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Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing this formal complaint regarding two unauthorized hard inquiries that have appeared on my credit report without my knowledge, initiation, or permissible purpose, which constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These unauthorized inquiries are causing unjust damage to my credit profile and need to be investigated and permanently removed.

Accounts in Question : 1. XXXX XXXX o Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX o Issue : Hard inquiry appeared without my authorization. I never applied for any credit account or services from XXXXXXXX XXXX  during this period.

o Law Violated : FCRA Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only if there is a permissible purpose.

FCRA Section 605B Any item resulting from identity theft must be blocked from appearing on a credit report. 
2. XXXX XXXX o Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX o Issue : I did not authorize or initiate any application for credit with XXXX XXXX. I had no interaction, application, or agreement with XXXX XXXX around that date. 
o Law Violated : FCRA Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) & ( a ) ( 3 ) Credit bureaus must ensure that inquiries are only made with consumer authorization or for legitimate business needs.

FCRA Section 616 & 617 Liability for willful or negligent noncompliance with FCRA requirements. 
Detailed Statement : These inquiries were placed on my credit file without any notification, consent, or interaction from my side. I never submitted any credit application to XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXXXXXX on or around those dates. I believe these inquiries were either placed in error, as a result of an internal system issue, or may even be indicative of potential identity theft or unauthorized access to my personal information. 
As a consumer, I have the right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to be notified of and give consent for any inquiries into my credit history. The placement of these inquiries without proper authorization has led to a lowering of my credit score, and presents an inaccurate representation of my credit-seeking behavior.

Requested Resolution : Immediately investigate the unauthorized inquiries listed above. 
Permanently remove both unauthorized inquiries from all three credit bureaus ( Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion ). 
Take appropriate action against the institutions if found to be in violation of the FCRA. 
Provide written confirmation and documentation of the results of your investigation. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am requesting swift action to correct these violations and protect my rights under federal law.

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 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Formal Complaint and Debt Validation Request under XXXX XXXX XXXX I am writing to formally dispute and request validation of a recently reported medical debt totaling {$660.00}, allegedly incurred in XXXX. This debt appeared on my credit report and was brought to my attention via a notification from Experian in XXXX, nearly XXXX years after the supposed date of service. 
The context surrounding this charge is as follows : I visited a hospital in XXXX for a work-related incident where my foot was run over by a cart full of packages. I do not recall the name of the hospital, but to my knowledge, the only service provided was an X-ray of my foot. During my visit, hospital staff did not explain the services being performed, present a treatment plan, or disclose any associated costs. Furthermore, I was never provided a bill, either at the time of service or in the years following. The first indication of any billing issue came in XXXX, when I received a collection notice for {$90.00}, which I paid promptly. 
Now, I am being notified of a second collection account for {$660.00} from the same year. This is deeply concerning and unacceptable. In accordance with my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), specifically XXXX XXXX XXXX, I am requesting the following : XXXX. Validation of the debt, including the name and address of the original creditor, and the date the debt was incurred. 
XXXX. A fully itemized statement listing the services rendered, including service codes, descriptions, and charges. 
XXXX. A copy of any signed agreements or documents with my signature authorizing these charges and affirming my obligation to pay. 
XXXX. Proof that this debt is indeed mine, and not erroneously or fraudulently attributed to me. 
XXXX. An explanation as to why this bill is only now being pursued, nearly XXXX years later. 
Until this information is provided and the debt is properly validated, I am requesting that all collection efforts cease immediately and that any negative information reported to the credit bureaus be removed in accordance with the law.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates XXXX XXXX XXXX. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported in to be removed. They are not in compliance with the following law. XXXX XXXX XXXX and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section XXXX ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than XXXX days before the payment due date. XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section XXXX ( b ). I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered XXXX days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule XXXX and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2025-06-12 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ), which mandates the removal of certain information within XXXX days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputed entries. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
b'I am writing to formally dispute the following accounts listed on my consumer credit report. I believe these entries are inaccurate, unverifiable, and potentially reported without a valid permissible purpose.\n\nAccounts Being Challenged:\n\XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXn\nUnder the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), I have the right to dispute any item that is incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable. I take the integrity of my credit report very seriously and demand that each of the above accounts be fully investigated and verified.\n\nI request:\n\nClear documentation proving each accounts validity\n\nProof of a permissible purpose under FCRA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\nA detailed procedure of how your investigation was conducted, per FCRA  XXXX)\n\nNo use of XXXX or any third-party automated verification systems\n\nIf you are unable to provide complete and factual evidenceincluding my signature authorizing each accountyou are required to DELETE these entries from my credit report immediately.\n\nThis is your XXXX-day notice, as mandated by FCRA XXXX(A). If no satisfactory response is provided within XXXX days of your receipt of this letter, I will file legal action against your company and pursue damages for:\n\nDefamation\n\nNegligent enablement of identity fraud\n\nViolations of FCRA and FDCPA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX)\n\nFinancial harm and emotional distress\n\nFalse and misleading reporting under XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\nThank you for your immediate attention. A failure to comply will escalate this matter to the CFPB, FTC, and small claims court where I will seek XXXX  per violation.'

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with balance transfer
Company: WSFS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I went to my bank, WSFS ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to do a balance transfer. He told me it would be better to put my balance transfer on a credit card and that there would be 0 % interest for a year. He never told me that I would have to pay interest on the entire balance and the interest would be compounded daily. He lied to me and took advantage of me, not understanding what he was trying to sell me. He did not disclose any information about interest. He deceived me when I was sold this product. I did discuss this with my bank, the employee has since been fired and the bank would not lower my interest rate or do a balance transfer with me because they said they were not able to help 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 2025-06-12 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Im writing to formally dispute inaccurate information thats been reported on my credit file. Ive reviewed my credit report thoroughly, and Ive found an account/inquiry that is completely incorrect and does not belong to me. Let me be absolutely clear : this is not my debt, not my account, and I had no involvement whatsoever with 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I kindly request that you investigate this matter and correct the status of my account to reflect the timely payment. I would appreciate your confirmation once this issue has been resolved. The imposition of this charge is not only incorrect but also a violation of our agreement. Please review your records regarding this payment. I have enclosed copies of documents and attached the report to verify that the payment was processed before the due date.

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 2025-06-12 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Georgia XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : 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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) Section 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. XXXX ( A ) ( 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 2025-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According toXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( XXXX ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall -- i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-12 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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 2025-06-12 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief