davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-19
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Problem after you declared or threatened to declare bankruptcy
Company: CarMax, Inc. (MS)

I bought an XXXX from Carmax and subsequently lost my job and haven't been unable to pay it. I took the car back to a Carmax dealer and got an offer for XXXX which seems fair however CarMax finance is saying that I owe over XXXX. One that isnt the best and second the original amount was XXXX. So on top of insane fees Im looking at a short sale of sorts. I asked if CarMax finance had a way to do that and basically got a no so my only option would be to let them charge it off at the end of this month and then it would have to be repossessed which means I would get a whole lot less than the XXXX and then at that point it becomes an unsecured debt. That difference would be substantial plus fees! I clearly cant pay it off. Its several months past due and I understand CarMaxs finance issue but I think its insane to not be able to sell it to the dealer ( owned by the same company ) and then let them either add more if they can sell it for more or at least charge of the smaller amount if they allowed me to sell it for what its worth. Its in great shape ( thats not my opinion that is exactly what the dealer said ). There has to be an option to sell it without just letting it get repossessed
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Please reference complaint XXXX. In short, XXXX will not correctly report information on this student loan account. The loan was discharged in XXXX after my Mother XXXX in XXXX. I was the co-signor on the loan. XXXX confirmed in writing in response to the aforementioned complaint that the loan was discharged and that they would report the balance is {$0.00} to the CRA 's. They did not furnish this information to the CRA 's in a timely manner. After XXXX information was reported, I initiated disputes with the CRA 's to correct this information. XXXX seems to be reporting correctly. 
However, XXXX and Equifax are reporting that I am deceased. XXXX indicated to me today that they had corrected this information internally on XX/XX/year>, but that XXXX furnished information indicating that I am deceased on XX/XX/year>. Disputes with XXXX and Equifax are currently in process to correct this, but XXXX is indicating that XXXX is to blame here. Unfortunately, XXXX is not able to respond to e-mail or phone calls in a timely manner. Hence, seeking the CFPB 's assistance with this.
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-06
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: Colony Brands, Inc. (NY)

I have filed paperwork for these companies showing fraudulent late pays on my credit. Even after it was fixed they added another negative during a PANDEMIC! This is outrageous and totally not fair. these companies need to be investigated and removed from my report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-08
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. (FL)

I have been sending information and notifications to the bureaus for months to dispute some accounts that are in my credit and I think they are not accurate, and they have never answered to this. The have never responded to me, even by email. According to the law, they have to report what is happening with my case. I think this is unfair that I have to come to this for them to take me into account.
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-24
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. (IN)

XX/XX/XXXX I sent XXXX, Equifax and XXXX XXXX a letter requesting them to remove all Hard Inquiries that did not have permissible purpose to be removed. 

None were removed by this letter I sent every Bank that pulled my credit and explained I did not apply for the loan. One removed it on their own. 

XX/XX/XXXX I sent XXXX, XXXX XXXX and Equifax a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX that said I did not have permissible purpose for a credit check. 

I found out there were 19 Hard inquiries on the XXXX and XXXX XX/XX/XXXX for a car loan. I had a car so I investigated and talked to 3 managers at XXXX XXXX XXXX till finally they realized I was never in the building or ever applied for the credit. Then they gave me a letter saying I did not apply for the credit and all my inquiries should be removed.

I contacted Equifax 2 weeks ago on the phone and they said I needed a police report to remove the inquiries. 



XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX All Banks XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I Travel/Entertainment XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I did not apply for that credit, I had no idea about the credit that was being applied for. I want this removed. Its not my responsibility. I didn't do it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-06
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. (DE)

Recently i did an investigation on my credit report, which caused XXXX XXXX and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate and questionable items that your agencies did not make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Report Act, everything has to be 100 % on my credit report and under 15U.S.Code 1681e ( b ) and 15U.S.Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2021-12-09
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. (NY)

You have listed incorrect accounts that should not be reflecting on my credit report at all. Not only is this really unfair for me, but also very troublesome, as I have never committed or made any of the things you're claiming I did. Investigate these accounts or I will see to it that I will pursue legal actions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (CA)

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

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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)

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 168b permissible purposes of consumer reports. 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. 

