davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-05
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. 
This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any account that was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$31000.00}. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) that alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) the filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) The following report included this language but Equifax is neglecting to process it to the letter of the law. Please see they are held accountable for as this is impacting my life in emotional, physical & financially... and I would truly not what to pursue a legal remedy ... and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove this file. If you feel there are possibility this account belong to me I require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly. This account ( s ) is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on this account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on this account is a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
Product: Credit card — Store credit 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NJ)

On XX/XX/year> I purchased a product from Lowes using my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Lowes offered a discount if I applied and used their card. I accepted the offer. Lowes inadvertently charged my XXXX XXXX XXXX AND their store card. XXXX XXXX invoice came to me before Lowes : synchrony bank and I paid XXXX XXXXXXXX. I explained to Lowes that I paid XXXX XXXXXXXX and they need to stop billing me. Synchrony continues to bill me to date with interest despite proof of payment via XXXX XXXX invoice. I have called them several times and they wont stop. Please help and advise. 
Please note : I dont have a printer and cant upload documents but I can furnish upon request
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (MO)

I see that Equifax is reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX on my consumer report without my consent. I have attempted months ago prior to this complaint to call and send in a letter stating that Per the FCRA as a federal protected consumer I am now opting out of any and all authorization I the consumer may have given you written, unwritten, verbal, and nonverbal per 15 USC 6802. I still see that it is on my report even when it shouldn't have been to begin with considering I never gave permission or consent to report this on my credit report. Under the Privacy Act of 1974 it clearly states, No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains. Also, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) is a federal law enacted in 1974 that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA applies to any public or private elementary, secondary, or post-secondary school. 20 USC 1232g ( b ). Then 15 USC 1681b states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681a-4, " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy ''. Equifax is a consumer reporting agency, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information ''. Also I see a lot of transaction history being reported including the high utilization that's being reported but according to 15 USC 1681a-exclusions, report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. All the transaction history is illegal to report and should not be reported on my credit report from what 15 USC 1681a section states. Every company in their agreements with consumers said they would follow the law and agreed to do so. They are aware that they are breaking the law and continue to do so daily with prior knowledge of the law they agreed to uphold for the benefit of the consumers and to not undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system according to 15 USC 1681a-1.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-29
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Tribal Lending Enterprise, Inc. (CA)

I received a payday loan from XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$900.00}. I called them to arrange repayment in XXXX installments of {$310.00}, {$310.00}, {$310.00}, and {$270.00}. I was shocked to learn that they had lied, and changed the repayment terms to 20 payments of {$310.00}! That is over {$4500.00} dollars, an interest rate of 700 %. This is illegal in California as usury, but they claim to be exempt from State laws because they are on tribal land. This company has received hundreds of complaints and is banned from doing business in some states like Washington. Please help me, I did not know this company was engaging in fraudulent and deceitful practices. They outright lied about the terms of this repayment. They are preying on unsuspecting people who are desperate to pay their bills. They should not be allowed to be in business. I 'm sure you have received other complaints like mine. My daughter is very ill, I am paying all our expenses, and I can not comply with these outrageous terms. These people are liars and not to be trusted. I am changing my bank account so they can not take {$310.00} from me very 2 weeks, which I never agreed to. XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
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. (VA)

I have a tremendous amount of soft inquiries on my credit report which I never authorized and have opted out for the past XXXX years yet they continue to occur and are not removed as soft inquiries dont usually damage the consumer report but they are detrimental to mine as a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I am very concerned that they are negatively affecting my consumer reports and hinders my ability to access funding
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against TransUnion regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to TransUnion disputing a late payment reported by XXXX XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : The payment was made on time. My records show that the payment was submitted in XXXX and XXXX, XXXX, well before the due date. I have attached bank statements and payment confirmation receipts as evidence of this timely payment. 
Additionally, I did not receive any prior notice or warning of a delinquency, further suggesting that there was an error in processing or crediting my payment. 
This inaccurate late payment entry has resulted in unjust negative consequences on my XXXX XXXX, affecting my ability to secure favorable credit terms. 

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, TransUnion has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my XXXX XXXX and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against TransUnion regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to TransUnion disputing a late payment reported by XXXX XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : I made my payments on time. The payments were due on the XXXX of each month, and both payments were submitted on the XXXX of the respective months. I have included bank statements and payment confirmations to verify that the payments were made before the due dates. 
There appears to have been an internal error by XXXX XXXX, where the payments were not correctly processed or credited to my account on time, leading to these inaccurate late payment reports. 
Additionally, no notification or communication was sent to inform me of a late payment, which further supports that the reported delinquency is in error. 
Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, TransUnion has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my XXXX XXXX and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

My account with TransUnion was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. 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.

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.

TransUnion 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 2022-10-25
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. (GA)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained more then 48 times nonstop this is exhausting The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719transunion has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX and XXXX and XXXX  from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have one negative credit items outstanding debt now that is not mines. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and negative account its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im depressed now.with no help they keep ignoring me after I keep telling them repeatedly they are hurting my character of my name they won't respond and it not even in investigation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I am writing to formally dispute the presence of unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and inquiries on my credit report, which I received on [ Date of Credit Report ]. After a careful review, I have identified multiple accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize. These entries appear to have been added to my credit report in error or as a result of fraudulent activity.The inclusion of these erroneous items has unfairly impacted my credit score and overall financial standing. This matter is causing significant concern, as my credit history is being unjustly damaged by information that is neither accurate nor reflective of my true financial activities.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-15
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NV)

On XX/XX/year> we were contacted by a criminal who frauded our Bank of America savings account through two wire transfers of one for {$48000.00} and another one for XXXX were contacted by phone that these transactions were hiidden in our accounts and needed to be brought to our attention so that the bank could see them and then they would be voided. We have been banking with Bank of America for over 50 years and have never made a wire transfer ever so this was very confusing to us they went so far as having the bank call my husband cell phone number with the banks number on it to verify that this was the bank and I needed to follow these instructions. This all occurred after XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX being very suspicious I kept checking our accounts and at XXXX on the XXXX I realized the money was gone and immediately contacted the bank to freeze our accounts and stop the wires. According to bank policies we were never contacted to verify if these wires were indeed valid nor did we contact the bank as per their policies to send these wires. The wires were sent at XXXX on the XXXX I called at XXXX to stop them we have received the XXXX back but not the {$480000.00} and can not get any information back from the bank and where our money is. We are XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX we just retired and have been victims of a horrendous fraud we need help! Bank of America did not take the necessary steps to protect us the funds should have never been released it even states on the paper work any wire done after XXXXXXXX XXXX. would not go out until the next business day which would mean they could have been stopped. Why would have these been flagged in 50 years we never made a wire transfer and two large transfers done after XXXXXXXX XXXX. should have been a warning, Please we need help Also at XXXX XXXX  after our accounts were frozen they attempted to make another {$75000.00} wire transfer which we then received a text stated it had been denied we never received any type of text from Bank of America for the other two wire asking if these were legal wire transfer which we of course would have denied.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
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. (CA)

I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.