davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

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 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

This morning, I found unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, and I dont know how they got there. As usual, I checked my report, but suddenly noticed discrepancies. I even refreshed my browser, thinking it was a glitch, but the inquiries didnt disappear. Im asking for an urgent review of the documents I sent to get this resolved immediately, as this situation is causing me frustration and stress.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Im reaching out for assistance with the inaccurate account listed on my credit report. It has impacted my customer reputation, and I need your help to resolve this. I want these accounts to be removed since they are being falsely reported in a negative light.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Request for Removal of Fraudulent Accounts and Address Update under FCRA Section 605 I am writing to formally request the removal of fraudulent accounts from my credit report in accordance with Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which provides for the blocking and permanent removal of information resulting from identity theft. Additionally, I am requesting that my current address be updated in your records.

I have recently become aware that the following accounts were opened fraudulently in my name due to identity theft. Please investigate these accounts and remove them from my credit file : Under Section 605B of the FCRA, credit reporting agencies must block this information within four business days of receiving : 1. A valid identity theft report ; 2. The identification of the fraudulent information ; 3. A statement from the consumer indicating the information does not pertain to them.

To assist in your investigation, I am enclosing the following documents : 1. Copy of my Identity Theft Report filed with FTC 2. Copy of a government-issued photo ID Additionally, please update your records to reflect my correct address : New Address : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Ga XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to dispute a fraudulent account on my credit report called XXXX WHICH IS A RENTAL REPORTING COMPANY I NEVER SIGNED UP FOR. I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not make [ this/these ] chargeS OR ACCOUNT. I request that you remove the fraudulent charge ( s ) and ACCOUNT OR any related RENT REPORT charge and other charges from my account, send me an updated and accurate statement, and close the account ( if applicable ). I also request that you cease reporting the inaccurate information to all of the nationwide credit reporting agencies ( CRAs ) to which you provided it. 

Enclosed is a copy of my Identity Theft Report supporting my position, and a copy of MY ID AND SOCIAL
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies showing on my report? 

As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification- Description of reinvestigation procedure
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I lodged a complaint with these XXXX  a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from XXXX XXXX, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these XXXX, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I was shocked to find inaccurate accounts on my credit report this morning, and I have no clue how they got there. I check my credit report regularly, but this time, discrepancies appeared out of nowhere. I even refreshed my browser, thinking it might just be a glitch, but it wasnt. The wrong accounts stayed there after refreshing, and now Im asking for a thorough review of the documents Ive sent, so I can stop worrying about this happening again.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
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. (PA)

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. Act Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Name : XXXX  XXXX 15 USC 1681 section 602 A, States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 15 USC 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which anteaters the report by more than seven ( 7 ) years. 15 USC 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 reasonably believes that the information is inaccurate. This is a clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), as it falsely manipulates the statute of limitations. As a consumer, I am entitled to accurate and up-to-date information on my credit report, and I expect all reporting agencies to fulfill this obligation in compliance with the FCRA and other applicable Consumer Protection Laws. Because of this apparent neglect, I request that this erroneous information be immediately DELETE from my credit report, and that you provide me with an updated copy of the report once this has been done. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 A, States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 15 USC 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven ( 7 ) years
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I previously sent a letter asking for the documentation you used to verify these late payments, such as a transactional history, since what's reporting is not in line with any of my records and I know for certain that what's reporting is incorrect and inaccurate. Late payments affect my scores by a great deal, for sure you know that. How would you feel if the late payments reporting are not true but it keeps on weighing down your scores. SEE ATTACHED.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused XXXX XXXXXXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
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. (MA)

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 that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) 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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Equifax, To Whom it may concern, I have been sending dispute after dispute with plenty of evidence attached to more than prove that what I am saying is TRUE and CORRECT! You continue to rubber stamp all my disputes with stating that They all belong to me -VERIFIED. You dont even perform a real investigation, ever, just replicating your responses over and over. I have filed a Lawsuit in the Federal court system Case No. 2024 cv 000406 in The Central District of Illinois. I am asking YOU for the very LAST time - for you to delete both of the FRAUDULENT accounts that are being reported on my Equifax credit report. Please delete ALL of the Following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (OR)

ran my credit report recently and saw XXXX inquiries I didnt not authorizeboth are from XXXX - I have had a paypal acct in the past, but havent used it in years, nor having any desire of opening any credit line with them, yet they automaticaly authorized a check on my credit for both XXXX and XXXX ... .I am super annoyed as I am trying to rebuild credit and dont need these on my report! 

Lender Type Date Reported ByXXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2015 XXXXXXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2015 XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA)

Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your assistance regarding a promotional offer provided by my credit card issuer. The details of the promotion were as follows : Offer Description : Spend at least {$1000.00} on net purchases by XX/XX/year>, and receive {$200.00} bonus cash rewards. 


I have fulfilled the requirements of this promotion by spending the requisite amount {$1000.00} within the specified timeframe. However, despite meeting the terms, I have not yet received the promised {$200.00} bonus cash rewards. I have attempted to resolve this matter directly with my credit card issuer, but the issue remains unresolved. Additionally, I have spent over two hours of my time trying to address this issue, without any success or clear resolution from the issuer. 

Relevant Details : Credit Card Issuer : BOA Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

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 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I made complaints before that the information on my consumer report is incorrect my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX aint no XXXX I remmoved addresses that i no longer reside at and some how they still on my report it should only be 3 address on my report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I hope this letter finds you well. Upon reviewing my credit report, I noticed several accounts that I do not recognize and believe should not be there. I am writing to request validation of these accounts to confirm their accuracy. If these accounts can not be validated, I request that they be removed from my credit report immediately. 
Please notify me of the results of your investigation. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

On or about XXXX of 2023 I tendered payment in full for the alleged automobile installment contract. Since that time XXXX XXXX XXXX has and still is reporting to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX as an auto loan. There are errors that XXXX XXXX XXXX intentionally misreported to my credit report that need to be deleted as well as errors in the instrument used to support the alleged debt. First, there was a down payment when a finance charge was present. 15 USC 1605a, " the amount of the finance charge in connection with any consumer credit transaction shall be determined as the sum of all charges, payable directly or indirectly by the person to whom the credit is extended, and imposed directly or indirectly by the creditor as an incident to the extension of credit. '' Please see attached. Secondly, I sent the properly endorsed order to pay negotiable instrument attached. It states it " secures payment of all that I owe '' as per the Additional Terms and Conditions subsection Security Interest to settle any obligation. Next 18 U.S. Code 8 states that all obligation or other security of the United States includes all bonds, certificates of indebtedness, national bank currency , Federal Reserve notes, Federal Reserve bank notes, coupons, United States notes, Treasury notes, gold certificates, silver certificates, fractional notes, certificates of deposit, bills, checks, or drafts for money, drawn by or upon authorized officers of the United States, stamps and other representatives of value, of whatever denomination, issued under any Act of Congress, and canceled United States stamps. '' This agreement represent an certificate of indebtedness and a certificate of deposit when it is properly endorsed so any debt in this agreement has been paid. Please remove any and all inaccuracies based on these facts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
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. (GA)

I just received a letter from your company stating that the item I disputed has been up-dated with new information. Well, after carefully looking at my credit report, I dont see what has been updated, and I dont think that was the reason for my dispute. Im a bit confused here. Please tell me what has been updated? For example, has the balance on my account changed? Was the late payment indication on my account removed? What has been updated? If your company cant fully disclose what has been updated, then I need you to re-investigate the item that I disputed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Each day your company refuses to investigate the incorrect item is causing me stress. Im asking you for a second time to please investigate the negative accounts listed above.

I think 30 days should be long enough for your company to complete this investigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing yet another report for the inaccurate reportings from the credit reporting agencies. I have ask them to provide proof of this inaccurate accounts. And they have failed to do so. Its been well over 55 days. So at this point I am demanding that these accounts be removed for failure to provide the accurate information on these account. This is not a third party filing this complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-06
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (VA)

As an ebay XXXX, I have been dealing with receiving payment from PayPal for about 20 years. The money was always available the same day the customer placed the order and paid wih their PayPal account. Suddenly recently they are ho, lding my payment for from 7 business days to 2 weeks. This does not seem to reflect appropriate fiduciary responsibility to me. Can they hang on to my money for 2 weeks legally?