BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
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:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax violated my federal and state protected rights by improperly using my credit report and stealing my identity as evidenced by the hard inquiry on my credit report by " Equifax Mortgages Services LLC. '' I did not authorize, apply or otherwise consent to my credit file or consumer report to be accessed for mortgage services from any company and definitely NOT Equifax. My consumer reports with all credit reporting agencies have been and are " frozen '' as well as include identity theft alerts. I was a victim of Equifax 's XXXX XXXX in XXXX and have filed a claim in connection with the settlement. Equifax, via its settlement administrator, XXXX, has YET to pay my claim even though I submitted the claim and over 500 pages of supporting documentation. Due to the known theft of my personal information, the credit report identity theft freezes, and the lack of my EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION to access my consumer report, Equifax has used my credit report improperly, stolen my identity, not taken proper care or responsibility with the use and custodianship of my consumer report and credit file. As this is not Equifax 's first time violating federal and state laws, Equifax has been reckless, willfully negligent, and acted with impunity with my consumer report and credit file. Equifax has willfully violated and is in violation of : 1- 15 USC 1681b- permissible purpose ; 2- 15 USC 1681c- Requirements related to information contained in consumer reports ; 3- 15 USC 1681c-1 -- Identity theft prevention fraud alerts ; 4- 15 USC 1681e- Compliance procedures ; 5- 15 USC 1681m- Requirements on Users of consumer reports ; 6- 15 USC 1681n- Civil liability for willful non-compliance ; 7- 15 USC 1681o- Civil liability for negligent non-compliance ; 8- 15 USC 1681q- Obtaining information under false pretenses ; 9- FCRA ; 10- FDCPA ; 11- CA Consumer Credit Protection Laws ; 12- UDAAP ; 13- federal Privacy Act ; and, 14- Agreements made by Equifax under their settlement agreement filed on XX/XX/XXXX in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division ; just to list a few of the federal and state laws that Equifax has willfully and negligently violated . 
Equifax has caused FURTHER injury, harm and damage to me by their actions because this has caused my FICO credit score to drop FURTHER negating my ability to be financially able to obtain future credit. I have and continue to receive communications from other credit reporting agencies that this action by Equifax has negatively affected my ability to obtain future credit. Equifax is a REPEAT OFFENDER and REPEAT VIOLATOR of my federally and state protected rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
This presents a violation according to the regulations within 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, which delineates the responsibilities of entities that furnish information to consumer reporting agencies. Prior to its reporting, no written notice regarding the account was provided. Consequently, I am formally requesting the elimination of this account from my credit report, as I contest the validity of the alleged debt. Additionally, this action appears to contravene my rights as outlined in 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ), which specifies acceptable purposes for consumer reports. The account was reported without my explicit consent, and it seems that my social security information has been utilized improperly. Given my status as an identity theft victim, it is crucial to emphasize that 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 mandates the blocking of such data without my explicit written authorization. As per 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 4 ), consumer reporting agencies are obligated to respect my privacy rights. Nonetheless, it is evident that my privacy rights as a consumer have been transgressed, as the information was disseminated publicly without my authorization. Accordingly, I hereby formally insist upon the prompt removal of this account from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
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: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ XXXX XXXX ], [ MI ] XXXX ] SSN : [ XXXX ] | XXXX : [ XX/XX/XXXX ] Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : Account Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Reason : [ WRONG INFO ON MY ACCOUNT LATE PAYMENTS WANTED REMOVED. ] YOU ARE REPORTING THIS COLLECTION AS AN OPEN ACCOUNT. WHICH IS NOT UNDER FCRA compliance this is ACCURATE REPORTING AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE SEND ME A COPY OF MY CREDIT REPORT WHEN THE COLLECTION ABOVE IS REMOVED. Thank you for your time and help in this matter. Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 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.

The letters are stated with items and issues.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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 these items were erroneous. The 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 need to be investigated and corrected for 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-18
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:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX  15 USC 1681 SECTION 602 A STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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 2023-08-18
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
hard inquiries that i dont recognise and need this off my credit report 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 2023-05-07
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: PR
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
Furthermore, as you can see from the information above, this agency is not reporting accurate information. According to [ 15 USC 1681e ] ( b ), Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual to whom the report relates.

