Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Consumer Complaint: That on XX/XX/2023 I sent a written notice to XXXX XXXX XXXX opting out of credit reporting. XXXX XXXX XXXX has yet to respond to my demand.
Company Response:
State: MD
Zip: 20646
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. I sent a letter to the 3 credit bureaus but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If they do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against them. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 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
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 32277
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: Equifax are currently violating the following Consumer Rights Listed Below The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school. 20 USC 1232g ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1681 - Congressional findings and statement of purpose a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 4 ) There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. ( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter. Important Definitions from 15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction The term consumer reporting agency means any person which, for monetary fees, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. The term consumer means an individual. The term consumer report means any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumers credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living ( 2 ) Exclusions ( A ) ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report Reporting Transaction history is illegal 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. They need your written consent to add anything to your consumer report if you did not give this authorization that is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act P.L 90-321 ( 82 Stat. 146 ) which is law law that backes the code is even stricter as it states that any agency can only get your report in response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ) 15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports 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. No adverse item besides the conviction of crimes should be on your report any item that is a derogatory mark is not allowed into consumer reports this is another violation 12 CFR 1022.3 Definitions Identity theft means a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority. Anything added to your report without your written consent could be considered Identity theft 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures ( a ) Identity and purposes of credit users 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. These procedures shall require that prospective users of the information identify themselves, certify the purposes for which the information is sought, and certify that the information will be used for no other purpose. Every consumer reporting agency shall make a reasonable effort to verify the identity of a new prospective user and the uses certified by such prospective user prior to furnishing such user a consumer report. No consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report to any person if it has reasonable grounds for believing that the consumer report will not be used for a purpose listed in section 1681b of this title. ( 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. By violating section 1681b for permissible purpose and 1681c for information contained in consumer reports they are also violating compliance procedures under this title. 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; or ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater ; 15 U.S. Code 1681o - Civil liability for negligent noncompliance In general Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure Negligent noncompliance means the law was violated not on purpose but just due to a lack of knowledge on the required reporting procedures. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( 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. ( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate. The following accounts should be deleted immediately. An invoice will also be provided for the listed violations above. DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Balance Last Payment Amount XXXX Payments XXXX of Account VIEW ACCOUNT DETAILS DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Balance Last Payment Amount XXXX Payments XXXX of Account VIEW ACCOUNT DETAILS XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Balance Last Payment Amount XXXX Payments XXXX of Account XXXX XXXXXXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status CHARGE_OFF Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type XXXX Original Creditor Name Months Reviewed XXXX Activity Designator CLOSED Terms Frequency MONTHLY Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$1300.00} Credit Limit {$1000.00} High Credit {$1300.00} Available Credit $ XXXX Account Dates Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency XX/XX/XXXX Comments and Contact CONSUMER DISPUTES AFTER RESOLUTION CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT ACCOUNT CLOSED BY XXXX XXXX For questions regarding this account please contact : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, SD XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status CHARGE_OFF Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type XXXX Original Creditor Name Months Reviewed 45 Activity Designator CLOSED Terms Frequency MONTHLY Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$1300.00} Credit Limit {$600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Account Dates Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency XX/XX/XXXX Comments and Contact CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT ACCOUNT CLOSED BY XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT PREVIOUSLY IN DISPUTE NOW RESOLVED BY DATA FURNISHER For questions regarding this account please contact : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status CHARGE_OFF Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type XXXX Original Creditor Name Months Reviewed XXXX Activity Designator CLOSED Terms Frequency MONTHLY Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$660.00} XXXX XXXX {$300.00} High Credit Available Credit $ XXXX Account Dates Date Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency XX/XX/XXXX Comments and Contact CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT ACCOUNT CLOSED BY XXXX XXXX For questions regarding this account please contact : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, IL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status CHARGE_OFF Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type XXXX Original Creditor Name XXXXXXXX XXXX Months Reviewed XXXX Activity Designator Terms Frequency Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$1000.00} Credit Limit {$700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Account Dates Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency XX/XX/XXXX Comments and Contact CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT For questions regarding this account please contact : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Disputes XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status CHARGE_OFF Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type CHARGE_ACCOUNT Original Creditor Name Months Reviewed XXXX Activity Designator TRANSFER_OR_SOLD Terms Frequency MONTHLY Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX {$700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$700.00} Account Dates Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency XX/XX/XXXX Comments and Contact CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT For questions regarding this account please contact : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MN XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/XXXX CLOSED ACCOUNT STATUS Closed accounts stay on your credit report for up to 10 years since the date of last activity. Negative information such as late payments or collections, generally stay on your Equifax credit report for up to 7 years from the date of first delinquency. Details Payments Historical Overview Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Status PAYS_AS_AGREED Owner INDIVIDUAL Account Type REVOLVING Creditor Classification Loan Type CHARGE_ACCOUNT Original Creditor Name Months Reviewed 7 Activity Designator PAID_AND_CLOSED Terms Frequency MONTHLY Term Duration Purchased From Sold To Balance and Amounts Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX {$700.00} High Credit {$0.00} Available Credit {$700.00} Account Dates Date Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity Date of First Delinquency Comments and Contact ACCOUNT CLOSED BY CREDIT GRANTOR My name is also copy written so apparenty copy right violation must also be considered.
Company Response:
State: AL
Zip: 366XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: I the consumer have the right to make sure my private information is not 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 consumers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers ' nonpublic information. '' These credit reporting agencies are in violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 which states that, 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 ). This consumer reporting agency is violating my privacy as I have not requested for or given written consent to this credit reporting agency to disclose any records regarding any late payments on my credit report. These credit reporting agencies are reporting information regarding my payment history without my consent. I have not authorized them to do so. This is a violation of my consumer rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) which declares " any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' I have not sent written instructions to this agency to furnish my payment history. The history of my payments is not supposed to be included on my credit report without my consent and authorization. I am exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services per 12 CFR 1016.7 that states " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) The financial institutions and Consumer Reporting agencies XXXX, 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, whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked from XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33142
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: What adds an extra layer of bewilderment to this situation is the claim by your bureau that the fraudulent account has been verified. I find myself questioning the very fabric of reality, wondering how such verification could occur when I, the purported account holder, have absolutely no connection or binding with the said account. It's like claiming to have seen a unicorn in the backyard ; it simply defies the realms of logic. I was the victim and Im not sure why the CRA is not complying with the law. The other bureaus have followed suit. Im very confused why this one seems to ignore my requests. I want to reiterate, in no uncertain terms, that this fraudulent account must be removed from my credit report immediately. It was disputed on the grounds of being unauthorized and fraudulent, and the lack of resolution or communication from your bureau has only intensified my frustration. It is baffling and somewhat surreal that, despite my assertions and the mandatory 30-day window stipulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), there has been no resolution to this dispute, nor has there been any indication that your bureau has undertaken a thorough investigation into its legitimacy. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX -PLEASE DELETE!!! The failure to resolve this matter within the mandated timeframe is a clear violation of my rights as a consumer, and I will not tolerate the continued reporting of inaccurate and fraudulent information that tarnishes my creditworthiness.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 11218
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: 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 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
Company Response:
State: NV
Zip: 89142
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account XXXX # XXXX has violated my rights. 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
Company Response:
State: PA
Zip: 19143
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 601XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I discovered unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, which I just obtained in copy form. My chances of obtaining new credit have been harmed by this. I request that you take the following inquiries down right away. 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
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33014
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-12-28
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely removed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: NV
Zip: 89142
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-12-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A