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Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disappointed to have received a credit report that contains inaccurate information about me. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it is my right to dispute any information that I believe to be incorrect. I take this matter very seriously and I am deeply concerned that these false allegations of delinquency and derogatory information could XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 

Although I am fighting back with all my strength, I need your cooperation to resolve this issue. I kindly request you to provide evidence that justifies why my accounts are considered to be in a negative state. It is my understanding that any data included in my file must be documented and validated before it can be used by creditors, as mandated by the law. However, it appears that your records are not meeting these standards. 

I feel let down that you are not doing your job properly, and I am concerned about the potential consequences that this could have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I am giving you 30 days from now to address this matter and provide me with physical proof of your actions and my updated credit report. 

I hope that everything can be resolved in a timely manner without the need for intervention or escalation. Please provide accurate and verified information for each claim, as the allegations against me are not true. I am deeply disappointed to have to dispute these claims, but I will not let inaccurate information XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Your agency is in breach of the law! According to 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A, I am entitled to privacy. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 specifies that a consumer reporting agency may not provide an account without my explicit written permission. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency is permitted to include any adverse information in a consumer report if the event occurred more than seven years ago, except for criminal convictions. Lastly, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or suspect the information to be inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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:
According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-29 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2024-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have sent numerous letters to your bureau informing you that I am a victim of identity theft, yet my concerns remain unresolved. Once again, I am disputing the fraudulent information that is damaging my file. 
Despite submitting the required XXXX complaint, your bureau continues to report these fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I have contacted the banks associated with these accounts, provided the necessary documents, and they have promptly deleted the accounts from their records. 

Additionally, other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts from their records following the submission of the XXXX report. I am curious about the verification method your bureau used to justify continuing to report these fraudulent accounts. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-05-29 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: GA

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. 

Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Please remove these items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PL XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX CAF XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$XXXX} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 2024-05-29 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax Attn : Consumer Reporting - Relations Dear Sir/Madam, I, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX demand the immediate removal of the following unauthorized inquiries from my credit report : Inquiries to be Removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) Additionally, ensure the following accounts are accurately reported and remain open : Accounts to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Furthermore XXXX the following account must be removed immediately as it is not mine : Account to Remove : - XXXX XXXX # XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) {$32000.00} Also, update the following account to reflect no late payments : - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, my credit score dropped unjustly from XXXX to XXXX. I have submitted multiple disputes and a revised XXXX Theft complaint. Despite my 30 years of diligent credit monitoring and expert legal assistance, I am experiencing discriminatory treatment from Equifax due to my status as a minority XXXX XXXX XXXX This situation violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Equifax 's investigation failed to address these issues adequately, dismissing my concerns and siding with creditors. This is unacceptable and violates my rights under the FCRA. Equifax 's bias towards paying creditors over consumers like myself is evident and infringes upon my rights to correct errors on my credit report. Immediate correction of these errors is mandatory. Please also confirm the accuracy of the XXXX accounts listed and leave these accounts open. 

Your prompt and decisive action on these matters is not only expected but required by law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Note : The FCRA 's statement-of-dispute provision does not mandate specific language or forms for consumers to request the addition of a dispute statement. The responsibility lies with the credit reporting agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Also, update the following account to reflect no late payments : - XXXX  # XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, my credit score dropped unjustly from XXXX to XXXX. I have submitted multiple disputes and a revised XXXX Theft complaint. Despite my XXXX  years of diligent credit monitoring and expert legal assistance, I am experiencing discriminatory treatment from Equifax due to my status as a minority XXXX XXXX XXXX  This situation violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Equifax 's investigation failed to address these issues adequately, dismissing my concerns and siding with creditors. This is unacceptable and violates my rights under the FCRA. Equifax 's bias towards paying creditors over consumers like myself is evident and infringes upon my rights to correct errors on my credit report. Immediate correction of these errors is mandatory. Please also confirm the accuracy of the XXXX accounts listed and leave these accounts open. 

Your prompt and decisive action on these matters is not only expected but required by law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Note : The FCRA 's statement-of-dispute provision does not mandate specific language or forms for consumers to request the addition of a dispute statement. The responsibility lies with the credit reporting agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disappointed to have received a credit report that contains inaccurate information about me. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it is my right to dispute any information that I believe to be incorrect. I take this matter very seriously and I am deeply concerned that these false allegations of delinquency and derogatory information could harm my reputation and financial well-being. 

Although I am fighting back with all my strength, I need your cooperation to resolve this issue. I kindly request you to provide evidence that justifies why my accounts are considered to be in a negative state. It is my understanding that any data included in my file must be documented and validated before it can be used by creditors, as mandated by the law. However, it appears that your records are not meeting these standards. 

I feel let down that you are not doing your job properly, and I am concerned about the potential consequences that this could have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I am giving you 30 days from now to address this matter and provide me with physical proof of your actions and my updated credit report. 

I hope that everything can be resolved in a timely manner without the need for intervention or escalation. Please provide accurate and verified information for each claim, as the allegations against me are not true. I am deeply disappointed to have to dispute these claims, but I will not let inaccurate information harm my financial well-being. 

Your agency is in breach of the law! According to 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A, I am entitled to privacy. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 specifies that a consumer reporting agency may not provide an account without my explicit written permission. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency is permitted to include any adverse information in a consumer report if the event occurred more than seven years ago, except for criminal convictions. Lastly, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or suspect the information to be 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 2024-05-29 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report earlier in the year, I noticed a few accounts that didn't belong to me. I've never applied for such things, and I have never given anyone my personal information. Who are these companies reporting? My personal information has been compromised. 

XXXX XXXX Acct # : XXXX, posted on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX - posted on XX/XX/XXXX Acct # : XXXX, balance {$XXXX}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have sent numerous letters to your bureau informing you that I am a victim of identity theft, yet my concerns remain unresolved. Once again, I am disputing the fraudulent information that is damaging my file. 
Despite submitting the required FTC complaint, your bureau continues to report these fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I have contacted the banks associated with these accounts, provided the necessary documents, and they have promptly deleted the accounts from their records. 

Additionally, other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts from their records following the submission of the FTC report. I am curious about the verification method your bureau used to justify continuing to report these fraudulent accounts. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and 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 2024-05-29 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 trust this message reaches you in good health. I am sending to follow up on the dispute notification I previously sent to you on XX/XX/2024, concerning specific items on my credit reports. Thank you for addressing this promptly. It has now been 40 days since my initial dispute letter, and I have yet to receive any updates or communications about the resolution of this issue. While I understand that the investigation process requires time, I am eager to know the current status and any progress that has been made regarding the concerns I raised in my earlier correspondence. Listed below are the items that need to be removed or deleted from my credit reports : Experian : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Attn : XXXX, I received a notice that my accounts in good standing are being closed. I am requesting that these accounts be re-opened or allowed to remain open. I have held several of these accounts for years, and closing them will negatively impact my credit score. Additionally, I still actively use these accounts. 

A previous FTC report, which was filed in error, has now been corrected. 

The specific accounts I request to be corrected/kept open include, but are not limited to, the following : - XXXX # XXXX ( XX/XX/year> ) {$XXXX} - XXXX  # XXXX ( XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX - XXXX  # XXXX Confirmation and updated evidence have already been sent to all reporting credit bureaus. 

Thank you for your 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 2024-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing with the utmost urgency to demand immediate action regarding the fraudulent accounts and erroneous information unlawfully reported on my credit file. As a victim of identity theft, it is imperative that this situation is promptly rectified. I insist that you take the following actions forthwith. Expunge all fraudulent accounts from my credit report. 
Provide written confirmation that these items have been removed. 
Conduct a comprehensive investigation into how these accounts were erroneously reported. 
Ensure that all future credit reports reflect accurate information and are devoid of any fraudulent activity.Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is your legal obligation to investigate and correct errors on credit reports. 


XXXX XXXXXXXX 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