They are in violation of the FCRA, [ 15 USC 1681b ] ( a ) ( 2 ) : ( 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I offer my testimony herein that I have not authorized or given anyone access to my private and confidential records and certainly not the information you're reporting. 
My rights were violated, especially my right to privacy, according to [ 15 USC 1681 ] ( a ) ( 4 ) There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. 
I, therefore, request that they immediately delete the items specified above from my consumer file with their agency. Failure to do so will require that I take appropriate legal action. 
All these violations are a direct violation of 15 USC 1681. No consent is identity theft, and these violations are Aggravated Identity theft, according to [ 18 USC 1028A ] ( a ) ( 1 ). They knowingly transferred, possessed, and used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 
For damages, I am invoking my rights as a consumer pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( n ) civil liability, and I demand compensation for every violation listed below ; XXXX. Permissible purpose {$1000.00} XXXX. Defamation of character {$1000.00} XXXX. Damaged reputation {$1000.00} XXXX. Damaged credit worthiness {$1000.00} XXXX. Damaged mode of living {$1000.00} XXXX. Infringed on right to privacy {$1000.00} I demand them to Cease the reporting of this erroneous and deceptive information on my consumer report and delete the specified accounts from my consumer report and all their systems.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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:
I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of FRAUD yet I have items passed on that should be taken out or blocked. Per FCRA segment 605, you are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT. 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX bankruptcy XXXX Filed Date : XX/XX/XXXX Reference Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-24
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
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 this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-18
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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:
I appreciate you making the effort to remove and repair some of the data on my credit report, but there are still some items that need to be fixed. The 3 Credit Bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed items will be deleted as soon as possible. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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:
I am requesting again in regard to the inaccurate and unknown items on my credit report. There are multiple errors shown in my report. Please verify that all items are 100 percent true, accurate, and correct, and are not untimely, unverifiable, incomplete, or inaccurate. Please delete these items and fix the negativity. Do so, to comply with FCRA section 611 which requires all reporting to be 100 % accurate. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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:
I submitted a letter to the Credit Bureaus to delete these suspicious items. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. These were already included in my prior COMPLAINT and I'm including them again. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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 value you setting aside some margin to REMOVE a portion of the data in my credit document ; notwithstanding, there are still many items to be deleted. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) require the credit bureaus to confirm these items. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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:
The following items continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these items must be verified ( A ). If you do not verify these accounts, I will bring legal action against you. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MS
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 am writing to delete and remove the following accounts and information off of my consumer report. The accounts and information listed below should not be reported on to my consumer report. This is a direct violation of the FDCPA and FCRA and needs to be deleted and removed off of my consumer report immediately as it's violating several laws. Remove these accounts and information immediately!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request the removal of certain inquiries from my credit report. I have recently reviewed my credit report, and I noticed several inquiries that do not reflect my current credit activity accurately. I kindly request your assistance in deleting these inquiries from my credit report for good. Below, I have provided the necessary details regarding the inquiries that I would like to be removed : 1. Inquiry Dates : [ XXXX ] [ XXXXXXXX  [ XXXX ] understand that inquiries may remain on my credit report for a certain period of time, typically two years. However, I believe these inquiries were made without my consent or knowledge. Therefore, I kindly request that you investigate the legitimacy of these inquiries and remove them from my credit report permanently. As a responsible and diligent consumer, I have always strived to maintain a good credit history, and inaccurate inquiries can have a negative impact on my creditworthiness. I have attached copies of supporting documents, such as bank statements or correspondence, to prove that I did not authorize these inquiries. 1 kindly ask you to initiate an investigation into these inquiries and take the necessary steps to ensure their deletion from my credit report. Additionally, I request tha provide me with a written confirmation once the inquiries have been removed. Please note that according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is your responsibility as a credit bureau to ensure the accuracy and fairness of the information contained in credit reports. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to upholding the FCRA guidelines. 1 would like to express my gratitude for your prompt attention to this matter. If you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address provided above. I look forward to a swift resolution of this issue. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation