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Consumer complaint received 12/21/2016 about Credit card () with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (VA).
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease

Complaint: I received an email notification from American Express credit line determination department, stating that there had been a change to my credit limit. When I opened the email the information stated AMEX had decided to lower my credit limit by {$3000.00}, from approximately {$9000.00} to {$6000.00}, thus placing the card which already had a {$6000.00} balance on it into a maxed-out credit card position. They advised me to call if I had questions, no explanation was given in that email. I called and spoke to the XXXX different individuals, a regular representative, a credit line representative and their supervisor. I was told by all XXXX that they made the determination based off of XXXX late payments. To my knowledge all under 30-day lates. I should mention, I am a retired XXXX veteran, and I am a full-time student, which caused my 10-day late payments as I 'm on an extremely tight income. Notwithstanding, I paid my bill in XXXX and I paid XXXX 's bill on the XXXX. To my knowledge, I was only 10-days late on those payments, not XXXX, XXXX or 90-day late payments. The AMEX representatives told me that the reason for their actions were because they opened up an investigation on my account ( again without my knowledge ), pulled my XXXX score and credit report ( also, unbeknown to me ), and made this determination without forewarning or notification. To my knowledge, I had not received any form of notification that they were even considering these drastic of actions neither in writing or by phone. Also, to my knowledge, I was n't afforded any of the protections under the Truth in Lending Act, specifically Credit Card Act of XXXX, where companies are required to notify the customer in writing if they are going to impact the customer 's credit, pull credit scores without the consumer 's expressed permission, change the terms of the agreement, which ultimately adversely impacts the consumer. All of these apply to my situation. An AMEX representative told me that the only way my credit line could be reinstitute, thus pulling me out of a maxed-out credit card position would be to give them my bank account information, my XXXX, all other sources of income and all savings and government pensions I may be receiving. Specifically, Proof of Income, Proof of Financial Assets, all sources of employment, OR, give them {$3500.00} by XXXX XXXX to have my credit line and thus credit restored.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/22/2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Platinum Holdings Group, LLC (OR).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Seized/Attempted to seize property

Complaint: Worldwide Asset XXXX, LLC has garnished my entire paycheck for the next three months. Everything I make after taxes is to be sent to them by my boss. This leaves me with XXXX income, how am i supposed to live? I do n't even remember what this debt is from, and i do n't remember charging such a large amount, ever.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-03-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (AZ).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint: I requested validation of this debt multiple times ( XXXX XXXX/MIDLAND FUNDING ) has failed to produce any documentation. They havent sent my original contract showing my Apr. They tried to sue me in court this case was dismissed because they couldnt prove this debt is mines. They are in violation of the federal law by keep this on my credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: I would like to file a complaint about Equifax Credit Reporting company not being able, willing or capable to place a freeze on my credit report, as requested by me. After the published security breach at Equifax I attempted to place a freeze on my credit report, both through the Equifax Credit Freeze website and over the automated Equifax Credit Freeze telephone service and neither of them were able to put the freeze in place. No explanation was given and nothing is put in place to follow up. In a security breach like the one that just happened time is of the essence to safeguard consumers information and it is extremely frustrating that Equifax is unable to accomplish just that.
Below is the error message I received after spending valuable time completing the freeze request.
Thank you! 

System Currently Unavailable - Error 500 We 're sorry. We can not process your security freeze request online at this time. Please try back later. 

To make a security freeze request with the other national consumer credit reporting agencies, please contact XXXX and XXXX : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Thank you for giving Equifax the opportunity to assist you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-12-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (IL).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: RE  : modification and  RICO Enterprise  Bank of America must face claims that it and another company violated federal anti-racketeering laws by denying loan modifications to eligible borrowers, a federal appeals court The ruling by the  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit  reinstates purported class claims by  XXXX   XXXX  and other borrowers that Bank of America and  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   (   XXXX   ), a  settlement company, feigned compliance with guidelines under the Home Affordable Modification program  ( HAMP )  while modifying as few loans as possible.     Massive consumer victory upholds claims that  BOAs HAMP  mortgage-modification program was a   RICO enterprise The nations seconds largest banking institution, Bank of America must face a class action lawsuit over RICO and promissory estoppel claims for conspiring to obstruct, delay and deny their Home Affordable Modification Program ( HAMP ) applications.
Bank of America must face claims that it violated federal anti-racketeering laws by denying loan modifications to eligible borrowers, a federal appeals court The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reinstates purported class c  laims by  XXXX   XXXX  and other borrowers that Bank of America and  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   (   XXXX   ),  a settlement company, feigned compliance with guidelines under the Home Affordable Modification progra  m ( HAMP ) while modifying as few loans as possible.
I feel the BOA has on so many levels absolutely is a RICO ENterprise and has put me in the in the the group of modifying as few loans as possible in the correct modification best see fit to assist me.
I did file an appeal in my last modification because of the status that my husband was unemployed. My service lender at the time said nothing else could be done! SO once again your facts are completely inaccurate and again unwillingness to have a mortgage loan forgiveness principal reduction or rate adjustment I am completely confused on how you can state a interest rate does not factor in until after a trail period?? I will not agree to a trail period without knowing what interest rate I am at?

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/27/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (IL).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: My wife and I were looking to refinance our loan and chose to work with a local mortgage broker. We were given the choice on which company our loan would be sold to and decided to look at Chase because our other accounts are there. I called and spoke to a representative about the Chase Mortgage Cash Back program and asked several times if we would qualify if our loan originated with a mortgage broker and was then sold to Chase. I was assured that everything would be fine and we would be eligible. We went ahead with the refinance and our loan was sold to Chase. When I tried to sign up for the Chase Mortgage Cash Back program, I was not able to. After talking to several different representatives, I was told that we do not qualify for the program and there is nothing else that I can do about it even if I was misinformed and mislead. Since we chose to use Chase at a higher rate with the understanding that the program would reduce the cost, we will now have to pay over {$4000.00} over the life of the loan without this resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/19/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: Under the laws of the FDCPA, I have contacted the collection agency myself and have been unable to get them to verify that this is indeed my debt. 

I enclose copies of my requests to the companies, asking them to validate my debts, and the receipts showing that I sent these letter certified signature request. You will see in my letters dated XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX that I have repeatedly made these offers. Chase Card on every occasion has either overlooked or ignored my requests to exercise equity in redemption and by refusing to acknowledge that right they have refused to accept payment in the process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-09-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Eq uifax Inc. 's systems were struck by a cyberattack that affected approximately 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting agency. Names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver 's license numbers, and credit card numbers were accessed from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. My personal information was included in the leak, and I was not informed by Equifax. Even though they have all of my information, no notification was received via mail, email, or phone. I was notified through a third party ( XXXX XXXX ) of the leak and am in the process of taking steps to prevent possible damage to my credit/tax information including putting a 90 fraud alert on my credit reports, updating my personal and account information through my identity protection service, and filing this report. Further Action will be taken if fraud or identity th
eft results due to this leak.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-10-2016 about Bank account or service ((CD) Certificate of deposit) with BBVA COMPASS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: Compass Bank, the option to fund the account with a ACH transfer did not function, I called them and was transferred several times until I gave up. 
within a day or two I tried to do it again and I still could not complete the ACH transfer called them again and could not get anywhere, on XX/XX/XXXX I tried the third time and changed the application to fund the CD with a check, and mailed out a check for {$200000.00} clearly marking the purpose of the money and the account number that I was given, five days after mailing the check I saw that it was not cashed yet I called the bank again they told me that the check did not arrive yet and I should call in 5 days. 
I called them on XX/XX/XXXX and I was told that the account was closed because it was not funded and my check is being returned, I was surprised to see that the check was cashed I called them on XX/XX/XXXX, and was shuffled from person to person without any results. The last person I spoke to was a guy by the name of XXXX that later said his name is XXXX with the promise that check is being issued and sent out to me immediately. 
I called the FDIC to complain about this episode, they said I have to complain with ; Federal Reserve Consumer Help I called them and they said to lodge a complaint in writing which I did. 
Today XXXX XXXX, 2016 I get an answer that I have to make a complain with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and I am doing it right here and now. 

MEANWHILE IT IS 10 DAYS PAST THAT bbva copass bank IS HOLDING MY {$200000.00}. AND LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/21/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (TX).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: 1- They do NOT respond back within the 30 days deadline nor at any time. 2-They keep posting that I have made payments on the accounts when the accounts have been closed for years. 3-Especailly MIDLAND FUNDING. They have refused to accept a Certified Letter from the Court that notifies them that they are being sued for violating the XXXX 1692XXXX of the FDCPA. An employee looking at their computer screen, seeing my name listed in their database is NOT VERTICATION of any alleged debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-12-2015 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: OCWEN is violating the terms of their Consent Judgement in regards to my mortgage account. I am submitting this to you to have as record of my issues. I am seeking relief and requesting the Monitoring Committee established by the Judgement will take enforcement action against OCWEN and hold them accountable to the Judgement.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 05-06-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: I called and spoke with a representative at   XXXX   and Experian  credit  reporting I have sent in documentation showing that I have paid my balance in full with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX .    XXXX  continues to report a balance of {$11.00} on my report from  XXXX    XXXX   XXXX  . I have tried to dispute this online also when trying to submit the dispute the website does not allow this to be submitted. Reporting this on my credit report is emotionally and financially distressing, I am contacting you to help is a resolution that will stop the harassment that I am suffering in to this day.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/28/2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Phoenix Financial Services LLC (AR).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: Phoenix Financial sent me a letter that was back dated by two weeks stating I needed to dispute the collection within 30 days. The date on the letter says I received their services in the year ofXX/XX/XXXX, but I have never been hospitalized. The date on my credit report says the account was opened inXX/XX/XXXX. I immediately sent written correspondence disputing this debt, informing them it was n't mine and to send verification. I have sent them several letters over the years asking for verification they have never verified it. The account is up in dispute before it appeared on my credit and they never sent verification before adding it to my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/18/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Perfection Collection (MA).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: Perfection Collection for the amount of {$2100.00}, I have sent Perfection Collection a Debt Validation and they have not responded. I have no knowledge of this alleged debt.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-02-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AZ).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: XXXX falsely reports accounts as derogatory/in collections for parties that never made a late payment and paid account off in full. 

I had leased a motorcycle with XXXX. A year later my motorcycle was totaled by a falling tree. I immediately contacted the agency and made them aware of the situation. I maintained communication with the agency regularly as the insurance companies were working on paying off the remaining balance. A month and a half afterwards, I had received a call being told I was delinquent in my payments. I never made a late payment, the money was extracted directly from my account and the funds were always available. I explained my situation of a totaled motorcycle and how I was waiting on the insurance companies to pay off the balance. Despite how many times I repeatedly explained my situation, I was repeatedly asked why I should be treated any differently than others that ca n't make their payments. The conversation eventually became so frustrating I had to hang up and call back someone else. Eventually, I did manage to get someone to put my account on hold until the insurance companies could finish processing the claim. I did n't understand how there was any confusion with the account. I had provided XXXX with documentation and questions from the insurance companies from within the first week of the accident. After the insurance companies payed off the balance in full, I noticed that XXXX had reported my account to the credit bureaus as derogatory/in collections, with late payments. I contacted XXXX and had to get a higher level supervisor because I was having problems with other employees that were insisting my account was reported accurately. After speaking with the supervisor, I was told it would be corrected and reported as paid off with no late payments. A month and a half later, it reflected on my credit report as I was told, my account was now in a good status. The following month, just last week, XXXX reported my status back to derogatory/in collections. My experience with XXXX has been horrendous, especially if I was to provide more detail. I seriously need someone to get this agency to correct things and quit harassing me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (OH).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax, due to negligence, has leaked my personal information. I have attempted to contact Equifax to free my credit, and they only seem to be interested in SELLING me credit monitoring services. It is completely unacceptable that Equifax is going to be able to PROFIT from their negligence.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-09-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with NETSPEND CORPORATION (CO).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I while trying to log on to my Pre-Paid Visa account with Ace Elite/Net Spend, with my card ending in XXXX, I forgot the password and as usual went to the lost password link, I then entered the information and was sent via my e-mail a temporary password, but when I would go back and enter it in, I would receive a " account locked '' message and for me to call the toll free number, I do and then am told it is unlocked, I even received an e-mail that my account is unlocked, but then when I attempt to do the same function, the same message shows, this went on many times over the course of 2+ days. I sent Ace Elite a e-mail about the troubles and it was signed by a " XXXX '' that passwords and user names are case sensitive and that for me to try it again, this time I tired to guess the password and the same message appeared that my account is locked. I receive my Social Security benefits : SSI and XXXX with this card and did get fed up and I went into the Social Security Office to change my direct deposit canceling Ace Elite/Net Spend and picking up the official debit card for Social Security ; XXXX XXXX but I still need to get into account to print statements, can you help me as I feel this is no longer a professional and business experience with this company and I need outside intervention. 
My Social Security Number is : XXXX My Date of Birth is : XX/XX/XXXX My E-mail Address under the card is : XXXXXXXXXXXX Account Number : UNKNOWN Dear Cardholder, Thank you for contacting NetSpend Customer Care! 

I am sorry to hear that you are having problem accessing your online account. 

Please note that your username and password are case sensitive. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click the " Forgot Password '' link located below the password box. You will be asked to answer a few security questions and then, you may create a new username or password. Once you do that, you will be able to login to your account. 

Furthermore, I am unable to locate your account with the information provided. If the troubleshooting steps above do not work, I suggest that you call our Customer Care line so they may assist you further with this matter as I am unable to do so via this email conversation. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. 

Thank you for choosing NetSpend. Have a great day! 

XXXX Customer Care Specialist

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation