BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-20
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
After disputing the following fraudulent inquiries directly with Equifax. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These inquiries are fraudulent. And after making Equifax aware of this with a copy of my police report. They replied stating the inquiries are factual, which is a lie. These inquiries are completely fraudulent!

Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2020-09-28
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:
I have been a victim of ID theft and have since filled out a FTC report. The three CRAs, yes all three. Have been allowing companies to report charge offs on already closed and charged off accounts. Making the total for each account upwards of 15 charge offs. This I know is not only happening to me. The fact is a charge off is a closure and sale of an account. Not the closure and sale of an account and unlimited amount of times. This has severly hurt my score and ability to get credit from any business. There investigations also never return to me with any information on the accounts I dispute. There for their is no information they can actually say the CRA is using to report the claim as accurate.

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 2022-08-29
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: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint:
There are inaccurate late payments on my credit report on Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-15
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 won't tolerate your attempt to dismiss my identity theft claim as an error or a misrepresentation of material fact. WHO ON EARTH GRANTED YOU THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHAT CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL FACT? YOU'RE NOT A JUDGE, A JURY, OR IN ANY POSITION TO MAKE SUCH JUDGMENTS! YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT. I can not fathom how my pleas for help have been met with indifference and stony silence. The anguish and turmoil I have endured due to identity theft is overwhelming, and your bureau 's unconscionable neglect has exacerbated my suffering. I demand that you immediately acknowledge and investigate my identity theft disputes. Your reluctance to do so is incomprehensible and infuriating. My rights as a consumer have been egregiously violated, and I demand justice. This is the account that I'm disputing : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please delete this account immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2019-02-13
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint:
This complaint is against all three credit bureaus it has come to my attention that after contacting two or  more credit analyzing companies and offering my credit reports over to them for a audit review they have discovered that people in the same exact situation as my credit reports which has less than 5 credits on it I've noticed that their scores are at least 25 to 35 % pointwise higher than the above 's also they discovered that all three credit bureaus were ignoring their own rules and regulations when it comes to identity theft alerts and putting information on to credit reports without verifying the legitimacy of a creditor prior to in conclusion the above wishes to submit a audit review to have the Federal Trade Commission look into the unfair practices of these three credit bureaus pertaining to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX credit file over the last 5 years thank you for your corporation. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL
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 account has caused me significant distress, to the point where it's affecting my sleep. I've provided all the necessary documents for its removal. I earnestly request that you please take it off my credit report.

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 2023-11-20
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
The unverified items indicated below continue reporting on my credit report despiteseveral written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these items to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you donot validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

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Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-07
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH
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:
I opened an account ( that I pay monthly for ) last year with Equifax because ( probably due to their breach a few years ago ) someone used my maiden name and social security number to open several fraudulent accounts at XXXX XXXX  ( that issue was resolved -- just for the record, though, it should be illegal for anyone to open a bank account on-line ). 

Anyway, my information with Equifax was correct when I opened the account last year. It showed my married name as current and my maiden name as former. When I checked my account in XX/XX/2021, I discovered Equifax had switched them ; it showed my maiden name as current and my married name as former. I dont know when or why it was changed. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called Equifax to notify them they had the wrong name on my Three Bureau Credit Summary. It showed my maiden name rather than my married name. I've been married for twenty-nine years! I mailed information to their address in XXXX, Georgia to correct the problem. On XX/XX/XXXX, I checked my account again and it still showed the wrong name. I was told they never received the documentation and letter I sent. 

I had great difficulty getting through to the company. They keep dropping my calls. When I was able to talk to a person, I informed them to checked the 3-credit bureau summary because the the other two credit bureaus had my correct name, my married name. OnXX/XX/XXXX, I was told by Equifax to submit my documentation through my account on their website. I did so. I sent everything they asked for and they said they would investigate and resolved the issue. 

Well, when I checked my account yesterday, they said the dispute had been resolved, but my name is still incorrect! I called them again today, XX/XX/XXXX, to give them one last chance to correct their error. I get lots of meaningless apologies and dropped calls. 

These Credit Bureaus want to be the Masters of the Universe -- They want our entire lives in their hands. Is it too much to ask that they get my name right! 

