davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

Subject : Complaint Against Experian for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian 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 XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge Off : XX/XX/year> Amount : {$1900.00} I have previously disputed the accuracy of this charge off account with Experian and provided evidence that the information is inaccurate. However, Experian 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Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. Experian 's 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 Experian 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 Experian upholds its obligations under the law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

I recognize the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report as specified by FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11
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)

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 2024-09-10
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. (GA)

I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Fl XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Failed Account Investigation Violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, 15 U.S.C. 1681i, 15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ), 15 U.S.C. 1666b, and TILA ( Truth in Lending Act ) Dear CFPB Representatives, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to **file a formal complaint** regarding the investigation of an account that has been incorrectly reported on my credit report. Below is the information needed to identify the account : - Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - Date of Late Payment : XXXX I received a notification stating that the account in question had been " verified. '' However, this response did not adequately address the concerns raised in my original request and failed to comply with the legal requirements. 

I am submitting this complaint because I believe the investigation was insufficient and constitutes a violation of the following legal provisions : 1. **15 U.S.C. 1681s-2** : This law requires information providers to correct or remove inaccurate or incomplete information when notified of a valid dispute. In this case, the information remains incorrect, which constitutes a violation.

2. **15 U.S.C. 1681i** : Refers to the requirement that credit reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation when a consumer disputes information. The investigation performed does not seem to meet this standard.

3. **15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ) ** : Under the **Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) **, credit card issuers and creditors are required to provide clear and accurate statements to consumers. I have not received any documentation that meets this requirement regarding the disputed charges.

4. **15 U.S.C. 1666b** : Requires the creditor to provide an account statement reflecting any disputed charges within a reasonable time frame. To date, this has not occurred.

5. **Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ** : Under TILA, creditors are required to provide clear and understandable terms and conditions, including details about charges on accounts. The creditor has failed to meet this requirement, hindering my ability to understand the terms of the account and the associated charges.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-17
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I feel disrespected because for the past two months, I had nothing but so much effort in asking your company to remove these accounts immediately off my report and yet here we are- they are still reporting from my file and it's so frustrating to constantly ask for something that should've been attended to months ago. It is really affecting me and my credit scores and it is starting to negatively affect my life as well.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
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. (GA)

Subject : Dispute of Verification Results and Request for Full Validation Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Dear CFPB Representative, I am writing to dispute the recent verification results regarding an account with XXXX. Despite my request for validation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the verification provided lacked the necessary documentation to confirm this account belongs to me. Since I am a XXXX, I demand physical evidence linking me to this account to prevent potential errors. 

Below are the details of the account in question : Account Information : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX ( XXXX, Experian ) Credit Bureaus : XXXX, Experian , XXXX Account Status : Collection/Charge-off Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Experian ) Balance : {$240.00} Credit Limit : {$1100.00} Payment Status : Collection/Charge-off Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ), XX/XX/XXXX ( Experian ) Comments : Charged off as bad debt Profit and loss write-off Unpaid balance reported as a loss by the credit grantor Requested Validation : A copy of the original agreement or contract bearing my signature. 
Documentation verifying my involvement with this account beyond the basic details listed in the report. 
If the creditor can not provide these documents, I request that this account be removed from my credit report immediately. 

Personal Information : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX Please provide a prompt response with the requested information or confirm that this account will be removed from my report. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-01-06
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Colony Brands, Inc. (NV)

This kind of account is placed as a charged off account, be sure to inform me precisely why there's a balance indicating on the document whether it's a charge off? The balance is in fact wrong, please make sure to reverse it to zero or remove the item fully. Please also produce documentation to verify all the charges and credits in this supposed account that caused to the extremely high credit figure you might have displayed on my account. My demand to present these records is a standard information demand in accordance with my rights honored within the fair credit billing act. If you fail to give these details per my civil rights petition, please make sure you quickly remove this specific wrong posting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DE)

I am a victim of identity theft I have tried several times to provide police reports, affidavits, ftc reports, dispute letters, court documents and everything I have been asked to provide. 
Still these accounts remain on my report
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

My name is XXXX XXXX and I'm not filing this claim in the 3rd person. I am a living woman who's privacy rights have been violated. The accounts listed below have reporting to my personal reports and has had a negative affect on my life extremely reducing the ability obtain any credit in my name. 

ACCOUNT : XXXX, AMOUNT {$1000.00}, ACCT # XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXX, AMOUNT {$0.00}, ACCT # XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXX XXXX XXXX AMOUNT {$7900.00}, ACCT # XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXX, AMOUNT {$2800.00} XXXX ACCT # XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXX, AMOUNT {$740.00}, ACCT # XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, AMOUNT {$890.00} XXXX ACCT XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  AMOUNT {$920.00}, ACCT XXXX XXXX INQUIRIES : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA. XXXX I have asked these companies to validate and send proof that these accounts belong to me with contracts I signed in wet signatures. So far, they have not done this.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

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 and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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. (LA)

I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

I disagree with the account listed below which still appears 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 XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX ) In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, 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. Please send me an updated copy of my credit report after your reinvestigation. Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX
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: 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 : OnXX/XX/2024, 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 : 1. 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 ). 
2. 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. 
3. 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 2024-09-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-18
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)

First I need to state my right to privacy is paramount. Im enforcing this right with this dispute letter. Per 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have full responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Im exercising this right under the code. Please see the following information is handled with the utmost fairness, impartiality and respect for my right to privacy.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( permissible purpose ) I have never granted the following companies any permissible purpose. They are in strict violation of this code. I need these account ( s ) removed from my report as they are damaging my reputation, character, credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, etc. The FTC is a legal criminal report and I'm filing it under penalty of perjury which I am sending together with this letter. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. 


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: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

I sent a letter regarding the errors and unfamiliar entries on my credit report, but sadly, I haven't heard back in over 30 days. It seems like my concerns are being overlooked, and I feel taken advantage of. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these issues aren't investigated within 30 days, they should be removed from my credit report without delay. I might need to pursue legal action because of the stress this situation has put me under.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of XXXX XXXX. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The XXXX  of my XXXX  was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission XXXX  XXXX  affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 


Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 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 XXXX XXXX, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information being reported on my credit report regarding a charge-off. The account in question is listed as follows : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge-Off : XX/XX/year> It has come to my attention that the charge-off is being reported month after month on my payment history, which is incorrect. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), negative information such as a charge-off should only be reported once, corresponding to the date it was charged off. 
The FCRA requires that credit reporting agencies ensure the accuracy of the information they report ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ). Repeatedly reporting the charge-off each month results in a misleading and inaccurate credit report, which has significantly harmed my credit score. Additionally, the statute of limitations for reporting a charge-off is seven years from the date of the first delinquency that led to the charge-off ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ). Continuously reporting this charge-off as a new event each month does not reset the statute of limitations and is improper.

I request that you promptly investigate this account and correct the inaccurate information by removing the repeated entries of the charge-off from my payment history. Please update my credit report accordingly and provide me with a confirmation of these corrections. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.