davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong 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 2024-10-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX XXXX please do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong 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. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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. (SC)

" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( 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. 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 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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account associated with XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit report. A dispute was filed more than 30 days ago, requesting validation of the debt, specifically the assignment contract proving the debt was legally transferred or assigned. To date, there has been no response or valid proof of ownership provided by the creditor or debt collector. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), if a consumer disputes the accuracy of information in their credit report, the credit reporting agency is required to investigate the dispute and resolve it within 30 days. Furthermore, if the disputed information can not be verified within this period, the account must be deleted from the consumers credit report as required by law. 

I have attached a copy of my Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) complaint, which also reflects that no valid response or verification has been provided within the legal timeframe. 

Given the lack of response and verification, I kindly request that you immediately remove this account from my consumer report in accordance with the FCRA. Please confirm in writing once this action has been completed. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX tached CFPB complaint for further documentation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-09
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC. (MD)

According to the FCRA account, FAIR COLLECTIONS AND OUTSOURCI has Violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1692g States : Notice of debt ; contents Within five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing ( 1 ) the amount of accurate debt if valid ; ( 2 ) the debt owed is a culmination of what alleges to be fraudulent charges ; retained deposits, were not returned, were undisclosed and unaccounted for. 



Name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed ; ( 3 ) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector ; ( 4 ) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector ; and ( 5 ) a statement that, upon the consumers written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
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. (NJ)

These inquiries are fraudulent. I attempted to contact the companies and no response. I never authorized these. These are negatively impacting me and need to be removed asap before I take legal action. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-09
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: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC. (TX)

I believe your company has violated my consumer rights in the following ways. Please keep in mind that this is my second letter regarding account XXXX, and I have had no correspondence back from your company in over XXXX  days. 

Specifically, you : - Failed to validate a debt at my request- FDCPA violation - Continued to report a disputed debt to the CRA- FCRA violation XXXX Continued to attempt to collect a disputed debt- FDCPA violation - Ignored my cease and desist- FDCPA violation -Failed to provide proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt in the state of Texas. 

-Failed to provide me of the amount of which the debt was purchased/ forward flow agreement. Per the CFPB, I have this right as a consumer. 

Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt being that my information was compromised in a data breach, but you also continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. Please see the attached data breach results and the XXXX XXXX due to your company 's negligence and FDCPA violations. Payment is to be remitted to the address on the invoice.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is will be my third compliant about inaccuracies on my report. Equifax has been reporting transactions and experience from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Since XXXX of 2022.As congress stated under the fair reporting credit act 15 u.s code 1681a ( 2 ) as provided in paragraph 3 the term consumer report does not include ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and person making the report.The above mention accounts are reporting transactions and experiences making the report inaccurate. Equifax has failed to ensure proper procedures to assume maximum possible accuracy of the information being reported. Equifax has failed to provide me before hand of how reporting was verified. What procedures was taken to ensure proper accuracy was being reported.As 15 u.s code 1681a ( 2 ) ( I ) stated the consumer report DOES NOT include transactions and experiences. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX transactions and experiences should not be on my consumer report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX  Account number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the document needed and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  which falls under trafficking according to XXXX-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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I am writing to disputed account on my credit report that were made withot my consent. According to section 604 of the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING TO SECTION ( 15 U.S.C 168 1B ) THERE ARE SPECIFIC PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES FOR OBTAINING A CREDIT. I dis not uthorize these account and can not find any permissible purpose under this section that justifies their presence on my report, ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX AND XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am writing to formally dispute the presence of unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and inquiries on my credit report, which I received on [ Date of Credit Report ]. After a careful review, I have identified multiple accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize. These entries appear to have been added to my credit report in error or as a result of fraudulent activity.The inclusion of these erroneous items has unfairly impacted my credit score and overall financial standing. This matter is causing significant concern, as my credit history is being unjustly damaged by information that is neither accurate nor reflective of my true financial activities.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Human Trafficking debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) ( 4 ) - ( 5 ) 1002.142 ( b ) 7 ).

I have provided my photo ID along with the other required documents.

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 information requested from the list of acceptable terms which only 2 are required per the LAW. Which I have provided all of my documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022. 142 ( b ) ( 6 )
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-25
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'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-25
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)

This is NOT a duplicate report, and this is not filed by a 3rd party or Agency, this is filed by me. In Accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Convergent these accounts below have violated my rights according to 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 

Account Name : XXXX Account # XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account # XXXX Account Name XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account # XXXX Account Name : Rentrecovery Account # XXXX In addition, please provide the following : 1. Creditor Information ( Name, Address and Phone Number of Original Merchant ) 2. The Payment History and Itemized Billing Associated with Each Account 3. The Original Contract with My Signature on It 4. Proof Of Ownership ( Proof That the Company Trying to Collect This Debt Has Authorization to Do So ) If you are unable to provide these four details, please delete these accounts from my credit report. Thank you in advance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
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. (TX)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally request the removal of the account associated with XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit report. Despite multiple attempts to obtain proper debt validation through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), XXXX XXXX has consistently failed to provide the necessary documentation proving they own the debt in question. Instead, they have only responded with billing statements, which do not meet the legal requirements for debt validation. 

According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S. Code 1692g ( b ), debt collectors are required to provide adequate validation of a debt when requested. This validation must include proof of an assignment of contract or documentation demonstrating legal ownership of the debt. Billing statements alone are insufficient for debt validation, as they do not establish that the debt collector has the right to collect on the debt.

In addition, under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of the information they report. Since XXXX XXXX has failed to provide proper validation of this debt, the continued reporting of this account on my credit report violates these federal laws. 

For your reference, I have attached copies of the CFPB complaints I have filed and the responses from XXXX XXXX XXXX. These documents further demonstrate their failure to provide the required debt validation. 

I respectfully request that you investigate this matter and remove any and all references to XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit report. Please confirm in writing once this account has been removed. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-26
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 received a copy of my credit report. To my Surprise, you are reporting this account incorrectly. This collection account is reporting not only as OPEN, but also shows a past due balance of {$0.00}. According to FCRA, I have the right to an accurate credit report. Please remove this account immediately from my credit report. Please provide me a copy of my new credit report reflecting this account removed upon completion. XXXX, XXXX. XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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. (SC)

" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. 

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. 
This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
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. (GA)

I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.