davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07
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. (CO)

NOTICE TO OPT-OUT In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. Equifax and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data. 
Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon. 
Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet Equifax and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which Equifax and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-05
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. (IN)

Please remove all fraudulent accounts and inquires as I have no knowledge of any of these accounts and inquires due to the XXXX breach Identity theft. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and May have got into the hands of the wrong person. All is being investigated by the FTC. According to the FCRA 605B, 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 this information must be blocked immediately within four business days.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

The account created with the XXXX XXXX services was fraud and it was reported to them, repeatedly over the last XXXX  years. 
. I submitted documentation, notarized letters and affidavits as they requested, as to verify that I did not apply for any loan. 
The loan was in my name on behalf of my daughter. Again, I never completed nor signed any application. 
I also inquired with my daughter and she submitted documents as well. 
XXXX XXXX servicing was supposed to remove this error from all public information, including my credit report, but they didn't. 
Many years later ( XXXX ) Social Security XXXX began paying funds from my XXXX check to XXXX lXXXX XXXX 
I notified Social security XXXX of this error, but they continued submitting payments to the XXXX XXXX XXXX account, this should never have occurred.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
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)

I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (WI)

I pulled my credit report and found that XXXX has been reporting a balance of {$510.00} on a charged off account updated on XX/XX/2023 to my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
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)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX  account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-04
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. (IL)

I seek your assistance with the misreported account on my credit report. This has been harmful to my reputation as a customer, and I would appreciate your support. Please remove these accounts as they are being inaccurately reported in a negative way.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
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. (FL)

I took out a personal loan with this company to pay off some credit card debt, etc. in XXXX, I was fired in XXXX of that same year and I was having financial problems to the point of not being able to pay timely. In XXXX of XXXX, I lost my job as they were trying to make the arrangements to help me repay this debt and get back on my feet. However, I was denied unemployment along with no financial assistance due to having friends and family that disowned me due to my financial situation as they felt I never learn. My family disowned me due to my XXXX  lifestyle telling me that I was an " abomination '' to them and a dirty sinner. I was also evicted from my home along with losing my vehicle, I have not had a place to live since XXXX of XXXX, they continue to send mail anyway and my former landlord explained to them MULTIPLE times that I was not allowed to have mail UNLESS pre-approved to do so and they CONTINUE TO LIE on top of EVERYTHING else. I was going to repay the debts out of Goodwill, but Upgrade the original creditor CLAIMED that COULD NOT accept payment for the personal loan account, I called them in XXXX to arrange payment having spoken to SEVERAL representatives, they claimed they were investigating the account for my debt forgiveness/repayment plan and THEY LIED ABOUT SELLING THE PERSONAL LOAN to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  in which they sold my credit card account that I had with them as well. I opened the accounts to rebuild my credit and I was going to use the credit card as make a down payment on a vehicle that I wanted to acquire and go from there. I had EVERY intention of repaying this debt and NO intention of this situation escalating to a financial situation that was BEYOND my control. This issue has triggered my XXXX and other mental health issues causing me to be on medical leave and five medications. This issue HAS ALSO made me want to attempt suicide SEVERAL times. I have NO money for therapies as I am trying to get back on my feet with stable income, a place to live and a vehicle. 

Thank you for your understanding and attention to this matter. 

XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

First, Thank you for all your help! 
I'm taking the law class now hope I could make a different too. 

This is related to XXXX Submitted on XX/XX/24 The time when I reported the case. Citi card co. did credit me back {$5000.00}. So I did not included Citi credit card. However since then the credit is cancel and Citi requested me to pay {$5000.00}. I used 4 credit cards to purchase the service. 
3 credit cards of {$45000.00} from XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. And {$5000.00} from Citi card, total of {$50000.00}. 

I have submitted to Citi of XXXX asked to re-investigate the disputed-XXXX  Credit Card # XXXX But I have not get any answer since last week. 

Update information : I have discovered, XXXX is not her real name that signed the contract with me. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX is her name. It appears that she has committed fraud by sign the contract under false pretenses. 
I believed the contract should be consider void due to the fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
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. (TX)

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 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 2023-07-17
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: Upgrade, Inc. (CT)

I was text an approval letter. I was asked by phone which of the options I would like. I was then told that I needed to provide my username & password for my bank accounts so they could verify my account. I said I was not going to do so, but would be happy to provide pay stubs, bank statements to prove my application was accurate. He hung up on me. I was give the clear impression that I was already approved. I was sent only one text with the attached letter. No additional documents.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-18
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (FL)

In late 2022 I was a victim of credit card fraud. I became aware when the credit card company began collection efforts. When contacting the company, I was asked to provide a list of information for their investigation. That list included copies of two months of checking account statements and if we suspected someone could have accessed my personal information. That was sent to a po box for their company at their request. When no action was taken, I called to follow up. They claimed they had yet to receive it. They asked to be sent to a second suggested po box , which I did. That second communication to them was verified received, yet they claimed they never received it. They then suggested it be sent by fax to their fraud department, and that was done. On XX/XX/XXXX, they verified by phone it had been received but would take 15 days to upload in their system. On my XX/XX/XXXX follow-up call to them, they then said it had yet to be received and asked for the fourth time to fax a different fax number which has been done. 
They need to be more truthful about receiving the information THEY requested.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
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. (FL)

I am writing to file an official complaint against Equifax for its failure to respond and take appropriate actions following my dispute letter. On XXXX XXXX I sent a letter to Equifax to address the inclusion of alleged school loans on my consumer file, which I firmly believe to be in clear violation of several federal laws, most notably the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

In my dispute letter, I specifically referenced the relevant federal statutes, such as 15 U.S. Code 1681, 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) Exclusions, 20 USC 1232g ( b ) ( FERPA ), 5 U.S. Code 552a, and 12 CFR 1022.3, highlighting the necessity of obtaining written consent before reporting sensitive information on a consumer file. Despite providing compelling evidence and supporting documentation, I have not received any acknowledgment or indication that Equifax has initiated an investigation or taken any appropriate actions. 

As an informed and vigilant consumer, I firmly assert that credit reporting agencies must adhere unwaveringly to the highest standards of compliance with the law. The unauthorized inclusion of the alleged school loans on my consumer file infringes upon my privacy and consumer rights in a flagrant manner. I have diligently followed the proper dispute procedures, and Equifax 's lack of response raises serious concerns about its commitment to regulatory adherence. 

Therefore, I urgently request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau conduct a thorough investigation into this matter. It is imperative that Equifax be held accountable for its non-compliance with federal laws and that appropriate measures be taken to rectify this violation. I demand the immediate removal of the disputed information from my consumer file, and I expect Equifax to diligently abide by the FCRA and all other applicable laws to ensure the accuracy and fairness of my credit reporting. 

Enclosed, I am providing a copy of my original dispute letter and additional documentation which I believe will be instrumental in your investigation. I have full confidence that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will treat this complaint with the utmost seriousness and work diligently to protect consumer rights. 

I earnestly await a comprehensive and prompt response from the CFPB. Your attention to this critical matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of consumers like me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (AZ)

My parents ( XXXX XXXX XXXX bank at Ally and we have had a very hard time with them. My father was scammed and then has been the victim of identity theft and had multiple issues with his money being stolen. They have helped us but then today, my father got an email that our accountw were closed with no explanation except to call if you have any questions. He called me and we logged into our accounts ( I handle most of their finances ) and see a withdrawal of ALL of their money. {$36000.00} from the main account and the balances from all three accounts show withdrawn and the accounts closed. I call right away, trying to figure out how someone got the money since it doesn't have any explanation- like a transfer? ATM? Cash? After an hour on the phone with support who also is confused and can't figure out how the money was withdrawn, she is finally able to talk to another department and we are told the bank closed the accounts and put checks in the mail to us. By now my mother is needing medical attention, afraid that their life savings is gone. So, I say, please cancel those checks and put the money back and we will transfer it out. They say it is a bank check but they can not cancel and we just have to wait the 7-10 days. I ask if we can get confirmation of why the accounts were closed. Again, did someone call and request this and has some plan to steal the money? We are told we have to wait for the explanation and checks to arrive in the mail. So, we can just freeze your ALL OF YOUR MONEY with NO WARNING and it is within their rights to do so? I don't care if they close our accounts but now we have no access to our money and no confidence that we will get it. It is a nightmare. It does not seem like it should be legal for them to essentially freeze our money with no warning or explanation. This is devastating.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-04
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

My credit report includes inquiries that breach 15 USC 1681b ( c ) ( 2 ) as theyre unauthorized and affecting my score. Please remove them.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I urge you to remove this loan from my report as soon as possible. I am taking all necessary steps to report this fraud and I hope that your company will cooperate with me in resolving this matter quickly and efficiently. It is important for me to maintain a clean credit report as I rely on my credit for important financial decisions. I have always been diligent in my financial affairs and I hope that your company will respect my efforts to maintain my credit score.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 USC 1681- ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS- ( A ) subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, Any- ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07
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. (CO)

Demand to opt out indefinitely. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. Equifax and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data. 
Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet Equifax and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which Equifax and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.