BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account No. is XXXX ( {$5000.00} ), XXXXXXXX XXXX : Account No. is XXXX ( {$73000.00} ), XXXX : Account No. is XXXX ( {$89.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$1900.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , Account No. is XXXX ( {$100.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$250.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$250.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$460.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$290.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$130.00} ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account No. is XXXX ( {$460.00} ), XXXX : Account No. is XXXX ( {$530.00} ), 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Dear Equifax, There is information that is on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. The identified transactions are not information related to any transactions by me as the consumer : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN
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 XXXX XXXX  account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX Has violated my rights .

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A. Section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX I was trying to buy a XXXX XXXX to scale my business and realized I had damages on my credit report. According to the 15 USC 1681 law there should not be any damages on my report. It is a defamation of my character.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA
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 NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific items in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The 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 : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VAXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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 sent letters XX/XX/2023, to the credit bureaus asking them to validate an account on my consumer report. And they did, they stated everything was accurate. I did a thorough research myself and found improper inaccuracies on the consumer reports even after they did the thorough research. 

The status updates are inaccurate, the Balances are inaccurate ect. 

Account : XXXX  XXXX XXXX # XXXX In accordance with the Fair Credit reporting act XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX has violated my right.

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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
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:
This is my 7th endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX, CA XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
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 2023-07-31
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:
Months ago, I sent the three credit bureaus a letter asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I include it again. Kindly correct the following items. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX 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 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. EQUIFAX is required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account 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 account below :

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-06
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC
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:
ive filed a dispute and the companies have only done checkups on the reports. they have not removed the unknown sources off of my account.

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 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA
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:
If you 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 account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you 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. 
XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF XX/XX/XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , VA XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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:
I am writing to dispute a matter concerning unauthorized inquiries showing on my credit report that occurred on dates listed on attachment. I believe my rights under the Truth in Lending Act, specifically 15 U.S. Code 1602p, have been violated, and I am seeking a resolution to this matter. 

According to the aforementioned section of the Truth in Lending Act, consumers have certain protections regarding credit transactions and the disclosure of credit-related information. After careful review of the relevant documentation, I have identified the following discrepancies and concerns listed on the attachments. 

I request that you promptly investigate these matters and provide me with a written explanation of your findings. Additionally, I ask that you take appropriate action to rectify any violations of 15 U.S. Code 1602p that have occurred and to correct any errors in the credit-related information associated with my account.

Please be advised that, as per the Truth in Lending Act, I expect a response to this dispute letter within 30 days of your receipt. Failure to address this matter in a timely and satisfactory manner may result in further legal action to protect my rights under the law. 

Enclosed with this letter are copies of relevant documents supporting my position. I urge you to carefully review the information provided and take the necessary steps to resolve this dispute promptly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
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:
Subject : Disputed Item Verification Request - FCRA Law, 15 USC 1681i-5 I hope this message finds you well. I am writing in regard to a recently disputed item on my credit report that you have sent back as verified. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Report Date : XX/XX/2023 I am seeking validation and further information regarding this item in accordance with my rights of privacy under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) law, 15 USC 1681i-5. 

As you are aware, the FCRA grants consumers the right to request verification and validation of any information that appears on their credit reports. I exercise this right and kindly ask that you provide me with the following information regarding the disputed item : The complete and accurate name of the creditor reporting the item. 
The exact nature of the debt or account being reported. 
The dates of account opening and, if applicable, closure. 
Any documented evidence confirming that I am indeed responsible for the debt in question. 
A copy of any contracts or agreements I allegedly entered into with the creditor. 
Proof of your compliance with FCRA procedures during the investigation process of my dispute. 
I would like to remind you that, under the FCRA law, you are obligated to provide me with this information within 30 days of receiving my dispute. If you are unable to provide the requested validation within the stipulated timeframe, I expect that the disputed item will be promptly removed from my credit report. 

Please also be aware that I am closely monitoring my credit report and any further discrepancies or inaccuracies will be brought to your attention, as it is my right to have a fair and accurate representation of my credit history. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request that all communication regarding this dispute be made in writing for documentation purposes. I expect your response within 30 days from the date of receipt of this letter, as per the FCRA guidelines. I appreciate your cooperation in resolving this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
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 tenth endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-07-31
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:
This is my XXXX endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-07-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ
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 appreciate your taking the time to DELETE some of the erroneous accounts in my credit file ; however, there are still many accounts that need to be DELETED. The credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts be DELETED immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-02
Company: LoanCare, LLC
State: MO
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
In XXXX, I send a request to add taxes to my escrow account for mortgage number XXXX. It was never processed. I followed up numerous times after that and was told that it will be processed by XX/XX/XXXX. As of today, XX/XX/XXXX it has not been processed and my account is frozen I am unable to make payments online. I was told that the freeze will be removed by XX/XX/XXXX, but again, nothing was done. I have asked to escalate this issue and a few members of escalation team promised me that it will be resolved. I had to make many calls so far, nothing was done. I was told to make a payment over the phone, but i dont feel safe telling an operator my banking information as there is not guarantee that it will not be misused in future.

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 2023-08-02
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2023, Bank Of America ran a hard inquiry on my personal credit report with XXXX. Prior to applying for a business card, I called and was told that a inquiry will not be ran on my personal credit only on my business 's EIN

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 2023-08-02
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:
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 that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief