davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (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 2024-07-22
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. (SC)

" The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. 

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

XX/XX/scrub>XXXX  I CALLED EQUIFAX THEY COULD NOT VERIFY MY IDENTITY FOR SOME REASON XXXX I CALLED EQUIFAX AGAIN AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET INTO MY ACCOUNT BUT I STILL CAN'T SEE MY ACTUAL REPORT DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR WITH EQUIFAX!

XXXX I DECIDED TO GO ONTO THE XXXX WEBSITE TO SEE ALL 3 BERUAS AND I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SEE THE EQUIFAX REPORT THE REPORT IS OUTDATED I TRIED TO DISPUTE A LOAN THAT IS ON MY REPORT AND IT TRANSFERRED ME BACK TO EQUIFAX TO DISPUTE THE ITEM I WAS ABLE TO LOGIN BUT STILL NO CHANCE TO DISPUTE THE INACCURATE ITEM DUE TO THE WEBSITE. I CAN DISPUTE WITH XXXX XXXX XXXX BUT WITH EQUIFAX THEY'RE HORRIBLE!!

EQUIFAX HAS TOO MUCH GOING ON WITH THEIR BUSINESS AND IT'S PREVENTING ME FROM MOVING FORWARD WITH BETTERING MY CREDIT ON THEIR BEHALF AND IT IS NOT RIGHT.

THE SCREENSHOT BELOW HAS BEEN SAYING THIS FOR OVER 6 MONTHS! I DON'T HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH THE OTHER AGENCIES. MY IDENTITY IS VERIFIED WITH EQUIFAX SO THIS SHOULDN'T BE A PROBLEM!

THANK YOU, TRULY HOPE THIS WILL HELP!
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

My account with XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

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

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (GA)

I am writing to express my serious concern regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite multiple requests for investigation, I have yet to receive a satisfactory resolution or corrective action. These disputed accounts are having a severe impact on my credit file and significantly affecting my daily life. 

The inaccuracies have caused immense hardship, and I am now compelled to request your immediate assistance in addressing this matter. Please conduct a thorough investigation into each of the disputed accounts and take prompt action to update and correct my credit report. 

Restoring the accuracy of my credit file is crucial for my financial well-being, and I urgently need your help to rectify this situation without further delay. Your swift action and cooperation in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for your understanding and prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (FL)

" 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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (IL)

I applied for a new XXXXXXXX XXXX  credit card online in XXXX. While I was out of the country, someone intercepted the card and/or the card information, activated the card, and made fraudulent charges ON XX/XX/year>. After many hours on the phone with XXXX, I was able to cancel the card. I received two letters from the XXXX fraud department saying they closed the card due to fraudulent charges, but they still continue to report that I am late on the 'payment '. Letters dated XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

I am writing to dispute the inclusion of this bankruptcy on my credit report. The dates filed and reported, as well as the closing dates, do not align. This situation is highly concerning as I possess a letter from the court clearly stating that this bankruptcy should not be reported to you. Furthermore, the involvement of an unauthorized third party adds to the absurdity of this situation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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 serious concern regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite multiple requests for investigation, I have yet to receive a satisfactory resolution or corrective action. These disputed accounts are having a severe impact on my credit file and significantly affecting my daily life. 

The inaccuracies have caused immense hardship, and I am now compelled to request your immediate assistance in addressing this matter. Please conduct a thorough investigation into each of the disputed accounts and take prompt action to update and correct my credit report. 

Restoring the accuracy of my credit file is crucial for my financial well-being, and I urgently need your help to rectify this situation without further delay. Your swift action and cooperation in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for your understanding and prompt attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I've been a victim of identity theft in the past and also another issue is that I've hired an attorney and sent a few different letters to the credit bureaus. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX need to remove the " XXXX XXXX '' CLOSED, negative accounts XXXX in total from my credit report. 

The other account that has been falsely reported on my credit is from " XXXX XXXX '' and this needs to be removed from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
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. (NY)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-30
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

On XX/XX/23 I spoke with a XXXX Federal Supervisor in the Loan department regarding how my checking line of credit was being report to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX credit agencies. The Supervisor said the issue would be escalated and that someone would e-message me or contact me regarding an answer to my concern. I never contacted regarding my concern, so today XX/XX/23, I called XXXX and spoke with a Supervisor in the same department regarding the same issue. The Supervisor informed me the loan was special, and that it was being reported as a revolving account because the account does not have an expiration date. I informed him whether the account is a revolving account or an installment account credit reporting agencies should not be able to access real time balances regarding this particular account or any other account for that matter. I informed him that the practice seems unfair and possibly illegal. Review illustrations of the e-promissary loan agreement from XXXX, my Equifax checking line of credit reports, and the checking line of credit statement ( XXXX of each month ) documents for proof.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

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

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (NY)

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 2023-05-30
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Upgrade, Inc. (NC)

My account payment status for the months of XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX of XXXX and for the month of XX/XX/XXXX have been reported as being 30 days late. I initiated an investigation into this matter by contacting the companies customer advocacy department weekly, if not more often, every week since XXXX of XXXX. I provided proof of payments by providing my bank statements per their request. On NUMEROUS calls with them, including different representatives, they confirm that they agree with me and it has been clearly noted in their system. They also told me that on XX/XX/XXXX they submitted a request to XXXX, to correct the information. However after 60 days had past, I contacted XXXX only to find out no records exist of a correction request from the company.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported in 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 XXXX XXXX  Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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. (NC)

I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX Inquired on XXXX XXXX, 2023, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX Inquired XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2023, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023 & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 2023
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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)

Please expedite the removal of the unauthorized accounts from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I did not initiate or authorize these accounts, and I am unaware of their origins. In accordance with USC 1681g, I am formally requesting their removal within the next 15 days. Enclosed are the pertinent documents for your thorough review and reference.