davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
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. (AR)

I hereby swear that this is my personal statement that the inquiries listed are fraudulent and NOT originated by me and need to be deleted from my consumer reports pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2. Also, please update my personal information to reflect accurate information only, pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ). : XXXX XXXX : DELETE Former Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DELETE Former Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. DELETE Employer : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. : XXXX XXXX : DELETE Former Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX, H. DELETE Former Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. DELETE Employer : XXXX XXXX and XXXX, Account XXXX. DELETE INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, Bank XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, Factual Data XX/XX/XXXX. ADD EMPLOYER : XXXX XXXX XXXX. ADD NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED IDENTITY THEFT REPORT.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

" 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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent.

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than 30 days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-01
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

The loan is a US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LOAN FOR THE AMOUNT OF XXXX $ However it was opened XXXX XXXX which was a education loan. However I have tried disputing this loan and asking for a deletion of this account because I was not EVER in a college during this year. Somehow someone has gained access to my information and applied for a education loan in my name. I have not had any feedback about this account. This account is still opened and it is showing on my credit report. It has damage my credit report heavily. 

Im asking you guys do a thorough check and have this creditor remove this item please.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

This is in reference to CFPB XXXX I have recently disputed a late payment entry on my credit report related to my account with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX In response, XXXX XXXX has replied with multiple transactions, which they deemed Late. The multiple entries, reported as a late payment, does not comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681a, which directly pertains to the EXCLUSION of certain types of information from consumer reports.

According to 15 USC 1681a, " transactions '' or " experiences '' between the consumer and the person making the report are EXCLUDED from the consumer report. The reported late payments fall under these categories, as it is a transaction or experience directly between XXXX XXXX  and myself. 

Here is the specific clause for reference : 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) : The term consumer report does not include any report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. 

Given this legal provision, the reported late payment SHOULD NOT be included in my credit report. XXXX XXXX is intentionally violating the FCRA by furnishing this entry every month. I kindly request the CFPB investigate this matter and remove the incorrect late payment entry from my credit profile. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I am writing to formally dispute late payment remarks appearing on my credit report. 
Please investigate and remove these remarks promptly. 

Upon reviewing my financial records, I discovered that there have been instances of late payments recorded against my account. I want to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may have caused. I assure you that this was not intentional, and I take full responsibility for the oversight. 

I understand the importance of maintaining a good payment history, and I am committed to rectifying this situation promptly. To ensure that such occurrences do not happen again in the future, I have taken the necessary steps to implement better payment tracking and reminders.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

THE STATUS AND BALANCE, ETC OF THIS ACCOUNT ON MY CONSUMER REPORT IS INCORRECT. ACCORDING TO THE FCRA IT IN VIOLATION OF THE FCRA. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX. PLEASE CORRECT THIS INFORMATION.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( XXXX ) 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. 


This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining. 
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Consumer complaint received 2019-08-03
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (CA)

Dates : Every 30 days, every month Amounts : $ XXXX- {$1200.00} Collections agencies are reporting accounts as " late payments '' on a monthly basis in violation of FRCA 611 ( a ). 
I have attempted to file disputes with the bureaus but the response is that the accounts are in compliance with FCRA and i'm not sure what that means.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such. 
Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry. 
Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit. 
Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report. 
Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor. 
Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry. 
Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process. 
Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

recently i looked at copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies in my account this account is hurting my ability to obtain credit-bit is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy here is the item i am asking you verify as accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
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. (AZ)

To Whom It May Concern, Please be advised this is my SECOND WRITTEN REQUEST. The unverifiable and incomplete items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct. In the results of your first investigation, you stated in writing that you verified that these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Please be advised that your company continues to report these unverifiable and incomplete items. These accounts can be considered falsified revenue and illegal by the IRS due to the fact these said accounts have been written off as a tax deduction. How can a payment be collected on an unverifiable and incomplete account, that has already been recorded as a tax deduction. These actions could have severe penalties for falsifying revenue reported to the IRS in accordance with the General Accounting Principles ( GAP Standards ). 

Please remove these unverified and incomplete items listed below : XXXX. XXXX XXXX CODE XXXX - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 


2. 15 U.S. CODE 1692E 10 - FALSE OR MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 


3. there is some inaccurate information reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
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. (NJ)

The credit reporting agency XXXX is in violation of 15 USC 1681 sec 604a section 2, because it states that a Consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account w/o my written instruction. I did NOT give consent nor written instruction to any credit agency to report my nonpublic personal information.

Per the Federal Credit Reporting Act as a federally protected consumer, per 15 USC 6802 XXXX XXXX am now OPTING OUT of ANY AND ALL Authorization I, the consumer may have given to XXXX XXXX XXXX written, unwritten, verbal, or non-verbal to report my nonpublic personal information. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX violates the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as 12 CFR 1022.24 Reasonable opportunity to opt-out because I was never notified by XXXX, XXXX that my nonpublic personal information was going to be shared with non-affiliated third parties such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, I was NEVER GIVEN THE CHANCE TO OPT OUT. Also, 15 USC 6508 states that I have the option to opt out of any account reported to my credit report and I am supposed to receive an opt-out notice every thirty ( 30 ) days which XXXX, XXXX never sent to me. I am exercising my rights under 16 CFR 313.7 Form of opt-out notice to consumers. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX violated the terms and conditions within their banking agreement because XXXX XXXX XXXX states that they do not provide consumer information to third parties which they violated by reporting my nonpublic personal information to the credit reporting agencies listed above. According to 15 USC 6802 B ) I am supposed to receive THREE disclosures before my nonpublic personal information is shared but I never received notice. XXXX XXXX XXXX ALSO unlawfully sold this debt to a third party AFTER the debt had already been tendered in accordance with UCC 3-603 et al. I have never had a contract or agreement with any third parties and I do NOT consent to them reporting any account to my credit report. I am invoking all rights under OPT OUT and to Privacy protected by 15 USC 6802 B, 12 CFR 1022.24, 15 USC 6508, 16 CFR 313.7, the Privacy Act of 1974 et al. Please see 15 USC 6802 B ) OPT OUT below. A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations All Charge off 's are certificates of indebtedness, which is considered income and must be removed
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

My accounts 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 to be removed/updated.

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.

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!
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
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. (KY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 as well as 15 USC 6802 Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information. 

The accounts are as follows : XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The prementioned companies have violated my rights as follow 15 USC 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 section 604 A. Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 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 antedantes the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 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 2019-08-03
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Simon's Agency, Inc. (NC)

Simon 's Agency Inc. is the bill collector trying to collect on a account that was opened XX/XX/2014. they said the original account belonged to XXXX XXXX Special SVCS. I wrote several letters to the credit bureau and to Simons Agency stating that this account does not belong to me or was it opened by me. I asked for original and signed documents for this account and the Agency just send me copies of statements. I wrote several time and I keep getting the same respond. This account is only showing up on XXXX of my credit report, the other 2 bureau XXXX and XXXX has deleted and removed this account from my credit report. I would like for this account to be removed and deleted from XXXX as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
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. (MO)

XXXX XXXX XXXX I sent a letter to the courthouse asking do they report bankruptcies to the credit bureaus and i got a letter back stating, " They do not report any bankruptcies to anybody ''. So if thats the case. How did the credit bureaus verify my bankruptcy as 100 % accurate. They never did a fair investigation according to the 15 USC 1681 15 USC 1681 section 603 ( 3 ) ( E ) States ; The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumer 's credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or form a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. 
They also violated my rights numerous times.

The credit bureaus violated my given rights under 15 USC 1681.

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

According to : 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.

According to : 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.