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 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 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  has violated my rights. On a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C. 1681b - Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports : This section outlines that consumer reports can only be furnished under specific conditions. My rights to privacy and confidentiality have been violated as my report was accessed or shared without permissible purpose.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) - Responsibilities of Furnishers of Information : This statute prohibits the furnishing of any information to a consumer reporting agency that is known to be inaccurate or has not been verified. [ Name of Furnisher/Creditor ] has furnished information that is either inaccurate or unverifiable.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 ( a ) ( 4 ) - Right to Privacy : The statute emphasizes the need for consumer reporting agencies to handle consumer information with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. This has not been upheld in my case.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) - Requirement for Written Consent : This section specifies that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a consumer report without the consumer 's written instruction. I did not provide written consent for the inquiry or account listed.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) - Prohibition of Obsolete Information : This section prohibits the reporting of adverse information older than seven years ( except for records of convictions ). The report in question contains outdated or irrelevant information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (TX)

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

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I have been reaching out to the credit bureaus sending out letters demanding that the information on my credit report be verified. I have not received any letters or responses. I have filed with FTC and with you hoping for expedited answers.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-31
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)

I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of specific fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit file, as I am a victim of a data breach and identity theft. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ), I am entitled to have fraudulent information removed to maintain the accuracy of my credit report. 
Please remove the following accounts from my credit file : 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-24
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: HYUNDAI CAPITAL AMERICA (CA)

I am the victim of some malicious actions by Hyundai Finance. Specifically, my wife and I had a Hyundai Motor Finance account # XXXX that was settled in full on XX/XX/XXXX. I have a letter, signed by XXXX XXXX from Hyundai finance dated XX/XX/XXXX that states that Hyundai submitted a request to the Credit Bureaus to reflect this account as a settled in full, charge off. Please see exhibit 1. 
I further confirmed on XX/XX/XXXX via an XX/XX/XXXXcredit report that indeed Hyundai had updated my credit report to reflect XXXX balance. See exhibit 2. 
I have been diligently working to improve my credit score for 2 years now in preparation for this moment, where I am now able to try to buy a home for my growing family- and on XX/XX/XXXX I applied for a mortgage and found that Hyundai Finance had removed the paid XXXX balance status from my account and updated it to show a charge off balance of {$540.00}, which according to the report was done on XX/XX/XXXX, a full year after the account was satisfied in full. Please see Exhibit 3. 

We lost the home we wanted to make an offer on as another buyer was able to get there offer approved, and now we are stuck with this egregious error on the report that is causing significant damage to our credit score, our finances, and taken its emotional and psychological toll on our current living situation. We further are in fear of missing out on the historical low interest rates currently available, and we are unable to take advantage on due to Hyundais continued incorrect reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Hello and good day! There is erroneous information on my credit report, this is really worrisome. My financial freedom is at stake and these errors halts the progress in achieving it, my credit applications are getting rejected because of these inaccuracies it's extremely stressing me out.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

My account with EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 


I demand the late payment to be updated. 


They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than XXXX  days before the payment due date.

EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered XXXX  days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule XXXX and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-05
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

I was alerted in XXXX by Best Buy XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX that there was possible fraud on my account. I immediately called and verified that the XXXX transactions performed on XX/XX/XXXX were not made by me and that I was in possession of my card. The agent immediately closed my card and issued a new one. On XX/XX/XXXX the XXXX charges were reversed. A few weeks later I received and activated my new card. The next communication was that I had received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX that they were still investigating. There was no further communication until I checked my most recent statement on XX/XX/XXXX. All XXXX charges were added back to my account. I called the number on the XX/XX/XXXX letter and the agent I spoke to said the charges were determined to be mine based on the charge back information I received. She walked me through a series of questions and told me that she would escalate the issue to be looked at again and to disregard the package that was recently mailed to me with the details. I am to expect the charges to be credited to my account in XXXX - XXXX business days. 
Here are my concerns : XXXX ) this was fraud so why did they add back the charges? XXXX ) I received the package today with XXXX pages. It has the name address and phone number of the XXXX people that used my card along with much more detail. Even though it's a fraud situation I would believe this might also be a privacy issue for an information breach. 
Please feel free to contact me if you need to.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (NY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX 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.