davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-16
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)

Your efficiency and prompt attention to correcting some of the adverse information previously stated on my credit file is appreciated, yet there are still items that need to be addressed again and to be corrected immediately. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. Please update or remove the following inaccurate items in my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN)

Good day. Do you know or have any idea how distressing it is when youre working your way off honestly, then you look at your credit report erroneous information everywhere that has negatively impacted both my credit score and my life, it is my literal lifeline during emergencies, and every paycheck is an emergency.
Consumer complaint received 2019-02-09
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY (WI)

Approximately on or about XX/XX/2018, I called my mortgage company and explained that I would be out of work for a few months and requested to be set up on their financial hardship plan. They offered me the " Forbearance Plan '' option which would consist of No late fees or penalties, no negative effect on credit or reporting to bureaus, and in I would be able to " skip '' my XXXX mortgage payment of {$800.00} and instead make three payments of {$1000.00} in XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. I agreed to these terms, and upheld my end, but I was not only charged tons of fees, I was threatened with foreclosure, reported to all credit bureaus, called at all hours of the day. I explained to them that had I known that this " help '' they offer was really going to hurt more both financially and mentally, I would have never agreed. Then to add insult to injury, after finally getting tired of losing time at work trying to straighten this all out, I just coughed up all the money for fees and I get a call saying that my mortgage company is charging me for mortgage insurance ( at an outrageous rate ) ( stating I dont have it ) that I have continuously carried since day one without fail. Upon further investigation, I have found that My home was double insured ( I carrying my own, and them sneaking one in ) since spring 2018. When I brought that to their attention, they said they would look into it and remedy, and after a couple weeks, I called back, and they claim to know nothing about it. Rough calculating, I have been charged over {$3000.00} in forced insurance, late fees, and interest at minimum.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-03
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (HI)

I live in Hawaii. The time difference depending on the time of year is XXXX6 hours. That means that it is not possible to get in touch via phone. I have tried to use their correspondence feature but they either do n't reply or send a form response that does not answer my question. There website currently does not work well and requires constant switching between the old a new site. This now has been for years.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

I apply for Amex credit card were you get XXXX after spending {$2000.00}. Two days later they changed their promotion to if you spend {$2000.00} you get {$65000.00} sky miles. I called trying to get promotion but they said they couldn't do anything.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
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. (NY)

XXXX Bank is being reported as a charge off on my experian consumer report. I never received any notification of this collection. Furthermore, according to the IRS a charge off is considered income. Why is experian reporting income on my consumer report? A charge off cant be considered both income and debt. This is illegal and Im requesting for it to be removed immediately! I will also be filing a FTC complaint regarding this matter
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-26
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (FL)

I had a debit disputes that I lost. The agreement between XXXX XXXX ( navy federal debit disputes supervisor ) and I was that nfcu would debit my account on the first of every month for 4 months in the amount of {$290.00}. They took the money on the first the last two months but bothe times ALSO debited my account for the same amount on the XXXX. It took me 2 weeks of voicemails on the supervisors phone line in order to have it reversed. She did promptly reverse the charge from the XXXX last month. This time around I have been calling and leaving voicemails but have not heard back. This has created a negative financial situation for my family of XXXX since we were not 3xpecting to have to deal with this problem again. Because of the delay in response from the supervisor, I have had to borrow from friends and family to make it until the first. The bank supervisor is bullying me, and when I ask to speak with anyone else who has more authority, I am told that only XXXX has the notes for my particular situation. 

Please help as I can not imagine going through this again these next two months.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-15
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (GA)

This company wrote me a letter about a debt I do not owe. They say the debt is owed to XXXX XXXX. I have never done business with such a company. 

The amount owed was {$30.00}. The fees were {$4.00}. The total was {$34.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
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)

As of XX/XX/XXXX Credit bureas and self lender claimed they did an investigation but that can't be possible when I never have THEM WRITTEN IMSTRUCTIONS to do so All companies involved are in violation of the law!!! 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PAYMENTS Balance details Paid off - Balance - Balance updated - Original balance {$720.00} Account info Account number XXXX Open/closed Closed Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Account type Secured Loan Payment summary XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX- XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX - - XXXX - - XXXX - - XXXX - - XXXX - - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - PAYMENT HISTORY LEGEND Status Paid, Closed. 
Status updated XXXX XXXX Original balance $ 724 Monthly payment - Last payment date XX/XX/XXXX Additional info Responsibility Individual Terms 24 Months Company sold - Original creditor - Comments Account paid from collateral Your statement **CONSUMER STATEMENT** Y ITEM DISPUTED BY CONSUMER Contact info Address XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX RESPONSE DISPUTE 15 U.S. C ode 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that results from an alleged identity theft. not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identit theft!! Please delete

these items as soon as possible! These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION! 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 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 consume I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-17
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (CA)

Once again ( it happened once already before and was resolved ), when I made purchases through Paypal the purchases were used to open a Paypal Credit account, rather than forwarded to my credit card or bank account on file. The purchases were international so maybe that had something to do with it, but probably not ( see below ). As I was unaware of these charges sitting on the Paypal Credit account ( I do n't religiously check my email ; if they tried to send notification that way, I was unaware of it ), having thought they were already paid off through being forwarded to either of the XXXX accounts I have linked to Paypal on file, they accrued a late fee. I called up, complained, paid off the outstanding charge and was told the late fee will be rescinded and the account closed ( again ). I asked specifically if it was necessary to use Paypal Credit when making an international purchase, rather than Paypal ( and the linked accounts ), and was told no, it is not necessary. They could have been made solely through Paypal.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Chime Financial Inc (FL)

I contacted this institution to dispute transactions and I explained that because of these transactions I have less than a dollar to my name and I requested that I receive an expedited temporary credit to my account so that I could live as I can not live on {$0.00}. 

Instead of assistance I was laughed at by a rude, uneducated, illegally hired foreign representative who basically said too bad I dont care I am sitting on this for over a week. 

Upon being informed that their refusal to comply with my request would result in a federal complaint, Chime continues to refuse to comply and sit on money that I desperately need.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

I have previously sent a letter to your company, but the representative told me that they have not received it, so I am re-submitting a letter with my FTC report for these unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries through this platform. Please prioritize this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WA)

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. 

ACCOUNT NAME ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS ACCOUNT NAME ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy. 

ACCOUNT NAME ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS 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 2023-06-15
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN)

To Whom This May Concern XXXX  XXXX bankruptcy was on my credit report and XXXX  XXXX bankruptcy did not release this information to the credit bureaus remove this off my report by law under the Fair Credit Report they are violating.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 usc 1681i -procedure in case of disputed accuracy paragraph 2a prompt notice of dispute to furnish of information paragraph 5a treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information 15 usc 1681s-2 responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies paragraph 8e Duty of person after receiving notice of dispute 15 usc 1681b permissible purposes of consumer reports paragraph 2 in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates 15 usc 1681 Congressional findings and statement of purpose paragraph 4 there is a need that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect to consumers right to privacy.
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-30
Product: Bank account or service — Savings account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (IA)

On XX/XX/2016, as I was paying bills I noticed the balance of one of our accounts {$19000.00} less ( XXXX ACH transactions were made ) than where it should have been. I immediately called Wells Fargo to start the fraud claim. I received electronic confirmation that the claim had been submitted and to expect an update on day 5 and it to be resolved by day 10. I have checked the account each day and no reimbursement. On XX/XX/XXXX I called to get an update ; I provided the claim/reference number and the employee in CA stated no such claim existed. I provided her additional information to no avail. I must admit I got frustrated and hung up. I called back and was able to reach XXXX. XXXX was able to find the claim and was also able to add the third transaction which was not part of the claim originally. He informed me that there were no notes on the system. My frustration is the fact that someone, somewhere got away with {$19000.00} .... {$4300.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX transactions for {$7600.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. All transactions are coded with Health Savings. I do n't have an HSA and the amount is significantly higher than anyone is allowed to put in their HSA. With the fake accounts that WF is accused of, this makes me very nervous. Almost {$20000.00} is missing!!! We are a middle class family and can not afford this type of transaction to happen. I feel taken advantage of -- I want my money and am so tempted to pull all funds and sew them in my mattress. If a " big bank '' can not protect my money which we worked hard for, then what are we, the general public, supposed to do???
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-07
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc (VA)

I moved and no longer used their club at XXXX and I have not attended for over 2 years. I had been a member for years. I no longer had a contract with them. The parent financial company ABC financial services stated I do not have a dent with them. The health club says I owe them {$270.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent. 

1. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

2. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING REPESENTATIONS-10 XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 

3. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Delete this account. 

4. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
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. (TX)

I have made numerous attempts to reach out to XXXX XXXX on multiple occasions : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  For the past 12 months, I have been in the process of constructing my home, for which I obtained financing through a different lender. Unfortunately, XXXX Bank has erroneously reported two business credit cards, ending in XXXX and XXXX, on my personal credit profile. This has caused significant financial harm, as I am now unable to secure my mortgage, with the closing scheduled in just 45 days. 

Here is some background information regarding the situation : I maintain multiple accounts with XXXX, both personal and business. Throughout the past year, I have noticed excessive service fees being charged to my business checking account by XXXX. I solely use this account to make credit card payments for my XXXX business credit card. 

Initially, I set up autopay for my accounts to ensure timely credit card payments. However, due to XXXX 's persistent excessive service fees, the money I deposited into my account was being deducted to cover these fees. Despite reaching out to XXXX multiple times to rectify the issue, no one seemed to comprehend why I was consistently overcharged. This cycle persisted for months, with XXXX continuing to levy excessive fees. 

Eventually, I managed to secure an in-person appointment, during which a bank representative promptly recognized the excessive charges as the root cause of the reported " late '' payments on my personal credit report. The representative refunded the excessive bank charges and acknowledged the error. However, they were unable to rectify the credit reporting issue as it fell outside their department 's purview. 

Subsequently, I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX multiple times, only to be informed that they do not consider this a banking error. Instead, they advised me to dispute the matter with the credit bureau. According to them, the investigation would reveal the excessive charges and the removal of my account from autopay, leading the credit bureau to remove the negative reporting. This conversation was recorded on XX/XX/2023 at XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX, and I encourage XXXX to review the call if necessary. Given that XXXX acknowledges this as their mistake, it is perplexing why they are unwilling to rectify the negative reporting directly, without requiring my involvement with the credit bureau. 

I am currently scheduled to close on the house that I have diligently saved for over the years. However, due to XXXX 's error, their subsequent acknowledgement, and their reluctance to correct the situation, my mortgage application has been declined, jeopardizing my dream of building this home.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-02
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: STONELEIGH RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC (TX)

I received a call and was not able to answer at the time. The company left a voicemail stating that they are a debt collector and that was the reason for the call. It is a violation of privacy as others heard the voicemail, as well as humiliating for my co-workers heard. It is none of their business and now everyone is aware I have a debt in collections. I have never spoken witht his company previously regarding the debt, ( I assume they just received the account ). There was no attempt to verify my identity before leaving a voicemail that completely violated my private information/debt owed. My complete humiliation could have been avoided if they had left a generic voicemail for me to return the call, then discussed the debt upon my returned call to ensure the chance for me to discuss the matter privately and not publicly.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-02
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Monterey Financial Services LLC (UT)

When I spoke to agent on phone and told them I did n't have a job they said well that 's my problem and now they are going toctake legal actions against me. They wo n't stop calling my cell phone and refuse to stop harassing me. They have been calling even my mothers cell phone and work phone.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-05
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Investigation took too long
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

On XX/XX/2017 XXXX received a Letter for dispute via Certified Mail. 
XXXX, as of today, I have not received an answer from Exquifax from them regard my dispute. I requesting Proof of verification from the following Illinois Federal Court Bankruptcy # XXXX-Unverified Account XXXX # XXXX-Unverified Late Payment XXXX # XXXX-Unverified Late Payment XXXX # XXXX-Unverified Late Payment XXXX # XXXX-Unverified Late Payment XXXX # XXXX-Unverified Late payment. 
I am requesting this information be Permanently Deleted due to untimely respond from Equifax and Inaccurate reporting of verification.