davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
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. (UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS)

I am writing to formally request the removal of several unauthorized accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are not associated with me, and I did not authorize their inclusion on my report. The presence of these inaccuracies is the result of a data breach that has adversely affected my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my FICO score.

The inclusion of these unauthorized accounts and inquiries has caused considerable stress and concern regarding my financial well-being. It is imperative that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history and activities. Therefore, I request an immediate investigation into these inaccuracies and the prompt removal of all unauthorized accounts and inquiries.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: TransferWise Ltd (MO)

Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am submitting this complaint regarding the unexpected and unjustified suspension of my Wise business account which has caused significant disruption to my business operations. 

On XXXX Wise suspended my business account without prior notice or a clear explanation. I have been using Wise for 6 months, conducting all transactions in compliance with their terms and conditions. However, despite adhering to their policies, my account was closed without any warning or detailed reasoning provided by the company. 

The sudden suspension of my account has severely impacted my ability to manage financial transactions essential for my business. I have attempted to contact Wises customer support multiple times to seek clarification and request the reinstatement of my account, but the responses have been vague, and my issue remains unresolved. 

I am requesting the CFPBs assistance in resolving this matter and ensuring Wise provides a clear justification for the suspension or, ideally, reinstates my account to prevent further disruption to my business.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681 section 602 ( a ), it emphasizes the importance of consumer reporting agencies conducting their responsibilities fairly, impartially, and while respecting the consumer 's right to privacy. XXXX and Experian are recognized as consumer reporting agencies, and as a consumer, you hold the right to ensure the protection of your private information, as supported by 15 USC 6801. Under 15 USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), it is stated that a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report based on the written instructions of the relevant consumer. The financial institution, classified as the " Furnisher of information to credit agencies '' in this case, falls under the definition of a financial institution according to the relevant title. Therefore, both the financial institution and consumer reporting agencies such as XXXX and Experian do not possess your consent to furnish your information, specifically without your written consent, as mentioned in the statute. Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) explains that a financial institution is prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is informed of their option to exercise nondisclosure. In this case, the " Furnisher of information to credit agencies '' failed to inform you of your right to exercise the nondisclosure option, which is a violation. Additionally, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states that a consumer reporting agency is not authorized to include certain items of information, including adverse items, in a consumer report without your permission, unless permitted under subsection ( b ). Therefore, their reporting of this adverse item without your permission is a violation of the law. Moreover, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) stipulates that a person must not provide any information to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. XXXX and Experian are required to maintain reasonable procedures to avoid violations of section 1681c and to restrict the provision of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b, as outlined by 15 U.S. Code 1681e. Lastly, according to 12 CFR 1016.7, a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. Therefore, I am exercising my right to opt out of their reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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. (GA)

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 XXXX 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 XXXX days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over XXXX 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 2023-12-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has reported my private and non-public financial information to affiliate and non-affiliate third-parties, including but not limited to credit reporting agencies such as XXXX, Experian and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has never provided me with an adequate Notice of my right to Opt-Out of the disclosure and sharing of my personal and private information nor the required form in which I could complete and return to them pursuant to 15 USC 6802 and 16 CFR 313.7. I've requested in the past on multiple occasions for the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the XXXX, Experian and XXXX XXXX to cease reporting my private non-public information, as it is defamatory, inaccurate and an infringement on my right to privacy, but no changes have been made. Because of this unlawful and inaccurate information relating to my private affairs being reported, I have been financially harmed by being denied credit, and have suffered emotionally. I've mailed requests and electronic messages to XXXX XXXX to cease their reporting of my private information.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (TX)

Navy Federal Credit Union has reported my private and non-public financial information to affiliate and non-affiliate third-parties, including but not limited to credit reporting agencies such as XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX . Navy Federal Credit Union has never provided me with an adequate Notice of my right to Opt-Out of the disclosure and sharing of my personal and private information nor the required form in which I could complete and return to them pursuant to 15 USC 6802 and 16 CFR 313.7. I've requested in the past on multiple occasions for the Navy Federal Credit Union and the XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX to cease reporting my private non-public information, as it is defamatory, inaccurate and an infringement on my right to privacy, but no changes have been made. Because of this unlawful and inaccurate information relating to my private affairs being reported, I have been financially harmed by being denied credit, and have suffered emotionally. I've mailed requests and electronic messages to Navy Federal to cease their reporting of my private information.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I HAVE SUBMITTED THE PREVIOUS 2 COMPLAINTS BUT I KEEP GETTING THE SAME RESPONSE. 
PREVIOUS CLAIM IDXXXX YOU HAVE MENTIONED THAT ACCOUNT XXXX IS VALID BECAUSE I RECEIVED THE BENEFIT. CAN YOU SEND ME THE RECORDS OF WHAT BENEFITS YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT? I HAVE NO CLUE REGARDING ANY OF THIS AND I ALREADY SUBMITTED TO YOU THAT MY INFORMATION WAS STOLEN BUT YOU KEEP REJECTING MY REQUEST AND THE DOCUMENTS. AT THE SAME TIME YOU ARE RESISTING TO HELP ON MY CASE AS YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ME WITH ANY RECORDS. MY INFORMATION WAS STOLEN AND USED FOR THESE ACCOUNTS AND I HAVE NO CLUE BUT MY CREDIT REPORT IS GETTING HURT DUE TO YOUR INCOMPLETE IDENTITY POLICY. 
SECONDLY, THE ACCOUNT ENDING XXXX IS NOT MINE OR HAD BEEN USED BY ME. BUT YOU MENTIONED ITS VALID BECAUSE THE PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED FROM THE ACCOUNT ENDING XXXX. SO NONE OF THESE ACCOUNTS ARE MINE AS THESE ACCOUNTS WERE USED FROM MY STOLEN INFORMATION. YOUR POLICY AGREEMENT DOES INDICATE BY ANY MEANS IF THE INFORMATION AND ACCOUNT HAVE TO BE DELETED IF THE INFORMATION WAS STOELN. AND I AM THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT. SO I REQUEST AGAIN TO DELETE AND DISPUTE THESE ACCOUNTS FOR HURTING MY CREDIT.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
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. (CA)

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX I sent an inital complaint dated XX/XX/year> with the inaccuracies that are being reported differently across XXXX and XXXX . They ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) received that letter with certified returned receipt on XX/XX/year>. Their response was a " canned '' response that all is well and they are reporting out accurately. A second letter was sent today ( XX/XX/year> ) certified signature required with further violations highlighted. I hope they cure the deficiencies by fixing or deleting the inaccurate items as required by Law.

This debt collector has no contract with me. I HAVE NOT SUPPLIED PROOF UNDER THE DOCTRINE OF ESTOPPEL BY SILENCE, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

I PRESUME THAT NO PROOF OF THE ALLEGED DEBT, NOR THEREFORE ANY SUCH DEBT, IN FACT THEREFORE EXISTS PURSUANT TO 18 USC 8, I OWE NO DEBT, THIS COMPANY IS VIOLATING MY CONSUMER RIGHT TO PRIVACY PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1681-B2 COMPANY HAS NO PERMISSION TO REPORT MY INFORMATION PER 15 USC 1681.

I am putting you on notice that I the consumer refuse to pay this debt under the fdcpa : ( c ) Ceasing communication If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to such debt, except **Violation of FDCPA : ** The notice fails to provide verification of the debt as required by 15 U.S.C . 1692g. I have not received any validation or verification of this debt despite previous requests.

**Misleading or Deceptive Practices : ** The language used in the collection notice could be perceived as misleading or deceptive under 15 U.S.C. 1692e. It does not clearly state my rights to dispute the debt or request verification.

Under the FDCPA, I am entitled to verification of this debt and to dispute its validity. Therefore, I request that you provide me with the following information promptly : - Verification of the debt, including proof of the amount owed and the original creditor.

- Documentation showing that your agency is authorized to collect this debt.

Please note that until proper verification is provided, I dispute the validity of this debt and request that you cease all collection activities, as required by 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). Any further collection efforts without providing the requested verification will be considered a violation of the FDCPA.

Please respond to this dispute within 30 days from the date of this letter. Your failure to comply with the FDCPA may result in legal action being pursued against your agency.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

Someone has access to my personal information and has been ruining my credit by applying to multiple credit card companies. I have reached out to the credit bureaus in regards to this matter and was advised I file a FTC Report in order to have them removed.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-10
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MN)

XXXX and TransUnion both responded with verified without providing verification information. Contacted them both via Certified mail on XX/XX/. The tracking number is XXXX and XXXX. 

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$5200.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$450.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$140.00} has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 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 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within XXXX days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section XXXX of The XXXX Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications. 

Items that need attention : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I sincerely urge you to expunge this entry from my credit report as it is not linked to me and is clearly fraudulent. I kindly request a thorough investigation and prompt correction of this inaccuracy in my credit history.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Chime Financial Inc (FL)

I attempted to make a {$47.00} payment to XXXX to make a minimum payment on my credit line on XXXX XXXX chime rejected the payment for some reason. On XX/XX/XXXX I made a {$100.00} payment to XXXX on the same day, chime processed the {$47.00} payment from a week before as well without my consent.. I disputed the {$47.00} payment and they refunded my money today the XXXX but because of this XXXX considered it suspicious activity and froze my account.. when I called chime to ask for clarification, they said that XXXX rejected the initial {$47.00} payment and then asked for it to be put through again a week later.. which was clearly false information
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I am reaching out again regarding the ongoing nightmare I face due to XXXX XXXX and credit reporting agencies mishandling verified identity theft on my account. Despite providing substantial evidence like an official police report, FTC Identity Theft Report, notarized affidavit, and identification documents, XXXX and the bureaus continue to falsely attribute fraudulent charges to me. 

XXXX refuses to conduct a full investigation, instead making empty claims of " verification '' without providing any concrete evidence like IP addresses, geolocation records, or transaction metadata to validate over {$300.00} in unauthorized charges. The credit bureaus have violates my rights under FCRA Section 605A by repeatedly allowing this disputed, inaccurate information back onto my credit reports even after initially blocking the account per federal law. 

I have spent countless stressful hours trying to resolve this legitimate fraud only to be dismissed, given the run around, and left to deal with the consequences like a plummeting credit score. The financial and emotional distress caused by XXXX and the credit bureaus ' lack of urgency and accountability has severely impacted my life. 

Despite multiple attempts to directly address the issue in good faith, XXXX continues to ignore evidence and suppress my fraud claims. The credit bureaus continue reinstating unverified, disputed information. These systemic failures warrant intervention and oversight from the CFPB. 

I urge the Bureau to exercise its enforcement authority to facilitate proper investigation and resolution of my identity theft case, ensure XXXX substantiates any claims with concrete evidence, compel the credit bureaus follow FCRA procedure, and secure reasonable compensation for provable damages. The mishandling of this matter extends beyond my personal frustrationit represents the urgent need to hold financial institutions and reporting agencies accountable for their roles in perpetuating harm against consumers. I await your guidance on next steps.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-17
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)

My information was exposed during a data breach. There are several errors on my credit report including inaccurate names and addresses which are associated with several inquires and charges. Accounts that have been paid but not reported and companies on my report that I have never done business with or have a contract with nor was I aware of any debts being sold. I contacted the credit reporting agencies on XX/XX/year> to remove and update this information however they still exist on my credit reports.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I sent in my drivers license and a bill with my address on it and told them to remove the names and addresses off my report because I never lived there and that it was fraud which I have a fraud alert on my files with all credit reporting agencys and they have not removed any of them the names that was supposed to be removed are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Addresses that was supposed to be removed are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL, XXXX Address ID # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX Address ID # XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL, XXXX XXXX ID # XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX FL, XXXX Address ID XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Never lived at any of these addresses
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

XXXXXXXX XXXX was charging me finance fees on an account that had a {$0.00} balance. 

We didn't use the card so we never looked at the account, this continued for 3 months, and then they assessed us a late fee, and reported the account to the credit bureau 's I spoke to them and they realized that the charge was in error, and they reversed the charges, However they have not updated my credit report to remove said late payment notification. I have reached out on multiple occasions, but they have not taken action
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I've obtained a copy of my consumer credit report from the three major credit bureaus to check the information reporting to ensure it was accurate according to USC title 15 1681i ( 5 ). 

I've waited 30 days to receive the investigation results which everything was still on reporting exactly the same on my credit report as the previous month. The credit reporting agencies Experian, XXXX, and XXXX did not modify and/or remove any items on my credit report. 

The primary information being reported incorrectly are the payment histories on my XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX accounts. 

This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act which is harming me from obtaining funding to further my small business.