car anytime they want, even if it's a day late. This company is predatory and doesn't own up to their mistakes. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask them to forgive XXXX payment ( {$220.00} ) in exchange for 2 days of lost wages, and the cab fee. They should reimburse me for all of that due to their error, but I know they won't. 

Please help me to ensure this predatory behavior doesn't happen to others.
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Avant Holding Company, Inc. (FL)

On XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, I wrote to tell AVANT LLC/WEB BANK to verify the items I had identified as inaccurate or incomplete in my credit report. 
Copies of my correspondence are attached for your review. 

AVANT LLC/WEB BANK Account number : XXXX Since you have not given me names of persons you contacted for verification of the information, nor have you complied within the statutory time period ( 30 days ) to my request for verification, I assume that you have not been able to verify the information I have disputed. 
Therefore, you must comply with the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and drop the disputed items from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
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. (PA)

I recently received a copy of my Experian consumer report and I noticed inaccurate accounts reporting on my consumer report. this company is in clear violation of the law. Pursuant 15 USC1681B
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-29
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. (VA)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, the list of accounts 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 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 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) : States no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : Any other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
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)

Experian is reporting inaccurate unverified information on my credit report i have disputed the inaccurate information with no luck to today i am submitting a dispute with the source of their verification which doesn't reflect any bankruptcy being reported on my file also put a correct date of birth for me and remove the unauthorized inquires on my report
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-06
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA (TX)

My Complaint is direct at both XXXX and the Apple card XXXX Many, Many, Many Years ago, XXXX offered me a free cell phone reception booster for my house. I can honestly say it didnt work. I dont recall the exact date that I got the booster, but it was something like in XXXX or XXXX I mean a long time ago. I believe it was called XXXX but Im struggling to remember. There were two cheap plastic boxes. One which you were supposed to put in your window, and another in a central location In your house. It didnt really improve reception and XXXX began allowing WiFi calling, so I didnt think the boxes helped. After I got the device, I realized that there was a non-return penalty of {$500.00} if I didnt return the box. Knowing that I didnt think the box was useful ( and previously paying a cable company for forgetting to return a cable box ) I drove to my nearest XXXX  store to drop off the box. I dont recall how the transaction went ( it was like 10 years ago ) but I recall returning the box to the store. Fast forward 10 years, I decide to cancel XXXX  and go to a XXXX XXXX XXXX I visit national parks and XXXX  coverage on national parks is much better. Anyways, XXXX informs me that they dont have a record of this box. I spent a while on the phone with them, and Im told by the representative that I have to return the exact same box with the exact same serial number. Of course, I dont have it anymore. Otherwise, they will bill me {$500.00}. Sure enough, they charge my credit card {$500.00}. I dispute with my credit card company, and they say well XXXX showed us this invoice so thats proof enough for me. My problems : Said box was returned years ago I was not allowed to pay todays market value for the box. No way a signal booster from 10 years ago is worth {$500.00}. Looking on XXXX, I can buy what I think is essentially the same box today for {$20.00}. I think the box was XXXX, meaning it would likely be deprecated today. Because I dont keep receipts or have proof from 10 years ago, Im being charged {$500.00}. I was a XXXX customer for well over a decadepaid them north of {$5000.00}. I recognize breakups are hard, but charging me {$500.00} for this XXXX box is just a great way to tell a customer to never come back. My phone number is XXXX My XXXX Account number was XXXX My Apple Card is tied to my apple ID : XXXX Am I wrong here? How do I get my {$500.00} back? Has XXXX  done this to anyone else.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc (WI)

Affirm reported my paid off loan to XXXX. My credit limit was increased and other loans were made and paid in full and on time. Because Affirm showed my first loan was paid and NO NEW loans were reported, my credit score was lowered instead of increased by the repayment of more loans.. This is damaging and has prevented my establishing new lines of credit due to a lower than actual score if all " Eligible '' loans were reported. 

In 2 years I had multiple loans and payments, all paid on time or early in full without a single late payment. 

They claim that not all loans are eligible for reporting and that is not in dispute. What is in dispute is that the loans not reported are identical contracts language wise as the previously reported loan, but were of different contractual amounts and term length which were 12 months instead of 6. 

The problem is the conflict of interest. With failure to report my perfect credit history with Affirm, it has severely limited my ability to seek other credit lines and reduced my ability to increase my credit score leaving me with only Affirm as as " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' Their policy in this matter is a racket to maintain a monopoly of sorts by preventing me from seeking other and better options. 

This has damaged me as the failure to report has lowered my score instead of increasing it. The ability to rent, purchase, or get credit without security deposit and extreme interest rates has been suppressed. 

Affirm actually offered and I accepted a credit card to be used at any location. But I have to " Prearrange '' the transaction and amount before purchase. I have been turned down for other lines of credit that I would have qualified for if my paid off and current loans had been properly reported.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20
Product: Credit reporting 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)

I need immediate update to my personal information : My name should read as XXXX XXXX. 
Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Employer : XXXX XXXX XXXX All others should be removed as non-mailable addresses. I have tried to correct over the phone and via disputes and have been unsuccessful. This a violation and I am the consumer and the bureaus are in violation of federal law. 

Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S. Code 552a ) 4 ) the term record means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, his education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains his name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a finger or voice print or a photograph ; This includes consumer reports ( b ) Conditions of Disclosure.No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure of the record would be ( 12 ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31. Again they need prior written instruction of the individual to whom it relates. Section 3711 ( e ) of title 31 States ( 1 ) When trying to collect a claim of the Government under a law except the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 1 et seq. ), the head of an executive, judicial, or legislative agency shall disclose to a consumer reporting agency information from a system of records that a person is responsible for a claim if ( E ) the head of the agency has established procedures to ( iii ) get satisfactory assurances from each consumer reporting agency that the agency is complying with all laws of the United States related to providing consumer credit information ; and Either way they have violated not only the Fair Credit Reporting Act but also the Privacy Act of 1974
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01
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)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-17
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MI)

I Have been trying to modify an equity line balloon payment issue for 15 months now. I have attached the documentation that I just rec 'd by mail on XX/XX/2016, according to the documents, I need to have these returned by XX/XX/2016, this is not sufficient time, I could not get this there by then. 
Most importantly the agreement does not state the important facts, the interest rate I will be paying, whether the loan is a fixed rate or variable, the payment, or amortization schedule, and there is a capitalized amt, I have paid the int. pmt on this every month, never missed, never late.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (LA)

This serves as an effort to rectify inaccurate information present in my credit report as published by your company. Following a credit denial attributed to the dissemination of inaccurate details, I wish to formally communicate that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report.

I am formally requesting the blocking and deletion of these accounts.

It is crucial to emphasize that this request is not erroneous and is not grounded in any material misrepresentation concerning the necessity to block these transactions. The following are the accounts that I wish to remove from my credit report : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
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. (MD)

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9700.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$13000.00} ; XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

Account Name : US. Department of EDU Account Amounts : {$3900.00}, {$4800.00}, {$3500.00} XX/XX/XXXX I disputed this account with all three credit bureaus, Experian, XXXX, and XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX the credit bureaus have since updated my report to reflect that the account has been forgiven by the government. Not only are there inconsistencies on the reporting of this account, this account should not be reflected on my credit reports according to the FCRA because this account is not accurate. 

Please investigate if all information is correct. If not, please remove them from my credit report. In your findings, you may see how this account should not be reflected on my credit report. The last status that you have reported is : Current account/was a collection account, insurance claim or government claim or terminated for default. Please delete this account
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

The fraudulent account is on my consumer report. It need to removed as soon as possible. There is no 3rd party. I am human. There has been the following account that are not authorized under my consent or written approval. I have filed a FTC report regarding this manner.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-29
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. (MI)

I have over 90 unknown/fraudulent inquiries on my Equifax credit report. I recently read an article that mentioned how Equifax failed to provide accurate scores for consumers. After careful review of my report, I notice DOZENS of inquiries that I never even authorized. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. My credit score has already caused me a great deal of financial loss. Monetary compensation has not been offered, so I am simply requesting a clean report as a result of the multiple violations that will go unpunished. Delete all information shared on my report. This ordeal has almost ruined my life!