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Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
i wrote to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX to request a debt validation for debts being reported on my credit report. It has been over 60 days since i wrote to them and they have willfully decided not to respond which is a direct violation of my FCRA rights. their failure to respond therefore is an absolute waiver of any and all claims against me and therefore this debt should be deleted with immediate effect and the records of the deletion furnished to all consumer reporting agencies which it has previously furnished this information to.

Please be advised that this is my 3rd written request to you and my my 3rd complaint through the CFPB and that i fully intend to pursue litigation AGAINST XXXX XXXX XXXX in accordance with the FCRA to enforce my rights and seek relief and recover all monetary damages that i may be entitled to under section 616 and section 617 regarding your negligent and willful noncompliance. 

the only document i received from XXXX XXXX XXXX does not validate a debt. i have attached it to the complaint for the review of the CFPB. 

BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF CASE LAW WHICH HAS BEEN DECIDED BY COURTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHICH GOVERN THE DISPUTEWHICH WE ARE FACED WITH. READ AND ADVISE YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY ON WHAT YOUR RIGHTS ARE AND WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLE PROCEDURES TO VALIDATE A DEBT.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Linda L. CLARK ; Jerry V. Clark, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. CAPITAL CREDIT & COLLECTION SERVICES , INC., an Oregon corporation ; Janine Brumley ; Jeffrey I. Hasson, Defendants-Appellees. Linda L. Clark ; Jerry V. Clark, Plaintiffs-
Appellees, v. Capital Credit & Collection Services , Inc., an Oregon corporation ; Janine Brumley, Defendants-Appellants, Jeffrey I. Hasson, Defendant. Linda L. Clark ; Jerry V. Clark, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Capital Credit & Collection Services , Inc., an Oregon corporation ; Janine
Brumley, Defendants, Jeffrey I. Hasson, Defendant-Appellant.

Nos.04-35563, 04-35795.

Decided : August 24, 2006 745 N.E.2d 862 ( 2001 ) Greg A. SPEARS , Appellant-Plaintiff, v. Timothy L. BRENNAN , Appellee-Defendant.

Court of Appeals of Indiana. 

XX/XX/XXXX. 

Attorney ( s ) appearing for the Case Clifford W. Shepard, Consumer Protection Law Offices, Indianapolis, IN, Attorney for Appellant.

Thomas J. Grau, Carol A. Nemeth, White & Raub, Indianapolis, IN, Attorneys for Appellee. 



ATTACHED ARE COPIES OF THE LETTERS WHICH I WROTE TO XXXX XXXX XXXX I HAVE ATTACHED THE INSUFFICIENT DEBT VALIDATION THAT WAS SENT BY XXXX XXXX XXXX WILLFULLY AND I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED A COPY OF THE LETTER I WROTE TO THEM

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Unauthorized accounts without my signature causing credit to be below average.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Unauthorized accounts without my signature causing credit to be below average.

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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: The Outsource Group, Inc
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I had two previous complaints XXXX and XXXX regarding this matter. In both complaints they sent letters stating the accounts would be removed from credit file. I then went and proceeded to collect the total of XXXX usd in the form of a check. I stated in my affidavit the laws that were violated and what law stated for every violation there is a set fee for it. A few days after me sending this packet of documents I received another letter stating that I owe which is also attached. I then sent out an additional affidavit in response to that letter. Also sent with the affidavit is an inovice which can be found down below as well. They sent a letter with their logo on it, stated that I owe a debt and many more violations under the U.S. code 15 subchapter 1692.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
MY PURPOSE OF THIS COMPLAINT ISN'T TO GET THIS ACCOUNT VALIDATED, THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMPLAINT IS TO ENSURE THIS ACCOUNT WILL BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AND TO BE PAID FROM THIS COMPANY FOR THEM VIOLATING MY CONSUMER RIGHTS ( FCRA ). PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT SAYING THIS ACCOUNT WAS OPENED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, I AM CLEARLY STATING THAT YOUR COMPANY VIOLATED MY CONSUMER RIGHTS. ALSO, PLEASE DONT TRY TO SAY THE ( FCRA ) DOESNT APPLY TO YOU BECAUSE YOURE NOT A DEBT COLLECTOR, WHEN IN FACT THE TERM DEBT COLLECTOR MEANS ANY PERSON WHO USES ANY INSTRUMENTALITY OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR THE MAILS IN ANY BUSINESS THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS THE COLLECTION OF ANY DEBTS, OR WHO REGULARLY COLLECTS OR ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, DEBTS OWED OR DUE OR ASSERTED TO BE OWED OR DUE ANOTHER. NOTWITHSTANDING THE EXCLUSION PROVIDED BY CLAUSE ( F ) OF THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE TERM INCLUDES ANY CREDITOR WHO, IN THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING HIS OWN DEBTS, USES ANY NAME OTHER THAN HIS OWN WHICH WOULD INDICATE THAT A THIRD PERSON IS COLLECTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SUCH DEBTS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 16g2f ( 6 ) OF THIS TITLE, SUCH TERM ALSO INCLUDES ANY PERSON WHO USES ANY INSTRUMENTALITY OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR THE MAILS IN ANY BUSINESS THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTERESTS. SO, FROM THE DEFINITION ABOVE WE SEE THAT A DEBT COLLECTOR MEANS ANY PERSON WHO ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT A DEBT, WHICH WOULD ALSO BE YOU!!! TransUnion LLC Consumer Dispute Center 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( A ) ( 2 ), and 15 USC 1692c ( b ).

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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, MD XXXX Equifax XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX RE : Social Security Number : Last 4 of SSN XXXX To Whom It May Concern, While checking my most recent credit report, I noticed credit inquiries that I did not authorize, made by the following companies : Inquiries : 1. XXXX XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX I did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiry and view my credit report. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) and a serious breach of my privacy rights. 

Please validate this information with these companies and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these accounts bearing my signature, authorizing an inquiry. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that these fraudulent inquiries be immediately deleted from the credit file that you maintain under my Social Security number. 

Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 611. 

My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is a written demand to ceo XXXX XXXX, ceo XXXX XXXX, ceo XXXX XXXX or any other legal fiction affiliates LexusNexis companys, trusts, LLC, corporations, or affiliates that as a consumer and the original creditor I am exercising my right of rescission. I rescind all signatures, endorsements, and consents there of. I was not properly informed that you had my private information and I as a consumer have the right to privacy and never consented to that.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account with Regions that stated I would receive a {$200.00} bonus after meeting the requirements. Upon opening my account, I could see that the bonus was not attached. I contacted Regions, but they said nothing could be done.

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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim my account was charged off/collections. Please REMOVE this account to on all 3 Credit Bureaus ( XXXX XXXX and XXXX ). This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. My reason for disputing is : my contract was current. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$5000.00} in damages for : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. -- Very Respectfully, 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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: Continental Finance Company, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is a written demand to President XXXX XXXX and whoever is liable for the legal fiction Continental Finance Company that as a consumer and the original creditor I am exercising my right of rescission. I rescind all signatures, endorsements, and consents there of. I was not disclosed certain information about the finance charge. I the consumer nor XXXX XXXX is the grantor after this communication. Release the credits, pay and or off set the taxes, and pay me the debt owed.

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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim my account was charged off/collections. Please REMOVE this account to on all 3 Credit Bureaus ( XXXX XXXX and XXXX ). This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. My reason for disputing is : my contract was current. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$5000.00} in damages for : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. -- Very Respectfully, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Sent XXXX and XXXX documents from XXXX XXXX  and court house that bankruptcy was removed from their file but they refuse to remove it. They both sent me the same letter stating that information was verified though XXXX XXXX when I sent them the documents that XXXX XXXX had taken it off my file. I have called them both several times to resolve this to no avail.

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 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Sent equifax and XXXX documents from XXXX XXXX and court house that bankruptcy was removed from their file but they refuse to remove it. They both sent me the same letter stating that information was verified though XXXX XXXX when I sent them the documents that XXXX XXXX had taken it off my file. I have called them both several times to resolve this to no avail.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim my account has 2 late payments. Please update this account to CURRENT AND PAID on all 3 Credit Bureaus ( XXXX XXXX  and XXXX ). I am a XXXX XXXX and this account is affecting my ability to secure a Mortgage and could potentially mess with my XXXX XXXX. This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. My reason for disputing is : my contract was current. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$5000.00} in damages for : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. -- Very Respectfully, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: STERLING JEWELERS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim my account has late payments. Please update this account to CURRENT AND PAID on all 3 Credit Bureaus ( XXXX XXXX and XXXX ). I am a XXXX XXXX and this account is affecting my ability to secure a Mortgage and could potentially mess with my XXXX XXXX. This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. My reason for disputing is : my contract was current. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$5000.00} in damages for : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. -- Very Respectfully, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have been a victim of identity theft. I recently reviewed my credit report to find request for information but this is all Fraudulent request. I have not applied to any of these places.

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