davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Credit Report Information Credit Report Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear CFPB I am writing to formally dispute the inaccurate information on my credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), which gives me the right to dispute information I believe to be inaccurate or incomplete. 

The account in question is from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, a collections company, with which I have no contractual relationship. Specifically, the details are as follows : Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$2400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/year> Payment Status : Seriously past due/ Assigned to attorney, collection agency, or credit grantor 's internal collection department Last Reported : XX/XX/year> Dispute Basis : No Contractual Relationship : Under 15 U.S. Code 1692e of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), debt collectors are required to report accurate information and must not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representations. I do not have any contractual agreement with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which invalidates the reporting of this debt on my credit report. 

Inaccurate Reporting of Debt : The FCRA mandates that all information on a consumer 's credit report must be accurate and verifiable. Since there is no contract or agreement between myself and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the accuracy of this reported debt is in question. Additionally, the absence of payment history and the derogatory information reported without adequate evidence further violates the FCRA. 

Potential Violation of Consumer Rights : The continued reporting of this account as derogatory, without proper verification and in the absence of a valid contract, may constitute a violation of my consumer rights under the FCRA. Additionally, the failure to provide complete information about the payment history and the terms of the alleged debt raises concerns about the legality of this reporting.

Request for Resolution : I request that [ Credit Bureau Name ] conduct a thorough investigation into this matter. If you are unable to verify the accuracy and legality of this information, I demand that this collections account be removed from my credit report immediately. 

Please notify me of the outcome of your investigation within the 30-day period as required by the FCRA. If the investigation reveals that the information is inaccurate, I request that the account be removed from my credit report and that I be provided with an updated copy of my report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If further information or documentation is required, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IN)

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 2024-09-16
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. (NY)

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX SSN : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX REPORT NUMBER : XXXX RE : Trafficking Block Request Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 
Accounts : Account numbers : OPEN DATE : XXXX  XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I have attached a copy of my SSN card, Valid IDs, and a copy of my utility bill to prove I am human who has been a victim of trafficking, so I do not need Experian to say or write me and say they could not verify me or my account. 
Please block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Section 605C ( b ) states that consumer reporting agencies can not provide consumer reports with adverse information about consumers who have been victims of human trafficking or XXXX trafficking if the consumer has provided documentation of trafficking to the agency. I have attached a documentation of my self attestation to you Experian. 
Survivors do not need to provide additional evidence to prove their connection to trafficking, beyond self-attestation. 
Please send me notification of the actions taken. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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. (PA)

My name is XXXX and this statement is being composed by me. Per the fair credit reporting act, accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATIONS under, 15 U.S. Code 1681-B : the permissible purpose of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER GAVE this consumer my INSTRUCTIONS OR WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federally protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT! I am demanding removal of these accounts : 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 2024-08-11
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)

my accountant has exhausted several measure including but not limited to opting out of all of the bureaus and as of XX/XX/year> a new address along with a credit account populated on my Experian profile. There should only be XXXX consistent and succinct name, address, etc on my profile. Furthermore it has been brought to my attention that my name is a common one. This adds further validity to the inaccuracy of my profile.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-29
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

XXXX XXXX approved a loan of XXXX in XXXX of XXXX. Payments were made weekly and account was paid in full XXXX of XXXX Credit Bureaus report no payment since XXXX. Account was disputed through bureaus with proof of paid off statement from XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX claimed account balance was still at XXXX and last payment was XXXX of XXXX and my dispute was dismissed as they said it was being reported correctly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MS)

I am reaching out to formally dispute the inclusion of a bankruptcy on my credit report, as this entry is inaccurate. I have a letter directly from the court that clearly confirms this bankruptcy should not have been reported to your agency or reflected on my credit report. Despite this official documentation, the bankruptcy still appears on my record, which is both alarming and unjustified. Additionally, the involvement of an unauthorized third party in this matter further complicates the situation and raises concerns about the accuracy and security of my personal information. This makes the issue even more serious, as it not only reflects an error in reporting but also a breach of trust regarding the handling of my sensitive data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

My account with XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXas never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported in to be removed. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (IL)

I have XXXX XXXX company on my report for {$980.00} Account was opened on XX/XX/year>. This is not mine. 

Also Credit Control Service INC for a credit card with a limit of {$8000.00} with a monthly payment of {$89.00} account was opened on XX/XX/year>. And is showing as negative on my credit report. This is not mine. 


Also the company XXXX XXXX XXXX someone opened an additional account in my name. I have XXXX XXXX XXXX services but the additional account does not belong to me. The additional account opened on XX/XX/year>.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX  Card P. O. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX Re : Acct # Ending in XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is in response to your recent claim regarding account # ending in XXXX, which you Claim was charged off. Yet again, you have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. 
Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested. Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they verified without providing any proof, bearing my signature. 
As per the FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification. I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount. 
Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is inaccurate and incomplete and represents a very serious error in your report. I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. 
I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature may result in a small claims action against your company. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807- 8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, to formally defend yourself. My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Last XXXX of SSN # XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I XXXX be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. 
CC : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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 am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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. (NY)

Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I require your help to address this incorrect account on my credit report. This has negatively affected my reputation, and Im counting on your support. Your improper management of my credit report has left me in a dire situation, and the inaccurate details have ruined my reputation. Its vital that you fix these issues so I can continue living with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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 formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 
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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-08
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)

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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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. (IL)

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 XXXX years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2024-09-17
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. (NJ)

XXXX XXXX dollars was provided by XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, the money was transferred to the company that provided me the loan XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX, then I started paying XXXXXXXX {$430.00} a month starting around XX/XX/XXXX for approximately XXXX months. 

The service was cut off after I requested a refund from their partner company XXXX XXXX 

I reached out to XXXX XXXX told them the situation and they said I still have to pay the loan. 

They also reported it to my credit report. 

I am not paying for a loan when I'm not getting the service.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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 understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA XXXX. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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. (AL)

I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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 addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
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