davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-07
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. (CA)

This letter serves as my final attempt to resolve this matter before escalating to legal proceedings. Despite multiple previous disputes and my clear evidence that these accounts are inaccurately reported, you have failed to remove the erroneous information from my credit report. Your continued reporting of these items is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Violations include but are not limited to : Failure to Conduct a Proper Investigation : As required under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ), credit reporting agencies must conduct a reasonable investigation of any disputed items. Your investigations have clearly been inadequate, as the same inaccurate information remains on my credit report.

Reporting Inaccurate Information : Under 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ), furnishers of information are required to provide accurate information. These accounts are incorrect and have not been verified with my signed consent.

Failure to Respond to Dispute : As per FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required to respond to disputes within XXXX  days. Your repeated failure to adequately address my disputes is unacceptable.

I have provided clear evidence that the accounts listed below are not mine and should not be reported under my credit file :
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NE)

" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such. 
Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry. 
Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit. 
Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report. 
Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor. 
Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry. 
Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process. 
Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
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Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC. (ID)

In XXXX of XXXX I re-financed and paid the car off to Exeter finance. They lost the payoff check. When found it was past the payoff date. I had tracking to prove that the check was received on XX/XX/XXXX before the payoff date of XX/XX/XXXX. A supervisor approved waiving the difference in the payoff/interest because they had misplaced the check. 

Fast forward to this year, XXXX. I am selling the car and no longer need the extended warranty. XXXX messed up and sent the refund to the old lienholder, exeter. Exeter is now taking out the amount they waived last year from this check they were never supposed to receive. They are also holding the check for a month before sending me the remaining balance. All phone calls and interactions have been recorded and they keep changing their story and now they claim they never lost the check last year but as a courtesy they waived what they waived but its their policy if they get money to unwaive anything they've waived. 

Unethical and Illegal. They were not supposed to receive it in the first place, the car and account has been paid off for over a year.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
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. (LA)

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 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written inructions 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 2022-06-17
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. (CA)

in accordance with the fair credit reporting act i believe XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXccount XXXX has violated my rights, 15 USC 1681 section 602a states i have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 section 604a section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666b : a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under a open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

This is one of my numerous endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX ( ORIGINAL CREDITOR : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
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. ()

Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17
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, XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # starting with XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # starting with XXXX, XXXX XXXX Account # starting with XXXX, XXXX  XXXX Account Ending in XXXX, and XXXX XXXX Account # starting in XXXX has violated my XXXXights.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 an account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan
Issue: Can't contact lender or servicer — 
Company: Possible Financial Inc (FL)

I took out an installment loan with possible fianc XX/XX/XXXX for {$75.00}. I successfully made two payments. I unfortunately had to file bankruptcy on XX/XX/XXXX. The balance of $ XXXXwas included in the bankruptcy which was ultimately discharged XX/XX/XXXX. 

I have been reaching out to Possible Finance for 3 days because though its been discharged they have not removed the loan from XXXX open deferred presentment database. Ive spoken to the a Supervisor at XXXX XXXX XXXX who actually monitors the database and it must be removed by Possible Finance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Dear Equifax Corporate, I have been reaching out for some time regarding issues with my credit report, and resolving this has been quite a challenge. While I appreciate that progress has been made, I want to emphasize the importance of this issue and the urgency of fixing it. 

My Equifax credit report shows an account from XXXXXXXX XXXX that does not belong to me. This situation is a case of fraud and identity theft. I have previously sent multiple letters to you regarding this matter, requesting the removal of this account from my credit report. I have attached several of those letters from XXXX for your reference, and I hope you can finally remove this invalid account. 

This appears to be the last erroneous account on my Equifax credit report. Once it is removed, I will return to a more average credit standing. 

Thank you for your time and assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
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. (DC)

I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Please Block and remove it. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this account has violated my rights. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX reported XX/XX/year> 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States that I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It is also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17
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: Self Financial Inc. (MO)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30
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. (CT)

Ive recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. 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 reported to be removed/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 21 days before the payment due date. 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!
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. (AL)

Hi, my credit report for equifax still shows an auto loan open and delinquent when the loan was paid off. Also, there were several late payments reported on this loan inaccurately. I have emails showing that the credit Union made several mistakes while mishandling my loan.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

" 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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXXXXXX XXXX account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
"
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (PA)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I signed up for a XXXX monthly membership plan for {$32.00} but was charged for an annual membership of {$470.00} via several unauthorized debits to my account. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called XXXX and informed them of their error. At which point, XXXX advised me they would not refund the unauthorized transactions. Im attaching a screenshot of the only authorized transaction on XXXX. 

XX/XX/XXXX : 1. I contacted Wells Fargo to dispute the unauthorized charges. 
2. Requested provisional credit/ Rep advised charges are in a pending status. Once charges post to the account I will receive the credit. 

***Credit never received XX/XX/XXXX : 1. I was told by a representative they dont have the right to dispute because I gave XXXX my debit card number for the initial transaction. 
2. Requested to speak to a supervisor, to date, Im still waiting to her from someone.
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17
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. (OH)

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 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-19
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. (RI)

I have never applied for loans with the following accounts listed below. 

XXXX I do not have any open accounts with these companies. This is a fraudulent action that has token place and I do not want this to affect my future or finances. With your research and consideration please look into this. Identity theft report is submitted with this complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-19
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: LoanCare, LLC (CA)

I have this loan for approximately 7 years and pay on an auto payment that is {$70.00} higher than the amount due. The property is two units on one lot or parcel number. In mid XX/XX/2023 I received an auto dialer call asking me to call LoanCare. I called and the lady I eventualy got on the phone explained my payment was short due to an increase {$300.00} per month in the cost of insurance. I explained that was incorrect and we got the insurance department on the phone. It turns out they misread my policy and didnt realize my insurance covered both units and so they added lender paid insurance for one unit at a cost of {$3000.00} a year and thats what raised my payment. They said to not worry about it and they would fix it asap. 
I followed up at the end of XXXX and was told they were working on it still. 
On XX/XX/XXXX the credit bureau notified me my credit has dropped XXXX points due to a 30 day late to LoanCare. I instantly called them and was eventually hung on during a transfer. This happened 3 times on Monday XX/XX/XXXX. Each call was close to 45 minutes before the supposed transfer to an escalator or supervisor. On Tuesday XX/XX/XXXX I called 3 more times before finally reaching an " escalation '' person as there are no supervisors. She was nice and we spent close to 90 minutes going through everything. She said the lender paid insurance was removed but my payment was still {$300.00} higher per month but couldnt explain why. She did say my actual insurance was paid twice this year but at a cost of {$800.00} per year it wouldnt have increased my payment that much. She recommneded I pay the difference and she would email me an escrow breakdown. I never received any email. I asked to speak with someone to help with the mark on my credit, she explained that department does not use phones apparently and told me to fax them. I have sent that fax twice with no response or change. 
On Friday XX/XX/XXXX I missed a call from the insurance department at Loancare. I called back and it took me 3 tries again and over 2 hours to get a person on the phone. She didnt understand my insurance policy somehow and was asking me questions about it but couldnt seem to grasp the concept of 2 units on one loan. I asked my insurance company to reach out as well and theyve had a similar experience. 
In summary I would really appreciate someone not working from home with kids screaming in background and dogs barking to please call me and help get this impound account corrected, and correct the late on my credit. 
Thank you XXXX XXXX XXXX
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

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.