Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. 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 the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75068
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I am filing a formal complaint regarding identity theft that has adversely affected my financial well-being. I believe I am a victim of identity theft, and I am seeking your assistance in addressing and rectifying the fraudulent activities associated with my personal information.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 31093
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: XXXX, XXXX and Equifax are in violation is my consumer right by reporting these fraudulent account on my credit report. Below are the fraudulent account information : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( {$21000.00} ), XXXX XXXX ( {$25000.00} ). I need these account removed from my credit report as soon as possible.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77080
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I am filing a formal complaint regarding identity theft that has adversely affected my financial well-being. I believe I am a victim of identity theft, and I am seeking your assistance in addressing and rectifying the fraudulent activities associated with my personal information.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 31204
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I hot an alert on XXXX XXXX and XXXX and Equifax that a apartment has been reporting that I owe them money yet I've never had an apartment before I've tried disputing it and it won't go away. It's 2 apartments reporting on XXXX XXXX XXXX for almost XXXX and XXXX XXXX for almost XXXX.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92040
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: This consumer reporting agency is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1666b. A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I was not notified in the time frame. 1. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Under 15 U.S Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) No transaction should be included in a credit report I demand you to remove this account. 2. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 3. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 4. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap XXXX Account Number : XXXX Under 15 U.S Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) No transaction should be included in a credit report I demand you to remove this account. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I DO NOT VALIDATE THIS DEBT. PLEASE DELETE IMMEDIATELY. Any failure to respond without deletion of the accounts listed above and a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in the above actions being taken against your bureau. I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation. Violation of 15 U.S Code 1666b Defamation Sincerely, XXXX
Company Response:
State: MD
Zip: 206XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: 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. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX, 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. Per the FCRA, as a federally protected consumer, I am now opting out of any and all authorization that I, the consumer, may have given you that was written, unwritten, verbal, or nonverbal per 15 USC 6802. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. According to 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: CT
Zip: 06492
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I have an XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card which are through XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX This is a formal complaint against XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX for their violation of my rights under 15 USC 6802, 15 USC 1681, 12 CFR 1016.7, and the Privacy Act of 1974. I believe that the bank has unlawfully shared my personal information without my explicit consent, and this action is a clear breach of the aforementioned statutes. Details of the Violation : Unauthorized Sharing of Information : I recently discovered that XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX has shared my personal information without my explicit consent. This sharing of information has serious implications for my privacy and may have repercussions on my financial well-being. Violation of 15 USC 6802 : The bank 's actions are in direct violation of 15 USC 6802, which prohibits the unauthorized disclosure of nonpublic personal information by financial institutions. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX falls under the category of a financial institution, and the unauthorized sharing of my information is a clear violation of this statute. Violation of 15 USC 1681 : Additionally, I believe that XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated 15 USC 1681, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This statute outlines the responsibilities of credit reporting agencies and ensures the accuracy and privacy of consumer information. The unauthorized sharing of my information compromises the integrity of this system. Violation of 12 CFR 1016.7 : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX is also in violation of 12 CFR 1016.7, which establishes certain limitations on the disclosure of nonpublic personal information by financial institutions. The bank 's unauthorized sharing of my information goes against the provisions outlined in this regulation. Violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 : The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates the protection of personal information held by federal agencies. While XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX may not be a federal agency, the act 's principles are crucial in ensuring the security and privacy of individuals ' data. The unauthorized sharing of my information constitutes a violation of the Privacy Act 's core principles. Furthermore, I want to highlight that XXXX, Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX and other nonaffiliated third parties have received my personal information without my approval. I did not consent to the sharing of my information with these entities, and their involvement exacerbates the breach of my privacy. I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau thoroughly investigates this matter and takes appropriate action against XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I also request that the agency informs me of the findings of the investigation and any steps taken to rectify the situation. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will take the necessary actions to uphold consumer rights and protect against such privacy violations.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 94520
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: 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. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 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. Per the FCRA, as a federally protected consumer, I am now opting out of any and all authorization that I, the consumer, may have given you that was written, unwritten, verbal, or nonverbal per 15 USC 6802. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. According to 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: CT
Zip: 06492
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-16
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: This consumer reporting agency is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1666b. A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I was not notified in the time frame. 1. 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) - Congressional findings and statement of purpose XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 2. Under 15 USC 1692f a debt collector may not use any false deceptive or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt this account is in violation. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX**** Under 15 U.S Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) No transaction should be included in a credit report I demand you to remove this account. 3. I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence Engelhardt vs. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715 719 I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt nor therefore any such debt in fact therefore exists. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Under 15 U.S Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) No transaction should be included in a credit report I demand you to remove this account. 4. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Name : XXXX XXXX As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I DO NOT VALIDATE THIS DEBT. PLEASE DELETE IMMEDIATELY. Any failure to respond without deletion of the accounts listed above and a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in the above actions being taken against your bureau. I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation. Violation of 15 U.S Code 1666b Defamation Sincerely, XXXX
Company Response:
State: MD
Zip: 206XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A