davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-04
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (MD)

On XX/XX/2023 I received a debt collection letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) in regards to a debt owed to PayPal , Inc . I contacted XXXX and reported that this debt was due to fraud and identity theft, and that I was an established identity theft victim. XXXX requested that I verify the email handle and birthday for the PayPal account. I did not recognize the handle and the birthday is not my correct date. XXXX said that would refer the collection back to PayPal. XXXX would not provide me with any additional information to aid in filing a police report with law enforcement. 

I contacted PayPal to report the fraud and identity theft. It was very difficult to get PayPal to accept that this was fraud and identity theft but ultimately did open a fraud investigation case and requested the recall of the debt from XXXX. I reported to PayPal that I was an established fraud and identity theft victim. PayPal verified that my Name, SSN, and phone number had been associated with the account but PayPal would not disclose the mailing address or the nature of the transactions on the account to include any shipping addresses.

PayPal indicated that they sell debt when it is over 120 days old, demonstrating that this account has been open for some time yet PayPal made no effort to contact me. Further it did not seem to be problematic to PayPal that there might be multiple accounts under the same identity and that this could be a source of fraud and identity theft. PayPal is operating as a bank yet does not seem to have sufficient practices for controlling fraud and screening for identity theft at account opening. I have an existing account with PayPal and that account has always been in good standing and existed prior to this fraudulent account. Had I been alerted at account opening or PayPal recognized the apparent conflict at account opening this entire incident and damage could have been prevented.

When I asked how I would be contacted regarding resolution of this matter, PayPal indicated that they would contact me but didn't seem to have much regard for having accurate contact information. I asked if they would call me or email me and what phone number and email address they would use since clearly the address associated with the fraudulent account is not under my control. PayPal said that I needed to call back and keep following up with them for updates as my only means to obtain closure on this matter. I asked PayPal how I could submit a police report documenting my identity theft and PayPal could not provide me with any response. 

I have filed an identity theft report with my local law enforcement and the FTC using the limited information that i was able to gain from PayPal and XXXX. Unfortunately, this is probably not sufficient information to hold accountable the responsible parties because PayPal has inadequate fraud and identity theft practices.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-05
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Don't agree with fees charged
Company: EdFinancial Services (AZ)

After completing my XXXX degree, I consolidated my student loans in 2007 and my total was $ XXXX. 9 years later without missing a payment, I have paid over $ XXXX! My student loan has changed companies multiple times and as a result of a recessed economy and poor business practices, which were totally out out of my control, my loan has also restarted multiple times and I still owe $ XXXX. I am currently paying {$670.00} per month of which {$520.00} is going towards accrued interest NOT my principle. I have already paid an incredible amount with nothing to show for it but a 'generous ' offer from your customer service representative XXXX ( Edfinancial Services Case ID : XXXX ) to pay more! Is this how the American education system works for honest citizens who strive for higher education and learning? 
I would like to make a cash offer to buy out my student loans for {$20000.00}. That will give your company a total amount of over $ XXXX in repayment.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

Recently i did an investigation on my credit report which caused XXXX XXXXXXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure was reporting 100 % correct. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. I know that Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof within 15 days after your investigation, you must remove the accounts and or the information listed below.

In violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I do not know any of the alleged creditors and debt collectors.

I never sat across a table from any of the alleged creditors and debt collectors and never entered into a contract with any receiving a meeting of the minds. No valid contracts exist. All allege contracts are completely fraudulent an the attempt to enforce a fraudulent contract is unlawful due to the contract being created through the illegal activity of identity theft and power of attorney fraud. Please show good faith in this matter by expediting the securing of the alleged information listed on your sight in order to avoid me receiving further injury, damages, and losses due to me being a victim of identity theft.

