BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting 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 have attempted several times to get this company to comply with ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; They are refusing to lawfully comply which is also a violation of The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, which establishes a code of fair information practices that governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about individuals that is maintained in systems of records by federal agencies. A system of records is a group of records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifier assigned to the individual.

The Privacy Act requires that agencies give the public notice of their systems of records by publication in the Federal Register. Click here to see a list of DOJ systems of records and their Federal Register citations. The Privacy Act prohibits the disclosure of a record about an individual from a system of records absent the written consent of the individual unless the disclosure is pursuant to one of twelve statutory exceptions. The Act also provides individuals with a means by which to seek access to and amendment of their records and sets forth various agency record-keeping requirements. 
15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.16 CFR 313.7 - Form of opt-out notice to consumers ; opt-out methods. ( f ) Continuing right to opt-out. A consumer may exercise the right to opt-out at any time. They are also in violation of my copyrighted name and are now committing identity theft by me opting out and not having my express written consent and authourization.

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 2024-01-01
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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 writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report.I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.

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 2024-01-01
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
Per 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information I am opting out of my information being reported to a nonaffiliated third party. Per 15 U.S. Code 6802 " the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; '' I was never given or notified of an option to opt out before the time any information ( payment history, account balance, late payments ) was reported to the credit bureaus ( nonaffiliated third party ). As you may know everytime my account information was sharing to a nonaffiliated party without giving me prior notice or option to opt out is {$1000.00} per violation. The debt was sold to a 3rd pary and is now charged off. When a debt has been charged off it is now considereed a certifiacte of indebtness which is considered income and income can not be reported to 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 2023-04-04
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
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:
The credit reporting agencies are reporting an inaccurate account. The account XXXX XXXX is being reported as a repo on my credit report. The balance reported is inaccurate. There was a payout from my GAP insurance sent to the financing company long after the account was sold to the third party, and it never updated the true balance of the account. The balance is factually incorrect, and I am demanding that this account is removed from my credit report. The credit reporting agencies are also reporting inconsistent information. How is different information reporting when all data furnished should be the same? It is my understanding that consumer reporting agencies are to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of information in consumer reports. 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). I know that this violation can be taken to small claims court, and I will be able to show the inaccurate report and proof that it has caused me to suffer damages. Please see the attached inaccurate report showing the different information you are reporting for the same account number. The account that I am disputing is highlighted. Also see the dispute letter that was sent to the creditor. Remove immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 according with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account name- 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.C1681 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting 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 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 2023-09-02
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
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'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that are reported on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file 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 2023-04-05
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureausmust check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or an update of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-02-09
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR
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 a follow up CFPB Complaint to the first Complaint I submitted requesting that you remove the Fraudulent accounts and information off of my Credit File under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act sectiob 605b. I have read that under the said Federal law, you are required to remove any account and information from my Credit File. Please have the disputed items removed as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, TN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$13000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2600.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$67.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2300.00} 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 XX/XX/XXXX. I am requesting that you remove the disputed items from my Credit File in accordance with the Fair Credit reporting Act section 605b. If you believe that the disputed items belong to me, please send me copies of proof of verification or any documents bearing my signature to prove that I own such items. Without these documents, immediate deletion of the disputed items is to be expected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 crime 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 reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
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 appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there is still account that need to be UPDATED. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 Credit Bureaus to validate this account ( A ). I hope this disputed account is updated. 
XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$850.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-16
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
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:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, New York XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Subject : Urgent : Addressing FCRA Violations in My Credit Report Dear Transunion, I am writing with urgency to address crucial discrepancies identified in my credit report, which starkly contravene the guidelines established in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon careful review, it has become evident that several errors persist within my credit profile, indicating a significant oversight of FCRA regulations within your agency. 

To clarify : The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a pivotal federal statute that governs the collection and reporting of consumer credit information. It mandates the accurate acquisition, retention, and dissemination of consumer credit data, ensuring transparent information sharing with consumers. 

Identified instances of FCRA violations include : Creditors providing inaccurate financial data to reporting agencies. 
Reporting agencies merging individuals ' information based on name similarities or social security numbers. 
Agencies neglecting prescribed protocols for dispute handling. 
My rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act include : The right to verify the accuracy of my report, especially for employment purposes. 
Notification if my file 's information has been used against me in credit applications or other transactions. 
The ability to dispute and request bureaus to rectify and remove incomplete, erroneous, or unverifiable data. 
Removal of outdated negative information ( typically after seven years, or ten in cases of bankruptcy ). 
I formally request the immediate removal of the listed items below. These items undoubtedly breach FCRA standards due to inaccuracies, lack of verifiability, and persistent invalidation. Their presence has caused significant distress, notably evidenced in my recent denial for extended credit, originating from errors within your agency. 
1. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX, NY XX/XX/XXXX- This address is not correct. Delete it immediately from my report. 


I expect prompt action to rectify these violations within the timeframe mandated by the FCRA. Failure to comply will regrettably leave me no choice but to pursue legal measures to ensure my rights under the FCRA are honored. 

Sincerely, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-13
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: MO
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-product: Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Sub-issue: Problem with fees charged

Complaint:
I found out today that I have been charged a late fee ever since I changed my payment date to the XXXX of every month. I was not informed that this would happen and they have been reporting me as being late every month. This should not have happened as they gave me the option to pay on the XXXX and never notified me that there was any adverse consequences for 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-07
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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:
Notifed company of possible identity theft due to data breach but now I seeing a lot of inaccuracies on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-13
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
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 was a young kid and didnt know about credit or monitor it like i should have. Now that I am older i realize that my identity was used and I do not understand how people were able to open accounts without me knowing. Im still learning how credit works. I have fraud accounts from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I also have a bunch of inquiries that I did not authorize.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-12
Company: ONLINE Information Services, Inc.
State: NC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint:
I paid the debt that was owe but did not get in formal information on the balance until I pulled up my credit report. I called that company to at least try to remove the late payments and rep was rude about it. I did state to the company if they can remove the late payments off the account because it would not been late if I receive the notice.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
This address does not belong to me I have requested that It be removed from my 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-30
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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name : # 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-29
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA
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 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate the account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat the reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$10000.00}.

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 2023-04-05
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
See the attached documents. I want the bureau to start the investigation on these accounts that I am never late for but they're reporting me as late.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-10
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: NJ
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-issue: Can't close your account

Complaint:
I was using my account normally, I made a deposit via cash & check. All my funds cleared and have been held by for over a month. My account has been frozen and walked into the branch multiple times to just close it and called every number but they've done nothing and at this point I feel like I've been robbed of {$270000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation