Date Received: 2023-09-21
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 USC 1681, and other relevant statutory and regulatory provisions, I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 section 602 ( a ), there exists a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their significant responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, as consumer reporting agencies, are subject to these responsibilities, and I am the consumer in question. As the consumer, I have the right to ensure that my private information is not shared, as reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which explicitly states that it is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers ' nonpublic personal information. XXXX XXXX, as a financial institution by definition under this title, is also bound by this obligation. Furthermore, 15 USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) states that " Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' It is essential to note that neither XXXX XXXX nor the consumer reporting agencies XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX have my consent to furnish this information, and they certainly do not possess my written consent. I hereby revoke any and all consent, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX. Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) stipulates that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX XXXX never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Additionally, 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) clearly states that " Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' The account in question includes adverse items being reported without my permission, which is a clear violation of the law. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) ( A ) specifies that " 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. '' In addition, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that " Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. '' It is evident that XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Furthermore, 12 CFR 1016.7 clearly states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of these reporting ( alleged ) services immediately. In light of the aforementioned violations of the FCRA, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate action to rectify these violations. Any account information you require, such as account start date or account #, I am happy to provide. I look forward to a prompt resolution of this issue and request that you keep me informed of the progress of your investigation.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77406
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-21
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: This creditor engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices of the FDCPA which it prohibits. According to 15 USC 1666b it is a billing error I did not receive a statement 21 days before the late payment error. If finance charge included, there should be no late payments pursuant 15 USC 1605 ( a ) due to finance charge bring sum of all charges so I can not be penalized for something that is already paid in full.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 317XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-21
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: My credit report is showing late payments to DISCOVER BANK XXXX. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or DISCOVER BANKs customer service representative.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91403
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-20
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33615
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-20
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33615
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: About XXXX or XXXX weeks ago ( XX/XX/2023 ) I wrote to XXXX XXXX, Discover, and XXXX in regards to their being income reported on my consumer report. I am complaining about the inaccurate information on my credit report by XXXX XXXX, Discover, and XXXX. They have reported charge-offs as income, which is wrong and misleading. Charge-offs are canceled debts, not income. The law says that creditors must send me a Form 1099-C to report canceled debts as income, but I have not received any from these companies. I have also not claimed any income from canceled debts on my tax returns. I have sent them dispute letters with my identification and proof of identity theft, but they have not corrected the errors. I want them to stop reporting charge-offs as income and remove them from my credit report. I also want them to send me copies of the Form 1099-C if they have issued any. This is affecting my credit score and my ability to get loans and credit cards. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible. Thank you
Company Response:
State: MN
Zip: 55408
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: I have know idea how any of the accounts on my credit report were open.
Company Response:
State: AR
Zip: 722XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX there was a credit card they say I have that I never signed up for nor have a card on XX/XX/2023 I asked them to remove it and did a dispute with them and they are saying it accurate with that being said I asked them to prove to me that I was the one to open it and they can't I called them XXXX times and got hung up on I would like this off my XXXX and taken care of.. XXXX is a hard it I never did as well as XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: WY
Zip: 82001
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information is missing that should be on the report
Consumer Complaint: In XXXX of this year, I made a dispute with XXXX about my discover credit card since my increased limit did not reflect on my report. Instead of reflecting the correct limit, discover deleted the account off of my XXXX credit report. I've tried to get this resolved 3 separate things or an explanation for why this happened. I still use this card and have an open account. Also, discover still reports to the other 2 agencies.
Company Response:
State: NC
Zip: 27405
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-09-19
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services
Subissue: Billing dispute for services
Consumer Complaint: I was unable to finish paying this credit card due to financial hardships and an ending of a relationship that left me in a lot of debt.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 32828
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-09-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A