davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-05
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC (VT)

I have made many attempts to make lower settlement as they bought account. I originally owed XXXX on account that had a XXXX credit limit. Debt collector is not willing to go less than {$740.00}. The original cardholder wouldnt accept a payment from a new bank account. Ive have specified I can not afford the full amount, and they said they will continue to report me weekly to credit bureaus until its paid in full. My credit is so damaged from a new collections every month. This is originally XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Now held with spring oaks capital llc.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information being reported on my credit report regarding a charge-off. The account in question is listed as follows : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XXXX XXXX  It has come to my attention that the charge-off is being reported month after month on my payment history, which is incorrect. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), negative information such as a charge-off should only be reported once, corresponding to the date it was charged off. 
The FCRA requires that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of the information they report ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ). Repeatedly reporting the charge-off each month results in a misleading and inaccurate credit report, which has significantly harmed my credit score. 
Additionally, the statute of limitations for reporting a charge-off is XXXX years from the date of the first XXXX  that led to the charge-off ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ). Continuously reporting this charge-off as a new event each month does not reset the statute of limitations and is improper. 
I request that you promptly investigate this account and correct the inaccurate information by removing the repeated entries of the charge-off from my payment history. Please update my credit report accordingly and provide me with a confirmation of these corrections
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-27
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (GA)

I was unable to pay a credit card debt of XXXX in XXXX tried to make arrangement with the Credit card company ( Target National Bank XXXX. They would not help me to resolve it. they instead charge me high fees due to delinquency. 4 years later XXXX I received a judgement. I never received a notification of subpoena XXXX. I went to court and I was told I owed XXXX. I informed them that was not what I owe. I informed them that I owed only XXXX. I was not sure how it doubled. I declined the debt in court. I found out later the subpoena was given to my mother in-law who has XXXX. I was never notified from her that charges was filed on me. if I ask today she still does not know of anyone bring documents to her. A XXXX was put on my home without my awareness. I only found out when I tried to do a refinance. XXXX another judgement was filed against me for XXXX plus other fees totaling close to XXXX. I request that the debt XXXX stop calling me due to the statue of Limitation in the state of Georgia. XXXX was removed from my credit report and I did not here from them again until this week XX/XX/XXXX. They have now filed a garnishment. for XXXX. This a large amount of money with no justification of the amount. Why am I still being threatened for a time barred debt that occurred over XXXX years ago. What can I do to make them stop. XXXX Statue of limitations on credit card debt is XXXX years, judgement are XXXX years. no payments were made from XXXX due to lost of business and hardship.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-06
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over XXXXtransunion has me at a score around XXXX. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX n cant provide to my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX now.with no help.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-23
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (LA)

In XX/XX/XXXX I contacted all ( 3 ) Three Credit Bureaus, over the phone and also online submitted dispute ( s ) pertains to all of the incorrect information on my file. ( It was brought to my attention that my identity had been breached. ) See Below ; ( None of the addresses on file are correct ) My only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX La. XXXX Need to be Removed ( See Below ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX Date Reported XX/XX/XXXX Other Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA XXXX XXXX Reported XX/XX/XXXX Other Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX XXXX Reported XX/XX/XXXX Other Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Other Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA XXXX My Only XXXX # has been XXXX Please Remove Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX Account that were Never Mine : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  NOTE : According to Code U.S.C 1681 Sec. 602A States that I have the Right to privacy.

U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Sec. 2 My Privacy should be furnish without my written consent.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-16
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: Smart Finance Inc dba Fishtail Financial (TN)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Smart Finance is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' Smart Finance the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, Smart Finance whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' Smart Finance Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-18
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 an account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

Upon a thorough review of my credit report, I have identified multiple errors that have adversely affected my credit score. These errors are not a true reflection of my credit history, and I believe they may have resulted from clerical mistakes, identity theft, or outdated information. I am requesting that these inaccuracies be promptly investigated and removed to ensure my credit report accurately reflects my financial responsibility. The incorrect information has caused undue harm to my credit score, which can affect my ability to secure credit and other financial opportunities. I trust that you will address this matter with the urgency it requires and make the necessary corrections.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-20
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX XX/XX/2022XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MI XXXX XX/XX/2022, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1000.00}, XXXX XX/XX/2022
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-17
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

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 remove negativity. Do so, to comply with FCRA section 611 which requires all reporting to be 100 % accurate. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-01-23
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have sent letter to each credit bureau against my rights being provoked unlawfully and I have sent prior messages through you as well. The bureau 's have not responded and it has been past 30 days from initial complain XX/XX/XXXX. The following still stands. 


