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Consumer complaint received 2022-06-03
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. (AZ)

n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # 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 2020-04-06
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — High-pressure sales tactics
Company: Home Loan Center, Inc. (VA)

I put my information into lending tree, not knowing that this counted as an implication. Nowhere in the description did it say that the information I was inputting would count as a credit application, I was under the assumption that I was just going to look at potential rates, not actually open an application. Since submitting my information, I have been bombarded almost non-stop by texts and phone calls from prospective lenders when I was just trying to get an idea of what a rate for a potential refinance for my car would be. I am submitting this complaint because I feel it was not adequately made clear that what I was submitting my info for was an application, rather than just some info to get an idea of what rates would be. The prompts did not appear to be an application, I believe they are purposefully designed to not look like an application to get people to fill them out. Nowhere did I see a consent item that say providing lending tree with my phone number would mean that various lenders would call me. The bombardment of phone calls and texts from potential lenders has been an annoyance, and I would like Lending Tree to better make clear what they are going to do with consumer information when it is typed in.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-29
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. (CA)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted a request to block items on my consumer report as I am a victim of identity theft. This was not a dispute, however, the FCRA has chosen to forgo Federal regulation and apply their company policy to treat this as a dispute. In fact, when I called them, they stated that their policy supersedes Federal law ( which states ) ( a ) Block A consumer reporting agency should block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date receipt by such agency of- ( 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 bynthe consumer. I submtted proof that my social security number, fingerprints, birthdate, addresses, and other identifying information was affected by the XXXX XXXX data breach as well as XXXX 's XXXX date breach. I submitted all the required documents per 15usc1681c and yet the CRA has failed to block this information and it has been over 4 days. Again, this is NOT A DISPUTE.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem accessing account
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (VA)

I tried to make a food purchase on Friday the XXXX of XXXX, but apparently the wrong pin was put in multiple times and the account was permanently suspended. I currently have {$310.00} remaining in the account but am unable to retrieve my funds. I contacted the bank and was told to contact the customer care department at Bluebird Customer Care XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX to which I did so with no results. I sent off the letter with all my personal information : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX I also have tried calling them repeatedly with no results.since last week. This is my money and I need to get it back. I don't have any other money coming in until the end of the month. I'm at the end of my rope, and I don't what else to do.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-29
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. (GA)

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus to fix these erroneous items. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. These were already included in my prior complaint and I'm including them again. 

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Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC. (PA)

In XX/XX/XXXX we paid this account. At that time we were repeatedly assured by the agent collecting the debt that paying it would 'help '' our credit scores and that they would remove the account from our credit in XX/XX/XXXX. They said in XX/XX/XXXX it would report a {$XXXX} balance, which it has done. We did have to note that updating the account resulted in a decreased credit score, not " helping '' as promised. We also have not yet seen it deleted from our credit, as promised. They have clearly violated our rights according to the FCRA and FDCPA by misrepresenting their intentions. HELP US PLEASE
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

The CRA 's have added fraud alerts, blocks, security freezes to my credit file. This is a violation of FCRA regulations. Please immediately remove these alerts Please send me proof the I requested the alerts. The FCRA permits a penalty up to {$1000.00} for such violations of my consumer rights.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

The CRA 's have added fraud alerts, blocks, security freezes to my credit file. This is a violation of FCRA regulations. Please immediately remove these alerts Please send me proof the I requested the alerts. The FCRA permits a penalty up to {$1000.00} for such violations of my consumer rights.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc. (FL)

XXXX has been attempting to collect {$330.00} from XXXX that I dont owe them. Ive reached out XXXX about this bill and they said they would remove it as my responsibility and remove it from my credit report. Since then, XXXX has put the {$330.00} with several collection agencies which was put on my credit report each time. 
Since XXXX I have disputed the {$330.00} placed on my credit 4 times by 4 separate collection agencies. Each time I dispute the collection it has been removed, only to be placed on my credit by another collection agency. Its presently once more placed on my credit report on XX/XX/XXXX by Convergent Outsourcing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WA XXXX for {$330.00} Original Creditor XXXX. 
This collection has taken off XXXX  points off my FICO score in a time when I need my good credit to get a loan due to the current Coronvarius pandemic impacting my livelihood. It seems I dispute this collection, only to have it be placed on my credit by another collection agency XXXX hires. 
Im asking that it be permanently removed from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: DISCOVER BANK (NJ)

This document is for fraudulent accounts opened in my name, Using my personal information without my authorization or permission. I am a victim of identity theft and did not open these mentioned accounts. I am a victim of the XXXX data breach. State issued ID have been compromised and my social security has also been obtained. My postal mail was being forwarded out of state to where theft of my personal and confidential information took place. I am not responsible for any of these charges or accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-31
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Incomm Holdings Inc. (CA)

( XXXX ) Prepaid card does not work : I was gifted a VanillaGift.com VISA gift card activate with a {$100.00} value. Per the Cardholder Agreement I tried using the card to pay for transactions at several in-person merchants/stores, but the payment was consistently rejected. I then tried using it at various online merchants ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, etc. ) and the payment was also rejected. 

( XXXX ) Customer service to resolve the issue is circuitous and nonexistent : On XX/XX/24 I tried calling the customer service phone number listed on the back of the card and in the Cardholder Agreement ; this phone line directed me to a lengthy automated menu that kept me going in circles and did not point me to either ( a ) how to reach a live customer service representative or ( b ) an actual answer on why the card was being rejected and how to reconcile. The information given over and over is that " your card was most likely declined due to security and safety measures... use your card in-person or at a different merchant online '', which is what I did and was unsuccessful at using the card for payment. Furthermore, the instructions given by VanillaGift.com say to use my own billing address/zip code and that they are unable to change/assign a zip code -- but several merchants have said the zip code is incorrect. Furthermore, according to VanillaGift.com FAQ and the automated phone line, the company says that customers can report an issue online -- however, it is only possible to track an existing issue, not to submit one ; to submit one the website says to call the customer phone line which is just an automated menu. 

VanillaGift.com clearly wants to make it difficult for customers redeem the value of the gift card, and does not make a reasonable effort to provide customer service to resolve issues. I just want to be able to redeem the full value of the gift given to me ( {$100.00} ) or to receive a refund for the value.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-03
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. (TX)

I got a copy of my credit report and noticed some accounts and inquiries that i did not authorize. I contacted the company 's and was told the documentation required to remove the unauthorized items and they are attached. I would like the issue take care of immediately as i am trying to start a new job thats these issues are making more difficult than it should be.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

XXXX  XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-29
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. (OH)

I'm submitting disputes about unauthorized accounts and fraudulent activity opened on my credit report without my knowledge. The information was compromised. My information has been being handled improperly. The inquiries and collections below need remove. In accordance to the fair credit reporting. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected Consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

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Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

TransUnion LLC XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information : To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) below to be errors. 
This letter is a formal complaint that inaccurate information is list on my credit report. 
The below information in my credit profile is having damaging effects on my credit standing. As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. The inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. 
The following information needs to be verified and deleted from my credit report as soon as possible : DEPT OF ED/XXXX  DEPTEDXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-29
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)

This is XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still items that need to be updated or removed. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 Credit Bureaus to validate these items ( A ). I hope these disputed items are repaired immediately : XXXX FIN 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
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-06
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. (TX)

I am writing this due to non-compliance with the ( Equifax, XXXX, XXXX ). They have failed to remove information that was affiliated with personal details that were challenged in the past. I strongly believe that they are in violation of the FCRA and are outright refusing to uphold the law.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

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.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-03
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. (NH)

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH, XXXX XX/XX/2022 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account # 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 A States a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the Consumer.

15 USC 1692 Section 805 A Section 3 States at the consumers place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumers employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication. 

15 USC 1692 Section 806 Section 5 Causing a telephone to ring or engaging any person in telephone conversation repeatedly or continuously with intent to annoy, abuse, or harass any person at the called number.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. (WA)

I had an auto loan with SANTANDER and have always made my payments on time. For some reason, I realized that there was a late payment on my credit report. I called SANTANDER, and they said their system mistakenly put me on paperless billing, which I did not request, and it caused me to be 30 days late. As you can see, I have always had a stellar payment record. I tried contacting XXXX, and SANTANDER with no successful resolution. XXXX reported me 30 days late in XX/XX/2023. There was an error on their part. I was never 30 days late.