Date Received: 2024-01-20
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I attempted over an 18 month to have items removed due to data breach. Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the 'Equifax data breach. I want these items Deleted from my credit reports effective immediately. I am attaching proof that Equifax has admitted that I was in fact a victim of this data breach and Equifax has done nothing. Please help me delete these illegal accounts from+ my credit reports. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have spent so much in resources, time and energy trying to get them this to rectify erroneous issues on credit report. Please assist me getting this resolved as it is impacting my financial well being. Thanks for your time and consideration in this matter. Many thanks, XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 750XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-20
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction and concern regarding the several unsuccessful attempts to remove fraudulent items from my credit file. Despite several reports and requests for assistance, the resolution process has been frustratingly ineffective, and the fraudulent charges persist, causing significant distress and inconvenience. I discovered unauthorized and fraudulent transactions on my account, prompting me to contact your institution immediately to report the fraudulent activities. Since then, I have diligently followed the necessary procedures for disputing unauthorized charges, providing detailed information, and submitting supporting evidence. Regrettably, my efforts to rectify this situation have been met with continuous setbacks, leading me to question the efficiency and effectiveness of the resolution process. I wish to bring the following issues to your attention : Despite multiple reports and the provision of supporting documentation, it appears that the investigation into these fraudulent transactions has not yielded the desired results. The lack of progress is concerning, and I am left with unresolved issues on my account. Throughout this process, there has been a significant lack of clear and consistent communication. Timely updates on the status of the investigation and the actions being taken would have provided reassurance during this challenging period. To my dismay, the fraudulent items persist on my account, indicating a failure to adequately address the issue and protect my account from further unauthorized activities. I understand that addressing fraud cases is a complex and challenging task, but as a concerned customer, I expect a higher level of urgency, transparency, and commitment to resolving such issues promptly. I am formally requesting an immediate and thorough review of the handling of my case. I insist on a comprehensive explanation of the steps taken to investigate and remove the fraudulent items from my account. Additionally, I seek clear assurances and a detailed plan outlining how your institution intends to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future. If my concerns are not addressed satisfactorily, I may have no choice but to escalate this matter to the relevant regulatory authorities and consumer protection agencies. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$23000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 76014
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-20
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: There is information that on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission of instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. As a federally protected consumer I'm seeking proof of the alleged debt, under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt v Gravens ( Mo ) 281 SW 715, 719, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact exists. In a good faith effort to resolve this matter amicably, I demand for proof of the debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature in wet ink, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must terminate this collection action and correct any erroneous reports of this debt as mine. For the record, I state again that as I have no account with you, nor am I your customer, nor have I entered into a contract with you, I must ask for the following information : 1 ) Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) 15 USC 1692 ( f ) and USC 1692 ( g ) in this alleged matter. 2 ) What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3 ) What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4 ) Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in the state. 5 ) Please provide proof of the alleged debt, including specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my wet signature. You have 7 days of this notice to respond. Your failure to respond, on point, in writing, hand signed, and in a timely manner, will work as a waiver to any and all of your claims in this matter, and will entitle me to presume that you sent your letter ( XXXX ) in error, and that this matter is permanently closed. Your continued silence is unacceptable. Either provide the proof or correct the record to remove the invalid debt from my credit files with the three-primary credit-reporting agencies. You are currently in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Act. I can't obtain housing or employment due to the violations on my credit file. Failure to respond within 7 days of this letter will begin my small claims action against your company. I will be seeking { {$5000.00} } in damages for the following : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act After obtaining the judgment against your company, I will obtain a Writ of Execution from the Sheriffs office in your county and I will begin the process of attaching property or funds to satisfy the judgment. 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. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. You are in violation under 15 U.S.Code 1681i ( 5 ) removal of Inaccurate/Invalidated Credit Information and 15 U.S.Code 1681 ( e ) ( b ) Compliance procedures maximum possible accuracy & section 604 15 us code 1681 B. The identified transactions are not information related to any transaction by me as the consumer ( see attached )
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 31419
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: 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. 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:
State: FL
Zip: 33319
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75115
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2023 I was reviewing my Equifax report upon reviewing it I seen that there were two inquiries on my report that I did not give permission for the companies to run my credit I called Equifax and asked them to remove the inquiries because they were not authorized inquiries, and they reported that they could not remove the inquiries and to file a FTC report.. I then filed the FTC report and submitted a dispute with Equifax requesting them to remove the inquiries. They then sent me a letter stating that the information was accurate and they were not removing the inquiries the inquiries I am requesting to be remove are XXXX on XX/XX/ and Equifax mortgage service done on XX/XX/. I have also attached my report from the FTC.
Company Response:
State: IN
Zip: 46214
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services
Subissue: Problem with product or service terms changing
Consumer Complaint: I was notified that are info was released accidently by a firm we did business with in the past. I then put a freeze immediately at XXXX and XXXX. Now my last one Equifax says that their system is down try later. I tried fir several days and nothing. Then I starting getting fake robo calls that a code I requested was coming in followed by a code. I hung up on this several times 10 to be exact. To me it seems suspicious that equifaxs system is always down and then I got these calls. I believe that they are scaring consumers so that they will sign up for credit protection services, rather than allowing consumers to freeze their accounts.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: Please update my account and remove the inaccurate late payment. I have always paid on time and never missed a payment. This is causing me a lot of stress and XXXX and I can't even sleep properly because of this problem. I am begging you to update my account as soon as possible.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60637
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account status incorrect
Consumer Complaint: Please update my account and remove the inaccurate late payment. I have always paid on time and never missed a payment. This is causing me a lot of stress and XXXX, and I can't even sleep properly because of this problem. I am begging you to update my account as soon as possible.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60611
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2024-01-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: 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. '' XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the XXXX. 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 XXXX, Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX XXXX 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. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX ( 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. XXXX XXXX XXXX is 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. I also requested all corporations to fill out a form 1020 and return back to me and still haven't gotten it. I have asked XXXX XXXX XXXX to also show proof that the debt is mine by sending me a copy of the master promissory note bearing my signature in which was never sent or provided to me.
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 49203
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2024-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A