davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-10
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. (SC)

I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. 

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft. 

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MO)

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 ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) 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 2024-07-25
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. (GA)

I am writing to express my concern regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Multiple times, I have raised the issue of inaccuracies in these accounts, and have consistently requested that they be thoroughly investigated. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely damaging my credit file and hindering my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have caused immense hardships for me, and I am left with no choice but to plead for your assistance in rectifying this situation as soon as possible. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the reporting of each of these disputed accounts. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file so that I may regain control over my financial well-being. I sincerely urge you to give this matter your utmost attention and take swift action. Your cooperation and support in resolving this issue promptly would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28
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. (FL)

In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

XXXXXXXX XXXX  has listed remarks on my credit reports that are not accurate. XXXXXXXX XXXX made a remark on my reports that the account with them was charged off for two consecutive months in XXXX  those months are XXXX XXXX XXXX. I requested a debt validation with XXXXXXXX XXXX but they did not provide me with any proof of late payments to charge off the account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

First and foremost, I want to emphasize that my right to privacy is of the utmost importance. I am asserting this right with this dispute letter. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ), you have a responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. I am invoking this right under the law and expect that all the information provided is treated with the highest degree of fairness, impartiality, and respect for my privacy. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( regarding permissible purpose ), I have never authorized the following companies to access my information. Their actions are in clear violation of this statute. I am requesting the removal of the following account ( s ) from my credit report, as they are negatively impacting my reputation, character, creditworthiness, credit standing, and credit capacity. Enclosed with this letter is an official FTC report filed under penalty of perjury, further substantiating my claim. Given your legal obligation to protect my privacy, I request that this matter be handled with the utmost urgency. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25
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)

The following inquiries are fraud. They are in violation of USC 1681b. Never gave permissible purposes of consumer report. I never gave written consent to report anything on my consumer reports. No consent is fraud. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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. (AZ)

There's an inquiry on my credit report that I don't recognize, I did not authorize this nor given consent to the company to pull up my credit report. It is stressing me and making me anxious on why and how this happened.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

This is my second notice asking the following credit bureaus TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX to remove, XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXXXXXX from my consumers report. Under 15 U.S. code 1681b Permissible purpose of consumers reports, I have NEVER given you written notice and consent to report ANYTHING on my consumer reports. As a consumer by law this account must be deleted, or late payments must be deleted immediately, or I will seek monetary compensation damages in small claims court in my state and city. The letter will also be sent to XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX and Federal trade commission. 
15 USC 1681 ( a ) this company is in violation of my rights to privacy and information I want to be private that is posted on my report is a violation. Infringed upon my right of privacy, there are so many errors of FCRA violation, this account is unverifiable and inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-10
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)

" 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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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25
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. (AZ)

I am writing to express my concern regarding a hard credit inquiry conducted by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on my credit report. The information provided on the XXXX report was invalid, specifically the *phone number listed : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  When I called this number, a lady answered and claimed it was her personal cell phone and that she had no affiliation with this or any other bank. She sounded genuinely concerned. 

After hours of failed attempts, I finally received a call from the bank ( XXXX XXXX, ID # XXXX ) from XXXX. I was informed that as a normal procedure, they conduct a hard credit inquiry on every HELOC once a year. I explained that this was incorrect and that all hard credit inquiries require my explicit authorization. The representative stated that they have the right to do this whenever they want. After requesting to speak with a manager, the same teller returned and informed me that this was a known issue, and my HELOC was closed. They assured me that the hard credit inquiry would be deleted, stating they are only deleting it because my HELOC is closed ( which it is not ), raising another concerning issue. 

This bank is providing misinformation and affecting my credit report, as well as reporting an incorrect phone number on their XXXX hard credit inquiry. I am extremely concerned not only for my credit but for other members as well. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

SincerelyXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Feel free to adjust any details as needed! If theres anything else you need, just let me know.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WA)

Resolution of Unauthorized Credit Inquiries and Violations of FCRA and Washington CPA On or about XX/XX/XXXX, I visited XXXX XXXX to test drive a vehicle. During my visit, the salesman employed underhanded tactics by running my credit through multiple banks without my consent. I made it clear that I was not intending to purchase the vehicle at that time, yet they proceeded with the inquiries. I was told by the dealership that they would do their best to get the inquiries removed, but to date, they have not been removed from my credit report. 

**Violations : ** - Under the **Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), ** running my credit without my explicit permission constitutes a violation of 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining a consumer report. There was no permissible purpose for the multiple inquiries as I was not attempting to enter into a credit transaction. 
- Additionally, the dealership 's deceptive practices could also fall under **Washingtons Consumer Protection Act ( CPA ) ** for engaging in unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce, as outlined in RCW 19.86.020.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
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 2022-12-04
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Brown and Joseph, Ltd (AZ)

Brown & Joseph , LLC sent a letter alleging a balance due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. " Regretfully you have failed to reply to our repeated request to voluntarily resolve this matter ... .Unless payment in full is secured immediately, our client has requested that we immediately refer this account to the XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' The put a stub to send payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX IL XXXX. This is a ghost debt. Made up.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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. (GA)

After discovering my consumer file had been used to apply for numerous auto loans for several days, I mailed dispute letters to the credit bureaus. Their response was the inquiries were factual and they had permissibles purposes. However, these companies use the E-Oscar system as verification and did not give me an investigation as required. Per ( 15 USC 1681b ) If a creditor must have permissible purpose and without permissible purpose it is aggravated identity theft ( 18 USC 1028A ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I was trying to finance a vehicle and was told that my Equifax account was locked due to security reasons, this has inconvenienced me in a major way, I have a family and we rely on my car for all of our transportation needs. If I was made aware of this a long time ago ( which I wasn't sent a letter an email or nothing ) I would've gotten this taken care of so that I didn't run into problems like this. it is goin on 1 week with no vehicle and I am afraid I may lose my job due unreliable transportation.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-28
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Neon Newco Corporation (TX)

On the XXXX of XXXX this year ( XXXX  ) I received my tax refund for the amount of {$14000.00} on my brinks prepaid account, as at the time the deposit arrived I was XXXX  for over XXXX weeks, when I got out and attempted to login to my account I was puzzled to find out that the entire amount on the account has been spent fraudulently. 

I attempted to contact Brinks ( which is a subsidiary or Netspend ) SEVRAL TIMES but they kept taking me back and forth, I attempted the dispute online which they said would take up to XXXX to come to a full conclusion, XXXX has passed and nothing was done nor a refund. 


Right now I can't even log into my account because the online access has been restricted asking me to call.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I previously sent a letter to address the errors and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received a response even after 30 days. It seems like my disputes are being overlooked and I feel taken advantage of. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since the deadline has passed, I expect these accounts to be updated without delay. If not, I may have to take legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Moreover, my information was impacted by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-19
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. (NY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. the List of account below las violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, 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 2024-09-19
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. (NJ)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-14
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MD)

I never filed these bankruptcys please have them send or show proof that this is mine which is not but a mistaken identity. My name I think was used a mistaken identity my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX which is on my certificate of birth. 

Not ( XXXX ) Please have them remove this incorrect information that is causing me financial problems. There is already a inflation and this is not helping.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Good afternoon. I am writing to dispute two collections listed on my credit report, which I believe to be incorrect. The collections with the numbers : XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX