davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and 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 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 2024-10-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

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 2017-07-07
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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. (NV)

While reviewing a copy of my Transunion report I noticed an unauthorized credit inquiry being reported. The company listed below should n't have been allowed to access my personal credit information or put a credit inquiry on my file because they did n't receive any type of authorization from me prior to doing so. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Inquiry date ( XX/XX/XXXX2016 ) I am requesting the above unauthorized inquiry be removed immediately from my credit report. Again, I did n't authorize any employed at the above company to make this inquiry or access my credit report. Please remove the inquiry from my report as pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681b Section 604 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act that states a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer. This is a breach of my privacy. I sent a letter to the above company asking them to remove the inquiry and 60 days have passed with no response or action taken.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-07
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

These hard inquires that were not authorized by me and need to be Immediately removed. I have contacted Experian by phone and sent numerous disputes regarding this inquires. Experian refuses to delete these unauthorized inquires off of my credit report. These unauthorized inquiries are keeping me from obtaining credit. My report contains credit inquiries that I never authorized. I request that the following inquiries be deleted immediately : XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, 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 XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. Please delete this inquires immediately from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-11
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TN)

I noticed ATM withdrawals being made against my Bank of America account that were not made by me. I contacted Bank of America and canceled my business debit card and explained the situation. They put the $ XXXX+ back into my account, canceled my card and issued a new one. Approximately 1-2 weeks later, Bank of America sent me a letter stating that they were taking the {$1400.00} back out of my account as they found no fraud. I appealed their decision via telephone call as I absolutely did not make the withdrawals. At that particular time, thieves were using gas station pumps to steal debit card numbers and pins. I believe that is what happened to me. Bank of America denied the appeal and refused to give me my money. At this point, I started calling the banks where my ATM card was used fraudulently. One of the banks found the video of the person that withdrew the money and it was clearly not me. I wrote a very detailed letter to Bank of America and included screen shots of the video, offering the actual video to them at their request. I also filed a police report, found several articles regarding the gas station thefts ( one that quoted a Bank of America professional ), submitted their own policy of protecting business debit cards to them and asked for another appeal. I am attaching this notarized letter to this complaint for your information. Bank of America still refused to give me my $ XXXX+ back. As a result, automatic payments went out on the account which gave me a negative bank balance. Add bank penalty fees to that and we have a mess. I hold Bank of America directly responsible for all of this as they failed to keep someone from fraudulently using my card and then absolutely REFUSED to put the stolen money back into my account after I reported the information, provided video proof and filed a police report. Please look into this matter for me. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-07
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (FL)

I do not have any contract with this company, and no validation has been received by the credit bureaus for proof of this. Also this company is not licensed to collect in the State of Florida I already researched the states website to verify this. I want this removed immediately from all of my credit bureau files ( XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) and for this company not to sell this debt to anyone else so I do not have this problem on my credit bureaus again. They need to mark this as a {$0.00} and completely remove my information and DO NOT sell this to anyone else so I wont have to deal with this again in the future. I deserve to be sent a copy of this with a XXXX balance from the company.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
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)

I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
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. (CO)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's XXXX  XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (OH)

On XX/XX/XXXX I had XXXX XXXX  to give me an estimate for new flooring. While we were discussing potential payment, I had mentioned wanting to pursue financing if we did business together, and then the sales person started asking me questions like my social, etc. I assumed it was for pre-qualification like I was told, so I answered them. Then when I said I had to think about it, it was only then that I was told he put in an application for Wells Fargo financing. I didnt realize he had applied for a credit card in my name. He also told me I could cancel without any problems if I changed my mind, but I had to sign otherwise it would be a problem for him. So I signed but I canceled the project the next day. They still opened a card in my name and it is now opened on my account and affecting my credit.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-11
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (IL)

Willful non-compliance as per FDCPA XXXX. False or misleading representations XXXX XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX I wrote to Portfolio Recovery to request validation of a debt they claim I owe {$1100.00}, and I formally disputed this claim. I not only disputed their claim but requested my signature as validation of this debt within XXXX days of receiving my request. They not only failed to provide me with validation they continue as of today XX/XX/XXXX to still report to the credit bureaus which has been detrimental to my credit score for a debt that they are unable to validate as mine. I sent a second letter on XX/XX/XXXX to which they responded that they would no longer respond to me and would continue to report the debt as valid.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-07
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Wrong amount charged or received — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc. (CA)

On  XXXX   XXXX   2017  I submitted an   XXXX   XXXX   of  XXXX   XXXX  in the  USD  amount of {$26000.00} as confirmed by the Companys Records on COINBASE. Shortly after submitting this transfer request and receiving confirmation, the Coinbase site put up an  XXXX   XXXX  stating that all  XXXX    XXXX   would be delayed due to high volume requests . ( a  transfer of this nature usually t akes 10-20 minutes ) Well,  I could not cancel my transfer request at this point so I was locked in.   Approximately  26  HOURS later, I received an email from COINBASE, stating that my transfer of  XXXX   XXXX  was complete at a value of {$19000.00}, leaving me {$6600.00} short. Now, a slight variation might be expected in normal trading, but due to the fact that  COINBASE  was unable to handle the volume, it took about  26 tim es the amount of time to complete the trade and in the meantime I 'm out {$6600.00} dollars.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-11
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (SC)

I am a parent that agreed to consign my child 's student loan. My daughter has not worked in over a year. I make a monthly payment however, it 's not the payment amount that the company want me to pay. I have my debt responsibilities to maintain. As a result of me only paying between $ XXXX {$60.00} dollars monthly, my credit score took a hard hit. I received between 5-8 calls daily from Navient. I hit the ceiling when they told me that I had {$10000.00} available on a credit card and why ca n't I make a payment with this card. They did n't say the name of the card but I knew what card they were referring to. The customer representative has said this to me the months of XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX. These people continually threaten me with court action and that they will have my salary garnished and any tax returns garnished. I have always had a high credit score however, as a result of me only making the small monthly payment, my credit score has plummeted. They say that they want to work with me, I keep telling them that I ca n't make a higher payment. I have my bills to pay as well as my living and commuting expenses. I refuse to give them my salary information. This seems to anger them. They even ask me if I have someone else helping me with my expenses ( I do n't ) I live paycheck to paycheck frugally. These people also dislike it when I tell them to review the recording on past months. I tell them the same thing over and over again. As I previously stated, I make a small payment monthly, I ca n't go any higher, I need to maintain my bills and living expenses. I can not afford an attorney. Navient is wrong, I feel, looking at my credit report and saying that they see that I maintain my bills but refuse to pay them. When I say that I ca n't make a higher payment then they say " so you 're refusing to make a payment ". I have told them that they are twisting and playing on words by saying this. This happens every month. My daughter hopes to start a new job in a few weeks. She is very timid. She cries when these people talk to her so now she wo n't talk at all to them. Once she starts working, she will make her payments. The payments will not be the payments that Navient want ( she too will have living expenses ) but payments will be made. Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-07
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I have noticed that Experian Credit Bureau continues to incorrectly report on my credit report that over or within the past year ( 12 months ) that Experian continues to list on my report 1 missed payment of which is inaccurate and untrue. I have yet to know the name of the company that Experian is referring to and thereby am having difficulty understanding why they are still listing an account that they are claiming that I have been late or missed a payment with.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-07
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. (VA)

There are inquires on my credit reports made in XXXX and XXXX that do not belong to me. They were placed their fraudulently. I filed a police report number XXXX and provided it to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX to have the fraudulently information removed as well as old Addresses and Name Variations who could have contributed to this issue along with documentation from the creditors proving their investigation deemed they were fraudulent and needed to be removes. The credit bureaus refuse to remove them and my disputes come back in a few days and inquiries are factual. This is not possible if they actually completed a full investigation and looked at the documentation. This is affecting my credit worthiness and my ability to obtain a place to live for my family.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-01
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (GA)

This debt was already resolved through CFPB and there is a case number associated with completion. The original holder was XXXX and I believe it was sold to another agency, however if I continue to be harassed by bogus accusations, will attempt to file a tort claim.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

On XX/XX/year>, Equifax charged my XXXX credit card {$19.00} for a subscription. What happened was that in XXXX, as part of an application to refinance our home I had to lift my credit freeze on all credit bureau companies, including Equifax. In order to lift the freeze I had to sign up, I did for 1 month of trial cost of {$4.00}. After XXXX accessed my credit report with Equifax, I cancelled the service online. I received confirmation, after I received the confirmation I went to my Equifax account to remove my billing info and check what charges I had on, it was only the {$4.00}, the charge, I wanted to remove my billing card after the cancellation for my own peace of mind, it didnt allow me nor gave the option to remove my billing card, many hours hours after I cancelled they billed my credit card {$19.00} and when I spoke to them more than once they said the charge happened before I cancelled, which is not true, they intentionally have their system rigged. 
When I called them XXXX time to make sure they understood what happened and asked for reversal of charges they refused to reverse the charge on my credit card. This was a complete rip off and an example of a very shady practice by this company. Respectfully, I thank you. 
ISSUE Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes HAVE YOU ALREADY TRIED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH THE COMPANY? 
Yes DID YOU REQUEST INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY? 
No I WANT THE CFPB TO PUBLISH THIS DESCRIPTION O
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
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. (DE)

" 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 XXXX 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. 
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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: Advanced Resolution Services Inc. (NV)

I am writing to formally request the removal of inaccurate information that appears on my credit report. After reviewing my report, I noticed several errors that have negatively impacted my credit score. I believe these inaccuracies are not a true reflection of my credit history, and I request that they be investigated and removed as soon as possible. 

The items in dispute are as follows : collection : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to report that I have been a victim of identity theft. I have reason to believe that someone has used my personal information to open accounts or make unauthorized purchases. Please investigate and take any necessary steps to correct the fraudulent activity and protect my credit. I would also appreciate a copy of my credit report once investigation is complete. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (TX)

I don't recall having a contractual relationship with this collection company. Please give proof that this account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been infringed upon ; otherwise, terminate this account immediately. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.