davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : 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 XXXX 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 2024-07-31
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. (CA)

I CHECKED MY CREDIT REPORT AND I SEE SOME UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES LISTED UNDER MY SSN.I NEVER APPLIED FOR CREDIT WITH THESE COMPANIES.I NEVER GAVE ANYONE PERMISSION TO RUN MY CREDIT.PLEASE REMOVE THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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)

Despite my previous three written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request.

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after three written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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. (FL)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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)

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am writing this statement on my own behalf to delete the following information in my file. The items listed i need deleted are mentioned here in this FTC report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not open these accounts. These accounts fall under the FCRA 15 USC Codes 1681i and 15 USC Code 1682g. As a federally protected consumer, I demand the removal of these listed accounts immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-23
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. (AR)

I have several items on my credit report that are not mine. I noticed it because I recently applied for a credit card and I wasn't approved so it prompt me to check my credit report. These items listed are not mine and need to be deleted from my credit report. 

XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$6600.00} XXXX  XXXX  XXXX {$210.00} XXXX XXXX {$85.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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. (IN)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-17
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. (PA)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-14
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. (CO)

In Accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX account 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 account without my written instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX 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.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-12
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: CEX.IO CORP. (SC)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I purchased {$1400.00} worth of Bitcoin ( XXXX BTC ) using the cryptocurrency exchange CEX.10 ( Order No. XXXX ). At the time, Bitcoin 's price was {$14000.00} USD per coin. On XX/XX/XXXX, I sold my Bitcoin which had risen slightly and had {$1700.00} USD in my account. On XX/XX/XXXX, I used my {$1700.00} to purchase Bitcoin again because the price had dropped considerably ( Order No. XXXX ). On this day, Bitcoin 's price was {$3800.00} USD which gave me XXXX Bitcoin. In XX/XX/XXXX Bitcoin had risen to {$64000.00} and I decided to sell my Bitcoin which was valued at {$26000.00}. Previously, I was told by CEX.10 that my only way to withdraw my funds would be to open an off-shore bank account because sending funds to my XXXX XXXX via wire transfer was not an option at that time. By XXXX of XXXX, CEX.10 had made it possible for US citizens to sell Bitcoin and I attempted to do just that without any success. I have been trying to sell or transfer my Bitcoin to a wallet ; however, when I attempt to sell my Bitcoin, I receive the following message " We're not there yet but might be coming soon! Unfortunately, were not providing our service in your country yet. "! What? CEX.10 has as of today 's Bitcoin rate {$12000.00} of my money they refuse to return to me. I have been in contact with their CSR, and have an email from a CSR named XXXX informing that I absolutely CAN sell my Bitcoin and withdraw my USD to my XXXX XXXX account and he provides details and a link ; however, when I follow the link or log into my account through their website via my desktop, I can not find anything regarding my XXXX Bitcoin or any way to sell or withdraw my funds. I do have access to my account via their App ; however, I am not given any SELL option. I can not perform any type of withdraw of my funds or my Bitcoin. I have been very patient, but this company has clearly stolen my money. CEX.10 was registered with the SC Secretary of State 's Office as a Corporation in XXXX, but the status now shows a status of forfeited with a date of dissolution XX/XX/XXXX. I want my XXXX Bitcoin returned to me OR the value of my Bitcoin in USD which as of today is {$12000.00}. CEX.10 previously offered itself as FDIC Insured on their website and in other online communications. I am now aware this was untrue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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)

Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate.

Under 15 U.S Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report. It shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S. Code 1691i ( 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 investigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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)

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 be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$580.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$580.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$580.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21
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)

My account with ( CREDITOR NAME ) 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.

( CREDITOR NAME ) 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 2024-07-31
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)

This is my other endeavor to tell CREDIT BUREAUS that I am a victim of identity theft and to complain about specific records in my document because of their wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud. Per Section 605b of the FCRA CREDIT BUREAUS is required by law to remove any ITEMS or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. 
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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-07
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. (CA)

I called your department after I purchased a credit report with XXXX dated XXXX. After receiving a copy of my report, I saw some UNVERIFIABLE information that on my personal profile, I noticed that there were CHARGE OFFS account on my credit report. This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXX  to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud account on my credit report all this time just today I have a charge off that I have never seen before, as well as this incorrect information on my personal profile but still youre not taking any actions. One of your staff told me to write a letter and attach a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ). I have never with this account listed below, so please help me remove these charge off, including this incorrect information from my personal profile. A copy of my Utility Bill, drivers License, and my Social Security Number are all included in this written request. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (WA)

Second Formal Request to Opt Out and Revoke Consent Under Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary of Request to Opt Out and Denial of Rights by Capital One Background : First Request : Submitted to Capital One on XX/XX/2024. 
CFPB Request : Submitted on XX/XX/2024 after Capital One ignored the first request. 
Response : Both requests were denied and ignored by Capital One Request Summary : I formally requested to opt out of any and all sharing of my credit account, transaction, and non-public information with Capital One. My rights are protected under various laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and 12 CFR 1016.7, which state : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681 Section 602 ( a ) ) : Consumer reporting agencies must exercise responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for privacy.

15 USC 6801 : Financial institutions must respect the privacy of their customers and protect their non-public personal information.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) : Consumer reports may only be furnished in accordance with written instructions from the consumer.

15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) : Financial institutions can not disclose non-public personal information to non-affiliated third parties without providing consumers an option to opt out.

12 CFR 1016.7 : Consumers have the right to opt out at any time. 
Issues : - Capital One did not acknowledge or act upon my initial opt-out request submitted on XX/XX/2024. 
- Following the denial and ignoring of my first request, I escalated the matter to the CFPB on XX/XX/2024, which was also denied. 
- Capital One has not provided the required option to opt out nor protected my rights as mandated by law.