davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-11
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. (NC)

On XX/XX/XXXX Equifax was sent by way of certified mail of inaccuracies reporting on credit file that do not lawful written consent per 15 USC 68202. Also proof of opt-out/privacy so Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX to not share, sell my information since XX/XX/XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX was sent another Certified letter requesting full re-investigation of disputed accounts and inquires that are allowing companies/third parties to report improperly and unlawfully. Per FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( 7 ) ( G ) ( i ). 

I have spoke with Equifax 2 agents on XX/XX/XXXX, needless to say they are adamant about not complying with correcting, updating or removing inaccurate consumer personal information and non consumer accounts. One agent was dismissive and arguementive. 

Not only has Equifax violated my consumer rights per the FCRA, FDCPA, FTC, Equifax has reported to file on behalf of their affiliates and add unauthorized information, verified debt with true original documentation validity of any/all debt belonging to XXXX XXXX XXXX 

This has caused great hardship, stress and suffering. Companies and Equifax are in violation of : FERPA of 1974, FCRA section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ), FCRA section 619 permissible, FTC 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) ,805, 806,809,15 U.S. Code 1681s2, 15 USC 6801-Opt out, 15 USC 6802 may not, 15USC 6802 financial institution may not directly or through affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliate /3rd party any non public information. 15 USC 6803/6804, 16 CFR 433.32, 16 CFR 313.1, 15 USC 6801- ILLEGAL TO REPORT TRANSACTION HISTORY/UTIALZATION WITHOUT CONSUMER WRITTEN CONSENT., 15 USC 1692/ ( g ), 15 USC 1692 ( e ) ( k ) -civil liability damage 16 USC 1681 {$1000.00} per violation.15 USC 16911-authorization.
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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 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 accounts 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. 
Bankruptcy XX/XX/XXXX reference XXXX and XX/XX/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: EQUIFAX, 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 2024-10-27
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: DISCOVER BANK (TX)

Discover- {$1600.00} Charged off 15 USC 1681. I have consumer right to privacy.

15 USC 1681a Definitions -customer means individual -customer report means any written, oral, or other communications of any information 15 USC 1681b Permissible purposes of customer reports.

- ( 2 ) In accordance with written instructions of the consumer to whom it rates.

Which means they need written consent to add anything to my report which is a violation of the FCRA. 
This law backs it up XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) 15 USC 1681e compliance procedures accuracy of report 15 USC 1681n civil liability for willful noncompliance
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$510.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$1200.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$1500.00} And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 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 2024-08-12
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. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$830.00} And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : 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 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 2024-08-12
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. (MN)

I am writing to inform the CFPB that I have been a victim of fraud. I did not authorize these inquiries made in my name. ] it was first noticed in XX/XX/XXXX, of XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, then XX/XX/XXXX, then XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I am disputing incorrect information being reported on my credit report by XXXX XXXX regarding a credit card account that I previously held. 

- **Account Number : ** XXXX - **Account Status : ** Closed - **Payment Status : ** Charge-off - **Balance Owed : ** {$960.00} - **Credit Limit : ** {$1100.00} - **Account Type : ** XXXX - **Account Rating : ** Closed - **Date Opened : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Date Reported : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Date of Last Activity : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Last Verified Date : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Closed Date : ** XX/XX/XXXX **What happened : ** I had a credit card with XXXX  XXXX, and I have never missed a payment on this account. Despite this, my credit report incorrectly shows a balance of {$960.00} listed as a charge-off. I have contacted XXXX XXXX multiple times to request that they update my credit report to reflect " paid as agreed and never late. '' However, I keep getting the runaround, with representatives promising to make the updates, but no action has been taken. 

**Action Requested : ** I am requesting that XXXX XXXX update my account to accurately reflect that the account was paid as agreed, with no late payments or charge-offs, and remove the negative and false information currently being reported.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$21000.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX  : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$970.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$1400.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$2900.00} Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX : Balance : {$1000.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX : Account Number XXXX XXXX : Balance : {$0.00} And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX 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 2024-08-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report as soon as possible. SEE ATTACHED.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-11
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. (FL)

This CFPB complaint is being filed to request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that XXXX, XXXX the credit reporting agency, block the information appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud.This action should be completed within XXXX business days of receiving this complaint.The following is a summary of the fraudulent activity 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  This account was opened fraudulently under my name. I did not apply for this credit card, and I had no knowledge of this account until it appeared on my credit report. - 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 Similarly, this account was also opened without my authorization. I did not apply for this credit card, and it was only brought to my attention through my credit report. - 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  This credit card account was opened fraudulently. I did not authorize or apply for this account. 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  This auto loan was opened in my name without my knowledge or consent. I did not apply for or authorize this loan. - 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  This personal loan was also opened fraudulently. I did not apply for or authorize this loan. These accounts have led to multiple fraudulent hard inquiries and collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I have attached a list of the hard inquiries in question, along with a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by Equifax, which shows the fraudulent items mentioned above. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. These items were not opened, made, or initiated by me, and all are the result of identity theft and fraud. To support my claims, I have filed a police report with the XXXX Police Department in Florida regarding this identity theft and fraud and have attached a copy of the report for your reference.Additionally, I have attached a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I am disputing incorrect information being reported on my credit report by XXXX XXXX regarding a credit card account that I previously held. 

- **Account Number : ** XXXX - **Account Status : ** Closed - **Payment Status : ** Charge-off - **Balance Owed : ** {$960.00} - **Credit Limit : ** {$1100.00} - **Account Type : ** Revolving - **Account Rating : ** Closed - **Date Opened : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Date Reported : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Date of Last Activity : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Last Verified Date : ** XX/XX/XXXX - **Closed Date : ** XX/XX/XXXX **What happened : ** I had a credit card with XXXX  XXXX, and I have never missed a payment on this account. Despite this, my credit report incorrectly shows a balance of {$960.00} listed as a charge-off. I have contacted XXXX XXXX multiple times to request that they update my credit report to reflect " paid as agreed and never late. '' However, I keep getting the runaround, with representatives promising to make the updates, but no action has been taken.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
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)

Credit Reporting Agencies are in Violation of Privacy Act of 1974 The law says it is illegal to report transaction history 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information 15 U.S. Code 6805 - Enforcement ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows.

602. Congressional findings and statement of purpose [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 ] ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting. The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit report-ing. 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. 
( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.

( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy.

( b ) Reasonable procedures. It is the purpose of this title to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this title.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-11
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. (GA)

I, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account NameXXXX : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right ot 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want ot be held {$1000.00} per violation 2. Account Name : Account Number : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States Ihave the right ot privacy. [ Text Wrapping Break ] 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 ASection 2 : tI also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my writen instructions [ Text Wrapping Break ] Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I am disputing incorrect and negative information being reported on my credit report by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding an account that I previously held with them. 

- **Account Number : ** XXXX - XXXX Status : ** Closed Charge Off - **Payment Status : ** Past Due - {$620.00} - **Balance Owed : ** {$620.00} - **Payment Amount : ** {$0.00} - **Credit Limit : ** {$450.00} **What happened : ** I had a credit card with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, which I responsibly managed and eventually decided to close. I have never missed a payment on this account. However, after closing the account, a balance of {$620.00} was erroneously added. For the past four years, I have been contacting the company repeatedly, requesting that they update my credit report to reflect that the account was paid as agreed and never late. Despite my efforts, I have been repeatedly transferred to different departments, and the issue remains unresolved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-11
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
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