davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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 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 2024-07-20
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. (CA)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " 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 and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 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. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies Equifax and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I am writing to formally request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my FICO score.

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

Privacy and Confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 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 an 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. Account needs to be removed from report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I looked at my credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed something is incomplete and inaccurate. Fair Credit Report Act. A consumer reporting agency reasonably procedures these accounts whenever it prepares a consumer. please reinvestigate again the flowing account reporting EQUIFAX REPORT. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Title loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: WHEELS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC. (CA)

XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX Principal is still XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I reached out to company to settle on a payoff, I was told I didn't qualify because I had refinanced the loan XX/XX/XXXX and it was considered a new loan again. 

I have paid over XXXX dollars on the original loan of XXXX. The finance charge is too high to pay the balance. The balance never goes down. 

XX/XX/XXXX I inquired about a settlement payoff again, I was told I would have to offer a payoff of XXXX the principal, which still XXXX. I said it was too high.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

The wrong info in my credit reports makes it tough to get new credit. Errors confuse lenders and give a false idea of my creditworthiness. This hurts my financial reputation. I'm formally asking to correct and remove these mistakes from my reports. It's vital for lenders to see my true financial status for fair evaluations
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

My account with ( XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX 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  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX 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 2024-07-19
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 request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my XXXX score. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inacurrate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
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)

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

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 2024-07-19
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. (LA)

I was astounded and disheartened to discover that credit inquiries were being conducted without my consent. I have attempted to obtain the following information from the creditors ; however, they have neglected to respond. Details of the Inquiry : Request that the creditor furnish specific information regarding the inquiry, including the date of its initiation, the purpose of the inquiry, and the credit product or service that is associated with it. Application Documentation : Obtain copies of any credit applications or other documents that are pertinent to the inquiry. This may encompass disclosures, agreements, or application forms that you would have completed or received during the credit application process. Documentation of Authorization : Request that the creditor furnish evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This may encompass signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that serve as evidence that you authorized the creditor to access your credit report. Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. The documentation of your interactions with the creditor may encompass emails, letters, or notes. Internal Records : Request that the creditor furnish internal records or notes in connection with the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or rationales for initiating the inquiry. Identity Verification : Prior to commencing the inquiry, request that the creditor implement verification procedures to verify your identity in the event that identity theft is a concern. This may involve the verification of personal information or identity documents submitted during the application procedure. Documentation of Compliance : Inquire about the creditor 's adherence to pertinent laws and regulations that govern credit inquiries, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

After carefully reviewing my consumer report, I notice several inaccuracies. I am requesting for a full investigation of the account listed below to make sure this account is accurate. It is my right as a consumer to request such action under the FCRA. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 60 days 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

XXXXXXXX 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 Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Request for Immediate Removal of Late Payments from Credit Report Pursuant to Consumer Law To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to request the immediate removal of late payments from my credit report in accordance with consumer law, specifically 15 U.S. Code 1666b, 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 2 ) ( I ), and 15 U.S. Code 6802. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified late payments that are inaccurately reported and must be removed promptly to avoid further harm to my creditworthiness. 

I request the removal of the following late payments : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX I assert that these late payments are inaccurately reported and violate my rights under consumer protection laws for the following reasons : 1. Violation of Consumer Law : Consumer protection laws, including 15 U.S. Code 1666b, safeguard consumers from unfair credit reporting practices. The reporting of inaccurate late payments on my credit report constitutes a violation of these laws. 

2. Accuracy Requirement : According to 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 2 ) ( I ), consumer reporting agencies are required to ensure the accuracy of the information they report. The inclusion of inaccurate late payments on my credit report fails to meet this requirement.

3. Privacy Protection : 15 U.S. Code 6802 aims to protect consumers ' privacy rights by ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of their personal information. The reporting of inaccurate late payments compromises my privacy rights and must be rectified immediately. 

I demand that you take immediate action to remove the inaccurate late payments from my credit report and provide me with written confirmation of their removal within [ specify a reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days ] days of receipt of this letter. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address or phone number provided above. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-06
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. (TX)

I looked over my credit report and saw some inaccurate information. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) mandate that the three credit bureaus confirm these details ( A ). These items may not be reported as unverified information without providing any supporting information within the legally allowed time range. The following items are shown on my credit report as needing investigation and deletion because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 
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Consumer complaint received 2023-06-06
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. (TX)

I sent a letter to notify you about some inaccurate items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint # & I am including it again. The following items are inaccurate and needs to be removed : XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$530.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$20000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$520.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unpaid Balance {$1500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$530.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$20000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$520.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unpaid Balance {$1500.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/2022.