davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-19
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. (TX)

XXXX XXXX Account Number - XXXX Whom It May Concern, I am in total disagreement with your investigation response. The incorrect items listed below still appear on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like these items immediately re-investigated and for good cause. These inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit rating.

Furthermore, In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, I demand that you provide actual proof the information was verified, not a computer generated confirmation. 
Please provide : XXXX. The names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the information with above, so that I may follow up. 
XXXX. The date you contacted the individual funishers of information. 
XXXX. The method of communication you used to verify the information. 
I would also like to know if the furnisher provided you with my SSN, address or DOB. 
Please forward an updated credit report to me after you have completed your investigation and corrections. 
Your cooperation and prompt attention are required by law
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-24
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC (AL)

A tradeline was placed on my credit reports on XX/XX/XXXX by Wakefield & Associates for an alleged debt originally owed to XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX for an amount of {$930.00}. A duplicate tradeline for this same alleged debt was placed on my credit reports by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX of XXXX. I requested debt validation from both companies in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with the attached letters stating that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is the creditor and owner of this debt and removed their tradeline. Wakefield & Associates has maintained their tradeline and has increased the balance in small increments of $ XXXX {$5.00} frequently. 

I have attempted to receive validation from Wakefield & Associates to no avail, and I have attempted to dispute this. I am requesting that Wakefield & Associates delete this tradeline from my credit reports as they have failed to provide proof that they own this debt, and I have proof that a different creditor currently owns it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

My account with XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXX  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 those account 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. 


XXXX 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 2024-08-07
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation.

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent.

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file.

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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

" 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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late.

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX ). I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-24
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 a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. 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 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX 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.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-19
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

My information was used to obtained services to opened an account ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that I was unaware of and gave no permission to do so. The account was opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a Credit limit {$4000.00}. It currently shows on my credit report since XX/XX/XXXX an outstanding due balance of {$6900.00}. This account was obviously opened fraudulently without my permission and need this account to be removed off my credit under the ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. The address used in associated with opening this account was XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MD XXXX. I have no knowledge of this address. This information is in violation for inaccurate reporting under FCRA. The reporting is negligent and erroneous data in the way the company is reporting this information and is in violation of the FCRA. Experian, XXXX and XXXX is in violation of this reporting! Immediately remove this account from my credit file immediately within 30 days! I will file a lawsuit in this matter if this information is not removed!
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

This is my several endeavors to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
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. (SC)

The following unauthorized inquiries are on my credit reports for all three major credit reporting bureaus. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax 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  Please REMOVE these unauthorized Inquiries.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-06
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc. (NJ)

I was scammed out of {$50.00} on cash app. I immediately disputed the charge. After the investigation Cash app informed me the money had already been processed and there was nothing they could do. I then disputed with my bank who did refund me the money but now cash app has put my account negative the amount due to the dispute with my bank and refuses to clear the negative balance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-19
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. (FL)

I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
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. (CA)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several inaccuracies. The three credit bureaus are required to verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not permissible to report unverified information without providing proof within the legally mandated timeframe. The following items need to be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$280.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} TXXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$280.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$280.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. XXXX and XXXX are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account 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 account below : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-29
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

On XX/XX/XXXX, attempted to remove equifax security freeze on their website and through their automated call system. Both do not work. Called the customer service and they said their system is down, call back in an hour. Called back in an hour, still said their system is down and to call back in a few hours. 

XX/XX/XXXX, attempted to remove on their website and automated call system. Still does not work. Called customer service, after they obtained my personal identifying information, and they hung up on me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
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. (MD)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear CFPB, Subject : Complaint Regarding Charged-Off Accounts I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a charged-off account that are affecting my credit report and financial standing. The details of these accounts are as follows : XXXX Account # XXXX .... 
XXXX has charged off this account. Once your debt is sold to a third-party debt collector or considered charged off, it becomes a certificate of indebtedness. This means that it is now considered income and can not be reported to your credit report. It is important to have these accounts removed immediately. 
I have also previously sent a letter to this company XXXX months ago, stating that I am exercising my right to opt out of their reporting of this account, as per 16 CFR 313.7 ( f ) and 15 USC 6802 According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, section 602 ( a ) of 15 USC 1681 states that consumer reporting agencies must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. 
Equifax and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and as the consumer, I have the right to ensure that my private information is not shared. This right is supported by 15 USC 6801, which states that financial institutions have an obligation to respect the privacy of their customers and protect the security and confidentiality of their nonpublic personal information. The furnisher of information to credit agencies is considered a financial institution under this definition. 
Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) of 15 USC 1681 states that a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. Neither the financial institution nor the consumer reporting agencies, Equifax and XXXX, have my consent to furnish this information, and they certainly do not have my written consent. Any previous consent given to Equifax, XXXX, or the furnisher of information to credit agencies, whether it was verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is now revoked. 
The Furnisher of Information to credit agencies did not inform me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option, which is in violation of 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ). Additionally, the Account that is being reported by them is an adverse item without my permission, which is against the law according to 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ). Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures as required by 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A and 15 U.S. Code 1681e. Furthermore, as stated in 12 CFR 1016.7, I am opting out of their reporting services. 

Thank you XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-23
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Block, Inc. (TX)

My complaint is with cashapp I went through the process 4 times once they recovered my account back for me after I was logged and locked out. But they say I had to have authorized the transactions which I clearly didnt. I'm in Texas and a person from North Carolina hack my account and stole about {$600.00} out of my account before my company could get me back in control of said account. I want to be refunded. Here Is the list of the unauthorized transactions.. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX {$73.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$98.00} XXXX {$20.00} XXXX {$38.00} XXXX. {$30.00} XXXX. {$20.00} XXXX {$25.00} XXXX {$170.00} XXXX {$10.00} XXXX {$20.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$20.00} XXXX {$25.00} XXXX {$20.00} XXXX {$25.00} XXXX {$20.00} XXXX {$45.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-07
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (TX)

This complaint is against PayPal for their inconsistencies and discrepancy in handling of a dispute on transactions that happened on my PayPal account. I use my PayPal for purchases and payments on both recurring payments and purchases where the merchant only accepts payment through PayPal. Then I had a series of unauthorized cash advance payments on different credit cards between XXXX and XX/XX/2023. My first attempt to dispute these charges through PayPal came with a hostile response from PayPal denying my claim by comparing these unauthorized cash advance to regular purchases made which is totally absurd. I now had to dispute these charges with the credit card companies, and to my dismay PayPal continued to provide the same unscrupulous comparison of authorized purchases with unauthorized cash advances. To make matters even worse and more annoying, some of the unauthorized cash advances we resolved and others not, on the same claim that was filed. This is causing so much confusion between me and the credit card company because of the information provided by PayPal. PayPal should take responsibility that a series of unauthorized transactions is on them and retrieve the misleading and inconsistent information provided to the credit card companies. The Credit Card companies are : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ending in XXXX for {$2000.00} plus fees and interest during the period of dispute since XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ending in XXXX for {$1100.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ending in XXXX for {$1300.00} ( of the remaining disputed charges ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
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. (IA)

unfortunately, I am a victim of human trafficking of Debt bondage. I have made the company aware of this there are a multitude of accounts on my consumer file as a result of this. per the law they should be removed after I supply proof of who I am as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 )
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-19
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. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number- XXXXTo Whom It May Concern, I am in total disagreement with your investigation response. The incorrect items listed below still appear on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like these items immediately re-investigated and for good cause. These inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit rating.

Furthermore, In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, I demand that you provide actual proof the information was verified, not a computer generated confirmation.

Please provide : 1. The names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the information with above, so that I may follow up.

2. The date you contacted the individual funishers of information.

3. The method of communication you used to verify the information.

I would also like to know if the furnisher provided you with my SSN, address or DOB.

Please forward an updated credit report to me after you have completed your investigation and corrections.

Your cooperation and prompt attention are required by law
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-21
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. (MD)

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