Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11706
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I swear all information provided herein under the penalty of perjury is true and accurate to the best of my ability and knowledge. l, the consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. Please remove the following account from my consumer report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also these addresses as they are non mailable addresses XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies Equifax and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' 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. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Company Response:
State: UT
Zip: 84604
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: Company has refused to comply with federal law and consumer laws violating my rights as a consumer. The company has violated my privacy rights under The Privacy Act of 1974. No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains [ subject to 12 exceptions ]. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ). Congress advises any of my private information is not for public. The reporting agency is a non governmental entity, meaning Eye must give you consent to report the account to my consumer report. According to 15 U.S. code 6801, It is the policy of the 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,15 U. S. code 6802 follows by adding that, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a nonaffiliated third-party, therefore they do not have permission to report to my consumer report. There is no contractual agreements of obligation to these debt collection agencies for any amount. 15 U.S. code 6802 ( 1 ) also follows to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. XXXX XXXX XXXX was provided information illegally from XXXX XXXX, which according to XXXX and their privacy policy advises XXXX XXXX will not disclose my information to third parties and other inquirers without my consent. I have never given XXXX XXXX consent to disclose my information with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX illegally disclosed my non-public information to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and have illegally reported this account to my consumer report for 4 years, 5 months and has consistently refused to remove this account from my consumer report knowing they have violated federal law and my consumer rights and rights of privacy, also violating there banking terms and conditions and privacy policy. XXXX XXXX XXXX has disclosed my non-public information to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a third-party ) and has also violated my rights of privacy. All of the listed Collection Agencies are all non-affiliated ( third-parties ). According to XXXX, A third party is a person or entity that has no contractual relationship with XXXX XXXX to perform services or act on behalf of XXXX. According to, 15 U.S. code 6802b, there must be 3 disclosures first before any of my information can be exchanged regarding an account and Eye must first agree to having the information of the reported account disclosed to the public. Eye have not agreed to having this account disclosed to none of the Companies provided within this report. Therefore XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX must be removed from my Consumer report and XXXX, Equifax and XXXX a non-affiliated, ( Third party ) of XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX must delete the collection accounts from my consumer report. The collection account with, XXXX XXXX XXXX has been disputed on both, XX/XX/XXXX through a CFPB complaint, # XXXX XXXX through XXXX. All reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax and XXXX has continued in their efforts to disregard my consumer rights, violating federal law andmy privacy rights under The privacy Act of 1974. It is imperative that this matter is resolved immediately and the Collection accounts are removed from my consumer report.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 48091
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I recently perused a copy of my credit report. It stated that the source of the credit inquiry was the credit inquiries listed below. However, these inquiries were not approved by me. Please remove these questions from my credit report since they make it harder for me to apply for loans and get credit. Kindly forward any supplementary materials you possess about this inquiry. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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:
State: FL
Zip: 33024
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: l, the consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 also please note I am the natural person writing this statement with no help with a 3rd party. the accounts on my report are inaccurate and needs to be remove XXXX shows a incorrect balance and last date of activity is also inaccurate XXXX XXXX last verfied and date of last activity are also inaccurate. XXXX XXXX date of last activity and date open are inacurrate. 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. Also 15 USCi ( 5 ) says Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. Lastly 15 USC 1681 S-2 ( a ) Duty of furnishers of information to provide accurate information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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:
State: NJ
Zip: 08002
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX These accounts need to removed. I sent XXXX, XXXX and Equifax a letter opting out of all Authorizations I may have given them. I gave them time and they have not complied. They are in violation. Attached below is the letter sent
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 19120
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate the account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat the reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 075XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: I appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still accounts that need to be UPDATED. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 Credit Bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). I hope these disputed accounts are updated. XXXX XXXX Balance : {$220.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$21000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$4500.00}.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 95136
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: The purpose of this complaint is to have several unauthorized hard credit inquiries removed from my credit report. I received a copy of my credit report from your bureau on XX/XX/XXXX and noticed that there are unauthorized inquiries listed. Kindly investigate my claim in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you find any unauthorized inquiries, PLEASE REMOVE THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE and send me a copy of my new, accurate credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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:
State: NV
Zip: 89142
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-18
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 15001
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A