davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AR)

XXXX XXXX & FTC complaint attached. 

I, XXXX XXXX, do hereby state that the following information is true. 

Several creditors and items are being reported on my credit report that I have no knowledge of and believe should be removed. I have filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and XXXX IdentityTheft complaint # XXXX are the specific accounts and inquiries in question : Accounts to be Removed : XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Amount : {$1100.00}/ Collection Account XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX OF ED/NELNET - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX OF ED/NELNET - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX Additional Requests : - I need the block on my online access removed. 

Additional Accounts : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (FL)

XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$310.00} XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$13000.00} XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} After reviewing my credit report, I found several accounts that are not mine. Please remove these fraudulent accounts from my report as they are preventing me from securing credit. I do not recognize these accounts.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the informatin requested from the list of acceptable itms which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP (FL)

To whom it may concern : According to 15 U.S. Code 1681C-2 consumer reports reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consume

r identifies as information that resulted form an alleged identify theft, not a later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am victim of identify theft! please delete the items immediately! These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer reports as they are in VIOLATION under 15 U.S. Code 1681b- Permissible purpose of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other ( 2 ) in accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it
relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY!

Along with this letter I have attached supporting documents in order to update my file. It is important that I recover the credit score. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the information above
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am sure you are aware that it is against the law to threaten suit without any intention of doing so. Therefore, be advised that I am extremely serious about filing suit against your company. I have sent numerous letters requesting for you to investigate and remove all inaccurate information that is being reported on my personal credit profile, yet you continue to fail to do so. It is my understanding of the law that you MUST honor each and every request to investigate incorrect information and you seem to have ignored all of my previous requests. That is a crystal clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act which provides a cause of action for an individual consumer as well as penalties and liabilities for both consumer reporting agencies and furnishers of information for non-compliance as violation of its provisions.

As I stated before, this is my final request for you to do as you are governed by the FCRA. If this final request does not prompt you to conduct a proper investigation of the account in question, I will be forced to file suit against your company in the county in which I live. That way, you can travel here in order to defend yourselves. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-14
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AR)

My name is XXXX XXXX, and I want to report an incident of identity theft. Upon receiving a copy of my credit report, I was surprised to discover multiple accounts that I never opened and am unaware of. After conducting research, I learned that I need to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or visit their website at https : //www.ftc.gov to remove these fraudulent accounts from my report. I have attached the necessary documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information posted to my report. I need the following items removed as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$2200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed XXXX {$210.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX {$24000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$75.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$560.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3000.00} XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy Reference # : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/. According to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any accounts listed on an ID Theft Report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am requesting debt validation, I have no knowledge or contract agreement, nor provided anyone permissions to share personal information with XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, I am requesting wet signature and proper verification of this debt. This debt is violating my consumer rights.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-14
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$16000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

Following accounts were fraudulently open and obtained XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Report number XXXX on identity theft.gov
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (NJ)

I disagree with the reporting of the account listed below, which persists on my credit report despite your previous investigation. I request an immediate re-investigation of this item as its inaccuracies severely impact my credit score. Per the FCRA ( Public Law 91-506 ), Title VI, Section 611, Subsection 1-D, please provide me with the names and business addresses of each individual whom you verified and validated the above information with, so that I may follow up accordingly. Additionally, please send me an updated copy of my credit report after completing your investigation. 
Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balanced {$58000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (FL)

Account Number : XXXX XXXX ( 2014 XXXX XXXX ) I am writing to dispute the inclusion of an auto loan on my credit report, account XXXX, which I believe violates my rights under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  My first question is when did you ever receive a written notice from me to you to collect information on me to place it on my consumer report? 

Under the XXXX XXXX, financial institutions are required to protect the privacy of consumers personal financial information. This includes developing and providing notice of their privacy policies to customers annually. Additionally, before disclosing any consumers personal financial information to an unaffiliated third party, the institution must provide notice and an opportunity for the consumer to " opt out '' from such disclosure. 

I have not received any notification of the privacy policies related to the auto loan account in question, nor have I been given an opportunity to opt-out of any disclosure. This lack of adherence to the XXXX XXXX constitutes a violation of my privacy rights. 

Furthermore, I would like to bring your attention to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which outlines the responsibilities of those who furnish information to consumer reporting agencies. Any reporting that is not conducted with maximum possible accuracy, including the improper reporting of an auto loan, is a violation of this statute. 

I am deeply concerned that the inclusion of this auto loan on my credit report may be a result of inaccurate information or, worse, a form of discrimination. I request a thorough investigation into the matter, and if it Is found that any violations have occurred, I insist on the immediate removal of this erroneous information from my credit report. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a thorough and fair investigation. Please provide written documentation of the results of your investigation and the actions taken.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these accounts as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely rectified : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (MA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (NJ)

I disagree with the reporting of the account listed below, which persists on my credit report despite your previous investigation. I request an immediate re-investigation of this item as its inaccuracies severely impact my credit score. Per the FCRA ( Public Law 91-506 ), Title VI, Section 611, Subsection 1-D, please provide me with the names and business addresses of each individual whom you verified and validated the above information with, so that I may follow up accordingly. Additionally, please send me an updated copy of my credit report after completing your investigation. 
Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

" I obtained a copy of my consumer report and notified these agencies multiple times, specifically on XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>, about the items I disputed. Despite these notifications, the matter remains unresolved in a manner that is fair and equitable to me, the consumer, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I sent my notice to these agencies, which included a FTC Identity Theft Report, A FTC Affidavit and I also filed a complaint with the CFPB. Along with this letter, I have also included an Affidavit of Truth to further substantiate my claim.

I explained the violations your agency committed under the FCRA, while informing your agency of the fact that these items were reported without my expressed, written consent. This leads to way of identity theft, which leads to a violation of the civil liability section of the FCRA, as I informed you in the previous notices, which I have attached once more again for your record! 

This is a FINAL NOTICE to give your agency an opportunity to correct this situation or I will be forced to protect my credit rating and file a lawsuit against your agency. I have proven to your agency on many occasions that these items are a violation of the FCRA and should in fact be DELETED but your agency continues to violate me so I dont know what else to do besides suing your agency at this point. 

I have suffered emotional distress as a result of this matter and I demand this matter be resolved in a fair and equitable manner, which still hasnt been done "
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (CA)

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 I looked at my Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) 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.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AR)

XXXX XXXX & FTC complaint attached. 

I, XXXX XXXX, do hereby state that the following information is true. 

Several creditors and items are being reported on my credit report that I have no knowledge of and believe should be removed. I have filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and FTC/ IdentityTheft complaint # XXXX are the specific accounts and inquiries in question : Accounts to be Removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX - Amount : {$1100.00}/ Collection Account XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX OF ED/NELNET - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX OF ED/NELNET - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date : XX/XX/XXXX Additional Requests : - I need the block on my online access removed. 

Additional Accounts : - XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiries to be Removed : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX has placed on my credit report of missed and late payments from 2016. First of all this is not supposed to be on my credit report it is too old. Second there are no lates or missed payments and this needs to be removed from my credit report.