davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
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. (FL)

The items listed below are reported on my credit file and were found in my reports with XXXX credit reporting agencies. These items were opened fraudulently. Ive informed all parties of the issue & provided the necessary documentation to support my claim. The credit reporting agency ( CRA ) & data furnisher ( DF ) are not complying with federal law regarding identity theft. Additionally, the credit reporting agency & data furnisher have not provided any evidence of an open contract, signed contract, or any valid proof this was opened, authorized, or created by me. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
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. (TX)

" I am composing this letter to formally file a complaint about the inaccurate personal information that appears on my credit report. I discovered confidential information that does not belong to me while reviewing my credit report, including [ specific details such as an incorrect name, address, and Social Security number ]. I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies, as this erroneous information may have a detrimental impact on my creditworthiness and financial standing. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly valued, and I am in anticipation of a prompt resolution to guarantee the accuracy and integrity of my credit report. 

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. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( XXXX ) 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 TILA XXXX Code XXXX since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX XXXX account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
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Consumer complaint received 2023-03-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I am respectfully taking this measure due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX not taking a closer look into my dispute filed with them on multiple avenues via : ( them the creditor, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and all 3 credit bureaus ). I was wrongfully accused of a charge off and late payments on my account and they have negatively impacted my reputation and ability to pursue a deserved job opportunity. 

XXXX / XXXX XXXX : Partial loan payments made, not ignored.

Covid-19 delayed work license upgrade classes pushing my back to work date by over 6 months. Spoke to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and they understood my situation and told me directly on the phone and in letter attached they could work with me on payments. Was told on phone a good will deletion of late payments can occur because my circumstances were Covid-19 related. Was told on phone no charge off or missed payment stains would impact my credit report, because this was Covid-19 related and I was making as much payment as I could ( {$500.00} payment, {$50.00}, {$300.00} even {$2000.00} to catch up the dates are truthful examples attached in files ). 

XX/XX/XXXX Maturity Date Email sent to XXXX stating student loan account ending in XXXX is maturing soon and is to be paid off by XX/XX/XXXX. No mention of charge off or late payment consequences. 

My budget was now set to pay loan off early by XX/XX/XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I showed up to local XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX branch near XXXX, TX and paid the loan off a whole week early in full in cash of {$5000.00} Credit reports are now reflecting charge off and late payments on this particular account. The account was undeniably paid in full on time ( early ) and never charged off for the creditors IRS tax write off and into another collection agency. 

Under my signed and disclosing loan agreement I have the legal right to exercise and mitigate any negative times in relation to the loan which does include inaccurate defaulting/ charging off of the account.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-20
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. (MD)

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 for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
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. (TX)

I was astounded and disheartened to discover that credit inquiries were being conducted without my consent. I have attempted to obtain the following information from the creditors ; however, they have neglected to respond. Details of the Inquiry : Request that the creditor furnish specific information regarding the inquiry, including the date of its initiation, the purpose of the inquiry, and the credit product or service that is associated with it. Application Documentation : Obtain copies of any credit applications or other documents that are pertinent to the inquiry. This may encompass disclosures, agreements, or application forms that you would have completed or received during the credit application process. Documentation of Authorization : Request that the creditor furnish evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This may encompass signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that serve as evidence that you authorized the creditor to access your credit report. Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. The documentation of your interactions with the creditor may encompass emails, letters, or notes. Internal Records : Request that the creditor furnish internal records or notes in connection with the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or rationales for initiating the inquiry. Identity Verification : Prior to commencing the inquiry, request that the creditor implement verification procedures to verify your identity in the event that identity theft is a concern. This may involve the verification of personal information or identity documents submitted during the application procedure. Documentation of Compliance : Inquire about the creditor 's adherence to pertinent laws and regulations that govern credit inquiries, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
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. (MO)

This is NOT a duplicate report and this is not filed by a 3rd party or Credit Repair Agency. In Accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Convergent these accounts below has violated my rights according to 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 an account without my written instructions. 

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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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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 XXXXBalanced : {$0.00} l XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balanced : {$140.00} XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Convergent Account XXXX XXXX # 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 instruction
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
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. (DE)

I am XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-19
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. (TX)

" 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 2024-07-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and notice I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit. 
I have repeatedly sent certified letters to Equifax and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX and original creditor about these fradulent accounts and information is repeatedly being updated by credit bureaus and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is simply not responding to any of my letters nor have any company validated these fraudulent accounts. I have also recently repeatedly disputed the accuracy of reporting on this XXXX XXXX account, and the results came back verified despite me contacting XXXX XXXXXXXX about this account before it was charged off on XX/XX/XXXX. The information credit XXXX company had on file for this account was incorrect during our recorded phone conversation. I gave my correct email, address and phone number during our phone conversation and was told that the information would be corrected and the investigated. On XX/XX/XXXX I was notified via phone that I would receive an email to send in an affidavit to complete and send back and I never received that email with an affidavit before this account was closed so how can this account be verified as accurate if I never had the chance to submit an affidavit when I notified you about this account before it was closed/charged off. Below I have attached all letters sent to XXXX XXXX Equifax and XXXX XXXX  about these fraudulent accounts. 


Below I have attached all copies of each certified letter that I sent to each company and Equifax.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
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. (PA)

I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
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. (DE)

Please be apprised that you are in direct violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. In my opinion you have violated at least three sections of this act by : Failing to validate a debt as allowed to the debtor under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 809 ( b ) Communicating with a debtor after receiving a cease and desist certified mail under 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Section 805 ( c ) Harassment of alleged debtor under the " abuse & harassment '' subsection of the statute, USC 1692 ( g ) Section 806 ( 5 ) the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts is that I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that your investigation was completed and my updated credit report still have the accounts I disputed when unfair traits and activities is being active to this company 's that I think illegally reporting in my credit profile that affects my life being tortured financially.

I WANT TO KNOW WHY? HOW? When they can not provide A PROOF or and EVIDENCE OF ANY WRITTEN DOCUMENTS THAT HAS MY WRITTEN SIGNATURE THAT WILL SHOW THAT I HAVE BUSINESS WITH THOSE COMPANY.

I DISPUTED those accounts because I never applied for any accounts to them. And I did not signed with my written signature to a written documents as transaction agreement. Please Make this negative accounts DELETED TODAY IN MY CREDIT PROFILE and deleted completely in my credit report as 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 and As a consumer by law this account listed below must be deleted immediately!

Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
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. (NY)

I sent my first letter asking all three credit to reinvestigate accounts that was false on my credit report that was not approves/authorize, credit bureaus sent back my account was verified, so I sent another letter asking can they provide me with answered on how my account was verified and never received info back because I dont know what they fixed when I look at my account everything still messed up. Credit bureaus was suppose to get back to me In 15 days and they did not. I asked them to Delete this account from credit report due to violations of 15 USC 1681 ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681 ( 7 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ), and 15 USC 1681s-2.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

My accounts 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 to be removed/updated. 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. 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!
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-20
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

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.