davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
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. (TX)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an XXXX XXXX helping me due to XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-13
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. (NY)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here are the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-09
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (MD)

Again the Credit Idiots are screwing me once again. My BRAIN told me to refinance my mortgage. I didnt know I was going to get XXXX in the Process and be stalked to get it accomplished. My brain then planned to get my retirement vehicle. Nope that would be to easy. I had XXXX in debt in XXXX and had a XXXX score that you show to the me the consumer but you the Lender get a different score. What's Fair About that? 

So anyway that doesn't work so I just decide to get my automobile. Boy that was so much fun because of the irrelevant data the bureaus use to calculate their scores that then then go and sell to the Creditors who then in turn to determine who you slept with to get a loan. In my case I had gotten a loan a year ago with a XXXX per interest rate and a XXXX per month payment. I was approved for XXXX. I traded a car and only used XXXX so I just started paying XXXX per month even. After much aggravation with the mortgage loan I decided to just go for my retirement car anyway. I asked the credit union for XXXX and they approved me XXXX. I was looking at a car that cost XXXX. With the new approved car loan now I have a XXXX and a XXXX car payment. That totals {$1200.00}. To me, if I can qualify for 2 car payments why cant I just have one car note of {$1200.00}. 
The way they did the loan it cost me {$13000.00} more cash than I would have had to spend. I got 4 different rates with final being XXXX I wish I could have compared all three credit unions before I had to choose. What's Fair About that? 


Now to the Mortgages, The same credit union that aproved my auto loan turrned me down due to misinformation at the credit bureaus.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

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.

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 2022-08-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Avadyne Health Holdings, Inc (TX)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX account # XXXX has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 section 602 states I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 section 604 section A section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-28
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: BMO Bank, N.A. (IL)

XXXX Went into BMO branch located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX and opened BMO Harris Premier account after seeing welcome bonus on the banks website. Mentioned promotion as reason for wanting to open this particular account. 

Per terms on website the welcome bonus of {$500.00} was subject to meeting {$7500.00} in qualifying direct deposits in 90 days of account opening. Qualifying deposits include those from an employer. 

Direct Deposits from employer made : XX/XX/XXXX {$1200.00} XXXX {$1600.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} On XX/XX/XXXX I called Bmo customer service, as no welcome bonus had posted to the account. Customer service advised that they could not find a promotion code on my account to check status of welcome bonus. Representative asked if my paperwork from the account opening had a promotion code attached. I advised it did not, only terms of the accounts. Transferred to XXXX XXXX on the Resolution team who advised she would have to reach out to the local branch to see if they had the promotion code. Told local branch should call within a few days, but may take longer as of XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX also advised if the local banker did not apply the promotion code, that they would be able to honor promotion from when I opened account. Given direct number to reach for any questions XXXX Received no follow up and reached back our to XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. Left voicemail asking for status of request and call back. 

Received no response. 

Called back XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and left additional voicemail asking for call back. 

XX/XX/XXXX called customer service and spoke with Manager XXXX who advised she could help reach out to branch to figure out the issue with promotion. Disconnected from line while on hold. 

XX/XX/XXXX spoke with another service representative who called branch directly. XXXX at local branch advised they had no record of me asking for promotion when I opened the account. They can not honor promotion without proof I asked for it. I questioned how would I provide proof when they are the ones documenting the process with access to my file? I advised that I had dated screen shots of the promotion on their website from the day I opened account. XXXX advised without written proof in my file he could not provide the welcome promotion. Only option is to possibly work with carrier resolution team. Transferred back to XXXX XXXX. Left voicemail asking for call back. 

No call back received.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX)

I'm writing regarding a derogatory rating on my account that's severely impacting my credit. This negative mark has already resulted in : 1. Denial of a recent loan application 2. Increased interest rates on my existing credit accounts These consequences are causing significant financial and emotional distress.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

RE : Late Payment Improperly Reported- I XXXX XXXX have a RIGHT TO PRIVACY under 15 USC 1681A ( 4 ) as a federally protected consumer and I know my rights presented under the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly outlined within 15 USC 1681. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So, whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n and 15 USC 1681o, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent. I was reviewing my consumer reports and noticed XXXX XXXX NA XXXX on my credit report that need be immediately updated to paid as agreed. My Consumer rights have been violated by your agency. Your agency has violated my consumer rights and violated federal law. This is now multiple attempts to notify you of this erroneous error on the part of your agency. This erroneous late payment is affecting my ability to obtain a loan to save my business from crumbling and also blocking me from the housing that I so desperately need for myself and my family. Please change this to paid as agreed immediately so that I may proceed with my life, or I may be forced to seek legal damages against your agency as I already have sought legal counsel in this more than important matter. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-09
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (WI)

This complaint is regarding an account on my credit report from XXXX XXXX. 
Under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of FCRA any account and all information pertaining to it should be promptly deleted if it can not be verified.

I have sent 4 letters to Transunion starting XXXX of XXXX asking to see verifiable proof ( hard evidence going all the way back to the original creditor, not verification from third-party database ) regarding this account. ( my first letter was on XX/XX/XXXX ). 

Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if Transunion is unable to provide a copy of verifiable proof. Their response was that the account is accurate, without any hard evidence going all the way back to the ORIGINAL creditor and without verifiable proof. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent my second written request to them asking for a description of the procedures used to determine the accuracy of this account. But they did not provide me with any hard copy documentation showing that they properly verified this account and although under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ) of the FCRA they are required to " promptly delete all information which can not be verified '', they did not delete the account.. 
On XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX I sent my third written request to Transunion, asking them to delete this account if they did not provide copy of any documentation ( hard evidence that goes all the way back to the original creditor, not verification from a third-party database ). Also, they did not provide the method of verification as required under section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ).

Again section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA states that any information which can not be verified with proper documentation to be promptly deleted. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent my 4th written letter to Transunion because the account is still on my credit report unverified. I did not receive copy of any original documentation for this account and no method of verification was provided. 
The account is still on my credit report. 
All my letters have been sent certified mail with return receipt and signature on them. Also all letters were signed by a notary agent before sending them.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-09
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: FIRST HORIZON BANK (NJ)

My loan which initially was with Iberia Bank was taken over by First Horizon. 

It is a XXXX year adjustable rate which XXXX years was up as of XX/XX/XXXX. First Horizon does not do any refis Since XXXX I would call first XXXX to ask if my rate was going to change and if so what would it be. Each month they told me to call back the following month as they did not have any answers whether or not my rates would be changing. 

I decided that I needed to start the refinancing process.. However if the rates were going to stay the same I was going to continue with First Horizon. Therefore, On XX/XX/XXXX I called them once again and I was told your rates are definitely not changing next year. I asked them if they were sure because I was going to refinance otherwise and the agent told me no Your rates will not be changing for the next year. I said that is great news I will stop the refinance process. 

XXXX weeks later in early XXXX I received a message XXXX XX/XX/2022 that my adjustable rate was going up 1 %. They record all of their phone calls and on subsequent calls they have admitted that they said this and that it was a mistake. 

First Horizon intentionally deceived me in order to keep me as their client. If they had simply said we still dont know I wouldve continued with my refinance process. With the changing of the times it is now too late for me to refinance at a significantly better rate. 

By deceiving me they have cost me thousands and thousands of dollars. I asked them to simply make restitution by either keeping the rate as is as they said or compensating me for the difference. 

They have simply said " we are sorry, there is nothing we can do. We apologize for letting you down. '' It is unfair an unacceptable to be deceived and treated this way. 

I have also asked to have my escrow reevaluated and it was been XXXX weeks since I have heard back from them
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-12
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I called your department after I purchased a credit report with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. After receiving a copy of my report, I saw some UNVERIFIABLE information that on my personal profile, I noticed that there was CHARGE OFF account on my credit report. This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXX XXXX  to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud accounts on my credit report all this time on my personal profile but still youre not taking any actions. One of your staff told me to write a letter and attach a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ). I have never with these accounts listed below, so please help me remove this charge off from my personal profile. A copy of my XXXX XXXX, drivers License, and SS Number are all included in this written request. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible. I found that under section 605b ( a ) Experian shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt and it requires the following documents and statement to remove the disputed accounts on my file : ( 1 ) Appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) A copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) The identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) A statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer.

The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given t
hat term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) That is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1300.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I filed a dispute online with Experian on XX/XX/2022. An account for XXXX XXXX XXXX was inaccurately reported on my account as a closed collection. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX and was told that I dont have an account in collections and they would contact Experian to have it removed. On XX/XX/2022 Experian closed my dispute as completed in accurate. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX again and was told again that I did not have an account in collections or closed. Experian did not properly investigate my dispute and has caused me a great deal of stress, Im having a hard time buying a home as a first time home buyer because of this inaccurate account that was placed on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MA)

I'm using Bank of America Credit card and am paying full statement balances every month. I noticed small interests were charge recently and reached out to Bank of America. I was told that I did not pay in full by due date two month consecutively. Therefore, the interests were charged. I did not carry over the balances, but I paid a majority of my balance by payment due date via auto pay and the remain balance on two days after which is by statement end day. Bank of American consider that was not paid in full and they charge the daily balance for another two months. In order to avoid the interest charge, you have to pay in full by payment due date two month consecutively per below their Interest clause. I've been in XXXX XXXX for entire my career and this does not make any sense at all, charging interest even you don't carry the balance every month.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ACCOUNT PAYING INTEREST - We will not charge interest on Purchases on the next statement if you pay the New Balance Total in full by the Payment Due Date, and you had paid in full by the previous Payment Due Date. We will begin charging interest on Balance Transfers and Cash Advances on the transaction date.

TOTAL INTEREST CHARGE COMPUTATION - Interest Charges accrue and are compounded on a daily basis. To determine the Interest Charges, we multiply each Balance Subject to Interest Rate by its applicable Daily Periodic Rate and that result is multiplied by the number of days in the billing cycle. To determine the total Interest Charge for the billing cycle, we add the Periodic Rate Interest Charges together. A Daily Periodic Rate is calculated by dividing an Annual Percentage Rate by 365.

HOW WE ALLOCATE YOUR PAYMENTS- Payments are allocated to posted balances. If your account has balances with different APRs, we will allocate the amount of your payment equal to the Total Minimum Payment Due to the lowest APR balances first ( including transactions made after this statement ). Payment amounts in excess of your Total Minimum Payment Due will be applied to balances with higher APRs before balances with lower APRs.