davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I recently reviewed my XXXX XXXX and noticed an account that was not accurately reporting. I had XXXX late payments on an account ( XXXX ) that I was in fact paid on time. The XXXX XXXX XXXX need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments. I have attached a copy of my XXXX to this complaint on the following dates XX/XX/year>, XX/XX/year>. I am now requesting you XXXX this account and update these payments. Paid on time immediately. Thank you for understanding and prompt action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

I am writing to express my concern regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Multiple times, I have raised the issue of inaccuracies in these accounts, and have consistently requested that they be thoroughly investigated. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely damaging my credit file and hindering my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have caused immense hardships for me, and I am left with no choice but to plead for your assistance in rectifying this situation as soon as possible. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the reporting of each of these disputed accounts. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file so that I may regain control over my financial well-being. I sincerely urge you to give this matter your utmost attention and take swift action. Your cooperation and support in resolving this issue promptly would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that do not belong to me and they are still reporting on my credit report. I have also submitted and multiple FTC Reports regarding the account that do not belong to me. 

Account Name : XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-27
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. (TX)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX. Several months ago, I requested a Debt Validation Letter from this organization as per my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). However, to date, I have not received any response or the requested validation of the alleged debt. 

In the absence of a Debt Validation Letter, I am unable to verify the legitimacy of this debt. This failure to respond constitutes a violation of the FDCPA, which mandates that a debt collector must provide validation of a debt upon request. 

Given this lack of response, I am formally requesting that this alleged debt be removed from all credit bureaus immediately. The failure of XXXX XXXX XXXX to provide the requested validation leaves me with no other recourse but to seek your assistance in ensuring that this erroneous debt is expunged from my credit records. 

I trust that the CFPB will take the necessary steps to address this issue promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response and resolution. 

Sincerely,
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

Equifax has been asked to run Correct FCRA XXXX for XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. These accounts have already been ran with XXXX and correctly removed. Equifax has been provided with the correct information and yet still refused to run correct XXXX. Attached are the files removed from XXXX as they should be removed by Equifax as well if they ran the correct XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

XXXX is reporting information that does not belong to and it has hinder my XXXX for any credit I have not filed any XXXX or applied for XXXX yet it is showing on my XXXX causing denials. I have paid all debt in full there are also information shown on profile that has been on there more than XXXX  years
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balanced {$39.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balanced {$26000.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balanced {$29000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balanced {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balanced {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NH)

I DISAGREE with the accounts listed below which STILL appear on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like this item immediately re-investigated. The inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit score. 

Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account name : Upstart Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Fed XXXX Account number XXXX XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law XXXX, XXXX VI, Section XXXX, Subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you VERIFIED the above, so that I may follow up.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-27
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. (TX)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20552 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Several months ago, I requested a Debt Validation Letter from this organization as per my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). However, to date, I have not received any response or the requested validation of the alleged debt.

In the absence of a Debt Validation Letter, I am unable to verify the legitimacy of this debt. This failure to respond constitutes a violation of the FDCPA, which mandates that a debt collector must provide validation of a debt upon request.

Given this lack of response, I am formally requesting that this alleged debt be removed from all credit bureaus immediately. The failure of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to provide the requested validation leaves me with no other recourse but to seek your assistance in ensuring that this erroneous debt is expunged from my credit records.

I trust that the CFPB will take the necessary steps to address this issue promptly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response and resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-10
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. (NC)

I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Equifax is reporting wrong balance to my accounts that are paid off and reporting that I owe balances to creditors. I have a XXXX  credit card ending in XXXX that has been paid in full before they updated report, they post to my credit report. Equifax does not contact the creditor they use a data base that is wrong and 30 days behind
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
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. (IL)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have never authorized, consented to nor benefited from the following account/inquiries, please remove the following within 4 business days pursuant to 15 USC 1681 XXXX XXXX. ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Attorney General XXXX XXXX. ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) .Inquiries : XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-04
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. (TX)

According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> 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/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-27
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)

There are 3 closed Department of EducationXXXX accounts on all three of my credit reports. One was opened in XX/XX/XXXX, one XX/XX/XXXX, and the last XX/XX/XXXX. All these accounts are older than 10 years and need to be removed from my credit report. I have contacted all three credit bureaus and they have done nothing and said everything was satisfactory when it is evident that all three student loan accounts are older than 10 years.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Equifax is reporting an account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX with balance of {$680.00} that does not belong to me. This is not my account at all!! 

I have a XXXX  account, but my account ends in XXXX which has been paid in full. This account is a XXXX  credit card The account Equifax is reporting is not my account
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not accurately reporting. I had six late payments on the following account XXXX that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments. I have attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates ( XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023 ). I am now requesting you reinvestigate this account and update these payments. Paid on time immediately. Thank you for understanding and prompt action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-04
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)

Seriously, it's been months since I investigated my credit report, and I realized that some of the information was still erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts and update them immediately in my 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
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 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 2024-08-09
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)

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 Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  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 2024-08-10
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. (NY)

I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation about the account listed below that is reporting on my credit report. I requested an investigation because I felt the item is not being reported legally. I received a letter stating that your investigation was complete. Please explain to me how you conducted your investigation? 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-09
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. (PA)

I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.