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Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, OH XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Subject : Request for Removal of Unauthorized Hard Inquiries Due to Identity Theft Dear XXXX and Equifax , I am writing to formally request the removal of unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report. After a recent review, I discovered several hard inquiries that I did not authorize, which are negatively impacting my credit score. 
The unauthorized inquiries related to identity theft are as follows : * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 1 have the right to dispute any inaccurate information on my report. Since I did not authorize these inquiries, I am requesting their immediate removal. To assist with verification, I have enclosed a copy of my ID, a recent utility bill, and my credit report with the unauthorized inquiries highlighted. 

Additionally, I have filed an FTC identity theft report with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

Please investigate these inquiries and remove them from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I would appreciate confirmation once the removal is completed or guidance on any further steps required. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, OH XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX XX/XX/year> Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Subject : Request for Removal of Unauthorized Hard Inquiries Due to Identity Theft Dear Experian and XXXX XXXX I am writing to formally request the removal of unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report. After a recent review, I discovered several hard inquiries that I did not authorize, which are negatively impacting my XXXX XXXX. 
The unauthorized inquiries related to identity theft are as follows : * XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/year> - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> - Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> - Experian * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> - Experian * XXXX - XX/XX/year> - Experian * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> - Experian * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 1 have the right to dispute any inaccurate information on my report. Since I did not authorize these inquiries, I am requesting their immediate removal. To assist with verification, I have enclosed a copy of my ID, a recent utility bill, and my credit report with the unauthorized inquiries highlighted. 

Additionally, I have filed an FTC identity theft report with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

Please investigate these inquiries and remove them from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I would appreciate confirmation once the removal is completed or guidance on any further steps required. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have noticed several items on my credit report that I do not recognize. It appears that someone may have stolen my identity, as I did not authorize these accounts. I have previously raised this issue, and I am now requesting that these accounts be removed from my report immediately. The presence of these unauthorized accounts is causing me significant distress. They do not accurately reflect my credit history or financial management, and dealing with this issue has been challenging. If this matter is not resolved, I am prepared to pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek a resolution. These erroneous items on my credit report are significantly impacting my ability to achieve important financial goals, such as purchasing a home and supporting my family. I hope we can resolve this issue promptly.

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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NE

Complaint narrative:
As a XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX individual, I have been relentlessly harassed by Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC, whose fraudulent and illegal actions have severely damaged my financial, emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Despite providing irrefutable evidence that the debts they are pursuing resulted from identity theft, including police reports, fraud alerts, and a frozen credit file, Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC has continued to ignore this evidence and pursue baseless claims. Their aggressive debt collection tactics, has caused my credit score to plummet from XXXX in XXXX of XXXX to the XXXX, leaving me financially vulnerable and unable to access essential financial services such as better rates on services. 
The constant stress of defending myself against these fraudulent claims has only worsened my XXXX and deteriorated my mental and physical health. The emotional toll of this harassment is profound, as their repeated disregard for my rights has left me in a state of emotional and financial devastation. The burden of trying to protect myself from this ongoing assault is overwhelming, and I fear for other vulnerable individuals who may not have the resources or capacity to defend themselves as I have attempted to do. I can not endure this any longer without immediate intervention. These vile baseless attacks have gone on long enough! 
I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) investigate Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLCs unlawful practices, cease all collection efforts, and hold them accountable for their blatant disregard for federal, constitutional, and state laws. The extent of the harm they have caused, both to me and to other vulnerable consumers, justifies the need for swift and decisive action. I can not afford it nor can I tolerate much more undue stress than these predatory debt collectors have already caused.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of Identity Theft and my personal identifiable information has been compromised and included in multiple data breaches. Upon reviewing my Early Warning Report, I noticed fraudulent accounts and notified Early Warning and Requested removal with providing FTC Affidavit, Police Report and Proof of my identity. 
To Date Early Warning Services has failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and remove and or block the fraudulent accounts that they were notified were appearing on my Consumer Report after being notified that I am a victim of identity theft. 
Early Warning Services is reporting multiple fraudulent checking accounts after being notified that I am a victim of Idenity Theft. 
The following fraudulent Accounts All XXXX Accounts- All XXXXXXXX XXXX  Accounts - XXXX  Accounts- XXXX XXXX XXXX Accounts

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: StellarFinance, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the past due status on my account for the original creditor " Stellar FI '' with account number # XXXX with a balance of {$0.00}. 

I am a victim of identity theft and I can assure you this past due is not mine ; In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 6 o 2 this section states a credit issuer can not furnish an account without my written directions under USC 1666B a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: KS

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 my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "

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 2024-11-07 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX 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 USC Code 1681eb. 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 to be removed/updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b 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!

15 USC 1666b ( 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 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

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 2024-11-07 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 was a victim of identity theft. There are inquiries on my XXXX, Equifax and XXXX credit report that are fraudulent and do not belong to me. I've already filed an FTC report. The inquiries are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft. There are inquiries on my Experian, XXXX and XXXX credit report that are fraudulent and do not belong to me. I've already filed an FTC report. The inquiries are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
The fraud alert was placed on my credit file due to a past incident of identity theft, but the situation has been resolved, and I no longer require the alert. As such, I kindly ask for your assistance in removing the fraud alert promptly to ensure that my credit transactions proceed smoothly without unnecessary disruptions. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

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 2024-11-07 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: CO

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 my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "

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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Stratus Financial LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have been with Stratus Financial since XXXX of XXXX and they have not reported my credit once. So in XXXX of XXXX I reported them with CFPB and on XX/XX/XXXX i was sent an email saying they will start reporting my credit on XX/XX/XXXX and still I have nothing and it is XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX  The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX 
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

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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX 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 USC Code 1681eb. 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 XXXX, XXXX, AND XXXX to be removed. 

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b 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!

15 USC 1666b ( 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 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Finding an error indicating a late payment on my account is distressing, especially considering my history of consistently meeting payment deadlines. This discrepancy is causing unwarranted XXXX, and I urge you to rectify the situation promptly by updating my records accordingly.

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 2024-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was robbed, the thief stole my phone and debit card. They made unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. Bank of America has been awful at honoring their {$0.00} liability for unauthorized transactions. I have a police report, there are dozens of records where security footage can be scene of the thief making purchases. Bank of America has done the bare minimum to look into this and not approve the multiple claims. Very disappointing.

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