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Consumer complaint received 09/26/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NC).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: I received a copy of my credit report and am disputing some items that need to be deleted. 

Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Amount : {$500.00} Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account # : XXXX Amount : {$720.00} The reasons why these items should be deleted are indicated below : According to the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) [ 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ], these disputed items must be reinvestigated or deleted from my credit record within 30 days. During the investigation period, these items must be removed from my credit report as the mere reporting of items prior to debt validation constitutes collection activity. I am also requesting the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals you contacted during your investigation. 

Please notify me that the above items have been deleted pursuant to 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) [ 15 USC1681j ( a ) ( 6 ) ]. According to the provisions of 612 [ 15 USC1681j ], there should be no charge for this report. 

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at address noted below.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02/19/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NC).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint: I have a home equity line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank. This account was included in my bankruptcy filing, however they continue to report this line on my credit report. 

I have made several phone calls and credit bureau disputes. This line continues to report.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01-03-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Diversified Consultants, Inc. (OH).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint: I received a collection letter from XXXX XXXX stating that I owe a balance to XXXX but they never sent anything before. I sent them a debt validation letter asking for an agreement bearing my signature between me and their collection agency, proof that they are licensed to collect in Ohio, their license number and registered agent, complete payment history on this account along with an accounting of all additional charges assessed, valid copies of the debt agreement stating the amount of debt and interest charges, and also an agreement between them and the creditor that authorizes them to collect on the alleged debt. They failed to produce any of these and also sent me a letter saying the debt is valid with a summarized bill. Not to mention they also sent a preselected exclusive offer for me to get their services which doesnt make since if their claiming I owe them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 12/22/2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (GA).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: When I opened my ck'g accts at Bank of America , I was assured I would not be charged acct maintenance fees for the 2nd acct ... However, I am being charged $ XXXXmonth for an acct that actually protects BOA interests ... I use this acct as a " pocket money '' vs carrying cash. If my card gets skimmed, I keep only a few {$100.00} in it to be drained and disputed ... However this also protects me, also.. As the dispute process is very egregious and flawed where BOA does not have their customer 's best interests at hand ... I want the $ XXXX/mo fees that began in XXXX to be returned .... 

This brings me to my second issue.. On XXXX occasions I have disputed card transactions with BOA and instead of being my advocate, they either side with a corrupt merchant or place my resolutions out of grasp.. I want the disputed amounts refunded.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01-03-2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc. (NJ).
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Complaint: Hello I sold my XXXX gift card that was worth XXXX dollars to XXXX. They offered XXXX for it and I accepted. 
I did this online XX/XX/XXXX. To date no word from them it just says pending. Its been 9 days of me waiting. So my gift card is useless now and they refuse to communicate with me. 
They have my bank account information too and now Im worried. They took that gift card and now Im ignored. 
Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/19/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (SC).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

Complaint: I have tried multiple times to get my monthly amount reduced. I ca n't afford the monthly payments that Navient is asking. I have called several times a year but nothing changes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/15/2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Public record

Complaint: Each of the following Tax liens ( State and Federal ) have been charged off. Please remove from my credit report. Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-01-2016 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC. (TX).
Issue: Managing the loan or lease

Complaint: I have a 6 year loan with santander on a XXXX dodge journey. I purchased the car XX/XX/2013 The pay off amount was for XXXX after finances were added. I have had this car for almost 3 years and the pay off amoumt has increased to XXXX dollars and has never lowered. Santander has lost payments, and after deferring two payments have started calling 4 to 6 times a day saying I am over XXXX dollars behind.I have been blocked out of my online account and can not retrieve any information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/16/2016 about Credit card () with DISCOVER BANK (MN).
Issue: Credit determination

Complaint: Discover Card Services falsely advertises, using the lure and encouragement of secure card offers for those with bad or challenged credit circumstances to apply - yet, they deny a secured application with dollar-for-dollar collateral despite their advertising on the website and, after multiple transfers to representatives and much time lost, no one can answer why? I feel their advertising and language is misleading and falsely representative ( contradicting ) to what they advertise and solicit, and they should be held accountable

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-06-2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (OH).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Public record

Complaint: I am challenging a Public Record Information on my credit report that is inaccurate in its filing. Although, " Dismissed '' means that it is adjudicated by the law, the credit reporting agencies are holding my credit status " HOSTAGE '' for the next 10 years. In the eyes of the Federal Government XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX this voluntary dismissal does NOT exist!! My case concerned no form of solvency, nothing was placed under conservancy, examinership, liquidation or provisional debt reconstruction. There were no exemptions, no surrender of any kind as stated within the regulations of the BAPCPA " Means Test ''. The credit bureaus have retrieve my information from a third party entity without my authorization, therefore holding my identity and credit under " Consumer Lock '' for 10 years. The XXXX Court has confirmed that they did not verify by documentation and the credit agencies have stated I can no longer challenge this negative entry. This discrepancy has prevented me in my personal life 's pursuit. Please advocate for me in this challenge.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/13/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with CITIBANK, N.A. (VA).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: We just received the XXXX XXXX dollars that Citimortgage was ordered to pay home owners that were requesting help with their mortgage. We applied for HARP in XX/XX/XXXX, however we had requested help from Citimortgage two times prior, between approximately summer of XX/XX/XXXX and summer of XX/XX/XXXX, before receiving HARP in XX/XX/XXXX. Both request were denied without any financial review. Our mortgage was XXXX monthly before we were awarded the HARP, XXXX after the HARP was awarded. Are we legally entitled to compensation for the prior denials? Thank you for your time.

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 11-10-2015 about Mortgage (Other mortgage) with HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (NJ).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: IN XX/XX/XXXX I TOOK OUT A LOAN WITH HOUSEHOLD FIN FOR XXXX AND MY PAYMENTS WERE XXXX ON THE XXXX OF THE MONTH ON A FIXED RATE, AT SOME POINT THEY GAVE THE LOAN TO XXXX, I CONT. TO PAY IN XX/XX/XXXX THEY SOLD THE LOAN TO BENAFINICAL AND MY HUSBAND DIED IN XX/XX/XXXX WHICH I CONT TO PAY WHEN I NOTIFY ALL PARTIES INVOLVED THEY SAID THAT MY NAME WAS NOT ON THE LOAN IN WHICH I DID SIGN SO I CONT TO PAY AND THEN THEY RAISED THE LOAN TO XXXX TOLD THEM IT WAS A FIXED RATE SAID NOT THERE PROBLEM PROVE IT AND I JUST CONT TO PAY XX/XX/XXXX THEY TRIED TO RAISE MY LOAN AGAIN TOLD THEM I COULD NOT AFFORD THIS AND THIS LOAN SHOULD BE PAID OFF BY NOW I MADE A PAYMENT IN XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX AND XX/XX/XXXX AND THEN THEY STARTED SENDING ME MY PAYMENTS BACK SAYING THEY ARE GOING TO FORECLOSE ON MY HOUSE TOLD THEM THAT I HAVE PAID THEM OVER XXXX HOW DO I STILL OWE OVER XXXX, THEY SAID THAT THEY CANT TALK TO ME I HIRED A ATTORNEY AND GAVE HIM POWER OF ATTORNEY AND THEY WONT TALK TO HIM, I FEEL AS THOUGH THEY ARE RIPPING ME OFF I NEVER MISSED A PAYMENT EVEN WHEN I DI MY CHAPTER XXXX I CONT TO PAY THEM .. ALL I WANT IS MY PAYMENT HISTORY BECAUSE THEY ARE SAYING THEY WILL SETTLE FOR XXXX I THINK THAT IS A BIT MUCH ON A XXXX XXXX LOAN I AM XXXX YRS OLD AND XXXX I CANT FIGHT THIS ANYMORE AND EVEN THOUGH MY HOUSE IS MY MAIN CONCERN CAN YO U PLEASE HELP ME

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-05-2017 about Bank account or service (Other bank product/service) with PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. (NC).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: Party opened paypal account using identity email. Nonconsential transfers

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/26/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with AMCOL Systems, Inc. (SC).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint: This debt has been removed from my credit report 2x and the debt agency has placed it back on both times. Iam asking that the debt collection ahency removes the debt for the third time and keep it removed. I have diouted wih no resolution hence why they have been required to remove it permanently.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/16/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (PA).
Issue: Settlement process and costs

Complaint: RE : Ocwen account # XXXX I have spent this past year attempting to short sale my home. I have done everything that Ocwen has asked ; submitted the appropriate paperwork, responded to and scheduled phone calls with my " XXXX '' and was given a verbal approval in XX/XX/XXXX to pursue a short sale XXXX no paperwork provided XXXX. This is after they denied me a deed in lieu and offered me a remodification that I could not afford ; they attempted to bully me into moving back into my home by denying a short sale. I have even had large orange notices posted on my door to publicly shame me ; this is illegal in the state of Pennsylvania. I regularly scheduled appointments with them to update them on the sale of my home ; their last scheduled appointment with me was on XX/XX/XXXX. Each scheduled phone call required that I begin back at square XXXX, explaining my story and reason for short sale while the " relationship XXXX '' claimed that this information was not already there. I repeatedly asked for transcripts of our conversations and even asked for them in writing but it was never provided. 

As soon as I had an offer on the horizon, Ocwen stopped contacting me by phone. The first offer was submitted on XX/XX/XXXX ; they did not respond for XXXX weeks. The buyer wanted to close on XX/XX/XXXX. Ocwen claimed they did not receive the offer despite the fact that it was listed on Equator and my realtor had a confirmation receipt of the listing. My realtor resubmitted the offer. They declined the offer and said it needed to be within 10 % of the appraisal ( for which I was never provided a copy ). The buyer provided a new offer, almost within 5 % of the appraisal ; my realtor uploaded it to XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Ocwen to see whether the sale was approved ; the buyer wanted to close before XXXX. They stated, again, that there was no new offer, yet my realtor has confirmation of its posting to XXXX. He submitted it again on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, my realtor confirmed with Equator tech support that an Ocwen employee named XXXX removed everything from the system pertaining to my house. My realtor now has to do it again. 

This is mortgage fraud. They are deliberately attempting to prevent the sale of my home so that they can foreclose and get a payout from the federal government.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/26/2017 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with I.C. System, Inc. (WA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: IC Systems changed the original date of delinquency on an account that has been removed from my credit report for a long time. They showed a very short time frame and moved the date to XX/XX/XXXX as the origin and XX/XX/XXXX as the close. Due to the short period, I strongly feel that this was done knowingly and purposefully. I have never been contacted by this company, and the only reason I was aware that they had performed the illegal action was due to an alert to a change on my credit report. I have started the dispute process with XXXX, but do not feel as a consumer that I should have to wait 30 days for a response to this illegal action by the collection company. This illegal action has made a considerable reduction to my credit score and limited my ability to use what I have worked for. As re-aging is clearly stated as an illegal practice, I would like for further action to be taken against IC Systems for their purposeful deceptive tactics. I will file this complaint as well as pursue other avenues to correct my report and ensure that IC Systems idoes not attempt to use fraudulent tactics in my reports in the future.

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 09/21/2017 about Debt collection (Auto debt) with NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (CA).
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Sub-issue: Talked to a third-party about your debt

Complaint: I went to the finance company on base and they told me I would have to pay the full amount right then or risk having my company commander finding all about this problem. They stated it was protocole to report to my Co. and let them know about my delinquency. They started to make calls to my HQ and informed my Co. about the balance on my dept, and it was now a default status and there was nothing I could do about it. I would have to pay the full balance today, or they would have no choice but to notify my Co about this, they would restrict my account to me, they would also need the vehicle returned to them right away and I would not be able to get it back. I would have very bad credit as a result of this problem, and it would take years to repair it. They wanted the money right away. I just did n't have the money amount they were requesting, almost {$6800.00}. They came to get the car picked up, and told me to start looking at my credit report, as the negative information should be showing up pretty soon. I was so very embarrassed they contacted my company commander, and those around me on base regarding my credit issues. I felt as if I could do nothing at all, helpless to help my situation at that point. As a result of this problem, I could not get further credit anywhere, and my credit rating actually went down because of this also. We would like the additional money to deal with this problem, and to address the loss interest we would have incurred as a result of my partial payment made that I lost due to it not being returned. I have paid credit agencies money to try to clean up my credit rating, but it still shows negative from the Navy Credit union, it seems like my money is not doing anything so far, just wasting away. I am asking for help to help restore my credit rating as a result of my NCU account showing negative. I just want it back to where it was prior to this loan. Nothing more. I will now have to have a credit monitoring system in place, as the government seems ca n't do it either. I just want the right thing done here. Thank you. XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-11-2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (UT).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: Equifax continually allows codes my account status incorrectly on my XXXX XXXX XXXX acct. XXXX! The code they use is, " XXXX '' That code represents = transfer/sold according to Equifax 's own legend via pdf. The correct code is either " XXXX '', = transfer/sold/paid or " XXXX '', = refinanced. " XXXX '' may also be used, which = paid & closed. But, " XXXX '' is the correct code. Equifax continually claims that it is the department of education that picks the code. However, after talking to " XXXX XXXX '', of the escalated services dept of Operations Services, she claims that the XXXX, is not privy to Equifax 's codes. She was not even aware of Equifax 's account Numbers, that pertain to The XXXX accounts on my Equifax report! " XXXX XXXX '', directed me to call Equifax , & request a discrepancy report by calling the XXXX directly @ XXXX. However, upon contact to Equifax they stated they could make no outbound calls. I spoke with a csr-XXXX, a supervisor XXXX ( XXXX ), and a manager XXXX in the consumer office of Affairs. Every Equifax representative insisted that the coding was on the XXXX, not on Equifax as a company. However, in talking to the XXXX, CFPB, and An FTC inquiry, I know that is not the case. XXXX, an Equifax supervisor told me that if " I wanted to complain about the XXXX, that I should talk to President Obama personally, that he was the only person higher, than any representative at Equifax. XXXX XXXX, stated that, " requesting Equifax to do an discrepancy report was " standard '' procedure. Equifax representatives, scoffed at such a suggestion. Even after conveying to Equifax , that I had consulted with an attorney, & knew the stays codes, they insisted that, putting a status code of " XXXX '' on my report & adding in " additional information '', .. That it has been paid! That is not correct!!!! Equifax has not even added an updated status reflecting that it is paid in full as of XXXX XXXX. It still shows -IN COLLECTION- as of XXXX XXXX. All Equifax reps say they will do is file a dispute, eve though 4+ disputes have been filed on this account in the last 365 days!!!! Experian, did file a discrepancy report, and my XXXX filing is now correct. XXXX is in the process of filing a disrepency report, but has properly updated my filing on my Equifax Report. Equifax , is not customer friendly. Even the Equifax manager I talked to XXXX, in the Consumer of office Affiars insisted that he knew more than me as an attorney, and that The XXXX, picks the stays codes, not Equifax. THEY ARE NOT THE XXXX STATUS CODES!!!!! NEITHER TE THE ACCOUNT NUMBERS ON MY EQUIFAX REPORT!!!! This has been a 9 month ordeal!!!! I have had to fight Equifax every step along the way!!!!! They do not have internal checks & balances, even if the information they put in reports conflicts with one another!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/31/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Other personal consumer report) with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS) (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint: I contacted XXXX XXXX and chexsystems about an account that was charged off on XX/XX/2011. It is explicitly stated that each report submitted to ChexSystems remains on our files for five years, unless the bank or credit union that filed the report requests its removal or ChexSystems becomes obligated to remove it under applicable law. With that said, its been 7 years and I have spoken with XXXX XXXX and the Chexsystem and they each continue to tell me to speak with the other party. This has caused me to not receive employment, be denied from loans and its me and my wife from purchasing our new home. Please remove this account from my ChexSystem report.

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 04-06-2018 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation (NJ).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: I requested removal of PMI several months ago. I filled out the proper forms, had an appraisal and paid the difference while on the phone with the mortgage company to bring the LTV below the required percentage to remove the PMI. However, they have not removed it and continue to give me all kinds of excuses and processing delays although when I paid down the difference I was told it would take up to 2 days ( that was over 2 months ago ). I'm beyond frustrated and I continue to pay the PMI even though I've met their requirements to have it removed. I've called at least a dozen times. At this point I feel they are purposely not removing it.

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