davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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. 

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

15 U.S.C section 604 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. 

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

15 U.S.C section 604 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 2024-10-03
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 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 XXXX 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 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 2024-10-03
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)

I was completely taken aback when I checked my credit report this morning and saw inaccurate accounts listed. I have no idea how this happened. I check my credit regularly, and this time, discrepancies just appeared out of nowhere. I even refreshed my browser, thinking it could be a glitch, but nothing changed. The wrong accounts were still there. I'm pleading for the documents Ive sent to be carefully reviewed, so I can stop worrying about this once and for all.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

Upon a thorough review of my credit report, I have identified multiple errors that have adversely affected my credit score. These errors are not a true reflection of my credit history, and I believe they may have resulted from clerical mistakes, identity theft, or outdated information. I am requesting that these inaccuracies be promptly investigated and removed to ensure my credit report accurately reflects my financial responsibility. The incorrect information has caused undue harm to my credit score, which can affect my ability to secure credit and other financial opportunities. I trust that you will address this matter with the urgency it requires and make the necessary corrections.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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)

This morning, I noticed unauthorized inquiries on my credit report for no apparent reason. I routinely check my report, but today there were unexpected discrepancies. I even refreshed my browser, hoping it was a glitch, but nothing changed. The inquiries remained. I need this issue resolved immediately and ask that the documents Ive provided be reviewed thoroughly to prevent future worries. I am extremely frustrated and need a swift resolution.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CO)

I am formally submitting this CFPB complaint today to bring to your immediate attention the distressing fact that I have fallen victim to a severe case of identity theft. After conducting thorough research on the appropriate steps to rectify this situation, it has become evident that I must engage with the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, accessible through their official website at XXXX : XXXX, in order to file a comprehensive report. I would like to emphasize that, as per the explicit provisions outlined in FCRA Section 605b, it is mandatory for Credit Reporting Agencies to promptly remove or block any accounts listed in connection with an identity theft report. For your convenience, I have enclosed the necessary supporting documentation to facilitate the swift elimination of the erroneous information that is tarnishing my credit report. The following accounts, which clearly do not pertain to me and have been illicitly opened without my authorization, require immediate attention : 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 XX/XX/2022 XXXX Furthermore, in strict accordance with FCRA Section 605B ( a ), it is explicitly stated that the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES are obligated to expeditiously block any information within a consumer 's file that is recognized by the consumer as originating from an identity theft incident. This crucial action must be taken no later than four business days from the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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 reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 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 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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-26
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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 XXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, DEPT OF ED/XXXX, XXXX XXXX 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 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681 to ( 4 ) There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my consumer report. It has come to my attention that your agency is reporting information on my consumer report without my consent, thereby failing to apply maximum accuracy in accordance with your vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit information as stipulated in 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 3 ). Furthermore, I am aware that your company policy requires you to maintain written consent from me, the consumer, authorizing you to report any account on my consumer report. Federal law under 15 U.S.C.

1681b requires that you must have either court jurisdiction or a handwritten letter from me giving you permissible purpose to report such information. Your failure to adhere to these requirements constitutes a violation of my privacy. Additionally, as a financial institution, you are obligated to uphold maximum privacy of my nonpublic personal information pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 6801 ( a ), which states 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. Moreover, I demand that your agency immediately cease and desist all illegal activities and all mediums of communication related to the collection of this alleged debt. Your persistent attempts to contact me at inconvenient times have caused significant disruption and damages, affecting my business hours of operation. I am fully aware that a medium of communication also includes my consumer report, and I demand the deletion of the account reported on my consumer report. I demand that your agency promptly investigate this matter and remove the inaccurate information from my consumer report. Please provide me with a written response detailing the actions you have taken to rectify this situation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Failure to comply with these demands will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies to protect my rights and seek compensation for the damages caused by your actions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 2023-03-30
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

I have reached out to the company several times. I have asked to update the credit bureaus several. They have lied saying they sent screen shots of their accounts to the credit bureaus prior to when they report to credit bureaus. I paid the account off in full on XX/XX/XXXX. They have reported to all 3 of the credit bureaus 3 times that the account is 60days late on the XX/XX/1926 & XXXX. I have gotten hit hard on my credit reports by them intentionally reporting inaccurate information. I have filed a dispute with all 3 credit bureaus & the company won't respond to them. I need this to fix asap. I have documents showing I paid it off as well conversations we have had.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
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. (TX)

I am writing to express my concern regarding the inaccurate negative items on my credit report. I have submitted multiple complaints to the credit bureaus requesting verification of these items, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 609. However, despite my repeated requests, I have not received the necessary proof to validate these entries. According to FCRA Section 609, if verification is not provided, the credit bureaus are obligated to remove these disputed items from my credit report. I kindly request that the credit bureaus promptly investigate and rectify this matter in accordance with the FCRA guidelines to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Attached you will also find my ID as proof of my identity and my Proof of Address.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (KY)

Re : Request for investigation and removal of inaccurate late payments on account XXXX, Account Number XXXX Dear CFPB Representative, I am filing a formal complaint regarding inaccurate information reported on my credit report related to my XXXX account XXXX account XXXX XXXX. Specifically, late payments were reported for XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>, which I believe to be inaccurate due to the legal protections in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The following federal laws protect my consumer rights and have been violated in this case : XXXX. XXXX ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ) This law requires that any negative information on credit reports must be accurate and verifiable. In this case, the reported late payments do not reflect my financial situation during the protected period under XXXX regulations. 
2. CARES Act ( Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ) Under this law, if a financial assistance or deferment agreement was in place due to hardships caused by the pandemic, payments should be reported according to the terms of that agreement. During the period in question, I was under a XXXX assistance plan, so the late payment information is inaccurate. 
3. TILA ( Truth in Lending Act ) This law requires creditors to provide clear and accurate information to consumers. The account statements for the months in question do not reflect the COVID-19 assistance terms, violating this requirement. 

I have attempted to resolve this issue directly with the credit bureaus and the creditor, but I have not received an appropriate resolution. Therefore, I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to investigate this matter and ensure that my credit report is corrected in accordance with the legal protections provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Attached is a copy of my credit report highlighting the inaccurate late payments, as well as supporting documentation showing that I was enrolled in a COVID-19 assistance plan. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a favorable resolution that ensures the accuracy of my credit report. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-04
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)

I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NY)

This is additional documentation to CFPB Case # XXXX. 

Company falsified their letter to this case dated XXXX, to which you closed my case. 

I will attach activity from my credit report that shows activity ON THIS CARD from 1 year ago. 

They said they closed my store card ( a XXXX credit line from XXXX  ) due to inactivity of 31 months. 

Per the attached I had a {$780.00} balance on XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-22
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NJ)

Unfortunately after filing a complaint against Bank of America for unfairly closing my checking and Savings accounts, I found out they closed my " XXXX XXXX '' retirement account as well. To make matters worse, I have no idea where they sent my funds.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-20
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. (FL)

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 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. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( 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 2024-10-07
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. (MI)

I submitted a full police report from the XXXX Police Department requesting a block on the following listed accounts in accordance to the FCRA and FDCP they are in violation of serveral laws 15 USC 1681 ( 1 ) ( s ) states the following 15 USC 1681 ( B ) company has no right XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Inaccurate reporting dates and amounts XXXX XXXX  Account number XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Account XXXX