BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
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:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. Transunion is required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Transunion 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 5 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 a such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputedaccuracy [ 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 Transunion 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 ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX BANK 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-27
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
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:
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. 

XXXX XXXX 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 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 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 2023-08-19
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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 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 XXXX 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 to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-08
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT
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:
XXXX continues to report a debt they claim was an error in their computer system, I reported the situation to the police in December of 2022 because they continued to tell me they were fixing the situation and they did not. I am requesting that the identity theft related debt be removed from my credit file

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-12
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than XXXX times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im depressed now.with no help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ
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:
XXXX/XXXX  is reporting incorrectly to XXXX  ; XXXX  and Transunion a balance due of {$800.00} on the XXXX/XXXX  partial account number XXXX. ( Please see page attached from my credit report. ) This account does not belong to me and was opened fraudulently. I have contacted XXXX and filed a report that this account has been opened fraudulently. I do not now, nor have I had in the past, an account with XXXX. I have tried numerous times since to reach XXXX to remove this account from my name however, I have not been successful. This false reporting of an account with a balance due, that does not belong to me, is seriously harming my credit score. I have also contacted the bureaus to remove this line item however, I have not successful in this endeavor either.

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 2022-10-17
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Account opened as a result of fraud

Complaint:
Hi, this is a continuance of XXXX complaint date XXXX OPEN with BOA ( Bank of America ) . Not only I did not receive a letter as promised to with reference number this fraudulent account is closed. On XX/XX/XXXX, I have another solicitation to open an XXXX XXXX Banking account with you! Please do not sent me any solicitation. I thought when you opt out this mean, credit cards and all banking products. I do not know what trigger this! But it ODD this letter is different ( exhibit # 1 ) it has my complete name I use, and the other letter has an old name I used on complaint XXXX. I said it before, I had a loan using this old information. Now I'm believing BOA open this fraudulent account on me. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I put a credit freeze and all fraud alerts on all credit reports. Years ago, opted out indefinity on solicitations. I do not want any of BOA products or service. I can do my own the solicitation. 

see confirmation : Dear XXXX, We received your Credit Freeze request and a freeze is now in place on your XXXX credit report. It will stay in place until you request its removal. 

Freeze Explanation : A credit freeze prevents lenders from checking your credit report in order to open a new account. A freeze may also prevent your information from being released for other inquiries, such as an employment or a rental application. Federal law allows certain transactions such as those for insurance purposes to continue even while a credit freeze is in place, and you should continue to monitor your credit. If you have a freeze on your credit report, you will need to remove it before you apply for credit. 

fraud confirmation : Dear XXXX, We've added an initial fraud alert to your XXXX credit report. 

Your fraud alert will stay on your credit report for one year and expires on XX/XX/2023. If you want to extend it or update your phone number log in to edit your fraud alert at any time. 

We'll let XXXX and XXXX know that you've placed this alert so they can also place fraud alerts on the credit reports you have with them. 

For more information about fraud alerts see our FAQ. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Ace ( FCRA ) you have specific rights when you are, or believe you are, the victim of identity theft. For more information, please view the Fraud Victims ' Bill of Rights. 

Under federal law, you are entitled to request one free copy of your credit report within the next 12 months. Please log in at XXXX and from the Fraud Alert status page, select the option to request your credit report. 

Sincerely, Your XXXX Support Team

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 2022-12-12
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
In XXXX  I received a notice that an account in my name was in collections, however, there was never an account opened by me during that time. I have searched back through 10 years of records and they are stating it's a XXXX XXXX XXXX account that they purchased from XXXX, however, we have no record of opening that account. I have never opened any accounts in JUST my name as I haven't worked for almost 20 years. My husband has never opened an account for me alone and we do not own credit cards. 

We tried to file a dispute last year with a demand letter and they have yet to provide information showing this was our account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ
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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Report act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-04
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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:
This is my 2ND Complaint that I was the victim of identity theft. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) Credit Bureau are required to remove/block any items which were opened without my knowledge, consent or authority within 4 business days with ( 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 relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3100.00} ; XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$610.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1400.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor:08 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$490.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$93.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-23
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL
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:
Although I appreciate you spending the effort to FIX some of the data on my credit report, there are still several accounts that require UPDATING. These accounts must be verified by the XXXX credit bureaus in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I wish these disputed accounts could be updated or repaired immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2021 XXXX XX/XX/2021

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 2021-05-29
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Several accounts was opened and several inquires listed in my name. Called the bureau explained that my identity was stolen & to remove them but they did not. I explained that this is not mine. Please help me with this issue. I have a sent them the attached police report before along with the other documentation and they do nothing.

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 2023-02-08
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Banking errors

Complaint:
My bank account was incorrectly charged high over draft fees. As well my account got incorrect frozen.

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 2022-10-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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 am a victim of identity theft : XXXX XXXX  has fraudulent accounts on my credit profile that need to be removed immediately. I am urgently demanding that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted immediately. I further affirm that my request to block and delete this erroneous information is NOT being made in error ; nor is my request to block and/or delete this information being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to any transaction by me as the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-17
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
In accordance with fair credit act, this creditor has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 section 604 A section 2 it also states that a consumer report an agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions under 15 USC 1666 B a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under open and consumer as late for any purpose.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-20
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA
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:
I WENT TO CAR DEALERSHIP TO BUY A CAR ASK CAN MY CREDIT BE RAN ONCE BY DEALER THEY IGNORE IT RAN IT OVER 3 TIMES HURTING MY PROFILE WHEN I DID NOT CONSENT TO SUCH

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 2022-07-08
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting a late payment on my credit reports for XX/XX/2022. I spoke with a supervisor on XX/XX/2022 ( Ticket # : XXXX ) and was told the late payment would be removed from my reports, however, this never happened. Additionally, according to the CARES act " If your account is already delinquent and you make an agreement, and you bring your account current, the creditor must report that you are current on your loan or account. '' XXXX XXXX  made an arrangement with me - and per the above, this late payment must be removed from my reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-21
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NC
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:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under al open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation