davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (VA)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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 {$5300.00}. According to the 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. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (MA)

The credit card was used while I was on Vacation in XXXX XXXX XXXX, without my permission or authorization. 
On XX/XX/year> I received an email from barclasfraudalert @ XXXX AM about a potential fraudulent use. 
I contacted the bank Immediately and we discovered XXXX unauthorized transaction as follows : MERCHANT : AMOUNT : DATE : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$3300.00} XX/XX/year> XXXX RESTAURANTE XXXX XXXX XXXX {$84.00} XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX {$4.00} XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX in my possession when I made the call. 
XXXX  Fraud Departemnt initiated a investigation that concluded that since the card was in my possecion and the chip technology was used and the card was present at the time of purchased that I am responsible for these purchases. 
I did not make these purchases and the card could not be present unless it was cloned.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
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. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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)

This letter is a request of the steps that your company took when investigating the disputed item. Please send me a detailed explanation of how you obtained these results. Did you receive written notification from the company or was it a verbal confirmation? Also, I would like the address you mailed the request to or the phone number you used to contact them. Please do not send me a generalized response showing the normal investigation procedures. I am requesting a detailed explanation of how you received these specific responses. 


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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (LA)

I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (RI)

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. My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX SS : XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Subject : Request for Verification and Removal of Incorrect Information Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. I have reviewed my credit report and found several items that I believe are incorrect. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681e, I am requesting that you verify these items through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contracts. If you are unable to verify these accounts, they must be removed from my credit report. 
Please find below the accounts I am disputing : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I demand to see verifiable proof ( an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file for the accounts listed above. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has negatively affected my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed, and if you are unable to provide me with a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed above immediately. 
Please conduct a thorough investigation of these matters and remove the disputed items from my credit report. I have attached a copy of my credit report with the items circled, as well as a copy of my photo ID and a utility bill for verification purposes. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

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 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 2024-08-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax regarding an ongoing issue with my credit report. Despite my attempts to resolve the matter directly with Equifax, they have refused to remove an incorrect name associated with my account. 

On XXXX XXXX I submitted a request to Equifax to correct a name error on my credit report. I provided all necessary documentation, including my Social Security number and state identification, to verify my identity. However, Equifax has continued to refuse to update or remove the incorrect name from my account. 

The incorrect information is causing confusion and potential harm to my credit history. I have contacted Equifax multiple times, but the issue remains unresolved. 

I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 's assistance in addressing this matter. I would appreciate your intervention to ensure that Equifax corrects this error promptly and takes necessary measures to prevent similar issues in the future. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am hopeful for a swift resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (UT)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
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)

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please remove these files. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to formally request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my FICO score. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
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)

Creditor failed to validate debt. Through the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions ( FACT Act ), Congress amended the FCRA to, among other purposes, restrict creditors ability to obtain or use medical information in connection with debt collection.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following accounts are not accurate : XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1800.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX {$860.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$510.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1100.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESSES NOT RECOGNIZED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRIES NOT RECOGNIZED XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C, 1681section 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. 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 reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-10
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

This letter is a request of the steps that your company took when investigating the disputed item. Please send me a detailed explanation of how you obtained these results. Did you receive written notification from the company or was it a verbal confirmation? Also, I would like the address you mailed the request to or the phone number you used to contact them. Please do not send me a generalized response showing the normal investigation procedures. I am requesting a detailed explanation of how you received these specific responses. 



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Consumer complaint received 2020-06-17
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: The Bureaus, Inc. (MO)

This company which I have " NO CONTRACT '' with has no legal right to collect on this said debt. Reporting of the debt is a violation of the FCRA. Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ), Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), and Section 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( E ). Please provide me with a true and certified copy of the complete audit trail/Certified Final Forensic Internal Audit of said account. Furthermore, in order for this company to validate the debt, please provide verification through audit certification of debt entry in accordance with G.A.A.P., I.F.R.S., in accordance with basel 3 accord and U.N.C.I.T.R.A.L Conventions. 
Notice Should you fail to provide Us with a copy of Our agreement and provide a persons name that We can communicate with then We will consider this matter at and end and notify you that any further demands for unsolicited goods and services will be regarded as claims for unjust enrichment in contravention of Fair Trading Act 1986, s21c and Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1975, s4 and will be forwarded to Our solicitor for action. Your failure to respond, within 10 days of the receipt of this notice, and rebut with particularity, everything in this document with which you disagree is your lawful, legal and binding agreement with and admission to the fact that everything in this document is true, correct, legal, and lawful and binding upon you, in any court, anywhere in the United States of America, without your protest or objection or that of those who represent you. Your silence is your acquiescence. See : Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391. Notification of legal responsibility is the first essential of due process law. Also, see U.S. v. Tweel, 550 F. 2d. 297. Silence can only be equated with fraud where there is a legal or moral duty to speak or where an inquiry left unanswered would be intentionally misleading. The recipient of this document is obligated to verify the record is correct or correct such record where a defect is found. 

NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL IS NOTICE TO AGENT SILENCE IS ACQUIESCENCE
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-10
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. (TX)

The details of the fraudulent account are as follows : 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28
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. (VA)

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 name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 


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 2024-08-10
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)

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 XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX 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 2024-08-06
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

There is no consistency in the data entry of these reports. 
15 U.S. Code 1681s2 a ) Duty of furnishers of information to provide accurate information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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. 

( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate. 
( C ) No address requirement A person who clearly and conspicuously specifies to the consumer an address for notices referred to in subparagraph ( B ) shall not be subject to subparagraph ( A ) ; however, nothing in subparagraph ( B ) shall require a person to specify such an address. 

( D ) Definition For purposes of subparagraph ( A ), the term reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate means having specific knowledge, other than solely allegations by the consumer, that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the accuracy of the information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
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. (CT)

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.