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Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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:
in accordance with the fair credit reporting act account # XXXX has violate my rights. 

15 u.s.c 1681 section 602 A. states I have the right to privacy.

15 u.s.c 1681 section 604 A. section 2, it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instruction.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
in accordance with the fair credit reporting act account # XXXX has violate my rights. 

15 u.s.c 1681 section 602 A. states I have the right to privacy.

15 u.s.c 1681 section 604 A. section 2, it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instruction.

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 2025-08-12 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate. TRANSUNION XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  EXPERIAN XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2025-08-12 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate. TRANSUNION XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  EXPERIAN XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Company repeatedly sends text messages to my phone. Its been a constant issue for the past two years after blocking and messaging number back to stop sending me texts at all hours of the day a new number proceed to text messages total amount is XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I requested a method of verification, Experian failed to respond appropriately.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: MT

Complaint narrative:
I opened a new account for the bonus of XXXX when transferring direct deposit into my new account. I opened the account on XX/XX/XXXX. I immediately had my direct deposit transferred to the new account from social security administration. American express is aware of delays for SSA to transfer within 90 days. I called and asked when I would get the bonus and they said I would not, it expired on XX/XX/XXXX and my 2nd direct deposit was on XX/XX/XXXX. I called and they explained I could be put on an exception list to be reviewed and Id need proof from SSA of me requesting the transfer, which I sent screen shots confirming I requested the transfer on XX/XX/XXXX. My first successful transfer was on XX/XX/XXXX then again on XX/XX/XXXX which the bonus expired on XX/XX/XXXX. The supervisor I spoke with said he had already gotten 4 calls regarding the same issue today, and he reviewed my email with the screen shots of dates when I requested the transfer. however the last 4 digits of account # was not on SSA information so it didnt qualify, so I wouldnt get the bonus. They declined my request for a technicality and showed no good faith, also knowing this is a known issue for many senior citizens who have their direct deposits transferred to a new account, and be a day or two outside the 90 days. They blame social security even when provided with proof they decline because SSA didnt provide bank name or account # for privacy issues. They can common sense see the information about the direct deposit transfer was requested same day account was opened and successful direct deposit was received so obviously it was the account in question. I am requesting the bonus I was denied, when I did everything I was asked to do. They could have had good faith and recognized the facts and given the bonus for a 2 day delay, when this happens constantly. This is a known issue, and why they started the exception option for delays. Refused mine due to no account digits on SSA screen shots.

I was given an email address to send the screen shots to the exception dept. And mailed all the info I had to them. This is all the I formation Available from SSA regarding my request to have my direct deposit transferred to my new account with American Express.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed multiple incorrect items on my credit report online and mailed in letters that have not been responded to. As you see below this letter to Equifax was printed and mailed out this on XX/XX/XXXX and I still have not received a proper response or investigation into my disputes with Equifax, Experian, or Transunion and it has been much longer than the 30 days allowed for a response. Transunion and Experian should also be able to see that I have disputed online and information comes back as verified as accurate with no proof of actual investigation or how they came to the conclusion that the items I have disputed are accurate. 








Friday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

XXXX, TX, XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SSN : XXXX Equifax Information Services, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Dear Equifax, I received a copy of my credit report and am writing to dispute the following information that appears on my Equifax report XXXX 

Please verify or remove immediately the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account came back as verified as accurate and I was not provided any proof owe this debt or method of verification. Please show my signature with original documentation showing and explanation of steps taken to verify. 
Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please respond with documentation and proof that I was ever late on this account and verified as accurate in my previous dispute. 
Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please send documentation proving how you verified this late payment reporting on my credit report or remove it from my report. 
Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please send documentation and proof of how you verified this late payment as accurate on my account or please delete it from my report. 
Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The payment history listed for this account on my credit report are wrong. 
Please provide statements and records of all payments made and missed since I opened this account or delete the charge-off from my credit report. 

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this letter to dispute inaccurate information currently appearing on my credit report with Experian. The items in question have not been validated, certified for accuracy, or physically verified. 

Upon reviewing my file, I found questionable and potentially incorrect remarks that appear to lack proper verification. As a consumer, I am exercising my rights to request their immediate removal, in accordance with applicable federal and state consumer protection laws. I am also requesting confirmation that your reporting practices comply with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), Title 1, Section 151, which outlines clear requirements for proper verification procedures.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EdFinancial Services
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Summary : I am disputing inaccurate and harmful credit reporting by EdFinancial Services for a student loan I was unaware they serviced. 
What happened : My only known student loan was with XXXX XXXX, in deferred status. I had no prior relationship or account with EdFinancial. I did not receive mailed statements or verified notification that my loan was transferred to EdFinancial. The only contact was through emails that appeared to be phishing attempts, which I reasonably disregarded. 
XX/XX/scrub>, 2025, my credit score dropped XXXX points due to EdFinancial reporting my account as 90+ days late. Upon calling EdFinancial, I was told they could defer the account and remove the missed payments from their records which they have done. This demonstrates that the original derogatory reporting was the result of a servicing/communication failure, not a refusal to pay.

Despite correcting their internal records, EdFinancial has not ensured the removal of this inaccurate negative mark from the credit bureaus. This inaccuracy has caused significant harm to my credit standing and financial opportunities.

I am requesting that EdFinancial immediately update all credit bureaus to reflect the accurate status of my account deferred with no missed payments and delete the prior derogatory reporting. I also request that the CFPB review their servicing practices, as there appear to be numerous public complaints from borrowers experiencing the same lack of notice and resulting credit damage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Sentry Credit, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My debt got sold without my knowledge and they are currently harassing me calling nonstop and emailing me. I receive possibly 10 calls in a week. The debt as well was sold to a debt collector and I never signed any documents and they failed to provide me a signed document saying the debt is mine

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly may result in further escalation.

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 2025-08-12 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Transunion data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I received a hard inquiry on my report from Capital One XXXX and I did not apply for a credit card at Cabellas. 

I reported to Capital One and XXXX  and am now reporting to the FTC. I do not know who submitted the inquiry but I was told the inquiry will be removed from my report when the fraud is confirmed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate. TRANSUNION XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  EXPERIAN XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2025-08-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing several inaccuracies currently appearing on my credit report, specifically unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate or approve. These entries represent a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly 15 U.S. Code 1681i, which requires a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates that information reported must be accurate to the maximum extent possible. In addition, I am disputing a potentially misreported late payment. According to 15 U.S.C. 1666b, creditors must allow at least 21 days between the statement date and the payment due date before classifying a payment as late. Based on my records, this standard may not have been met, or the payment was submitted on time and inaccurately reported as delinquent.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: First Credit Services Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
While checking my XXXX XXXX Account on XX/XX/year>, I seen a collection item listed that was reported on XX/XX/year>. I immediately connected the company to figure out what is going on. The company admitted to not having my email in there system incorrectly and stated they sent a letter in the mail. I did not receive the letter the mail nor a email from the company First Credit Services. My mailing address does not match what they have in there records as well as this collection item only appears on my XXXX  and XXXX  report, not my XXXX  report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation