davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-27
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Halsted Financial Services, LLC. (MS)

I was not notified or verified in accordance with debt via XXXX XXXX. I have no signed anything allowing debt being sold or moved. Halsted Financial services say I owe {$810.00}. I do not know where this number came from. The earliest email I have found says XXXX 2022 from a completely different creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX stating the exact same balance. In accordance with the fair credit reporting act ; XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXXXXXX 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. I want the debt to be cleared from my name and not affect my credit score. This has weighed down my credit for far too long.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have been sending multiple written requests addressed to the Credit Bureaus for them to conduct an investigation and have the disputed items removed from my Credit File and the last letter I sent to the Credit Bureaus was dated XX/XX/2022 with complete attachments of my personal information. But despite all my efforts to attempt the removal of the fraudulent information from my Credit Report, the Credit Bureaus did not paid attention to my disputes. The Credit Bureaus had clearly violated the FCRA section 605b which states that the Credit Bureaus are required to remove any accounts and information that the Consumer considers as items resulting from an Identity Theft. I an disappointed to see that the Credit Bureaus are not only ignoring my letters but also violated a Federal law. Though it tempts me to pursue legal actions and sue the Credit Bureaus for the actual damages done, I will be giving the Credit Bureaus one more chance to correct my Credit Report by removing the following disputed 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

PLEASE HELP ME, EVERY TIME IM SEEING THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS, THESE ARE GIVING ME STRESS. I WANT THESE TO BE TAKEN OFF FROM MY CREDIT REPORT PERMANENTLY.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-23
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

I was approved for a forbearance on my mortgage account for the months of XXXX, XXXX and XXXX of XXXX because I was suddenly medically retired, and my pension checks did not arrive for three months. I was told to call back in the third month to resolve the forbearance and decide how to move forward. I called back, and was told that I would be able to defer my payments to the end of my loan, and that I should start making payments again in XXXX, and I would receive something in the mail in the next few months. I started making monthly payments again in XXXX, but never received the mail. In XXXX, I observed that my credit score had dropped, and that the mortgage company was reporting every payment I was making to be three months late. I called back to inquire what was happening, and was told the original person I spoke to at the end of my forbearance never submitted the paperwork to end my forbearance and defer the three months of payments. I was told it would be submitted for the deferral and to their research department to fix the errors in my credit report. I did not receive another call, so in the beginning of XXXX, I called again to ask if they had resolved it, and was told that I could email their research team with the deferral approval letter, so they could fix my credit report. The letter states that my loan is brought current, and the previous late fees that were given in error would be removed. I then received an email reply that says since the company did not submit the paperwork correctly for end of the forbearance, my XXXX payment was applied to XXXX, my XXXX payment was applied to XXXX, and so on. This has led to almost a year of payments being reported as three months late. The fault lies with the mortgage company for not submitting the end of my forbearance correctly. Since I was not notified that something was wrong, now almost a year of payments are reported late on my credit report, and my once very good credit score, is very low. I have shown the credit companies this deferral letter, but they have not fixed it, and have told me that I need a statement from the mortgage company fixing the mistake they made. The mortgage company continues to say that they have reported this accurately, when they have not. I was approved for a three month forbearance and deferral, I never missed a payment, and I was never late on the payments that they told me to make, however they are reporting to the credit agencies that I was late on every payment since XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2020-05-07
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

Dear Legal Department, This credit dispute is being submitted as a new evidence dispute. The accounts that are being disputed, does not belong to me. Below is my sworn statement concerning these credit issues. 

It is my sworn statement that I declare under penalty of perjury ( " under the laws of the United States " if executed outside of the United States '' ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am qualified and authorized to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and a willful misstatement or omissions of material facts constitutes a federal criminal violation punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable l1S perjury under 18U.S.C. 1621.

The tradelines listed below are items currently within my credit file, and none of these are related to any transaction that was made by me. It is my official statement that someone and/or several people have opened these accounts and made transactions on these accounts without my knowledge or authorization, my personal information has been used to obtain goods, services, or money : and the person ( s ) responsible for creating these accounts. 

I have filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission, which I have enclosed within this dispute package. I have reached out to all of these creditors and have made them aware that these accounts were fraudulently opened, and they have known this for several months, but have yet to remove these accounts from my credit reports. Some of the creditors have been cooperative and have removed the accounts, but others have refused to remove the fraudulent accounts. Therefore, I have come to you, the credit reporting agencies to resolve these issues. The law says that you must block these accounts while being investigated, and I expect that you will do so. 

I made an attempt to file a police report, but I was informed by my county that it did not constitute as an emergency and that they would not file the report because I didn't have any information on the person who used my information, nor did I know how my information was obtained by this person.

Likewise, these COLLECTION ACCOUNTS are also not mine. None of these belong to me. This means that I was not the person, which had an account with the original creditor, which has sold these accounts to these collection agencies that are now reporting the debts. 

COLLECTION AGENCY : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX COLLECTION AGENCY : XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX COLLECTION AGENCY : DEPT OF EDXXXXXXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX COLLECTION AGENCY : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I want to inform the Credit Bureaus that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Repossession — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: CCF Intermediate Holdings LLC (TX)

I have called before asking for an extension or any help I can get just in case due to late payment there said there is none. Then they tell me I have to make this payment by the end of the day and I say I'll try my best and they say ok but if I don't do it I will lose my car and she can just note what I said so something goes wrong and I get the money the next day but I remember she said I had to pay it by the end of the day so I figure why am I going to make a payment ane still lose my car. I'm homeless and don't have anywhere to live and live in my car when u make me feel this way I get stressed to the very extreme I start being rude to people who owe me money and it puts a toll on my business and personal relationships cause they fear monger me into feeling like I lose everything if I didn't make payment so I decided to buy food the next day then a few days later they send a text saying that if I dot make a payment crucial steps will be taken in my account so I call and they act like we're just stressing me out about payments days before. If I lose my car I lose my home and they way they go about getting their money is wrong and this happened all week of XXXX XXXX it wasn't till the XXXX I gave up hope because she said that it would be repossessed by the company. Don't get me wrong I'm glad I still have a chance to make payment but what if I don't make it in time again I go thru the cycle again. I'm homeless I have enough stress on my mind and have suffered thru so much I have self harm thoughts and if she was just honest about when I could make payment I wouldn't think so bad and what if XXXX XXXX XXXX I do do it? It's not right how they fear minger me to thinking all hope is lost and then they say everything is fine just make it today or else.. man I could have made it days ago if u didn't make me. Feel this bad and it's just a repeating cycle and it wouldn't be if she was just honest about it
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( 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 clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report 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 about whom the report relates. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall -- i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, 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 the file of the consumer. ''
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-24
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: United Collection Bureau, Inc. (MI)

In early XXXX, I received a collection letter from United Collection Bureau attempting to collect on a debt owed to XXXX. I paid it right away because I was concerned about being sued ( see attachment showing payment of {$98.00} on XX/XX/XXXX ). 

I then received a bill direct from XXXX requesting payment. I didnt realize it was for the same debt so I went ahead and paid it ( see attachment showing payment of {$98.00} on XX/XX/XXXX ). 

Around XX/XX/XXXX I realized my mistake and called XXXX. The employee told me they did received the payment and it was sent to United Collection Bureau because that is who they sold the debt to. 

I then called United Collection Bureau to request a refund of my overpayment. An employee there told me the debt WAS NOT sold to United Collection Bureau and that it was only assigned to them for collections. She said that they did not receive my payment from XXXX, but if they do they would refund it within 30 days. 

It has now been more than 30 days and I have not received a refund for my overpayment. XXXX states the debt was sold to United Collection Bureau and United Collection Bureau states XXXX owns the debt. I dont even know who I can contact at this point. I just want my overpayment refunded.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

# 1. DEPT OF ED / XXXX Acct # XXXX # 2. DEPT OF ED / XXXX Acct # XXXX # 3. DEPT OF ED / XXXX Acct # XXXX # 4. DEPT OF ED / XXXX Acct # XXXX YOU ARE REPORTING THAT I AM 90 DAYS LATE FOR XX/XX/XXXX BUT YOU SHOW THAT I HAVE SUBMITTED ON TIME PAYMENTS FOR XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX AND XX/XX/XXXX ... .HOW CAN I HAVE BOTH 90 DAYS LATE YET THE XXXX PRECEDING MONTHS ARE PAID ON TIME??? 

I can't believe the inaccurate reporting on my credit report! According to the credit bureaus, I'm 90 days late on my XX/XX/XXXX payment, even though I paid on time in the previous months of XXXX, XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. It's frustrating to see these errors, especially when they can have such a significant impact on my creditworthiness and financial future. 

It's not just me- a XXXX study by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) found that one in five consumers had an error on at least one of their credit reports. That's outrageous! These errors can lead to higher interest rates, credit denials, and even affect my job prospects. 

There are several common types of errors that can occur on credit reports, including incorrect personal information, outdated account information, and inaccurate payment history. In my case, it's clear that there's an error in the payment history section of my report. 

I'm so frustrated that I have to deal with these errors. It's not fair that I have to spend my time and energy correcting someone else 's mistake. And even worse, the burden is on me to prove that I'm in the right. It shouldn't be this way! 
I know I need to take action and contact the credit bureau ( s ) to get these errors corrected. But it's just frustrating that I have to go through all of this trouble because of someone else 's mistake. It's not right, and it's not fair. I just hope that in the future, credit bureaus will be more careful and accurate in their reporting so that others don't have to go through the same frustration and hassle that I am.
Consumer complaint received 2021-02-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding unknown things on my credit report to this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel XXXX  and Equifax are taken advatage of me and ignoring my request as it has been over 60 days and section 611 ( a ) states plainly that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. XXXX  has investigated and has deleted the disputed items off my credit report. XXXX  and Equifax has repeatedly ignored my request and are reporting inaccurate items on my credit report. I am demanding the deletion of the items in dispute or I will file for litigation against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

This is my final notice regarding your ongoing noncompliance with federal credit reporting laws. I previously disputed the accuracy and legitimacy of several items on my credit report, yet your agency has failed to act in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your violations include : Failure to validate the debt as required under 15 USC 1692g ( Section 809 ( b ) ).

Continuing communication after a certified cease-and-desist request, violating 15 USC 1692c ( Section 805 ( c ) ).

Harassment under 15 USC 1692d ( Section 806 ).

Recently, I received notice that your investigation was complete, but the disputed accounts remain on my credit report. These accounts are not only inaccurate but were never authorized by me. No valid contract exists, and I have not provided any written consent for the reporting of these accounts, as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681b. 

I demand that the following items be deleted immediately from my credit report :
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am filing this complaint to EXPERIAN for not taking actions of these unauthorized inquiries reporting in my credit reports. I never authorized such actions and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604. I have contacted these companies and these actions were initiated without any proof of the companies reporting. These inquiries are not factual since I never authorized them. I have attached the FTC report with the report number XXXX to support this complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is Fraud and, I would like to report this. Something needs to be done about this i did not give anyone consent to open any Accounts using My personal Information. This Fraud needs to stop in Florida this is very stressful
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 and list of Inquiries 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I need your help regarding the false account reflected on my credit report. This has harmed my standing as a customer, and I am reaching out for your assistance. These accounts need to be removed because they are reported inaccurately and are negatively affecting me.