I'm at a loss as to how to get this corrected. Please Help!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-28
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to bring attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have fallen victim to identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a negative impact on my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if necessary, pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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 2022-08-29
Company: Firstsource Business Process Services, LLC
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, GA XXXX Reference : XXXX Creditor : One Advantage, LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX La XXXX, IN XXXX XX/XX/2022 Dear One Advantage, LLC After viewing a copy of my credit report, I noticed a collection account placed on my credit report from you in 2022. I am requesting that you allow me to validate the alleged debt. I am unaware of any outstanding medical bills that I possess, and I am seeking the name and hospital/medical provider to which I owe the debt and a detailed breakdown of the fees that I owe. Additionally, I am allowed under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to protect my privacy and medical records from third parties. I did not give permission to any of my current or prior medical providers to release any of my medical information to a third party. I am aware that the XXXX  does allows the release of limited information about me but anything more is to only be revealed with the patients authorization. Therefore, my request is twofoldvalidation of debt and XXXX  authorization. 
Please provide breakdown of fees including any collection costs and medical charges. Provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my medical information to you. 
Cease any credit bureau reporting until the debt has been validated by me. Please send this information to my address listed above and accept this letter, sent certified mail, as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. Please note that withholding the information you received from any medical provider in an attempt to be XXXX  compliant can be a violation of the FDCPA because you will be deceiving me after my written request. I request full documentation of what you received from the provider of service in connection with this alleged debt. Additionally, any reporting of this debt to the credit bureaus prior to allowing me to validate it is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which can allow me to seek damages from a collection agency. I will await your reply with above requested proof. Upon receiving it, I will correspond back by certified mail. 

Best Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-12
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2023-10-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. These items must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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 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 2022-11-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
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 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, 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 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 2023-07-26
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ
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:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continues 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 items must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If they do not validate this account, I will take legal action against them. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

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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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-08-28
Company: All State Credit Bureau, Inc.
State: MI
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: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX reinserted a collection account on to my credit report from all state credit bureau. I have investigated this myself in the past and the account was not able to be validate. I even drove out to the address listed on the credit bureau, sent letters an had pictures submitted to the credit bureaus that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX mi XXXX was closed. I even drove out to the location. Ive contacted the state of Michigan for licensing and the company reporting name is not licensed as that theyre licensed under All state credit bureau inc. Further more according to FCRA law FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681I ) ( ii ) Notice to consumer If any information that has been deleted from a consumers file pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) is reinserted in the file, the consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of the reinsertion in writing not later than 5 business days after the reinsertion or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency. 


Which I received no such letter from either credit bureau. All state credit bureau inc as they are now known and licensed under. At XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX decides to reinsert this information after being closed down from previous address for how long? Mr XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  needs to address this situation. From what Im being told is the account is paid off and terms agreed to by all state credit bureau of the harassing calls they made to my home that a pay for delete was verbally offered by there office. Which of course will be denied on there end.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-07
Company: Incomm Holdings Inc.
State: KY
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Sent card you never applied for

Complaint:
Called the contact center at XXXX on XXXX XX/XX/2021 and asked why I was receiving a card I never asked for. It is being advertised as a Prepaid Visa Card and asking that I transfer my deposits to this card. I am concerned that my credit score could be affected by this and that someone is trying to ruin my credit. MyVanilla company insinuated that this card was requested by me and they had my information when I was asked to verify. This also concerns me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-09
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
Seriously, it's been months since I investigated my credit report, and I realized that some of the information was still erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are 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. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable items and update them immediately in my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also, I want these late payments deleted from my accounts within 15 days, these are not mine, I'm not aware of these, Under USC 1666b. See the documents attached. XXXX, XXXX. XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove the late payments and update these accounts ASAP.

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 2020-09-28
Company: Phoenix Financial Services LLC
State: TN
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent Phoenix Financial Services LLC a dispute/challenge via certified mail USPS. This letter stated that I would need proof or verification that is account is mine because I do not believe the account is mine. I requested documentation which I never received. On XX/XX/XXXX I sent another letter to Phoenix Financial Services LLC via certified mail USPS this letter was a request to remove the negative account from my consumer credit reports because Phoenix Financial Services LLC is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Section 807 ( 8 ) by not placing the disclosure within the required 30-day period. Phoenix Financial Services LLC has still failed to remove the negative information from my credit report. This is clearly willful noncompliance. I have maintained a careful record of all my communication with Phoenix Financial Services LLC.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation