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brooklynite

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10. I think you're missing the point...

Wed Oct 9, 2013, 10:47 AM

Oct 2013

...you're doing an online transaction involving potentially thousands of dollars in obligated payments. The goal of the Experian check is, in fact to prove that you're you...and not me pretending to be you. All they're doing is having you confirm data that they have and you would know but I wouldn't.

But, if you'd like to vent some more, please continue.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Zorra Oct 2013 OP

meh n/t sharp_stick Oct 2013 #1

All they ask you is the code from the aca and the last 4 of your social Marrah_G Oct 2013 #2

There is NO code if you get the error she's getting if you've submitted documents Rstrstx Oct 2013 #73

this stinks irisblue Oct 2013 #3

I hate frickin Experian and all these supposed credit score providers Xyzse Oct 2013 #4

Experian got a $78 million contract with the ACA leftstreet Oct 2013 #12

I am complaining about Experian Xyzse Oct 2013 #17

I'm now pretty sure the NSA is feeding the financial system and these credit agencies Zorra Oct 2013 #26

Oh Jesus. You're one of those people. Dawgs Oct 2013 #5

My social is still in my maiden name, for some reason . . annabanana Oct 2013 #6

Did you apply for a new card? I had to go in person, so I vowed to never change my name again sammytko Oct 2013 #19

Yes, a long time ago. I've been me before that, and since. Zorra Oct 2013 #63

Who are you, again? hfojvt Oct 2013 #7

It's my time. Maybe your time isn't worth squat, but mine is precious. Zorra Oct 2013 #31

Agreed Rstrstx Oct 2013 #74

everything that is wrong with America, eh? hfojvt Oct 2013 #78

Is this a serious post? bunnies Oct 2013 #8

As serious as a heart attack. I don't believe in using credit cards. Zorra Oct 2013 #36

Oh I see. bunnies Oct 2013 #39

No, you really don't see. nt Zorra Oct 2013 #49

Serious as a stroke Rstrstx Oct 2013 #76

Your paranoia is likely going to cost you a lot of money. grantcart Oct 2013 #9

Yeh, I'm paranoid, thanks for that. Zorra Oct 2013 #48

Your completely irrational on the point grantcart Oct 2013 #69

I think you're missing the point... brooklynite Oct 2013 #10

I think you're missing the point. The OP has no confidence in Experian Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #20

I would imagine people hurt during the meltdown would be all the more leery Nuclear Unicorn Oct 2013 #44

Gosh, GC, are you a rocket scientist? Amazing that someone could actually think that through Zorra Oct 2013 #50

The credit reporting agencies are all fucking crooks. I had the same shit happen to me when I Erose999 Oct 2013 #11

Wow dude.. sendero Oct 2013 #13

LMAO be glad you made it that far! Myrina Oct 2013 #14

My identity couldn't be verified either. City Lights Oct 2013 #15

This isn't like buying a book from Amazon.com NightWatcher Oct 2013 #16

Why did you authorize them to withdraw from your account in the first place? Secondly, Tuesday Afternoon Oct 2013 #18

LOL. "It's not my job to verify my identity" cthulu2016 Oct 2013 #21

That line stood out to me too. Phentex Oct 2013 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author lostincalifornia Oct 2013 #29

Lol Pretzel_Warrior Oct 2013 #23

I don't think Experian has enough information Silver Swan Oct 2013 #24

Aren't the questions such as "did you ever live at ...." sammytko Oct 2013 #25

"So I'm going to talk to an attorney" jberryhill Oct 2013 #27

You want expensive? Try talking to an attorney taught_me_patience Oct 2013 #28

That $16.99 is from you signing up for their credit monitoring service when jeff47 Oct 2013 #30

No it's not. Don't assume shit about me. I never signed up for a credit monitiring service. Zorra Oct 2013 #33

Yes, actually it is. jeff47 Oct 2013 #34

Oh. cripes. I'm glad I don't know everything about what occurs in other peoples lives. Zorra Oct 2013 #61

Actually, I know plenty about your case. Because you posted about it. jeff47 Oct 2013 #75

I agree with the other poster - that was the standard charge. Fawke Em Oct 2013 #37

At some point you failed to say you didn't the service. Dreamer Tatum Oct 2013 #41

My mistake. The Bankster gods never try to deliberately rip people off. Forgive my heresy, Zorra Oct 2013 #64

It has nothing to do with banksters. It has more to do with you not paying attention. Dreamer Tatum Oct 2013 #68

You don't seem be capable of comprehending something here. Zorra Oct 2013 #77

had a problem with them KT2000 Oct 2013 #32

I pay the government to protect me. I want the government to protect me. I do not want wealthy Zorra Oct 2013 #35

While I disagree with your complaints about Experian, Fawke Em Oct 2013 #40

EXPERION has had Problems...Here: KoKo Oct 2013 #53

Thank you, KoKo. I detest being forced to deal with people who have a proven lack of Zorra Oct 2013 #56

Zorra...You need to see this, too: KoKo Oct 2013 #65

No, if I verify my identity like a good little girl, I'm sure they'll approve me in a heartbeat. nt Zorra Oct 2013 #67

I have a fucking FBI fingerprint clearance card. is that different than a regular FBI fingerprint leftyohiolib Oct 2013 #38

Its a fingerprint card with benefits. bunnies Oct 2013 #42

I LOLed tkmorris Oct 2013 #47

I have never heard of an FBI fingerprint clearance card Mosby Oct 2013 #43

maybe you have to ask for a 'fucking' FBI fingerprint card leftyohiolib Oct 2013 #45

It means I have been cleared with an FBI background check to work in certain fields. Zorra Oct 2013 #51

They were fucking with you Fumesucker Oct 2013 #58

Well, fuck that, ya know? Zorra Oct 2013 #62

Want to know how embarrassing this is? ProSense Oct 2013 #46

Disliking a company you have had bad exprience in the past with is embarassing? Fumesucker Oct 2013 #52

Yes, ProSense Oct 2013 #54

Exprerian is the one getting paid to verify identities Fumesucker Oct 2013 #57

Are you ProSense Oct 2013 #60

Some people use DU to vent about things, it's part of feeling like a community Fumesucker Oct 2013 #66

Aw Jeez! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #55

Are you having a stroke? Jeff In Milwaukee Oct 2013 #59

Experian is always my lowest score, so I'm not too fond of them... But really? ecstatic Oct 2013 #70

This thread makes me really sad for the future. I feel really sorry for my grandchildren. Zorra Oct 2013 #71

I just saw your ACA resource guide OP Fumesucker Oct 2013 #72

There is not one single government program that you do not have the verify who you are. Those of us jwirr Oct 2013 #79

I'm deleting this OP because too many people simply can't seem to comprehend the point. nt Zorra Oct 2013 #80