The Fair Billing Practices Act is intended to secure my right to privacy and my privacy has been breach so that's violate my rights under The Privacy Act of 1974 :, I am sure the removal of my information from your website will ensure my privacy rights won't be violated again due to my lack of consent.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-27
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Problem with fraud alerts
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX I found and got XXXX items off of my report that was fraud so after that I put an alert on the account to prevent anything else form happening. Well I am wanting to buy a hime but with all the inquires on my account that was not done by me, I put a freeze and am going to file a police report. I work and go to school full time. Well I did speak with all XXXX creditors but does n't seem like I am getting anywhere. I would like for all the items that I did not do to be removed when I asked and called them months ago and it still seems that there are inquires and things on my report that are getting on my report with out me even knowing on what is going on. My credit score has dropped over XXXX points. Now I ca n't get a loan and even when I pay all of my accounts on how it 's supose to do.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-07
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AZ)

On ( XX/XX/2023 ) I sent a letter regarding inaccurate Late payments, inaccurate negative accounts, bankruptcies and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. feel like i'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those negative items from my credit report as well as correct my late payments as aid on time. It has been over 60 days so they should be corrected promptly. I demand the pese negative accounts be deleted & correct late payments as paid on time immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-29
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Alorica Inc. (NC)

These were medical bills that were sent to the WRONG address, an address I had not lived at for 8 years. When They " Found '' me, it was already on my credit report. I paid it immediately to make it right and it was supposed to be removed. The same hospital that I paid thousands of dollar to for the same surgery did not have all of THEIR billing records up to date and now my report is suffering. This is WRONG in so many ways.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-26
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA)

An unauthorized withdrawal of {$120.00} was made by Capital One from my XXXX XXXX  Checking account on XXXX XXXX, 2017. I contacted Capital One the next day and they were unable to explain how this withdrawal was made from my personal account since I have no financial relationship with Capital One. They indicated a willingness to investigate and now, after almost 3 months of telephone conversations with Capital One banking representatives, they have still not provided an explanation of how they made this fraudulent withdrawal. 

Additionally, they falsely claim that Capital One reimbursed the {$120.00} to my XXXX XXXX account. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX confirms this has never occurred. 

No evidence has been provided explaining the withdrawal nor has Capital One provided any evidence of the reimbursement to my XXXX XXXX savings Account.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-25
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: FIRSTBANK (CO)

On XX/XX/ 2016, I opened a bank account through XXXX XXXX XXXX. I live in XXXX, XXXX. I opened the bank account at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. The New Account Representative I opened my account with was XXXX XXXX. I was promptly looking to open a checking account after I had just moved back to XXXX from XXXX. Upon opening my checking account, they also opened a savings account. As XXXX was finishing up my account, he said, " I need to run a soft hit on your credit to make sure you are in good standing with any other banks ''. I thought it was strange for him to run my credit for this reason, as I had never encountered this at any other financial institution. When he came back he said that I also qualified for a credit card with the bank and that I could simply cut the credit card when I received it if I did not wish to use it. I did not give him my consent to use my credit for this purpose, only to ensure that I was in good standing with other financial institutions. This was my first credit card and after speaking to my parents along with others, I was concerned about the fact that XXXX wrongfully and knowingly extended me a line of credit way in excess of what my income would merit. At the time, I made just over {$2000.00} a month. Prior to my obtaining this credit card, I was unaware of what a utilization rating is and how important it is to keep it at a minimum in order to maintain good credit or continue to build on good credit by using less than 30 % of the allotted credit given. There is no way someone of my stature would normally ever qualify for a line of credit that was given to me, which was {$5000.00}. I take full responsibility for using the card, but again, after speaking to my parents, I thought it would be in my best interest to have a thorough investigation done to ensure I have exhausted all of my options in trying to have this resolved. I can provide any income stubs or other documents if requested.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-07
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I sent letters to XXXX Credit bureau the date of the last letter was on XX/XX/XXXX. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/XXXX and still nothing from them. That means XXXX, Equifax and XXXX have NOT complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. UPDATE THESE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ; ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$350.00}, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$5700.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$36000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$260.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$2700.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-07
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
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 1681. 

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.

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.

Attached bellow is my credit report showing the inaccurate accounts. Also, attached shows XXXX  has deleted some of these accounts because they have respect for the law and my rights!
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-04
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

This account was related to my XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX credit. I am disputing the inaccurate information listed on my Transunion and XXXX credit reports. XXXX XXXX XXXX  is the reporting party for XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has sent inaccurate info to the two listed Bureaus. 
I will list the inaccurate information topics that are on my credit report. 
My report has : Date of last activity : Transunion has a date ofXXXX XXXX has the date of XX/XX/XXXX Date account opened : Transunion has a date of XX/XX/XXXX XXXX has the date of XX/XX/XXXX Date account closed Transunion has a date of XX/XX/XXXX XXXX has no date Neither Transunion or XXXX have a First date of Delinquency I have spoken to XXXX  XXXX XXXX as well as both Transunion and XXXX to discuss the inaccurate info on my credit report. I would like the account to be deleted or to be changed to paid as agreed with no late payments. I have asked XXXX XXXX XXXX  to send me the documentations containing the above listed dates with regards to the above topics. In talking to XXXX XXXX XXXX  I was verbally advised that dates are different with the two bureaus but that is based solely on credit bureaus inputting. I spoke to both bureaus and they advised me that they only input the info given to them. I would like to know why dates of the above topics are different with each bureau. I have attempted to fix the issue with all parties involved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MD)

XXXX continues to ignore my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Consumer Credit Protection Act ( CCPA ) that protect me as a Victim of Identity. XXXX continues to ignore official documents of a XXXX XXXX Police Report and a FTC Report. XXXX continues to state my documents are not official with no proof in proving my documents are not official. XXXX continues to do nothing when it comes to my many disputes to remove Best Buy and many Inquiries due to Identity Theft. I have included to XXXX all letters from the lending institution stating that their Inquiry/Inquiries reporting on my credit report is due to Identity Theft. By providing the letters from these various lending institution dealing with their Inquiry do to Identity Theft, this alone gives XXXX the proof to Delete and Remove all Inquiries that match up with the letters stating that their Inquiry/Inquiries are Fraudulent. Also providing a copy of my letter to Best Buy sent certified mail to Best Buy is further proof of Identity Theft. Along with the FTC Report and XXXX XXXX Identity Theft Police Report. What more does XXXX require and want as proof of my Identity Theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-04
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)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-30
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (OH)

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. 

US DEPT ED : Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  ) : Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) : Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) : Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX T XXXX XXXX ) : Account # XXXX, US DEPT ED : Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : Account # XXXX, DEPTEDXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account # 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 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 2015-10-03
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Financial Management Solutions, LLC (MD)

I recently relocated and during my relocating, I have been made aware that I have a fraudulent debt on my credit report from Financial Management Solutions LLC ( FMS ) located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX for {$1300.00}. They are claiming this debt was acquired from money owed to a rental management company called XXXX XXXX that went into default XXXX. I did not move into the property until XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and when I moved in XXXX, my lease was well expired, I was up to date with my rent payments and had a good walk through and relationship with the management company. I never received any outstanding bill, phone calls, etc in regards to any outstanding debt. I do not owe XXXX anything and when I called XXXX XXXX to inquire about this debt, I was told " I do n't know what you 're talking about, you do n't owe us anything ''. I sent a letter on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX to FMS requesting a validation of debt to and as of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, have received no response. In the meantime, this debt is on my credit report and is affecting my ability to support my family. I have been in the process of hiring an attorney ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) in this matter and will update with more information once it has been received.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-24
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Transaction issue — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK (FL)

Discover Card I purchased by Phone, New Items {$850.00}, paid in full by the discover card account. 
Merchant is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
I called to arrange pick up of the merchandise XXXX 2016. Store owner told me items had been resold and were no longer in inventory. 
I contacted Discover Card with that information to obtain my refund as store owner was not cooperative. 
Discover Card was not cooperative. A store owner can not collect XXXX for the same items. Florida Statute XXXX CH XXXX requires notice certified signed mail to alter ownership.