BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted a request to block items on my consumer report as I am a victim of identity theft. This was not a dispute, however, the FCRA has chosen to forgo Federal regulation and apply their company policy to treat this as a dispute. In fact, when I called them, they stated that their policy supersedes Federal law ( which states ) ( a ) Block A consumer reporting agency should block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date receipt by such agency of- ( 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 information relating to any transaction by the consumer. I submitted proof that my social security number, fingerprints, birthdate, addresses, and other identifying information were affected by the XXXX XXXX data breach as well as Equifax 's XXXX data breach. I submitted all the required documents per 15usc1681c and yet the CRA has failed to block this information and it has been over 4 days. Again, this is NOT A DISPUTE. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Validation of Charged-Off Account Pursuant to 15 USC 1692g Dear Equifax Consumer Dispute Center , I am writing to dispute the validity of a charged-off account that has been reported on my credit report by Equifax. According to the information provided, there is an outstanding debt associated with my XXXX XXXX  account. However, to ensure compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and its provision under 15 USC 1692g, I kindly request validation of this debt. 
Account Details : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX  Date of Charge-Off : -- - Amount of Charged-Off Debt : {$1900.00} I request that Equifax Consumer Dispute Center investigate and provide the following information to validate the charged-off debt : Verification that Equifax has accurately reported the charged-off account information provided by XXXX XXXX. 
2 Documentation establishing the exact amount of the charged-off debt, including any interest, fees, or charges incurred. 
3 Copies of statements or records reflecting the transactions and agreements related to the charged-off debt. 
4 Proof that XXXX XXXX has reported this charged-off account to Equifax in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Under 15 USC 1692g, it is crucial that Equifax fulfills its obligations by conducting a thorough investigation into this matter and providing the requested information within 30 days of receiving this letter. Failure to do so will be considered a violation of the FDCPA, and I may take appropriate legal action to protect my rights.

During the validation process, I kindly request that Equifax suspends reporting any negative information related to this charged-off account to third parties, including any further reporting to creditors, lenders, or other credit reporting agencies. appreciate your attention to this matter and anticipate a prompt response.

Please communicate with me in writing at the address mentioned above to ensure accurate documentation of our correspondence.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this dispute. I look forward to a resolution in accordance with the FDCPA and relevant regulations. 
Sincerely, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT
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 items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting items as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable items and update them immediately in my 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Complaint:
I the consumer XXXX XXXX recently received a copy of my consumer report and I noticed some accounts on my consumer report that should not be on there. 
This agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681i ( 2 ) ( A ). They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not notified. 
In addition to the Violation above pursuant 15 USC 1681ia ( 5 ) ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by aconsumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, theconsumer reporting agencyshall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from thefileof theconsumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from thefileof theconsumer.

As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do NOT validate this debt. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my consumer report immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The above Accounts are inaccurate, the character is incomplete, you are reporting a charter amount that is incomplete and inaccurate. 
Information on the consumer report must maintain Maximum Possible Accuracy. 
Accuracy means- correct in all details ; exact 15 USC 1681e ( b ) ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever aconsumer reporting agencyprepares aconsumer reportit shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 
The details of the accounts are inaccurate they are not exact in details and amounts. 

( XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX shall comply with the FCRA 15 USC 1681 YOU ARE SUPPOSED NOTIFY ME AND YOU FAILED TO DO SO!!!!!!! 
( 6 ) Notice of results of reinvestigation ( A ) In general Aconsumer reporting agencyshall provide written notice to aconsumerof the results of a reinvestigation under this subsection not later than 5 business days after the completion of the reinvestigation, by mail or, if authorized by theconsumerfor that purpose, by other means available to the agency.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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 request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belongs to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The inaccurate items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
The unverified items indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several 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 do not validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any items that 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 information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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:
My name is 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 and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of a FRAUD yet I have an Accounts passed on that should be taken out or Block. Per FCRA segment XXXX you are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT # XXXX. I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$650.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$100.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-27
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State: MA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint:
I gotten 3 calls from portfilo recovery 3 times I given my attorney and told them I was on the do not call list

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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:
This charge off account from XXXX is not reporting correctly. I have disputed with all three bureaus and all three come back as verified-meets fcra requirements If they all get the same information from the same creditor then the information should report the same across all three bureaus. All three had failed to correctly verify the information I have asked in all of my previous letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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 have no affiliation with these creditors and I did not make this inquiry. Please remove it from my credit report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I am writing to you with an urgent demand regarding the removal of a charge off from my XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX and a charge off from my XXXX XXXX  account number XXXX from my consumer report. I believe that these accounts are fraudulent, and I am facing extortion, as defined by 18 USC 894, in relation to them. As such, I insist on their immediate removal from my consumer report. 

I am aware that credit bureaus have the responsibility to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information contained within consumer reports. Any inaccurate or misleading information can have severe consequences for individuals like myself, potentially leading to the denial of credit, employment opportunities, and other essential services. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that this matter is resolved with urgency and efficiency. 

I demand that you take the following actions within 4 business days from the date of this letter : 1. Initiate a thorough investigation into the XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX and the XXXX XXXX  account number XXXX to verify the legitimacy of these accounts and the associated charges. 
2. Remove the charge off status from my consumer report for both accounts immediately.

3. Block any further reporting of these fraudulent accounts.

4. Provide me with written confirmation once the necessary corrections have been made. 

Failure to comply with this demand within the specified time frame will leave me with no alternative but to pursue legal action to protect my rights. According to the provisions of 15 USC 1681n, I am entitled to seek damages of {$1000.00} per violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

Enclosed with this letter, please find copies of relevant documentation supporting my claims, including any evidence of fraudulent activity. I kindly request that you give careful consideration to this evidence during your investigation. 

I expect to receive your written response confirming the removal of these accounts from my consumer report within 4 business days from the date of this letter. You may contact me at the provided phone number or email address to discuss any further information you may require. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that you will prioritize the resolution of this issue within the specified time frame to avoid any legal consequences. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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. XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX ; 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 the credit bureaus 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 non-monetary relief