BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-22
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
n 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. 

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 XXXXXXXX has 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-22
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint:
I have had credit cards for two years with XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  ). I had made sure both credit cards report to the bureaus. I was about to refinance my mortgage and they wanted to pull all 3 credit bureaus scores, EQUIFAX had nothing. I was telling them that I need this done for refinance so they took a copy of id, ssn and a hand written letter. I have not recieved no response!!! I need this before XX/XX/XXXX otherwise I can not refinance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-22
Company: Telerecovery Corporation
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:
This creditor is violating my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act - 15 U.S.C.1681 section 602 - states I have the right to privacy. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 604a section .2 also states a consumer an not furnish an account without my written instructions and consent.

Telecovery is reporting I owe a debt of {$70.00} to them and this is false. I do not have an account with them nor have they provided me with a copy of the contract I have with their company with my signature.

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 2023-03-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC
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 appreciate your taking the time to FIX some of the erroneous items in my credit file ; however, there are still many items that need to be FIXED. The credit bureaus must verify these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed items be UPDATED immediately. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
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: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
These accounts do not belong to me, please block and remove according to 15 USC 1681c-2

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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 discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and corrected : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$680.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$300000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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 is XXXX XXXX and I am submitting this CFPB Complaint to dispute the accuracy of my credit report. After reviewing my report, I have identified several erroneous accounts that are negatively impacting my credit score. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is the responsibility of credit reporting agencies to ensure that the information on credit reports is accurate and up-to-date. I am requesting that you investigate these accounts and make the necessary updates to ensure that my credit report is accurate. The following accounts are erroneous and should be corrected on my credit report : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$27000.00}. I have included a copy of the dispute letter I preciously sent for your reference. I would appreciate it if you could provide me with an update on the status of my dispute within 30 days as required by the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-26
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act COMENITY CAPITAL BankAccount # XXXX, has violated my rights. 


n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 have no affiliation with these creditors and I did not make this inquiry. Please remove it from my credit report immediately.

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 2023-03-29
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:
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 reporting 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$400.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$870.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-29
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
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 records 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 ITEMS. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$7900.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$7700.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$9400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3100.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3600.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
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:
I am here to ask for an investigation of this account that is erroneously placed in my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I believe the account 's reporting has a huge error and could be detrimental if it is still unverified. I sent the required file to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov, So I am here to notify/complain to you directly through this platform.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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 HAVE REACHED OUT TO ALL COMPANIES NO LESS THAN THREE TIMES. COMPANY HAS FAILED TO VALIDATE THE DEBT EVEN THOUGH THE DEBT IS REPORTING INCONSISTENTLY ACROSS CREDIT BUREAUS. THEY HAVE IGNORED MY REQUEST AND VIOLATED MY CONSUMER RIGHTS. PLEASE HELP AS THESE OUTRAGEOUS REPORTINGS ARE STOPPING ME AND MY FAMILY FROM OBTAINING HOUSING. PLEASE HELP ME TO REMOVE THESE ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
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 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 ). I will bring legal action against you if you do not verify these items. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. I hope the following items will be corrected or deleted ASAP. Thank you. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR
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 discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
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 ordered a copy of my reportand I found out that credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of items in my credit report. As of todays date, the Credit Bureaus has not responded to my dispute. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 days. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-07
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint:
I have asked for them to stop calling and to contact me through mail. They call all day and harass me at my calling from different numbers.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
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:
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 removal 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-31
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:
I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action. 
Therefore I want the following accounts to be updated to the correct amount, date, status, open and closed date, last date of activity and time. 
If you can not complete this request, please delete the accounts immediately. I have provided an exhibit of evidence showing the inaccuracies of my reports. 
Please investigate if every piece of information is correct. If not, please remove it from my credit report. 
1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
3. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
4. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING REPESENTATIONS-10 XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
5. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
6. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING REPESENTATIONS-10 XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
7. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-01
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt

Complaint:
I am being sued in XXXX by Calvary portfolio XXXX but I can not find the debt at all on my credit reports and if it is my debt its not in Florida its Georgia and I have never received any notice of the debt

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-05
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:
I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior complaint, and I'm including it again. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9200.00} XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$1200.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-27
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: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 : 1. The following personal information is incorrect NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX 2. The following personal information is incorrect CURRENT ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect EMPLOYER : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The following personal information is incorrect PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX. The following accounts were closed by me and should state that XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX. Validate and Verify This Debt The Original Creditor is Inaccurate US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
XXXX. Validate and Verify This Debt The Original Creditor is Inaccurate XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 
By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months.

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-05
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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 have sent a letter to the three credit bureausasking 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 previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation