davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Repossession — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (IN)

The lender must provide me written notice of my right to redemption and ( or ) right if reinstatement .The lender must provide a notice to the consumer that confirms the sale price of the repossessed vehicle from auction I have not received any notice in writing before or after repossession i have been a victim of a illegal auto repossession I would like my repossession investigated with proof from the lender were properly and timely given, and all of the allowable redemption and cure time limits were adhered to Please provide copies of the legal notices and proof of the commercially reasonable manner of the resale of the subject vehicle. 
If no such proof is provided with receipt of the notice, the alleged claim of a deficiency will be considered null and void, and any continued collection activities, or continued reporting of this invalid claim on my credit reports will be considered a violation of the FDCPA and FCRA.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TX)

Bank of America sent an email telling me to unfreeze my credit so they could issue a credit card. Also someone tried to open a Bank of America online account. Also XXXX XXXX XXXX sent me a letter telling me my application for a loan was denied since i have my credit frozen. I did not make and application. It was sent by XXXX XXXX XXXX on line for financing.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
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. (NC)

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 and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-29
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)

Encountering an error suggesting a late payment on my account is unsettling, particularly because I have consistently adhered to payment deadlines. This inconsistency is generating unnecessary stress, and I implore you to swiftly rectify the situation by updating my records accordingly.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
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. (NC)

This is XXXX XXXX please do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. 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 2023-03-31
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

I have been working on my TransUnion credit profile and I noticed there is an incorrect addresses on my report. I am writing to dispute the errors on my credit report. I request that these errors be corrected immediately. Enclosed, please find copies of the relevant documentation that support my dispute, including. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

The INCORRECT Addresses that should be deleted are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX and there is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, IL XXXX I know that under the following law the CRA has to delete inaccurate information. 1681i. Procedure in case of disputed accuracy section ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. Lastly, see the below where there must be maximum accuracy and unfortunately they are not practicing this law. 1681e. Compliance procedures Section ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Delete Hard Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, the list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality Mger 15 USC 1681 .

The accounts below have violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 ) ( a ) 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 2024-08-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: I.C. System, Inc. (OH)

Despite my multiple attempts to dispute this item ( XXXX XXXX ) and providing supporting documentation such as evidence and police reports the issues have not been resolved. Additionally, I am being sued for debts I no longer owe. Debt collectors are selling my debt, leading to multiple lawsuits against me. I request that these items be investigated and corrected as soon as possible. Please provide me with a written statement detailing the results of your investigation and any changes that are made to my credit report. Below is an attached copy of my report for your reference. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-11
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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY)

On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Capital one bank made a hard inquiry onto my account. I was not clear and conspicuously informed of and extended time limit against the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I called them attempting to dispute the inquiry and be notified of any laws pertaining to the facts. Their response was " nothing you can do '', " it doesn't matter what the FCRA says '', " We do not have anyone to talk to competent of the facts to speak with '' and even hung up on once I asked how to access the recordings of the call, all very discouraging practices.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-11
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. (GA)

The account in question violates my rights as a consumer and pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) as a federally protected consumer, I am now opting out of any and all authorization I the consumer may have given you written, unwritten, verbal and non-verbal pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 6801 6805 concerning this account specifically, effective immediately and indefinitely. In addition to said legal authority, this entity has failed to comply with 16 CFR 313.4 313.9 and is currently in violation of said legal authority. Ive attached a copy of the Privacy Act of 1974 to clarify any confusion as to my rights as a federally protected consumer concerning this matter. Being that this debt was recently purchased, there is no prior course of dealing pursuant to the legal authority U.C.C. 1-303. I am also prepared in addition to enforcement warranted by the CFPB, to file suit in the proper jurisdiction to enforce my rights where this complaint will serve as evidentiary documentation. My Account Names and Numbers : 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-04
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain items contained in my credit report maintained by your bureau. This letter serves as a follow-up to my initial complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), wherein the items in question were deemed verified by your agency. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I am entitled to request and receive a detailed reinvestigation of the disputed items. I hereby request that you reinvestigate the following item from my initial CFPB complaint and provide a detailed explanation of the source of information you used to return a verified response : XXXX  XXXX Account Balance : {$2400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Please be aware that under FCRA 611, you are required to conduct a thorough reinvestigation of my dispute. If, upon reinvestigation, you can not verify the source of the information used to substantiate the verified status of the contested item, you are obligated to delete this item from my credit report. 

Additionally, be advised that willful noncompliance or negligent noncompliance with the FCRA may result in litigation for any credit denials or damages that arise from the continued presence of inaccurate information on my credit report. Should this matter not be resolved to my satisfaction, I am prepared to take further action to protect my rights, which may include initiating litigation. 

To assist you in your reinvestigation, I am including copies of relevant documents that support my claim. These documents include : CFPB Complaint XXXX XXXX FTC Identity Theft Affidavit I expect a response from your office within the 30-day period mandated by the FCRA. If you are unable to verify the accuracy of the disputed item, please delete it from my credit report and provide me with an updated copy of my credit report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-09
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (TN)

Subject : Urgent Request for Assistance : Unjust Closure of Capital One Credit Card Account Affecting Credit and Home Purchase Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a critical matter involving the abrupt closure of my Capital One credit card account due to two returned payments. I am deeply concerned about the impact this incident may have on my credit profile and my ability to pursue a home purchase. 

At the age of XXXX, I am earnestly working towards building a secure financial foundation, and the unforeseen closure of my credit card account has presented significant challenges. I believe that the consequences, particularly at this early stage of my financial journey, may be unduly harsh. 

I seek your intervention to investigate this matter and request that Capital One reevaluates the decision, considering the potential ramifications on my creditworthiness and the defamation of character implications. My primary goal is to rectify this situation without any lasting impact on my credit record. 

Enclosed with this letter are pertinent documents, including account statements and related communication with Capital One, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the situation. 

I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and kindly request your assistance in ensuring a fair resolution that does not adversely affect my credit standing. 

Thank you for your consideration.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

After carefully analyzing my credit report, I noticed several inaccuracies as it relates to negative accounts, employment history, and addresses where I have never lived. I am requesting that the following inaccurate information be removed from my credit report as this is affecting my score and ability to obtain new credit with different creditors. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything must be 100 % accurate on my credit report and under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and U.S. Code 168i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate. The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies shown in my report? As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification-Description of reinvestigation procedure. I have included documentation to verify my correct information. I thank you in advance for your prompt cooperation. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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. (WA)

I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-09
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. (KY)

My car was stolen containing my ID and social security card on XX/XX/2023. Since then I have placed a fraud alert on all 3 credit bureaus. I provided a police report # which is XXXX and a Federal trade commission identity theft # which is XXXX. I had a lot of fraudulent inquiries and even a credit card account fraudulently opened. I have disputed all of this my problem is the credit bureaus have been refusing to remove them saying the inquiries were somehow verified. I have not applied for anything since XX/XX/2023 This is a ongoing situation that I have to keep going thru because whoever has my information keeps on applying for credit so as I check my reports and see them then I dispute
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-09
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. (NY)

In accordance of the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 


15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2. Also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written permission. 


As you can see above even with some of the accounts they show duplicates and the reports are not accurate at all. I am learning more and more about my rights and what can be done to prevent things like this from happening and affecting my credit reports unfairly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AR)

I have noticed several items on my credit report that I do not recognize. It appears that someone XXXX have stolen my identity, as I did not authorize these accounts. I have previously raised this issue, and I am now requesting that these accounts be removed from my report immediately. The presence of these unauthorized accounts is causing me significant distress. They do not accurately reflect my credit history or financial management, and dealing with this issue has been challenging. If this matter is not resolved, I am prepared to pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek a resolution. These erroneous items on my credit report are significantly impacting my ability to achieve important financial goals, such as purchasing a home and supporting my family. I hope we can resolve this issue promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-20
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA (MD)

XXXX XXXX, an employee of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX dba XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am the sole owner. XXXX assaulted me on XX/XX/. I was awarded a protective order from one year, and the judge allows him to run the day-to-day operations of my company XXXX XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/ XXXX walked away from the company without giving me any warning or notice. I had to subpoena bank records from First National Bank where XXXX personal checking account, a checking account XXXX a business XXXX is owner of at XXXXXXXX XXXX, a checking account at XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX where XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, owned by XXXX XXXX ( brother ) XXXX runs/ownes. I received all the proof XXXX endorsed checks made out to XXXX XXXX XXXX and mobile deposited these checks into his personal account at FNB, mobile deposited checks into his business at XXXX, mobile depisited checks and had wires deposited into FNB in XXXX XXXX XXXX, these deposits were significant at over {$110000.00}. When he walk away I was left with lots of bills, people calling me for money to pay bills, all the money XXXX took he was supposed to pay these bills. Instead he walked away and left me in so much debt the company closed and I have had to deal with lawsuits.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-10
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. (MD)

Dear Equifax : To ensure that your company is reporting account 100 % accurately, I would like to know the procedures used to investigate this inaccurate collection account. Did you even conduct an investigation because it is still not reporting 100 % correctly? 
1. 15 U.S Code 1667a - Consumer lease disclosure XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 
2. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report no consent is identity theft XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX  This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 
3. Under 15 USC 1692f a debt collector may not use any false deceptive or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt this account is in violation. 
US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXXXXXX   This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 
4. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 
5. 15 U.S. Code 1643 ( b ) Burden of proof Liability of holder of credit card XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
6. The following personal information is incorrect Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 7. The following personal information is incorrect Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX  XXXX Its sad that your company would ignore the FTC guidelines in regard to your investigation efforts. I wonder if other consumers are being affected by your lack of investigation. I would like to know to whom you talked with at the collectors office when you started your investigation? Also, please send me their complete address. In addition, please do not send your template letter on how you conduct an investigation. I want details on how you did this. 
30 days should be enough time to get back with me. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX