davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-21
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (NJ)

I have a debt with XXXX XXXX for a credit card I had my freshman year of college. I understand that I am responsible of paying the debt, and I am willing to do so. Over the years, I 've been contacted by several different debt collectors, sometimes XXXX different collectors in the same month attempting to collect the same debt. With Portfolio Recovery, they will and have called both mine and my mothers personal line asking for payment. Today in particular, a woman from the company called asked if I could make a payment today. I said I was unable to do so at this time. She then asks if they can expect payment by the end of the month. Again, I said, I 'm unable to do so at this time, and when I can, I will call you. She beings to laugh and asks " well what type of work do you do? '' Taken aback, I responded " excuse me? '' and she repeats the question. " I do n't see the relevance of that with the reason you 're calling today. '' The woman begins laughing, again, so I said goodbye and ended the call. Several times in the past I 've asked this company for written notice so that I can have a paper trail of who my money is being sent to. They informed me that while they can take my credit card information over the phone, they are n't allowed to send me anything about the debt in the mail unless I first write them a letter. I searched the company on XXXX and they have hundreds of negative complaints from others like myself explaining similar cases of harassment and unprofessional phone conversations. 
Again, I can and will pay the debt, but not until I have proper documentation about the debt and the collector.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-28
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. (VA)

I've been the victim of I'd theft and have a block on my credit /alert as well. There have been numerous unauthorized inquires on my account without consent I've disputed these inquires in twice within the past 24 hours and they have done nothing to fix this problem they are in violation of federal law and bneeds to be held accountable
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-30
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)

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.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 602 ( A ), states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : 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 2024-05-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Equifax, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting false harmful information on my credit report. They are reporting XXXX missed payments with no dates from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I spoke with a representative at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX they are not aware of any missed payments everything is in good standards with no missed payments.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-05
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: Vengroff Williams, Inc (SC)

I was told by this firm VENGROFF WILLIAMS IN XXXX, FL that THEY had my license suspended because of an accident my son had. I was no longer in possession of the vehicle due to divorce, and was the sole responsibility of my ex-husband, who was not carrying insurance on the vehicle at the time. 

I was told by XXXX XXXX, Collection Representative of XXXX XXXX in XXXX, FL that they were the ones that suspended my license and if I fill out their " Conditional Release form '' and make a down payment on the money owed on the claim, that they would send me that form so that I can get my license reinstated. I diligently signed the conditional release form and sent everything they asked right back to them. They sent me back a sideways, half scanned " acceptance '' form that was not submitted in its entirety. My state DMV didn't accept that form. I asked for the form to be sent over in its entirety, and she sent me a different form, filled out digitally with not enough information on it, that the DMV STILL didn't accept. When I sent XXXX XXXX an email asking for the original half scanned form to please be sent in its entirety sot that I may go to the DMV yet again to give it to them. She called me up extremely rude and insisted that I sent her the form that way, and started yelling at me. Which is a complete lie, I have all the proof of how I sent over the form and how it was sent to me. After all of this, I came to find out by my DMV that this organization lied to me when they said that the form would be what I need to get my license out of suspension. The DMV pretty much stated that this company lied to me into getting me to sign this form, all I needed to do was to pay the DMV the reinstatement fee directly. They tricked me into signing a form of an accident that was totally not my responsibility. I just need to pay my fees directly with the South Carolina DMV to get my license reinstated. I tried calling the customer service number to speak to a supervisor and started getting the run around. These people practice in a very dishonest fashion.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I have sent numerous letters to your bureau informing you that I am a victim of identity theft, yet my concerns remain unresolved. Once again, I am disputing the fraudulent information that is damaging my file. 
Despite submitting the required XXXX complaint, your bureau continues to report these fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I have contacted the banks associated with these accounts, provided the necessary documents, and they have promptly deleted the accounts from their records. 

Additionally, other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts from their records following the submission of the XXXX report. I am curious about the verification method your bureau used to justify continuing to report these fraudulent accounts. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
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 disappointed to have received a credit report that contains inaccurate information about me. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it is my right to dispute any information that I believe to be incorrect. I take this matter very seriously and I am deeply concerned that these false allegations of delinquency and derogatory information could XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 

Although I am fighting back with all my strength, I need your cooperation to resolve this issue. I kindly request you to provide evidence that justifies why my accounts are considered to be in a negative state. It is my understanding that any data included in my file must be documented and validated before it can be used by creditors, as mandated by the law. However, it appears that your records are not meeting these standards. 

I feel let down that you are not doing your job properly, and I am concerned about the potential consequences that this could have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I am giving you 30 days from now to address this matter and provide me with physical proof of your actions and my updated credit report. 

I hope that everything can be resolved in a timely manner without the need for intervention or escalation. Please provide accurate and verified information for each claim, as the allegations against me are not true. I am deeply disappointed to have to dispute these claims, but I will not let inaccurate information XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Your agency is in breach of the law! According to 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A, I am entitled to privacy. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 specifies that a consumer reporting agency may not provide an account without my explicit written permission. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency is permitted to include any adverse information in a consumer report if the event occurred more than seven years ago, except for criminal convictions. Lastly, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or suspect the information to be inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-11
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. (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.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-16
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. (IL)

The Credit Bureaus have failed to investigate my dispute of false information reported on my consumer profile. I have sent written notices disputing both the debt with the original creditor ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) as well as the collection agency who has purchased the debt ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ). I do not owe either the original creditor or the collection agency who has been attempting to collect this debt from me. The original account was not authorized by me and when I filed disputes the Credit Bureaus did nothing, eventually the account charged off and now the collection agency is ruining my credit history by reporting this information. Furthermore, the credit Bureaus were notified of this dispute, but my account remains unmarked with any dispute status. This is a violation of my consumer rights under the FCRA and FCDPA. I have the right to an accurate and true credit profile. My complaint is against the Credit Bureaus for their failure to investigate. I have filed additional complaints with the FTC, see attachment for reference.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (KS)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax Attn : Consumer Reporting - Relations Dear Sir/Madam, I, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX demand the immediate removal of the following unauthorized inquiries from my credit report : Inquiries to be Removed : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ) Additionally, ensure the following accounts are accurately reported and remain open : Accounts to Correct/Keep Open : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Furthermore XXXX the following account must be removed immediately as it is not mine : Account to Remove : - XXXX XXXX # XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) {$32000.00} Also, update the following account to reflect no late payments : - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, my credit score dropped unjustly from XXXX to XXXX. I have submitted multiple disputes and a revised XXXX Theft complaint. Despite my 30 years of diligent credit monitoring and expert legal assistance, I am experiencing discriminatory treatment from Equifax due to my status as a minority middle-aged white woman. This situation violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Equifax 's investigation failed to address these issues adequately, dismissing my concerns and siding with creditors. This is unacceptable and violates my rights under the FCRA. Equifax 's bias towards paying creditors over consumers like myself is evident and infringes upon my rights to correct errors on my credit report. Immediate correction of these errors is mandatory. Please also confirm the accuracy of the XXXX accounts listed and leave these accounts open. 

Your prompt and decisive action on these matters is not only expected but required by law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Note : The FCRA 's statement-of-dispute provision does not mandate specific language or forms for consumers to request the addition of a dispute statement. The responsibility lies with the credit reporting agencies.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
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. (PA)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
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. (NV)

I appreciate you trying to update and repair some of the data on my credit report, but some accounts still need to be fixed. The 3 Credit Bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts will be fixed as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-11
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. (AR)

On XX/XX/2023 I sent the credit bureaus dispute letters regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. As of today, None of them have responded to my disputes and it has been more than 30 days. I still have the inaccurate information on my credit reports. Please see the attached copies of documents sent to the credit bureaus including letters, identification and my identity theft report from the Federal Trade Commission. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX balance says {$8100.00}, the other says 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 instructions
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
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. (TN)

Within the last few months, I have attempted to contact the creditors and Equifax regarding several listed items on my credit report to correct errors and remove inaccurate information. I am a XXXX XXXX with hopes of purchasing a XXXX  soon for me and XXXX. I have been denied credit that could be of great use to me personally and for my XXXX. I know for a fact each item listed on credit report has not been properly investigated for accuracy. According to 15 U.S.C. 1681, I have a right to fair and accurate reporting. I greatly appreciate your assistance in resolving this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

Did not consent to unauthorized inquiries the inquiry was not authorized. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
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. (AL)

There is an account that XXXX, XXXX, and Experion claim false information and this has violated my rights by law by not removing after the proof was given and it has been disputed 3 times with them and also came to CFPBs for the 2nd time now. And by law there's 3 reasons this needs be removed, not NOT considered CLOSED ( IT WASNT OPENED BY ME ) 1st of all a fraud alert And an investigation was apparently done by the government, 2nd of all the dates are completely wrong, And dollar amounts have changed multiple times, and my personal info has been fraudulently used, 3rd of all it should have been completely deleted 2 months ago like all the proof says, even if I was aware and it was my account ( which its NOT ), and this still hasn't happened. Now that I have everything cleared up on my report and you don't want to take care of it and protect me as an honest civilian, the next step will be getting an attorney and I will persecute at a federal level. Please do your jobs there at CFPB XXXX, Experience, and XXXX so I don't have to waste another minute and stress over something that is beyond my control, that I've tried to handle for the 5th time now! I am not allowed to sign a mortgage on our 1st home for my daughter 's and I at XXXX XXXX XXXX until this is removed, and weve been patiently waiting for over 2 months now!!! Have a blessed week!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

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 from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX