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Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the accounts : 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 Additionally, these INQUIRIES are NOT AUTHORIZED, I have review my financial transactions and remember doing NO BUSINESS with these financial agencies : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Most, importantly, to avoid future possible fradualent activities in my credit report please make sure that this is the only name XXXX XXXX and address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida XXXX that should show in my credit report. Other personal information that reflects in my credit profile, you need to REMOVE it : These are MISPELLED Names in my Credit Report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These are the ADDRESS that DO NOT belong to me : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This letter is being sent to you in response to notices sent to me from your company and more importantly, due to your erroneous reporting to the Credit Bureaus, the highly negative impact on my personal credit report. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you regarding the following account number documented in attached letter. 

Please provide me with : 1. What the money you say I owe is for.

2. A detailed explanation of how you calculated what you say I owe.

3. Copies of any and all papers that prove I agreed to pay what you say I owe.

4. A verification or copy of any judgment, if applicable.

5. The identity, name, and address of the original creditor.

6. Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account.

7. Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state.

8. Your license numbers and Registered Agent or Agent of Service. 

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the XXXX major Credit Bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX or TransUnion ) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate to bring legal action against you for the following : 1. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2. Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 3. Defamation of Character If your offices can provide proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This letter is being sent to you in response to notices sent to me from your company and more importantly, due to your erroneous reporting to the Credit Bureaus, the highly negative impact on my personal credit report. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you regarding the following account number documented in attached letter. 

Please provide me with : 1. What the money you say I owe is for.

2. A detailed explanation of how you calculated what you say I owe.

3. Copies of any and all papers that prove I agreed to pay what you say I owe.

4. A verification or copy of any judgment, if applicable.

5. The identity, name, and address of the original creditor.

6. Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account.

7. Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state.

8. Your license numbers and Registered Agent or Agent of Service. 

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the XXXX major Credit Bureaus ( Experian, XXXX or XXXX ) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate to bring legal action against you for the following : 1. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2. Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 3. Defamation of Character If your offices can provide proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I did not initiate these inquiries and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a thorough investigation and their prompt removal from my credit report. I have provided supporting documents for your review.

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a XXXX payment of {$400.00} from my Ally account to a person selling Event tickets. The tickets turned out to be fake. According to the XXXX guidelines this is a covered benefit. I submitted a dispute with Ally on XX/XX/XXXX asking for a refund and have since contacted them on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. Ally has been non responsive and is not following the XXXX guidelines

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I never had to do anything with this company, but it shows on my credit report. When I asked them to verify the debt they said it will be send via email?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) 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.

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
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.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Todays Date : XX/XX/XXXX RE : Investigation Request to Delete Incorrectly reported late payments and correct account balances immediately To whom it may concern, In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ), I am practicing my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my personal credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate the source of these accounts and ascertain that the creditor had a permissible purpose, and is able to verify my complete file information including full name, address, date of birth and SSN #. 

INCORRECT ACCOUNT INFORMATION The accounts below are reporting incorrectly please investigate these : XXXX. XXXX XXXX { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$180.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX  { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late balance. balance for this card for this card is {$0.00}. -please correct balance immediately I am allowing you 30 days to complete this investigation after which I authorize you to mail me my updated credit reports along with the investigation results Truly, XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Todays Date : XX/XX/XXXX RE : Investigation Request to Delete Incorrectly reported late payments and correct account balances immediately To whom it may concern, In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ), I am practicing my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my personal credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate the source of these accounts and ascertain that the creditor had a permissible purpose, and is able to verify my complete file information including full name, address, date of birth and SSN #. 

INCORRECT ACCOUNT INFORMATION The accounts below are reporting incorrectly please investigate these : XXXX. XXXX XXXX { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$180.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late balance. balance for this card for this card is {$0.00}. -please correct balance immediately I am allowing you 30 days to complete this investigation after which I authorize you to mail me my updated credit reports along with the investigation results Truly, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Todays Date : XX/XX/XXXX RE : Investigation Request to Delete Incorrectly reported late payments and correct account balances immediately To whom it may concern, In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ), I am practicing my right to challenge questionable information that I have found on my personal credit report. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate the source of these accounts and ascertain that the creditor had a permissible purpose, and is able to verify my complete file information including full name, address, date of birth and SSN #. 

INCORRECT ACCOUNT INFORMATION The accounts below are reporting incorrectly please investigate these : XXXX. XXXX XXXX { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NA { ac # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } : Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$180.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX  { XXXX # } ending in XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late payment for ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) as well as the balance for this card is {$0.00}. -please remove late payments and correct balance immediately XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX { XXXX # } XXXX { Reason for Dispute } Incorrectly reporting late balance. balance for this card for this card is {$0.00}. -please correct balance immediately I am allowing you 30 days to complete this investigation after which I authorize you to mail me my updated credit reports along with the investigation results Truly, XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX PAYMENT XXXX Collection/Chargeoff AMOUNT PAST DUE {$1200.00} DATE OPENED XX/XX/year> BALANCE {$1200.00} ACCOUNT TYPE Charge account CREDIT LIMIT {$300.00} HIGHEST BALANCE Never opened or applied for card. ID theft. Disputed with bank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: MCMC Auto LTD
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and identified an inaccurate listing of a repossession. I firmly believe this information is incorrect and should be removed immediately based on 15 U.S. Code 1681o - Civil liability for negligent noncompliance.

Your reporting agency has failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit information they report and may be liable under 15 U.S.C. 1692g validation of debt. Also, in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), your reporting agency may be liable for false reporting. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: DRB-40, LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
First, I never received notification from Diversified Recovery Bureau, I had to notify them after XXXX stated that XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX GA had my account at the tune of {$2400.00}. Im a Veteran and I agreed to Settled with XXXX for {$870.00}, I only borrowed {$1400.00}, and made XXXX payments in the amount of {$160.00} each. I spoke with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX but she only gave me the Run around. I spoke with XXXX XXXX supervisor with Diversified Recovery Bureau and offered {$870.00} to Settled {$1400.00} debt, to-date Ive not heard back from XXXX XXXX XXXX as of a matter of a Fact he, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and stated that I wasnt to CALL DIVERSIFIED RECOVERY BUREAU and that he was sending my Account back to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Im prepared and Ready to Settle this very small matter RIGHT NOW at this very moment!

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.

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 2024-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Inaccurate credit reporting

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