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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am the author of this complaint. I applied for an apartment and was denied due to an account being on my credit report. The leasing manager reached out to me and told me that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) was the account responsible for my denial. I submitted a dispute to the CFPB and this credtor claimes to have verified the account. I would like to request the method of verification and validation of the debt. Please provide documentation bearing my signature showing that I agreed to pay this creditor. 

I have attached dispute letters below, showing proof of identity along with other accounts that need to be deleted from my credit report

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 2024-06-16 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am the author of this complaint. I applied for an apartment and was denied due to an account being on my credit report. The leasing manager reached out to me and told me that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) was the account responsible for my denial. I submitted a dispute to the CFPB and this credtor claimes to have verified the account. I would like to request the method of verification and validation of the debt. Please provide documentation bearing my signature showing that I agreed to pay this creditor. 

I have attached dispute letters below, showing proof of identity along with other accounts that need to be deleted from my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Experian is all about selling membership, I bought a paid membership with them and my scores went up, I couldnt keep up with the membership costs so I downgraded it to the free version, now they are punishing me by lowering my scores and adding negative remarks on accounts that have {$0.00} balance, like my XXXX XXXXXXXX account, it was paid in full, now they added negative remarks and information is missing. My score with XXXX is XXXX and XXXX is XXXX. I have XXXX collections accounts on XXXX and XXXX. They checked over and over for the XXXX  collections account showing on Experian but couldnt find any information. Please fix my report and my score because Im trying to get a home loan and this type of mistake is impeding me from getting a loan. Thank you

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 2024-06-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I was applying for a credit card and it said I'd already applied with a different email address I don't know the email address so I don't know if my identities been stolen

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 2024-06-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Privacy issues
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Identified companies, Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, et al, affiliates have stolen and possessed my personal credit card information ( social security information ) 15 usc 1602 ; 15 usc 1692c. Companies have shared my stolen credit card information with affiliates, absent my knowledge, permission and/or consent. I have submitted opt out contract letters to resolve, demanded specific verifications, and demanded four day block per 15 usc 1681c-2. Companies have failed and/or refused to comply and continue to violate federal laws and directives.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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:
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The accounts below have violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. States I have rights 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 of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX 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 2024-06-16 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:
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The accounts below have violated my rights.

15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. States I have rights 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number - XXXX Whom It May Concern, I dispute your claim and I am requesting validation from you pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ). 
Provide breakdown of fees including how you calculated what you claim I owe. 
Provide a copy of my signature on a contract or document that holds me responsible for this alleged debt. 
Cease any credit bureau reporting until debt has been validated by me as required under the FCRA. 
Send me proof that you are licensed to collect debt in the my state. 
accept this letter-sent as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. 
I will await your reply with above requested proof. Upon receiving it, I will correspond back with you.

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 2024-06-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I need all these inquiries removed I been hacked hacker are using my info on the dark web and are running my credit it a violation 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy

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 2024-06-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I need all these inquiries removed I been hacked hacker are using my info on the dark web and are running my credit it a violation 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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:
On XX/XX/year> I sent out a letter to XXXX, XXXX and Transunion in regard to XXXX ( XXXX ) incorect creditors on my credit file ( XXXX ). 

this was my XXXX time requesting the information from the credit bureaus with no real/legit investigation given from the credit bureau ( s ). My third and final letters before escalation was sent out USPS Certified mail, The following are receipt numbers for the certiied letters sent out : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Each certiied letter contained the incorect creditor/file that needs to b removed from my credit file due to the items being incorrect and not belonging to me. As a consumer and by law uner FCRA the furnishing companies ( XXXX, transunion, XXXX ) has a legal obligation to furnish information that is 100 % accurate annd true, in which they are not and have not an being that this is my XXXX attemot to get these items remove I know that they only have 15 days to do so. The allocatd time has passed and they have not uphl their duties resulting in " Unfair business Practice '' also " unethical Business '' Under FCRA 15 U.S. Coe 1681 ( b ) ( 2 ) Consumer Address must be updated and reported correctly. The only and correct address that should be reporting on all of my credit files should be as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have sent in proof ( utility and ID with correct address and requested the removal of incorrect addresses, My creit file as of today still has NOT been corrected. 

XXXX, XXXX and Transunion have all violated my consumer rights under Codes : 15 U.S. Code 1692 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1601 these issues are damaging my livelihood and my ability to obtain credit tremendously!

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 2024-06-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I sent out a letter to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX in regard to XXXX ( XXXX ) incorect creditors on my credit file ( XXXX ). 

this was my XXXX time requesting the information from the credit bureaus with no real/legit investigation given from the credit bureau ( s ). My third and final letters before escalation was sent out USPS Certified mail, The following are receipt numbers for the certiied letters sent out : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Each certiied letter contained the incorect creditor/file that needs to b removed from my credit file due to the items being incorrect and not belonging to me. As a consumer and by law uner FCRA the furnishing companies ( XXXX, XXXX, equifax ) has a legal obligation to furnish information that is 100 % accurate annd true, in which they are not and have not an being that this is my XXXX attemot to get these items remove I know that they only have 15 days to do so. The allocatd time has passed and they have not uphl their duties resulting in " Unfair business Practice '' also " unethical Business '' Under FCRA 15 U.S. Coe 1681 ( b ) ( 2 ) Consumer Address must be updated and reported correctly. The only and correct address that should be reporting on all of my credit files should be as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have sent in proof ( utility and ID with correct address and requested the removal of incorrect addresses, My creit file as of today still has NOT been corrected. 

Equifax, XXXX and XXXX have all violated my consumer rights under Codes : 15 U.S. Code 1692 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1601 these issues are damaging my livelihood and my ability to obtain credit tremendously!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Ma'am, Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested, to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your reinvestigation.

Additionally, please provide the name, address and telephone number of each person contacted regarding this alleged account. I am formally requesting a copy of any documents provided bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay them the exact amount claimed.

Any automated response or e-oscar verification is unacceptable and incomplete. I am requesting a reinvestigation AND your Method of Verification.

Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in your reporting. 

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General\ 's office, should you continue in your noncompliance. I further remind you that, as in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. I had two late payments on an account that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments I've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates XX/XX/2024, XX/XX/2024 I'm now requesting you investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

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 2024-06-16 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:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. I had XXXX late payments on an account that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments I've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates XX/XX/year>, XX/XX/year> I'm now requesting you investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Date of inquiryXXXX Delete!! 

Unathorized inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XXXX Delete!! 

Unathorized inquiry. 
XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XXXX Delete!! 

i noticed this issue in XXXX incorrect information needs to be removed : Incorrect Address : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Incorrect names : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Incorrect Employment info : XXXX XXXX XXXX Under15 USC 1666b this late payment entry is a violation.I have beeen incorrectly billed. 
XXXX XXXX Account numberXXXX please update the status of this account to " paid on time ''. 



This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account NumberXXXX This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX This account needs to be valited : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account numberXXXX This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account numberXXXX This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX Account numberXXXX This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX This account needs to be validated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account numberXXXX

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 2024-06-16 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
According to the IRS and unpaid charge off is income according to FCRA and can not be reported on a credit report. I'm requesting a XXXX cancellation of debt from the following charge off account listed ( NAME ) account # After checking my most current report the update information stated that account was in collections and can not be reported as a charge off on my credit report if the account is in Collection with another lender. Please send me the XXXX form.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
According to the IRS and unpaid charge off is income according to FCRA and can not be reported on a credit report. I'm requesting a XXXX cancellation of debt from the following charge off account listed ( NAME ) account # After checking my most current report the update information stated that account was in collections and can not be reported as a charge off on my credit report if the account is in Collection with another lender. Please send me the XXXX form.

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