davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
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. (AR)

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 Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I do not have an account with any of these companies, I've never applied for employment from any of these companies, I do not have a collection account with any of these companies, I have no legitimate business with any of these companies, none of these companies are insurance underwriters, none of these companies supply government licensing, I have never submitted a rental application with these companies, nor do I have a court order for any of these companies. 
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// So what will be the Permissible Purpose? I never gave a written consent for any of these companies because I have no dealing whatsoever with these companies, per 15 USC 1681b ET SEQ 604 FRCA
Consumer complaint received 2019-11-22
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA)

I paid my statement balance of {$470.00} by the due date of XX/XX/2019 in full but Capital One still charged me {$4.00} in interest when there should have been none.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-28
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. (TX)

Dispute Letters ( XX/XX/XXXX ), a Follow-up Letter ( XX/XX/XXXX ), a XXXX  Follow-Up Letter ( XX/XX/XXXX ), and a XXXX  Notice of Intent to File a Formal FTC Complaint ( XX/XX/XXXX ). In total, I have sent XXXX letters asking for a correction to my credit report. 

To date, I have had to dispute incorrect medical collections along with inquiries that are not mine XXXX times. On different occasions, I have received responses from all XXXX  credit bureaus with confirmation of these medical collections being removed/deleted from my credit report. 

The medical collections are the following : XXXX. XXXX XXXX with account number XXXX for the original creditor " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX '' for the original amount of {$260.00}. This medical collection was removed/deleted in XX/XX/XXXX. I have attached supporting evidence to show this medical collection has been deleted. On XX/XX/XXXX, the medical collection that was previously with XXXX XXXX with account number XXXX for the original creditor " XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX '' for the original amount of {$260.00} was sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and the account status showing as Opened. This is inaccurate information as this was disputed back in XXXX and removed/deleted in XXXX. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX with Account Number XXXX for the original creditor " XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX '' for the original amount of {$220.00}. This medical collection was removed/deleted in XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, the medical collection that was previously with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX with account number XXXX for the original creditor " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' for the original amount of {$220.00} was sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and the account status showing as Opened. This is inaccurate information as this was disputed back in XXXX and removed/deleted in XXXX. 

The inquiries XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
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. (DC)

To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and mental anguish that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
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. (NJ)

I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Winklevoss Exchange LLC (VA)

Gemini Trust LLC has inappropriately collected commissions and expenses approximating {$700.00} for processing a bank transfer but failed to perform any of the requested services, failed to refund my entire principal balance as no services were provided, failed to reply to repeated inquiries and closed my account without any explanation whatsoever. The original principal was for {$10000.00} in Gemini but the exchange has refused to make me whole and inappropriately collected expenses even though none of the requested services were provided.
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. (GA)

I am filing this complaint because I have noticed a collection account on my credit reports that I do not recognize or have any knowledge of. This account is inaccurately listed under my name, and my attempts to resolve this issue with the credit bureaus have not led to any meaningful action. 
I have provided supporting documentation requesting verification and removal of this. erroneous account, yet the credit bureaus continue to report them as valid without offering substantial proof. This has caused significant damage to my credit score and overall financial well-being, and the lack of assistance from the credit bureaus is both frustrating and unjust. 
The unjust account in question : XXXX  : XXXX : {$18000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-24
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC (NJ)

I was scammed on the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX platform at XXXX on XXXX XXXX. Teens approached me and asked me to help donate to charity. They were very convincing and showed me a website and other documentation. I said yes and handed them my phone when they told me that Zelle was the best mechanism to make the donation. They used it to send two {$1000.00} transactions via zelle to themselves before handing the phone back to me and telling me they couldn't enter in the payment info. 

I filed a fraud claim to XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Zelle department, and they denied my claim. I have an outstanding police report and the XXXX XXXX police are currently investigating. There is also XXXX footage showing that I was indeed scammed. This is a known crime activity on the XXXX XXXX, and I do not think my fraud claim should have been denied.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Phoenix Financial Services LLC (NJ)

I was checking my yearly credit report and found out there was collection on my credit report i decided to call to find out why was this on collection they did not tell me anything they wanted me to give them my social security number and date of birth I refused it and was not sure what i was dealing with since i know i dint owe anyone especially hospital since i know i have insurance thru the state XXXX XXXX i doesn't even say when this bill was from they would not give me no information
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I've been attempting to contact the appropriate authorities about the errors on my credit report, but I haven't had any success. It's been incredibly frustrating and stressful, keeping me up at night wondering about my financial future because these inaccuracies are unfairly impacting my credit score and preventing my credit applications from being approved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I submitted a credit repair request to a company, but they still failed to respond within the XXXX timeframe required by law. This failure to respond has negatively impacted my credit and caused difficulties for me. I am now submitting a complaint to the CFPB to address the situation and protect my rights as a consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P. (NC)

LVNV Funding an acct for a fraudulent credit card that was opened in my name, and this company has bought the account and want me to pay them {$430.00} for a account that is fraudulent. I notified them 4 different times and they refuse to remove this from my credit report. 
Also- XXXX and XXXX XXXX to remove the account in question and also the LVNV funding underhand and fraudulent tactics.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (PA)

On XX/XX/XXXX somberly stole my card and used it at a XXXX XXXX I just noticed I was wondering why my credit card was over drafted They spent XXXX $ on XX/XX/year> I would like to report this as fraud
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-29
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (PA)

The items I received from the merchant were chipped and defective. The magnetic strip was too weak to secure them in my car, causing them to slide off when the doors opened and closed. I have sent both video and pictures to the merchant to document the issue. The online advertisement promised tool-free installation, but later I received lengthy instructions and additional tools were required. This is misleading advertising. The merchant repeatedly offered a partial discount, but I declined due to the defective nature of the products, which were unusable. They provided a foreign return address in XXXX, with shipping costs exceeding {$50.00}, while the original purchase price was {$89.00}. This means shipping costs would be 55 % of the items price! I requested a prepaid return label, but instead of providing it, the merchant only offered further discounts and free returns, without addressing the return properly. I have repeatedly expressed my desire to return the defective and unusable items, but the issue remains unresolved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Dear credit bureau, I was reviewing my credit report and found inaccuracies on my credit report. The creditor was required to send me specific paperwork within a certain period of time regarding where it was sold and the balance of the alleged account. I didn't receive the paperwork and the account needs to be removed as laws have been broken. How did you verify this account and what information do you have to send me proof of proper investigation? If you do not have this documentation and can not provide it within the next 30 days, i demand the account listed below be deleted immediately for violating my FCRA rights. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: T.S. Holdings (NV)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has kept debt collection account on record for years. I've requested receipt to validate account is DISMISSED and should've been deleted according to judges orders and no reprecussions should be held against me, the consumer. 
FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) Duty of Furnishers of Information to Provide Accurate Information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors. 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. 

( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors. A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-07
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Account is reporting late payments during covid and while on deferment these are FCRA violations. Remove this late payment reporting in XX/XX/2020 on account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-13
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Village Capital & Investment LLC (CA)

Requested a loan payoff for my loan and I was told it would be a 7 business day turn time and then it would be mailed? I need my payoff right away and why they can not provide my loan payoff via fax or email in the year 2020 is ridiculous, they are just holding my loan XXXX and this is not right.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-09
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. (TX)

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. Section 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agency, block information from appearing on my consumer credit report that is that result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of personal loan or loans, credit cards, and other accounts from 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 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 

These accounts have resulted in serval hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I have listed these fraudulent accounts that are on the report that is being maintained by you. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report that is being mentioned by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft Criminal Complaint XXXX XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Credit Report and Detailed Description of Verification Methods Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the handling of my credit report dispute by Experian XXXX, and XXXX. Despite my efforts to resolve inaccuracies on my credit report, I have encountered several issues that I believe warrant further investigation by the CFPB. 
Background XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>, I submitted a dispute to Experian XXXX, and XXXX regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. The items in question were not properly verified, yet the agency concluded that the information was accurate. I am concerned about the thoroughness and accuracy of their reinvestigation process. 
Details of the Complaint : 1. Inadequate Verification Process : Despite my detailed dispute, the credit reporting agency failed to verify the accuracy of the disputed information adequately. The verification process seems to lack transparency and thoroughness, which raises concerns about its compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
2. Lack of Detailed Verification Methods : I requested a detailed description of the verification methods used by the credit reporting agency, including the specific procedures, sources consulted, documentation reviewed, and criteria for validation. However, this information has not been provided, despite multiple requests.

3. Timeline of Investigation : There is a lack of clarity on the timeline of the investigation, including key dates and actions taken during the process. This lack of transparency hinders my ability to understand how the investigation was conducted and whether it adhered to FCRA requirements.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MS)

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 U.S.C 1681. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Bank 4019 , 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : that no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing the following information items. 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 agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

Notice of Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) I have written notice from the clerk of courts that they don't provide information to third party reporting agencies.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-28
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. Experian and XXXX must validate this item in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting item as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The item needs to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and is listed on my credit report. Please correct the status of the account below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : XXXX XXXX