In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act : XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), MERCHANT XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX  ( acct # XXXX ) XXXX  ( acct # XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( acct XXXX ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( 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. The Congress makes the following findings : ( 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. 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. These fraudulent accounts and reporting methods. deemed illegal should be removed from my report this is illegal and the files should be removed from my credit report PER THE LAW STATES.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-03
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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (GA)

When applying for a line of credit through kay XXXX via comenity bank, I was reportedly declined because of the following : -High average credit limit or loan amount on revolving/real property trades or credit balance to limit ratio on revolving trades -Low level of authentication indicative of first party fraud or ID fraud -Recently opened revolving trade or limited history on revolving trade The report also said my behavioral risk score was XXXX as of XX/XX/XXXX of 2022, Im assuming because of the previous list. 

None of this sounds familiar to me. I received this information in a notice mailed to me later after the initial application. 

I was also unable to create certain accounts being told that my information doesnt match/lineup when attempting to check into this using sites such as XXXX XXXX etc I have been trying to get in touch with comenity or kay, but every time I do, I either get put on hold forover, theyre closed, or I get told I need to have an account for them to actually help me with anything.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unlawful actions taken by XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX a creditor reporting erroneous information on my credit report. Specifically, I believe XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX has violated provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, by re-aging debt and continuing to report collections month after month in an attempt to extend the statute of limitations for this debt. 

Background I have been closely monitoring my credit report, and I noticed that XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX has been reporting the same debt account every month as new, even though the account is significantly older and should have been reported as a closed or static debt. This ongoing re-reporting seems to be a clear attempt to extend the statute of limitations illegally, as the debt in question is beyond the legal timeframe for collection or enforcement under my state 's statute of limitations laws. 
Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681c, creditors are required to accurately report the date of first delinquency and refrain from continuing to update the date in order to manipulate the reporting period. In this case, [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has been inaccurately updating the delinquency information, which has resulted in misleading information on my credit report. Section 1681s-2 ( a ) explicitly prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies. 

Additionally, the practice of continuously updating delinquent accounts to manipulate the age of the debt violates both the FCRA and the Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices ( UDAP ) under 15 U.S.C. 45 ( a ). Such deceptive tactics create an unfair burden on consumers by negatively impacting credit scores and extending the threat of collection indefinitely. 

Requested Action In light of these violations, I respectfully request the CFPB to : Investigate XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX for improper re-reporting of collection activity to credit bureaus. 
Require XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX to immediately cease the unlawful practice of re-aging this debt. 
Enforce penalties against XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX for their violation of federal laws, including the FCRA and XXXX provisions. 
Ensure that the negative account reporting is removed from my credit report. 
I have enclosed copies of relevant portions of my credit report as evidence of the improper reporting. Please feel free to contact me if any further information is required to investigate this matter. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this serious issue. I trust that the CFPB will take appropriate action to protect consumers from unlawful and unfair reporting practices.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy of my Police Report/FTC Identity Theft Report ( FTC REPORT XXXX : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days. 

The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX - XXXX - XXXX As required by 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point I may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report this information, ensuring my credit report no longer contains any fraudulent details.

Several times, I have called the credit bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report, but the CREDIT BUREAU has not provided a solution to this problem. I am being severely affected, as it prevents me from acquiring a new house for my children. These collections were eliminated and not verified by other bureaus, and I do not understand how they continue to claim that these accounts are mine. 

I have requested contracts from this company with my information, and for more than 60 days, I have not received any response from them. Please help me by immediately deleting these accounts. Here, I include the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-24
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DE)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.