BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-24
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State: NC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint:
I have been reporting that this debt along with others are not consented by me. I have had my identity stolen and trying to clean up this massive mess someone left for me. This XXXX  XXXX credit card in particular looks like it was written off in XXXX however late payments are still being reported as the last one was XX/XX/XXXX. This is not my account and demanding it be removed. Also the reporting balance is higher than what the limit actually was. This account was opened using fraud and not by me. They may have my correct information but again was not done by me. I have been trying to fight this with no success. My identity was stolen and still dealing with the effects of it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
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:
15 U.S> Code $ 1681c-2 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. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY!

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under, 15 U.S COde 1681b - Permissable purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL 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 INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave a consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$0.00} {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$11000.00} {$0.00} DEPT OF XXXX XXXX {$0.00} {$0.00} XXXX XXXX {$0.00} - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$200.00} - - -No Data XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$13000.00} - - -No Data XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$690.00} - - -No Data XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$240.00} - --

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Mortgage debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
The government paid the full year of rent to these people due to COVID-19 pandemic assistance and they then served me paperwork to have my family evicted right after because they were planning on having that apartment updated even before we moved in. But the corporate office gave us a deal for that apartment instead. I went to the court house and signed papers to move out and not owe any money for anything pertaining to this property. And if they had any problems they were to contact my insurance company that they have us all get. The head office in XXXX  sent me a letter of recommendation letting people know that I did lived there and owe no money, along with XXXX county court house, and the XXXX state courts. This all took place in XX/XX/2021. All documents are in the XXXX  courts

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
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:
I implore you to take immediate action to update my account. I have consistently made timely payments in the past, and it is unfair for me to be penalized for something that is not my fault.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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 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 an 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
Experian Is furnishing Inaccurate information ( inquries ) ( latepayments ) ( collections ) on my report without validating any debts, and me being the natural person Only I can validate any alleged debt and I do not validate any of the alleged debts on my credit report. I demand that all any any negative derogatory accounts be removed off my consumer report. I demand them to send me names, address, phone numbers, for any individuals contacted during their investigation. I ask that they provide me with my written signed ink permission to furnish any information on my report. 

without a permissible purpose by law, they are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 
2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with ANY OF THE 28 INQUIRIES ON MY REPORT Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with ANY OF THE INQUIRES for review or collection.

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.

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 2019-04-28
Company: AFNI INC.
State: TN
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX i am XXXX years old XXXX  and retired I am on social security and food stamps. My income is only $ XXXX  Monthly. The collation company AFNI /XXXX . XXXX claim that a had a cellphone from than a never had a cellphone from this company, an owed a cellphone from XXXX XXXX  I don't any need for another phone. I pay for My cellphone every time used it. i dont a money to pay out for any another because i widower my wife pass away

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV
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 have taken the necessary steps to address this issue by reporting the false information that has been disclosed. As a victim of identity theft, I want to emphasize the significant stress and financial burden that has been placed upon me due to the inclusion of products that do not pertain to my identity and for which I am not responsible. It is imperative that this complaint is handled appropriately ; otherwise, I will be left with no choice but to initiate legal proceedings. These false and fraudulent entries on my consumer report have had a detrimental impact on my ability to fulfill personal aspirations, such as purchasing my dream car, and provide necessary support for my family.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint:
You have no rights to report this bankruptcy in my credit report! There are different date file/reported and even the closing dates. This is absurd! I have the letter from the court that says they don't report this bankruptcy to you and this is from an unauthorized third party!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
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: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Complaint:
Despite two written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. XXXX is required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-19
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: SC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
Credit collection services can not provide a wet signature for the alleged debts they are reporting each month to my 3 bureau reports. Credit collection services alleges I owe {$860.00} to XXXX but will not list it as medical debt, thus impacting my ability to secure financing. Credit collection services has failed to validate this debt with wet signatures from my person. I have disputed this allegation of debt multiple times on all bureaus. I do not owe this debt, I deny this debt. There is no reason I would ever need nearly {$1000.00} in labs when I am a healthy XXXX yr old with a state backed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX healthcare plan, as Im a XXXX XXXX XXXX. My co-pay for lab work is {$83.00} on my coverage plan. I believe this company can not provide a wet signature for this total amount of debt because it is not my own. I believe my information has been somehow transposed and they are attempting to collect an astonishing amount of debt from me on behalf of someone else. 

The debt is constantly being reported as an open account, which it is not. It is being reported as being open since XX/XX/XXXX which is also incorrect information based off of the time of visit for the alleged labs. The account is being reported under multiple companies on varying reports. XXXX has the reported debt collection company listed as XXXX and XXXX has it listed as Credit Collection Svcs. 

I have no contract with either of these entities. Neither entity has received permission to view any of my medical history, redacted or not. XXXX, the originator of the accounts has not received written or verbal permission to pass any of my information to a third party whether it was purchased or otherwise. I am requesting this {$860.00} collection be removed from my XXXX and XXXX report. XXXX has already deemed this collection incorrect and removed both. 

There is another {$110.00} collection from the aforementioned collection company reporting to both XXXX and XXXX. All information listed above applied to this debt as well. This debt falls under the new reporting act that states as of XXXX, XXXX medical debt under {$500.00} will not be listed on consumer reports. This debt should not appear on any report, nor should it be continuously reported as non medical or open each month.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-02-05
Company: Tower Loan of Mississippi, Inc.
State: AL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint:
When I applied for a loan mid XXXX, the underwriters said I had a judgement and owed XXXX to Tower Loan. I had no idea what they were talking about. I called Tower Loan and demanded a written letter saying my balance was paid and the judgement was an error. The supervisor gave me a letter and I sent it to the underwriter. She also said they would remove the judgement in public records. One week later it was still there and my credit showed a XXXX balance with Tower Loan. I called the attorney that submitted the judgement for Tower Loan dba XXXX. He apologized and said he would remove it. I reminded him that I was not notified of the judgement and the loan was paid XX/XX/XXXX in full. Tower Loan continued to list the XXXX balance with the 3 credit agencies. The judgement was removed yesterday, XX/XX/XXXX. And now the credit agencies say the loan was a charge off/bad debt and was paid between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. It looks like I had the debt and quickly paid it off when in fact the debt was fully paid inXX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX. I want Tower Loan to stop posting inaccurate and false information to the credit agencies. My scores fell 10 to 15 points because of false information! They also ran my credit without authorization 5 times!!!

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 2023-09-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
old address did not live in 2 locations i did not close those 3 XXXX ok i was not aware consolidation was going to destroy my credit i was not aware that i was not going to get negative scores I was not late the company XXXX XXXX  held back payments that i made to them they were negotiating with XXXX but i made my payments on time & XXXX XXXX lowered my credit amount because of this

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 2023-06-02
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:
I am urging you to take immediate action to remove the fraudulent inquiries on my credit report, as I did not authorize them and they are causing me great concern.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Complaint Regarding Unrecognized Hard Inquiries and Identity Theft To Whom It May Concern, I am filing this complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to report a concerning issue on my credit report related to unrecognized hard inquiries. Additionally, I have reason to believe that these inquiries may be the result of identity theft. I have attached the supporting document outlining my identity theft claim for your reference. 

The unauthorized hard inquiries listed on my credit report, which I believe to be a consequence of identity theft, are as follows XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I have taken immediate action by reporting the identity theft to the relevant authorities . However, it is alarming to find these unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report, as they suggest potential fraudulent activity that may adversely affect my financial well-being. 

I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau conducts a thorough investigation into these unrecognized hard inquiries. I urge you to consider the impact of these inquiries on my creditworthiness and overall financial standing. I trust that the CFPB will exercise its authority to ensure that my consumer rights are protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and take appropriate measures to rectify this matter promptly. 

I kindly request that you provide a written response acknowledging receipt of this complaint and detailing the steps that will be taken to investigate and resolve the issue. I kindly ask to be kept informed of the progress and outcomes of the investigation within a reasonable timeframe. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your assistance in resolving this issue. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will act diligently and with utmost care to address this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-01
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name. I have contacted the FTC and my local police and I am doing this on my own behalf. Please remove these from my report : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Company Inquiries : 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 2023-01-06
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
Found that several of the accounts on my XXXX, XXXX and Experian accounts were put on there without my consent. According to 15usc 1681b ( a ) 2 In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates and 15usc1681 ( a ) i report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Affidavits have been sent to each reporting agency. Accounts that are in question are : account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2022-12-09
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many information, accounts, or items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA the 3 credit bureaus are required by law to remove & block any accounts or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please remove these files. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 ; If the credit bureaus feel there is a possibility these items belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each item is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If they do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly.

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