davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-25
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (VA)

Commencing on or about XXXX XX/XX/2023, I fell victim to a multilayered scam operation orchestrated by XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX which involved me making deposits for a total amount of XXXX USD from my PayPal account to fraudulent investment firm ( s ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (IL)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) you are required by federal law to verify -through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. I demand to see verifiable proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the records listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. i demand the following accounts be verified or removed immediately 1. 15 usc 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) permissible purpose of consumer reports Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my credit report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. 
Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. Thank you for your time and help in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (TX)

I was a victim of inaccurate reporting and this is another request to follow up the removal the inquiries from my credit file resulting from alleged inaccurate reporting. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the XX/XX/XXXX. Ive already included this issue in my previous complaint and letter & I am including it again with a new FTC report XXXX. Also, the information you provided on these inquiries is UNKNOWN to me and was REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SER XX/XX/XXXX. This complaint is to notify you if you do not REMOVE the listed inquiries on my report, I will be filing a lawsuit. Ive informed my attorney of my intentions & they are excited to hold you accountable for your willful noncompliance. This is your LAST NOTICE. Please REMOVE the INQUIRIES resulting from alleged inaccurate reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (IL)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) you are required by federal law to verify -through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. 
I demand to see verifiable proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the records listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. i demand the following accounts be verified or removed immediately 1. 15 usc 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) permissible purpose of consumer reports XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please delete immediately. 



By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my credit report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C.

Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. Thank you for your time and help in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (MO)

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 that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I wish to underscore that the inclusion of inaccurately reported late payment remarks on my accounts not only raises significant concerns but also represents a blatant violation of the regulations delineated in the XXXX XXXX XXXX. This statute, an integral component of the Fair Credit Billing Act, specifically aims to safeguard consumers against unjust billing practices and mandates the accurate reporting of payment histories. Each payment associated with these accounts has been diligently and promptly rendered within the specified timeframes. Therefore, any deviation from this precise reporting not only undermines my financial integrity but also contravenes the legal protections enshrined within this statute. It is imperative to promptly rectify this situation to ensure compliance with the law and uphold the rights of consumers.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-04
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: LEXISNEXIS (MT)

I have contacted the credit reporting companies through multiple dispute letters. I have contacted the creditor and each have blamed each other for not be able to correct errors in my Credit report. I have contacted XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and Lexisnexis, with no results on removal of this account. I will attach a copy of a document from XXXX showing an account with my husband, a do not send anymore dispute letters, and a copy of the loan history from XXXX XXXX XXXX. The report document from XXXX shows that account number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  was discharged through bankruptcy XX/XX/XXXX, This account for {$24000.00} was reaffirmed and paid in full ( 1st error ). The Payment History stops XX/XX/XXXX, If you will look at the loan history I have included you will see that the loan was paid through XX/XX/XXXX ( 2nd error ). 
While this loan covers 7 years the " Terms '' on the XXXX report show O ( 3rd error ). The " High balance '' and the " Recent balance '' are Not reported ( 4th and 5th error ). These errors from XXXX XXXX XXXX  are also in XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and Lexisnexis.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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 have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PR)

Re : Dispute of Account Number : XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ) To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to dispute the validity of the debt listed on my credit reports with XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax, under the account number XXXX, associated with XXXX XXXX. 

Pursuant to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 USC 1692g ( a ) ( 2 ) ), I am demanding that you provide me with the name of the original creditor of this account.

Furthermore, in accordance with 15 USC 1692g ( a ) ( 1 ), I am requesting validation of the amount of the alleged debt, along with a detailed breakdown of how this amount was calculated. Please note that this request is solely for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the debt amount as mandated by law.

I am also aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681b ), the Fair Credit Billing Act ( 15 USC 1666b ), and the regulations set forth by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) ), as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 USC 1692c, d, e ).

I expect your agency to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and provide me with the requested information within the statutory timeframe of thirty days. Failure to do so may result in legal action to ensure compliance with the aforementioned laws. 

Please confirm receipt of this dispute letter and promptly initiate the investigation process. 

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-12
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Credit Control, LLC (NY)

On XX/XX/XXXX of this year I received a collection letter from Credit Control , LLC and they provided the option to dispute the debt via email which I did. On XX/XX/XXXX I received 2 collection letters from XXXX XXXX. The first letter only mentions they will review my dispute on the second page and the second letter claims I must send the dispute in writing but in the initial collection letter it clearly says I can email which is what I did. I also requested not to be contacted and they sent 2 letters to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX Reference : Account Number XXXX Dear [ XXXX Person ], I am writing to formally request a debt validation letter concerning the above-referenced account. I request the following information : 1. Validation of the Debt : The amount of the debt.

The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed.

A copy of the debt agreement or contract signed by me, evidencing my obligation to pay the debt.

A complete account history, including the amount of the debt when you obtained it, the date you obtained it, and the name of the entity that sold it to you.

2. Purchase Agreement : A copy of the purchase agreement between XXXX and the original creditor. 
3. Verification of My Signature : A copy of the document bearing my wet signature, proving that I agreed to the debt in question.

I request that you cease all collection activities until this debt is validated. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request this information, and you are obliged to provide it. Please consider this letter as a formal dispute of the debt and a request for validation. 

I look forward to your prompt response. 

Thank you for your cooperation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (FL)

I was trying to purchase a house, I have damaging information on my credit profile, there should be no damaging information on my credit profile Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g and 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have violated my consumer rights as a federally protected consumer. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  CC : CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU AND FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION RE : YOU HAVE VIOLATED THE USA LAW FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 U.S.C & 1681g DEMANDING ATTENTION FROM LIVE REPRESENTATIVE!!!! 
Im not happy with the way your company is handling my consumer report. I was a part of a Equifax breach and your company is still not securing my information. I have already filed complaints with the Attorney Generals Office in your state and my state about your illegal attempts to damage my consumer report. I've also made a complaint to CFPB. You sent me a letter stating that the accounts were verified but you said nothing on how the account was verified.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Ac

t, 15 U.S.C. 1681g and 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have violated my consumer rights as a federally protected consumer. Thereis not a possible way a debt can be validated under 15 U.S Code 1692g ( 5 ) ( b ). YOU ARE BREAKING THE U.S FEDERAL LAWS. You will be hearin
g from the CFPB about these violations. You sent me no documents or information that your company relied on to verify the account below. These accounts listed below are federal law violations and damages as a natural person. I am demanding your company to remove these accounts IMMEDIATELY As stated before, I am aware of the FCRA law. Considering your responds you are NOT in compliance with these laws. Ihave the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report.I do not consent you to use the e-oscar system to verify or look over this matter. Also it has been way past 30 days for you all to respond to my disputes which again is a violation. I DEMAND THAT YOU DELETE THESE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS IMMEDIATELY Account : Account Number : Reason XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX fraudulent account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudulent account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  fraudulent account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX fraudulent account Its your duty, mandated by law be in compliance with the laws.The furnisher never provided any proof to me that that account listed above was reported 100 % accurate. Im telling you that Im ready to initiate my own investigation by filing complaints with the Attorney Generals Office in my state and yours if the above items are not deleted ASAP. 
Tracking everything CC : FTC, XXXX  CFPB XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
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. (CA)

I value you setting aside some margin to CORRECT a portion of the data in my credit document ; notwithstanding, there are still a few records that require UPDATING. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) require the 3 credit bureaus to confirm these records ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm confident the contested records are settled. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1300.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MO)

The items listed below are reported on my personal credit file and were found in my reports with 3 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 in regard to identity theft. Additionally, the credit reporting agency & data furnisher have not provided me with 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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-06-13
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Title loan
Issue: Received a loan you didn't apply for — 
Company: Westlake Services, LLC (FL)

so I went to get a a ( XXXX ) we agree on a price and he said if I wanted a loan with this bank called XXXX I would need XXXX down I said I only have XXXX XXXX so he said ok well I can try but not with XXXX he said he had a sales rep that knew other banks to finance I said ok just don't run me the Westlake because I had bas history with them and as you can see I'm here now and the only bank he ran me through was Westlake when I told him not too
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I was a victim of identity theft and I am currently in distress and suffering from XXXX  because of this. I am seeking help on my situation where my credit report reflects an outstanding debt that I know was caused by fraud. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

This is my 3rd endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX, XXXX / XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$17000.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2800.00}, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$4500.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX TX ) XXXX Balance : {$6400.00}, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$2500.00}, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/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 XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX OF XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

I am writing regarding my credit report, which contains inaccurate and incomplete information that requires your attention. The reason for my dispute is that your agency has not provided sufficient information to verify the debt in question. XXXX and XXXX, another credit bureau, has already corrected the inaccuracy these accounts from their records due to an identified error. I am perplexed as to how you have verified these accounts while the other bureaus have updated it. Therefore, I request that you correct these accounts from my credit file as it is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-04
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)

I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of FRAUD yet I have items passed on that should be taken out or blocked. Per FCRA segment 605, you are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT. I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-15
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 wrote to request that items that are unknown to me be removed. I just learned about this law today. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you have four business days to remove or prohibit any content or objects. This is something I already mentioned in my prior complaint, and I'm mentioning it here once more. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$69000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX