davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-23
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. (FL)

Subject : Complaint Against EQUIFAX for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against EQUIFAX for its refusal to remove a charge off account from my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ). 

Account Information : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge Off : XX/XX/year> Amount : {$4300.00} I have previously disputed the accuracy of this charge off account with EQUIFAX and provided evidence that the information is inaccurate. However, EQUIFAX has failed to conduct a proper investigation and continues to report the inaccurate information on my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. EQUIFAX refusal to comply with this law is a clear violation of my consumer rights. 

I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action against EQUIFAX for its non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking the immediate removal of the inaccurate charge off account from my credit report. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and your assistance in ensuring that EQUIFAX upholds its obligations under the law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06
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: U.S. BANCORP (NY)

On XX/XX/24 I was notified that there may be 3 fraudulent charges on my Fidelity Visa ( through Elan Financial Services ) credit card. When reviewing the 3 flagged charges, I determined that they were indeed not purchases that I had made. I contacted the Fraud department as instructed and answered their questions. They sent me a new Credit Card. The charges were temporarily reversed, but a few weeks later they were added back onto my statement. 

Their reasoning was that they " verified that you received benefit from the transaction by either receiving services and/or merchandise from the merchants. '' When I called in and asked for details about this decision, I was told that the charges were made using the card 's chip function, and since the card was still in my possession/not stolen, they concluded the charges were valid. I'm not sure how a chip-function charge can be faked, but I 100 % with zero doubt was not present when these purchases were made, and I had the card in my possession at all times.

I remember the day I received the notification of the fraudulent charges, as I had just used the credit card at my local XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX  stores before being notified of 3 other charges that I hadn't made, and I assumed someone must have gotten my card details somehow. When reviewing the specific charges, I discovered they were made at an XXXX XXXX in XXXX, NY ( XXXX hours XXXX  of me ) which I certainly did not visit at any point in time, that day ( XX/XX/24 ) or in the past. 

The 3 charges were : {$290.00}, {$190.00}, and {$330.00} all on XX/XX/24 at " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX NY ''
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. (MO)

I was reviewing my credit report and noticed that Equifax didn't respond to the 1st complaint that I filed. I want these inquiries to be removed to my credit report since I didn't authorized them.

1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (SC)

Transunion wont let some dispute on online for some reason I want a change on my late payments and collections on my report. Info on the matter is inaccurate all my late payments on my credit should be on time payments. Collections should be remove bc I'm a victim to identity theif FTC Report [ XXXX ] I also have hard inquiries I need removed
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AZ)

I have paid this credit card since XXXX of 2024 but they have failed to report my XXXX balances to the credit bureaus. My credit report says I still owe {$3400.00} and I owe XXXX! This is affecting my credit score and my ability to buy a home.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
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. (NJ)

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 : XXXX  - XXXXXXXX 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 2024-10-17
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. (TX)

These difficult queries do not belong to me, they have not been authorized by me and must be deleted. Also these queries that appear here. 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
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. (IL)

application number : XXXX Someone tried to open an account on my credit report and XXXX XXXX is the creditor. There is an inquiry on my report that should not be there as i did not open, apply for an account with this company.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
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 communicate to XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX to Cease and Desist communications with me as they are trying to collect a debt I never acquire with them, It does not belong to me and I'm not going to pay them. They are harassing, threatening and using profane and abusive language, making phone calls, sending me letters after I told them to stop doing so. I'm in distress as they continue to damage my reputation by violating my federally protected rights.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
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. (PA)

Dear Sir/Madam : I checked my personal consumer report which I acquired from your organization and I am contacting you about the compromising of my social security number. I am a victim of Identity Theft. I contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed a complaint # XXXX which is attached. Please block and remove these addresses
Consumer complaint received 2021-12-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: DISCOVER BANK (NJ)

These accounts do not belong to me. Please remove the negative items as soon as possible because they are hurting my credit. 

1. Identity Theft XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2020 This is not mine. 

2. Identity Theft DISCOVERBANK Account Number : XXXX This is not mine.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
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. (MA)

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 2024-09-18
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. (NJ)

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I am entitled to have any fraudulent items blocked from my credit report within XXXX business days upon submitting an identity theft report. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 requires furnishers of information to ensure accurate reporting and promptly investigate any disputes. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( XXXX ), I request the production of any fraudulent application records, including signatures or documentation used to open these accounts. If no valid proof of my signature or proper validation of the account exists, they must be immediately removed. Under 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( a ) ( XXXX ), collection activities must cease regarding debts from this identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX which falls under trafficking according to XXXXDebt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. 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 items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.
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. (IL)

There is a collection for {$46.00} on my credit report from a XXXX  office. Its listed on my report as a retail account, not a XXXX  account. XXXX XXXX under {$500.00} are not suppose to be listed in credit reports and the company and equifax refuses to remove it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
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)

Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the handling of my credit report dispute by XXXX XXXX, and Equifax. Despite my efforts to resolve inaccuracies on my credit report, I have encountered several issues that I believe warrant further investigation by the CFPB. 
Background : On XX/XX/year>, I submitted a dispute to XXXX XXXX, and Equifax regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. The items in question were not properly verified, yet the agency concluded that the information was accurate. I am concerned about the thoroughness and accuracy of their reinvestigation process. 
Details of the Complaint : XXXX. Inadequate Verification Process : Despite my detailed dispute, the credit reporting agency failed to verify the accuracy of the disputed information adequately. The verification process seems to lack transparency and thoroughness, which raises concerns about its compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
XXXX. Lack of Detailed Verification Methods : I requested a detailed description of the verification methods used by the credit reporting agency, including the specific procedures, sources consulted, documentation reviewed, and criteria for validation. However, this information has not been provided, despite multiple requests. 
XXXX. Timeline of Investigation : There is a lack of clarity on the timeline of the investigation, including key dates and actions taken during the process. This lack of transparency hinders my ability to understand how the investigation was conducted and whether it adhered to FCRA requirements.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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 2024-09-18
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. (TX)

On XX/XX/24 I sent XXXX, Experian, and XXXX a dispute about some on my account that have been defaming my character and causing me financial hardships due to the reporting. It has been over 30 days and they have yet to correct this issue
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
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. (AK)

I am a victim of identity theft. Please delete or remove these items on my behalf. 
These items are not mine and this is greatly affecting me and my personal life. I request that you block the following information and please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report. Thank you. 



XXXX Account Number : XXXX Inquiry XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
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. (NV)

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 2024-10-10
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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA)

I was notified of a hard inquiry on a Capital One credit card Ive had for almost XXXX years and have not tried to open a new credit card recently. Im not understanding where this is coming from.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WA)

I have been a victim of identity theft. I saw that there are multiple negative and fraudulent accounts and inquiries on my credit reports which I need your help with to remove for me. I called the credit bureaus and they told me to send my FTC reports before they entertain my request. I did that and I even mailed my IDs and reports but they said that they did not receive them. I will attach the FTC reports here along with my IDs for your reference. Kindly delete the ff fraud accounts and inquiries from my credit reports. Fraud accounts are the ff : XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. Fraud inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

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

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 2024-08-23
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 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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. (OK)

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

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.