BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-14
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

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, XXXX, and Experian. 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 Better Business Bureau, 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 public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-08
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I have disputed the referenced accounts to the 3 main credit bureaus and do not owe your company anything. I dont know this company and I do not recall ever having this debt and appears to be fraud, see attached FTC Report. Moreover, no adequate information has been given and noticed these accounts appear to violate my rights as well, per 15 USC 1692 ( e ) ( f ) ( g ). Moreover, you stated the account was verified as accurate by law 15 USC 1681 ( e ). Per 15 USC 1681 ( e ) The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. Investigations weren't completed as described by law and no factual information should be on credit reports. Im requesting the removal of accounts and/or monetary compensation due to violations of my rights. Im currently seeking litigation regarding consistent harassment, unfair debt practices, adding without my permission/authorization within 5 days, and more. As the original creditor, only I can validate the debt therefore Im requesting removal and this account violates my consumer rights in several ways. Please remove and provide some updates within 4 days of receipt, as this has been ongoing for over 4-5 months.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Report provided to employer without your written authorization

Complaint:
I am writing to inform you about a very alarming and important issue regarding the compromise of my social security number, which has resulted in me being a victim of a data breach and identity theft. To address this tuation promptly, I have already contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed an FTC Report with the reference number : XXXX, which is enclosed with this correspondence. 
In accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 c ( a ), it is imperative that you, as a credit reporting agency, take immediate action to block and remove all iformation associated with this identity theft from my credit report. This statute mandates that credit reporting agencies must promptly address such requests within four business days of receiving a complaint that includes the following information : XXXX XXXXXXXX Collection {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Collection {$240.00} XXXX  XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Collection {$240.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Charge-off {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXXXXXX Charge-off {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Charge-off {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$690.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Charge-off {$400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Charge-off {$1700.00} XXXX XXXX Charge-off {$0.00} I want to emphasize the gravity of this matter and my expectation for a prompt and effective response. Failure to respond satisfactorily will compel me to pursue legal action against your agency, as allowed under the law. Please be advised that I will seek damages, including but not limited to, statutory costs, with each violation incurring a statutory cost of {$1000.00}, as specified in 15 U.S.C 1692k. 
1. Defamation of Character 2. Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud 3. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 4. Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681o - Civil liability for negligent non compliance 5. Violation under 15 US Code 1681n ( b ) - Civil liability for willful non-compliance 6. Failing to comply with 15 USC 1692 ( g ) 7. Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports 8. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification 9. Violations under 15 USC 1681 a ( 4 ) right to privacy 10. Violations under 15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-product: Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Sub-issue: Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle

Complaint:
I sent a Notice of Dispute, Cease & Desist, and Debt Validation letter to Bank of America regarding the auto loan on my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. The package was sent by certified mail and marked as delivered on XX/XX/XXXX. I gave them 30 days to respond to my letters while still honoring the XXXX XXXX XXXX. They have not responded to my letters and it has now been over 30 days, but have continued to contact me via phone call, email, and mail in an attempt to collect payment regarding this alleged debt. 

I received a letter on XX/XX/XXXX post-dated for XX/XX/XXXX demanding immediate payment within 10 days of the date on the letter along with threats to " exercise the remedies available to Bank of America under the contract or applicable law '' if I did not remit payment. 

At this point they are willfully violating federal laws, my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXrder, and causing me XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Here are a few federal laws that have been violated thus far : 15 USC 1692D ( 1 ) 15 USC 1692D ( 2 ) 15 USC 1692D ( 5 ) 15 USC 1692F ( 6 ) ( A ) 15 USC 1692G

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-27
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
XXXX has claimed to contact me but unable to reach me therefore has violated my right furthermore by continuing to furnish information against me without my consent, knowledge, or written instructions. XXXX has violated my right to privacy furthermore by send forth my complaint without my permission. XXXX claims to have requested deletion of the account from my credit report from all 3 credit bureaus but has failed to provide valid proof. According to my rights and the law Once something has been deleted from my file it can not be added back. XXXX has stated that i am misinterpreting the law however Ive been studying all laws for over 3 years now. I am assure of my rights and how the law works. I am assure of how the law is enforced and whatll happen if ppl fail to comply. XXXX has stated they have contacted me in attempt to collect a debt a do not owe but was unable to reach me. However according to my rights a debt collector must not state they are in the debt collection business or not contact a consumer without prior consent. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX is attempting to collect a debt i do not owe. Ive never used this company or know anyone who has. They have violated my rights as well ; collecting information about me ( the consumer ) violating my right to privacy and furnishing information without my written instructions and consent. I now demand they stop immediately. 

Experian has violated my rights by furnishing this account and i demand it now be deleted immediately especially with XXXX  stating they have requested a deletion as well. This is not my debt. 

According to 15 U.S.C section 602 A states i have the right to privacy.

As well as 15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2, also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written consent. 

15 U.S.C 1692c States Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt.

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. 

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section also 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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

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 corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-23
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
Because I was vacationing outside the U.S. I sent money via bank bill pay to XXXXhree credit card companies in advance of receiving their bill. Two of the three were happy to receive money in advance of that money being due. CHASE however did not recognize that pre-payment as being toward the next statement I was to receive, and could not tell me how it was processed ( even though they did acknowledge receiving it. ). So in their accounting I did not pay that bill, which was less than what I sent them, and are charging me fees as past due. What kind of policy is that??? Money in advance doesnt work? 
I went through 2 Chase representatives and one supervisor to no avail. Please help a consumer who tried and did the right thing. Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-12
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
on XX/XX/2020 A letter was sent to XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, & on XX/XX/2020 a letter was sent to XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Under the cares act it was stated that during the pandemic there is to be no negative reporting to the credit agencies including late fees. I recieved notices and alerts I am being reported for late payments and my score has been affected tremendously. I reached out to the reporting agencies and they refused to help me and ignored a statewide message that was put into law due to COVID -19. I am an XXXX XXXX for a school in XXXX XXXX and everyone know the school systems were shut down half the year last year and partially this year and online schooling is limited or not at all. In order to relieve the financial blow to americans it was said for the creditors and reporting agencies to cease collection activities as jobs were closed and americans suffering with no income due to no fault of ours. They didn't want Americans choosing between feeding their families or paying a bill. We are still in a pandemic and I have asked for forebearances and late payment removals. I suffer from XXXX and this is stressful. I have a daughter and a family I have to support and a mortgage and child care. I am reaching out for clarity because im put in the situation of choosing food over my finances. im not trying to avoid them I just need some help from my creditors until I can get through this crisis and request for them to remove the late payments and not tell the credit agencies to hurt my report and please the legislates that have been passed regarding the debt collections and negative reporting to peoples reports.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The credit bureaus are required to authenticate these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting items as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please update these items. 

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Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OK
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and deleted from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-10
Company: Medical Business Bureau
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint:
Re : Medical Business Bureau : I have not received any notifications to validate the medical debt for date of service XX/XX/2014 by mail, telephone, or email. They have not been able to provide proof that I have signed and accepted responsibility for the debt they have placed on my credit report. I have requested that they remove this erroneous information from my credit report and they have not, instead they report back to the credit bureaus that I am responsible for this debt without explanation. Re : XXXX XXXX : I have also contacted the original creditor XXXX XXXX and ( XXXX ) advised that XXXX XXXX has dissolved and they no longer have any information in their system b/c they computer systems has been purged of any prior debts. They have also not been able to validate debt.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-14
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
As you are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate and verifiable credit information. I need that you eliminate this late payment on this account because they are reported wrong. You should corroborate your information and remove the negative information on this account. Under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Equifax shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first XXXX digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Equifax is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor. I need the account corrected XXXX : XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-10
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
Ive disputed a XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Reference number XXXX with the credit bureaus XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX -Which two of them ( XXXX AND EQUIFAX XXXX confirmed the public record was verified by the court. I asked XXXX and Equifax to disclose their method of verification on the alleged bankruptcy they are reporting. They replied to me with the bankruptcy being verified. I then reached out to the courthouse and their correspondence to my letter was that they do not verify or validate information from consumers ' credit files. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # 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 an account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation