davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-10
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: MS SERVICES LLC (IA)

Large collection balance with original creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for original charged off balance of XXXX. Written notices mailed to address in XXXX and XXXX 2015 did not include notice of rights to dispute or appeal debt or propose settlement arrangements. Debt collectors would not accept money orders or cashier 's checks for continued payment plan, and pushed for series of post-dated checks on large debt. Unwilling to work out settlement with lower interest rates. Letter dated XXXX XXXX, 2015 states " failure to respond by XX/XX/2015 may result in the initiation of asset information review, which may be used by management for the purpose of suit evaluation. This inquiry may include verification of your non-exempt property, funds and/or wages, where applicable, as provided by law. '' At the time of letter this collector had not given any right to cure letter or any certified legal statement that showed court granting of them to take this action. Nor did this statement have any language or heading stating " notice of right to cure. '' This violates Iowa Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that states " a debt collector shall not use.. .misleading.. .means to collect a debt... [ including ] or a representation which tends to create a false impression of the character, extent or amount of a debt, or of its status in a legal proceeding. ''
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX SSN XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX RE : Method Of Verication Dear Experian, RE : I am requesting the Method of Verication for the following item : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX This is in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). This is NOT a DISPUTE! Again I AM NOT DISPUTING THIS ITEM! This is rather a request for a Method of Verication where the following items should be provided to ensure the validity of the item ( s ). Please provide the following items : identify item ( s ) by the name of source, such as creditor or tax court, and identify type of item, such as credit account, judgment, etc.

1. The name of court representative you spoke with 2. The court address and telephone number 3. The persons name they veried the dispute with 4. The documentation used to verify the dispute I am anticipating a timely response to my request. If you are unable to respond in a timely manner and provide the above items, please Delete the account ( s ) from my credit report to prevent further damage. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-05
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

I have had numerous calls to my work by this debt collector. They have left messages with my mother that they will be coming to my work, and in their words " would not like what happens ''. I feel threatened on a daily basis that someone will show up at my place of employment.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-30
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)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. 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 The 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 2023-09-07
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)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-01
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (VT)

portfolio recovery is now also misreporting on my credit file as the original lender of the account which is 100 % untrue as XXXX is the original lender. the credit report also states that they took ownership of the account starting in XXXX 2015 when the account was assigned to them in XXXX of 2015. they have claimed to be the original collector to many individuals and I am XXXX of those victims. I have proof of this misreporting from my report which I will attach. They report to the bureaus XXXX per month to confuse the FICO system ( which is used in 90 % of all financial decisions and the only score and report that actually matters as we know XXXX about who the lender is and to get it to stay on the report for seven years instead of the original date of delinquency. i have confirmed the error on my report as well as directly with the representative that they do claim original lender with a date of original default in XXXX 2015. the error is still there right now and must be by law, deleted, not adjusted as this is misreporting information and I was turned down for a loan based on having a recent date of original delinquency. This is fairly simple. They are not a lender and I never borrowed money from them. They purchased my account from XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-31
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (MO)

On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I was randomly contacted by representative from Portfolio Recovery Associates asking if I was XXXX XXXX and I said yes and she proceeded to tell me that she was trying to collect a credit card debt that was originally with XXXX XXXX XXXX that was open in XXXX and I told her that I did not open this credit card and she tells me that my last payment was in XXXX of {$250.00} and I tell her that it 's not possible cause I 'm XXXX and been XXXX since XXXX! She then questioned me about an address I rented in XXXX, XXXX that I had rented for my daughter but we conversing on a land line that is n't in my name in XXXX, XXXX where I 've lived for over 13 years! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX nor does Portfolio Recovery Associates exist on my credit files at this time behind this debt and it should n't cause it 's not mines! I 've had my share of pit falls with bad credit due to my health and BANCKRUPTCY and do n't want to relive it! This collection agency has my personal information like my ssn # and I do n't want them calling and harassing me for debt that is n't mines!
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-15
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (FL)

Good evening, I 'm constantly receiving mail and phone calls from Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC in reference to a credit card that I have no recollection of. What 's troubling is, it 's the same lady calling every time. The Merchant is XXXX XXXX XXXX in which I had a checking account but I had poor credit then so I do n't recall having had a credit card from this bank. However, this account is past ten years now. I 've been harrassed for almost five years by the same woman. The bottom of the letter even states " Because of the age of your debt, we will not sue you for it and we will not report it to any crefit reporting agency '' How can I get them to stop harrassing me or can I sue them or her for emotional distress? Their number is XXXX, located in XXXX Virginia. Thanks for your time and help. Be Blessed!
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-14
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Receivables Management Partners, LLC (IN)

I sent this company a debt validation letter but they refuse to provide me with the documentation it has been over 30 day. In the company all of the sudden the company added fees that I do n't know any thing about and by the way they fail to place a dispute status with the credit bureau. I never did any business with this company so how can I owe them they threatened me by saying and I also write saying that there is going to sue and seek legal matter against me they have violated the fdcpa section XXXX and XXXX this company is rude. I 'm frustrated that this company is a rip off they report this to the XXXX major credit bureau by reporting inaccurate informations another violations of fcra.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-22
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Road Runner Collection Services, Inc. (WA)

I never received any notice to verify I owed or am responsible for this debt. I noticed this debt was in collections from XXXX XXXX only once I reviewed my credit report on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I contacted the debt collector via phone, requesting verification and notifying the debt collector that I dispute all claims that I owed the debt reported on my credit report. The collector viciously argued with me and hung up on me twice, the first time when I was disputing the claim that owed the debt and the second time when I called to inquire the contact information of the original creditor and claims. The debt collector mentioned I did not receive bills or other information in regards to the debt because they did not have my information. The only information that the collector had was my name, date of birth, and SSN, which makes no sense and is not sufficient proof that I owe this debt or why I had not been contacted in XXXX, if I am so responsible for this debt. I have been denied of my rights to promptly, adequately, and sufficiently defend myself from such illegal, and inappropriate tactics used by this debt collector in recovering a debt that does not prove to be mine. I had never received any notice of this debt prior to me investigating my credit report on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and is when I found this debt on my credit report. I have never received any communications in regards to this debt, which has been illegally reported and misrepresents any debt in which I owe or am responsible for.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-12
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC (WA)

I was a victim of internet fraud. I ordered a vehicle and the sale/payment was to be handled through XXXX. This turned out to be a phony company posing as XXXX with their logo and everything. They had me do a cash transfer through MoneyGram to an " XXXX agent '' who would hold the money in escrow while the vehicle was delivered from another state. I had 5 days to review the vehicle and then if not satisfied could return it. 

I have subsequently contacted XXXX, MoneyGram and the local authorities and all have told me that it was a scam and that XXXX and MoneyGram are not responsible. I accept that but thought I would try to let others know of the scam and register the complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-12
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (PA)

Portfolio Recovery is knowingly reporting false information on my trade-lines ( XXXX and XXXX ) to all three credit reporting bureaus.They have an account in there possession and is reporting as an open, revolving account. According to Federal law, Portfolio Recovery is not allowed to report a factoring account and report a past due balance reflecting an installment loan. This account was not purchased in good standing, which would then entitled them to report as is. I have disputed this account, and asked for verification. They failed to respond in the required days with the information that was requested. This account is further negatively affecting my credit report and score due to this company 's false reporting. I demand that this tradeline be removed from all XXXX Credit Reporting Agencies due to violation of law.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-26
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: Onity Group Inc. (MA)

My mother-in-law is in the process of selling her house. In 1999, Option One Mortgage had erroneously discharged a loan that they had already assigned away to XXXX, acting as Trustee for XXXX XXXX. I have been attempting to get a new discharge for over a month so she can complete the sale of her property and have been unable to. XXXX claims that Ocwen services that loan for them and Ocwen claims they do not - both sides have been claiming the other is responsible for the loan for a month straight. I am sick of tired of this and my mother-in-law is unable to pay rent at her new apartment or pay the movers or afford regular expenses while this title issue is ongoing.
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-08
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Onity Group Inc. (AL)

We are disputing a late payment that was sent on time for XX/XX/XXXX and is on my credit report as a late payment. A payment was sent for {$1500.00} come to find out they never notified us that they went up on the payment and we never received nothing in writing or phone call letting us know that we were short on our payment. Ocwen Loan Servicing received the payment and held the payment in a suspended account and did n't contact us regarding the payment was short. They did n't post the payment until 30 day later when they received XX/XX/XXXX payment. In XX/XX/XXXX we where notified that the payment was short and we sent and addition amount to bring the account up to the right amount, why this was not done in XX/XX/XXXX to avoid a late payment no answer from Ocwen Loan Servicing. We contacted the office and spoke to someone regarding this matter first, we where told that it was not on our part and they would correct this error, now they are saying that the late payment will remain. We are in the process of trying to close on another home that we have purchase and this is showing up on my Credit report as being 30 days late which is not true because I sent the payment and they held the money in a suspended account without notifying me it was short or the amount was increase. My VA loan was denied because of this. I submitting a letter to Ocwen Loan Servicing regarding this matter and they refused to remove the late payment.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-14
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: HW Holding, Inc (MN)

I called the number XXXX to hunter warfield inc, when I was talking to the collector he mention this company charges interest of 6 %, when I asked why they charged is a collections he told me is what they charge period I try explain if they have any documentation about that he said, I asked for the validation of the debt he was telling me that paper is XXXX that important since account is already in collections I ask anyway.I want informacion why this collections is charging interest. my social # XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-23
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Onity Group Inc. (CA)

I submitted a loan modification back on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and was denied XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I have fallen behind on my monthly payments for various reasons. I have not had a stable income because I have been employed and unemployed throughout the years. I lost my job in XXXX and all of XXXX I was unemployed. I got by on a day to day basis depending on the rental income that I would receive once a month but as of XXXX XXXX the tenants stopped giving rent. My son who was also helping me financially moved out and I have had to stay and deal with the tenants who are occupying the home without paying. I have seeked helped to evict the tenants but it takes money ; which is something I do n't have. I 'm doing my best to try and save my home. I have thankfully been blessed with another job but I do not have the money to reinstate based on the circumstances that I have mentioned. Please help me save my home as I do n't know where I will go if I lose it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
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. (PA)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS. 

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO NANE 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MD)

A month ago, I submitted a complaint to these Bureaus, but the incorrect information on my report is still there. I haven't heard back from them, aside from your notification that the company has replied to my complaint. How can I trust that they've properly investigated the inaccuracies? What steps did they take to verify the accounts? This entire situation is really frustrating, especially since it's been over 30 days since I filed my complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-01
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: HW Holding, Inc (TX)

On XXXX XXXX, 2016 at approximately XXXX, I called to inquire about an issue I discovered on my credit report. After unsuccessfully talking with the debt collector, they asked if they could call me on at my phone number, XXXX. I said, " You may not. '' The following day, I sent them a letter. 
This morning, XXXX XXXX, 2016 at XXXX, the collector called me. They did not announce who they were. I told them, " Do not call again. ''
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-19
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Onity Group Inc. (TX)

XXXX is showing over 120 days delinquent on a Mortgage that was included in a Bankruptcy that was discharged XX/XX/XXXX. The loan was sold to Ocwen Loan Servicing in XX/XX/XXXX a year after is was included in the Bankruptcy which is now reporting me delinquent on a loan that was discharged in the Bankruptcy. Litton is no longer in service so there is no way to get them to respond to my complaint. At least XXXX Complaints have been filed with both XXXX and XXXX regarding XXXX loan companies and have still not gotten the issue resolved. We are currently trying to buy a house and can not proceed until these issues are resolved. The property address in question is XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MD XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21
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. (LA)

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 Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries.

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 2024-08-20
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. (MI)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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.