davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

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, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

Date : XX/XX/XXXX Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX Contact : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Disputing Inaccuracies on My Credit Report TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX OR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX To Whom it May concern : I received a copy of my credit report. To my surprise, you are reporting this account incorrectly. It is inaccurate because I have lived at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX for five years and I have never lived in these addresses reported on my FICO report and incorrect names places on my credit report as well. Please consider this a formal request to investigate and correct the following ( 3 ) inaccurate addresses on my credit report issued by your agency and ( 4 ) different names thats fraudulently not mines. These items must be removed in order to show my true credit history. I make this request pursuant to15 USC Section 1681i of the Fair Credit Reporting Act of XXXX. As required by the Act, I demand that you re-verify each of these items, and that the inaccurate items be deleted from my record. The following addresses/ Names listed below : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX GA, XXXX Address ID # XXXX Multifamily 2. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL, XXXX Address ID # XXXX Single family 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY, XXXX Address ID # XXXX Single family 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX Name ID # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Name ID # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Name ID # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Name ID # XXXX Please reinvestigate this matter and delete the disputed item as soon as possible. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX, Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
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. (PA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 602 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

I have already reached out to the credit bureaus regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report, but unfortunately, they have not taken the necessary steps to fix them. These errors are significantly impacting my creditworthiness and making it challenging for me to access favorable financial opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
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. (CA)

I recently asked each creditor on my credit report which is in collection or charge off for validation of this debt and proof that I am the owner of this debt. I asked for proof of validation via documentation which includes the original contract signed by me with my signature upon the contract. They did not have this proof or ignored me Therefore remove all the negative collection items on my credit report,
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked or deleted. MY REQUEST TO BLOCK IS NOT BEING MADE IN ERROR ; NOR IS MY REQUEST TO BLOCK BEING MADE ON THE BASIS OF MATERIAL REPRESENTATION OF FACT BY ME RELEVANT TO THE REQUEST TO BLOCK THE IDENTIFIED TRANSACTIONS, NOR DID I RECEIVE POSSESSION OF GOODS, SERVICES, OR MONEY. I AM NOT A THIRD PARTY OR CREDIT REPAIR SERVICE. The identified transactions are not information related to any transaction by me the consumer. 

DELETE OR BLOCK THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DELETE THE FOLLOWING INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

My XXXX XXXX bankruptcy was XXXX on XX/XX/2016. I live in Michigan and this should be deleted from all XXXX credit reporting agencies. It's been over 7 years. Come on now you know this is illegal.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
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. (PA)

I am writing to report fraudulent charges on my report, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am a victim of identity theft and did not authorize nor make these charges. I am requesting these fraudulent accounts be removed from my report, and that I receive and accurate statement. Please correct this matter and remove these fraudulent charges as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-20
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. 
XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XX/XX/17 XXXX  XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX  XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$180.00} XXXX  XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$170.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$270.00}
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

EQUIFAX is unlawfully reporting an unauthorized inquiry on my consumer report. I have not given EQUIFAX permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. 

You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 
By putting inaccurate information on my consumer report on XX/XX/XXXX without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, EQUIFAX are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). 
Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX for review or collection. 
Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.

By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. Should you fail or refuse to settle the matter by tendering payment in the amount of {$1000.00} within ten ( 10 ) calendar days of receipt of this notice and demand, I will seek actual damages which are greater than {$1000.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (TX)

had a Victorias Secret card forever. Tried to use it at Victorias Secret in XXXX XXXX and was told I would have to apply again. So I did and it was approved immediately. I spent XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and paid the full amount on XX/XX/XXXX. Then on XX/XX/XXXX I charged XXXX and paid the full amount on XX/XX/XXXX. I then received a notive in my email that the account was on hold and that there was suspicious activity oon my account. When I checked the account, there was no suspicious activity on it, so I called the customer service number and was told I would have talk to the fraud department and I was connected to them. I told the man who answered that there was not any suspicious activity and he told me that I would have to send them a copy of my Drivers license front and back and a copy of my social security card front and back. I told him that I had never been asked for these items before and he said I had to do it or they would cancel my account. Since I have plenty of credit cards I didn't really need this one so I didn't sent the requested items and they cancelled my account. Then I went to XXXX XXXX  XXXX and bought my flooring and had to apply for their card. So I did and it was approved right away again. This was also with Comenity Bank. on XX/XX/XXXX. for XXXX. I got a promotional deal for no interest if paid in full by XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I paid XXXX, then on XX/XX/XXXX I paid XXXX, then on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I paid another XXXX. I have never been late with a payment and I am paying more each month than is being required and now I am told that this account is cancelled. With all the scams and fraud going on right now we should never be asked for the information that they are asking for. They seem to be a little crooked themselves. I really don't need either of these accounts but I certainly think Comenity 's credit department should be investigated. Thank you for your time.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE (WI)

I had an unauthorized charge on my debit card on XX/XX/22 for {$80.00} to XXXX. I spoke with someone at Huntington Bank and they told me that after research is complete, I can not find out who or how my debit card number was stolen. I did get a temporary credit of {$80.00} and then a letter saying it is being " researched ''. But I told the man at the bank I have a right to find out what the research and investigation will find. I want this information sent to me. He said that I can not find out that information, ever. 
Please tell me that is not correct. 
Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX. 
Cell : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Denied request to lower payments
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (IL)

In XXXX I started the car loan with the company. I started to fall in financial straits due to my mother becoming ill with with a fatal illness. I was XXXX and due to me being the only child and having to stop work to tak care of my mother full time. I reached out to my job as well as Chrysler company for assistance with deviating payments. I was not given a helping hand and in XXXX my vehicle was taken back by the company.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc. (NY)

Maximus Education , LLC dba Aidvantage has violated my privacy rights with aggravated identity theft. I have the right to opt out of non-affiliated third-party reporting. I can not be forced to waive my rights as a condition of 15 USC 1693I. Maximus Education , LLC dba Aidvantage must disclose my right to opt out and has committed fraud, which has no statute of limitations. Since the Maximus Education , LLC dba Aidvantage committed fraud, I have the right to rescind my signature, which nullifies the contract ( or rather it was void ab initio ). 

VIOLATIONS - 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) - 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) - 15 USC 1681n - 15 USC 1681o - 15 USC 6802 - 18 USC 894 In addition to my demand to remove ALL accounts, I am seeking {$18000.00} in damages due to the MULTIPLE violations for each account that you have acted on. Please see attached. This has triggered pain and suffering by emotional distress, risking my livelihood, mental health, and physical health. 

As stated above, Maximus Education , LLC dba Aidvantage has violated me with aggravated identity theft. 

Maximus Education , LLC dba Aidvantage has within FOUR DAYS to remove ALL accounts from ANY and ALL consumer reporting agencies. 

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO DISPUTE! THIS IS A DEMAND TO DELETE PER MY RIGHTS!
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

EQUIFAX is unlawfully reporting an unauthorized inquiry on my consumer report. I have not given EQUIFAX permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. 

You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 
By putting inaccurate information on my consumer report on XX/XX/XXXX without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, EQUIFAX are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). 
Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for review or collection.

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. 
By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. Should you fail or refuse to settle the matter by tendering payment in the amount of {$1000.00} within ten ( 10 ) calendar days of receipt of this notice and demand, I will seek actual damages which are greater than {$1000.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN)

I looked at my credit report early last month and noticed names, addresses, phone numbers, and accounts that were not mine. I started the dispute process with each creditor and all but one agreed that it was not mine. One agency allegedly verified that it was in fact my debt. I called them to determine how they decided it was my debt, and they confirmed with me that my name and social is not in their system having any debt with them. 

During my research I noticed that all of these accounts that were not mine were added to my Experian credit report on a single day. When I asked Experian representatives how this could have happened and why someone from California with a long history of good credit and no association to any of the locations where the bad accounts were from could suddenly have this amount of bad information added at one moment and this not cause any sort of alarm bells or investigation on their behalf, they refused to give me an answer.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (TX)

I am writing because I am concerned with phantom charges by Capital One after an account is paid in full. 

Capital One continues to charge interest ( residual ) on a closed and paid-off account. On XX/XX/2022, I had a balance of {$2000.00}, and I paid this entire amount. 
The payment due date is the XXXX of each month. 
The XXXX statement balance was {$2000.00}. 
On XX/XX/2022, I paid the entire balance for a XXXX balance. 

On XX/XX/2022, I received a statement showing a balance of {$11.00}, and this interest was charged to me on a zero-balance account. 
The explanation I was given by Capital One Customer Service is this residual interest from the previous billing for XX/XX/2022. And it takes two billing cycles for an account to be cleared and have a zero balance. My XX/XX/2022 payment was {$61.00} ; I paid {$100.00} on XX/XX/2022, and the remaining balance was {$2000.00}. 
XX/XX/2022, the statement balance is {$11.00} on an account that was paid off, and there has been no activity on this account because it has been closed for more than XXXXhree years. Capital Ones explanation for this new balance is unacceptable.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

I called EQUIFAX on XX/XX/2022 at XXXX to report inaccurate information from alleged creditor name by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The alleged creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX is a third- party collector which is a violation of 18 U.S.C . 1028A AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT, which is lawful to contact a third party with my private and personal business. I, the consumer never gave EQUIFAX permission to take my information. 

EQUIFAX have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. This account is not mine not is the alleged debt, nor did I have a contract to do business with XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX has failed to provide one, the consumer with any accurate validation in writing pursuant to the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, 15 USC 1681g, I expressed my right for full disclosure to me of all the documents they have recorded and retained in the consumers file at the time of requested concerning the alleged account to support EQUIFAX claims on my credit file. 
Furthermore EQUIFAX has claim they are doing an investigation Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( e ) which defines an investigative consumer report as a consumer report in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, etc., who may have information of any items on the consumer file which you will have to show me proof via affidavit of fact under penalty of perjury ; Which EQUIFAX is in violation because I was not given any type of these reports in this investigation.

Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( b ) The Congress requires that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer with regards to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information. As a consumer I demand you remove the accounts listed below Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) which comprehensibly states that the only permissible purposes of consumer reports by any consumer reporting agency furnish a consumer report only under the following circumstances and no other and is in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.