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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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:
Hey To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. I recently received a copy of my credit report, and I notice there are unauthorized credit inquiries made by the companies listed above. To my knowledge, I have not signed any documents authorizing the company in question to view my credit report. The listed inquiry was without authorization, and for no legitimate business purposes. As such, it is a very serious error in reporting. I never authorized such action, and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604 as well as a violation of my rights to privacy. I am requesting your credit bureau to initiate an investigation and to determine responsible parties in this unauthorized credit inquiry. As part of your investigation, please send the names, business addresses, and phone numbers of those who made unauthorized credit inquiries so I may contact them directly. In addition, I respectfully request a copy of any documents authorizing credit inquiry, and signed on my behalf, so that I may verify its validity. 
If you find that I was not the one who authorized this inquiry, I ask that it be removed immediately from my credit file. Please be so kind as to forward me documentation that you have had the unauthorized inquiry removed. If you find that I am in error, then please send me proof of this. 
Finally, I am requesting an updated copy of my credit report, which should be sent to the address listed above. 
According to the provisions of 612 ( 15 USC 1681j ), there should be no charge for this report. 
Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated. 
Sincerely, unauthorized credit inquiries : * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-09-25 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:
To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and mental anguish that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hi, I'm submitting this complaint because I have nowhere to turn too! Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that XXXX, XXXX, & Equifax didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 
In accordance with the FCRA and Metro 2 compliance reporting standards. 
Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1881e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate. I'm disappointed that XXXX, XXXX, & Equifax have not been able to provide me with any documented proof of compliance reporting standards and applicable consumer laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

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 15 USC 1681.

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 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) 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 seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) 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 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I AM AGAIN OVERWHELMED WITH MY STUDENT LOAN PROVIDER AIDVANTAGE. AS I CONTINUE WAITING FOR THE IDR ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON MY STUDENT LOANS ; I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AIDVANTAGE SHOWING AN AMOUNT THAT CAN NOT BE CORRECT. I MADE MY MONTHLY PAYMENT ON XX/XX/XXXX IN THE AMOUNT OF {$930.00}, WHICH WAS THE AMOUNT SHOWING DUE FOR THE MONTH OF XXXX. AIDVANTAGE THEN SENT ME A LETTER STATING THAT MY MONTHLY AMOUNT WOULD CHANGE TO {$760.00} FOR THE MONTH OF XX/XX/XXXX. THEN I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM AIDVANTAGE STATING THAT MY LOANS WERE BEING PLACED IN FORBEARANCE AND THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE A PAYMENT DUE UNTIL I HEARD FROM THEM AGAIN. TODAY I RECEIVED A LETTER THAT MY NEW MONTHLY AMOUNT WOULD BE {$4500.00} STARTING XX/XX/XXXX. HOW WOULD MY STUDENT LOAN MONTHLY AMOUNT INCREASE FROM {$760.00} TO {$4500.00}? AND WHY HAVE I STILL NOT SEEN FORGIVENESS OR THE IDR ADJUSTMENT AFTER HAVING STUDENT LOANS FOR OVER 25 YEARS!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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:
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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
Please remove fraudulent accounts and hard inquiries off my credit profile from XXXX, XXXX and TransUnion Immediately! 

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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 2024-09-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction and concern regarding the unresolved status of my previous dispute about unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, which I submitted on XX/XX/year>, followed up on XX/XX/year> and followed up on XX/XX/year>. This is my final attempt to resolve this matter amicably. I demand an immediate resolution in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 
Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires an immediate investigation of disputed information. It has been more than 30 days since my initial dispute, and I have yet to receive an adequate resolution, which is unacceptable.

Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) entitles me to access all information in my file, including the results of your investigation. To date, I have not received the required information, which constitutes a violation of my rights. 
Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. These inquiries were made without my consent and do not meet any permissible purpose under this section, representing a serious infraction.

Immediate Action Required I demand immediate action to resolve this dispute. Specifically, I request the following : 1. Thorough and Immediate Reinvestigation : Conduct a complete and urgent reinvestigation of the unauthorized inquiries.

2. Immediate Removal of Unauthorized Inquiries : Remove any inquiries found to be unauthorized from my credit report without delay.

3. Updated Credit Report : Provide me with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes immediately.

4. Detailed and Documented Notification : Inform me in detail of the steps taken and the results of your investigation within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Include documentation supporting your actions.

If I do not receive a satisfactory resolution within the specified timeframe, I will escalate this issue to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and proceed with legal action to protect my rights as a consumer. I will not hesitate to seek compensation for any damages resulting from your failure to adequately resolve this matter.

I expect your immediate response and resolution to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction and concern regarding the unresolved status of my previous dispute about unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, which I submitted on XX/XX/year>, followed up on XX/XX/year> and followed up on XX/XX/year>. This is my final attempt to resolve this matter amicably. I demand an immediate resolution in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 
Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires an immediate investigation of disputed information. It has been more than 30 days since my initial dispute, and I have yet to receive an adequate resolution, which is unacceptable. 
Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) entitles me to access all information in my file, including the results of your investigation. To date, I have not received the required information, which constitutes a violation of my rights.

Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. These inquiries were made without my consent and do not meet any permissible purpose under this section, representing a serious infraction. 
Immediate Action Required I demand immediate action to resolve this dispute. Specifically, I request the following : 1. Thorough and Immediate Reinvestigation : Conduct a complete and urgent reinvestigation of the unauthorized inquiries.

2. Immediate Removal of Unauthorized Inquiries : Remove any inquiries found to be unauthorized from my credit report without delay.

3. Updated Credit Report : Provide me with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes immediately.

4. Detailed and Documented Notification : Inform me in detail of the steps taken and the results of your investigation within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Include documentation supporting your actions.

If I do not receive a satisfactory resolution within the specified timeframe, I will escalate this issue to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and proceed with legal action to protect my rights as a consumer. I will not hesitate to seek compensation for any damages resulting from your failure to adequately resolve this matter.

I expect your immediate response and resolution to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request that these false accounts be deleted from my credit report as I never authorized their inclusion there. You need to remove this incorrect information from my files right away. Kindly remove and block.

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 2024-09-25 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: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Huntington Bank credit inquiry XX/XX/year> I did not initiate this credit inquiry nor did I contact Huntington Bank. 
I do not, nor have I had a loan with them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally dispute several inaccurate late payment entries on my credit report. These errors have severely impacted my credit profile, and I expect both the creditors and your agency to take immediate action to correct these inaccuracies. As a consumer, I am entitled to accurate and fair reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Charged upfront or unexpected fees — 
Company: Alorica Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is actually about two companies. I enrolled in XXXX to help reduce my credit card debt at a lower interest. Out of nowhere, they went out of business and transferred our loans to a company called SST Inc. My complaint with XXXX  is that meant I had TWO monthly payments unexpectedly, and in transferring to this company, my interest rate essentially doubled, which is a real problem given that I enrolled in XXXX specifically to get a lower interest rate. I called and emailed XXXX  with questions and they just refused to answer because they said they were closing. 

The larger problem, however, is actually with SST ( System and Services Technologies ). Below is a list of all of the issues Ive had with them, which includes unexpected, unjust fees : 1. I never agreed to any of their loan terms. They simply assigned me a rate and day and expected me to pay it. 
2. The emails and website look fake, like phishing attempts. I actually dont trust it, not least of all because their website doesnt have sufficient security in place. I am REALLY worried about sharing my banking info with a company that doesnt look real and that could be hacked by almost anyone. It seems to me that consumers should be entitled to just a basic level of trust in a company asking this much of them. 
3. A ton of reviews of the company says they withdraw money from your account, unauthorized, unexpectedly. This is yet another reason I dont trust them. 
4. I finally received a statement and the payment options are archaic and unfair. entering your banking information for autopay is the ONLY way that doesnt have a fee attached to the payment. ( But, based on the reviews I mention above, you can see why Im hesitant to do this. ) making one time payments online comes with a fee of up to XXXX, and making payments on the phone incurs a fee of up to {$10.00}. This is crazy. I should not have to pay an additional fee to an untrustworthy company if I am making payments on time. 
The worst part about this is that I never agreed to work with SST or willingly entered into a loan with them. I literally never would have agreed to this. It feels wrong to mislead and take advantage of consumers in this way.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize these requests, I asked to delete them but the bureau did not comply with my requests, I am attaching a report of identity theft and attaching it to the letter, because they are not accurate and do not belong to me XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize these requests, I asked to delete them but the bureau did not comply with my requests, I am attaching a report of identity theft and attaching it to the letter, because they are not accurate and do not belong to me XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/year>

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 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Hello- I have had accounts with Capital One for a number of years. I opened my first account when the company was ing.com. I also had the XXXX account for longer than I can remember. I pay my card in full every month since the inception of the card. Last month due to an unfortunate delay in funds I paid the card a couple of days late, albeit in full as usual. The interest rate and charges were waived as a curtesy. This month I paid the card in full again but was charged another {$18.00} in interest. I called Capital One and asked why I was charge interest given that everything was paid in full this month and last month. I was advised that since I was late last month, they are charging me interest two months in a row whether I pay in full or not. I asked the card to be closed and the supervisor made it a long process. She provided me with the payoff figure which was {$150.00}. When I asked why the payoff figure was different than the amount shown online of {$150.00} I was told that there are additional interest charges. CapitalOne is pyramiding interest charges in violation of federal regulations. They are punitive and despite being a customer for years and making payments in full EVERY month for YEARS they punish the customer by continuing charging illegal fees due to a late payment in one month. I am requesting the interest {$18.00} XXXX additional interest to be refunded and all credit cards with CapitalOne closed. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief