davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I recently viewed my credit report and Ive noticed that I have a fraudulent inquiries reporting on my credit report Im asking that this inaccurate inquiries please be deleted.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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)

XXXX  Account # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX I am deeply concerned to find several accounts on my credit report that do not belong to me. These fraudulent accounts are causing significant distress and are preventing me from securing essential credit. Under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I urgently plead for their immediate removal. Please expedite the investigation and correct my credit file as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this alarming matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (AR)

I am writing to formally dispute the reporting of a fraudulent account under the name XXXX XXXX ( # XXXX ) on my credit reports with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and TransUnion XXXX This account was opened as a result of identity theft, without my knowledge or consent. I demand the immediate removal of this account from my credit reports and request a thorough investigation into this matter, as well as appropriate compensation for the damages caused. 

Issue Identified The XXXXXXXX XXXX account reporting on my credit reports is not mine. It was fraudulently opened due to identity theft. I did not authorize any transactions or communications with XXXXXXXX XXXX, nor did I receive any services or products associated with this account. 

Discrepancies in XXXX XXXX. XXXX : Was 30 Days Late 2 Time ( S ).

Was 60 Days Late 2 Time ( S ).

Was 90 Days Late 5 Time ( S ). 
XXXX. XXXX and TransUnion : Was 30 Days Late 2 Time ( S ).

Was 60 Days Late 2 Time ( S ).

Was 90 Days Late 4 Time ( S ).

The inconsistencies in the reporting of late payments among the credit bureaus further highlight the inaccuracies and confusion caused by this fraudulent account. 

Violations and Impact The presence of this fraudulent account on my credit reports violates my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and has caused significant harm to my credit profile. The inaccurate late payment history and fraudulent account negatively impact my credit score and overall financial standing, potentially leading to denials of credit and other financial services. 

Applicable Laws and Regulations 1. 15 USC 1681c-2 - Blocking of Information Resulting from Identity Theft : This provision allows consumers to request the blocking of information resulting from identity theft. I am exercising my right under this law to request the immediate removal of the fraudulent account from my credit reports. 
2. 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - Reinvestigation of Disputed Information : Mandates that consumer reporting agencies must conduct a reasonable reinvestigation when a consumer disputes the accuracy of information, including accounts opened as a result of identity theft.

3. 15 USC 1681e ( b ) - Accuracy of Report : Credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual. The inclusion of this fraudulent account violates this requirement.

4. 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - Responsibilities of Furnishers of Information : Prohibits furnishers from providing information to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate or resulting from identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2019-12-31
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

On XX/XX/2019 Portfolio recovery associates llc filed a lawsuit against me in XXXX court without serving me with proper summons. PRA also tried to get a default judgement against me on XXXX with out me having the right of representation. In the past I requested from PRA proof of contract for the credit cards with XXXX XXXX  which PRA has purchased the charged off accounts for less than the owed amount. I received junk mail notifying me that PRA had filed a civil case against me as they were offering their services to assist me with my case.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-29
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (AL)

I discovered a fraudulent application for a credit card with Synchrony Bank / Amazon had been submitted in my name on XX/XX/2023. I first contacted Synchrony Bank XXXX Amazon on XX/XX/2023 in order to dispute this application since I did not apply for any new credit at this time. I was told that there was only one application submitted and that Synchrony Bank / Amazon, which was denied. I was told that, " per process, '' the details of my dispute would be forwarded to the credit reporting agency and that it takes between 30 and 60 days before I would see an changes or a resolution. I was also told I would receive a letter in the mail that contained summary information regarding my case. I received nothing in the mail, and, upon waiting the 30-60 days, I contacted XXXX who stated they had not received any information from Synchrony Bank / Amazon regarding my dispute. I contacted Synchrony Bank / Amazon fraud department again on XX/XX/2023, where I received the same information from my previous call, waited the 30-60 days, contacted XXXX, and again was told they hadn't received anything. I just contacted Synchrony Bank XXXX Amazon again today ( XX/XX/2023 ) and was surprised to learn that there were not just one, but THREE fraudulent applications submitted in my name, and that only ONE of the three were reported to XXXX from my first inquiry in XXXX. The agent took action to report the other two fraudulent applications to the credit reporting agency while I was on the phone. I asked this agent for written verification stating what actions had been taken up to this point and he refused to provide such documentation stating that per their policy they can not provide this documentation because these were " only applications, which were denied '' and that they could only provide written documentation if I were an actual account holder. XXXX has stated on multiple phone calls that they are unable to remove the inquiry from my report until they have received the proper evidence from the card issuer, which I am unable to provide since Synchrony Bank / Amazon refuses, and instead insists that they are taking care of it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (IL)

In accordance with 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, and XXXX XXXXXXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. State I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A. Section 2 it also consumer reporting agency can't furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U. S.C. 1681B Permissible Purpose of Consumer Report
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08
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 recently submitted a request for investigation of the above noted accounts, which you denied. I submitted sufficient information for you perform a reasonable investigation of my dispute. Unfortunately, you neglected to do so. If you had investigated properly the results would have proven that I have never been late on these accounts. Actually I am not sure that the account is even mine though your company claims to have verified these. Depending solely on your flawed e-Oscar system has proven to produce less than accurate and fair information. I request that you take a more active and accurate approach to investigate this for me. As in XXXX XXXX TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the courts ruled each and every time that the CRA couldn't merely " parrot '' information from the creditors and collection agencies ... that they have to conduct an independent REASONABLE investigation to ensure the validity of the debt and the honesty/integrity of the XXXX in question. Sending out a generic form letter through the e-Oscar system that does not even 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 2024-08-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

My account with the company and i was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with this company 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 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 XXXX  days before the payment due date. 

This company never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered XXXX 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 2024-08-07
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. (GA)

Name : XXXX XXXX, Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the TRANSUNION credit reporting agency XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Date opened : XXXX XXXX Amount : {$5000.00} Account name : US DEPT OF EDUCATION Account number : XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$5600.00} Account name : US DEPT OF EDUCATION Account number : XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$5100.00} I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04
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. (GA)

Please remove all the inaccurate fraudulent accounts as I have no know in any of these. For the company to do what fair and equitable to me as a consumer by removing inaccuracy records on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
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. (GA)

Name : XXXX XXXX, Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the TRANSUNION credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX Date opened : XXXX XXXX Amount : {$5000.00} Account name : US DEPT OF EDUCATION Account number : XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$5600.00} Account name : US DEPT OF EDUCATION Account number : XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$5100.00} I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
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)

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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section XXXX A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( XXXX ) 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 XXXX years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2024-08-21
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

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 Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

My account with XXXXXXXX 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 those account 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  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 2024-08-21
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)

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.

Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries.

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.