davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

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

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

I demand the late payment reported in ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) to be removed.

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

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


( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

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

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

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I understand the importance of removing any inaccurate accounts from my credit report as mandated by FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've noticed several accounts listed that seem to be incorrect, and this is concerning for me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-20
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are stating that I do not have the right to opt out when in fact XXXX, Transunion and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  are a financial institutions by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are a financial institutions and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX, Transunion, and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they absolutely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked in reporting late payments under 15 USC 1666AAND 15 USC 1666B as it states " '' a creditor or his agent may not directly or indirectly threaten to report to any person adversely on the obligors credit rating or credit standing because of the obligors failure to pay the amount indicated by the obligor. '' Lastly, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX need to thoroughly look up each and every one of these laws and understand these have been in place for much longer than the FCRA. The USC backs the CFR which the President has signed for to put in place. The USC is to enforce the CFR. Previous letters were sent as well with no response. 
I will be filing a lawsuit for improper reporting on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX If XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion do not remove this information from my report, I will be filing a lawsuit on them as well. See attached documentation as proof.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX)

I have been receiving emails from Synchrony Bank for my JC Penney card that they will be charging a fee of {$1.00} for each paper statement being sent to me. I do not want to stop my JC Penneys statements from being sent to me. I do not want to go paperless. 
Is charging these extra fees legal? 
Thanks. XXXX XXXX
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 status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had three late payments on two separate accounts with one company that I was never late for. Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have been making my payments on time for the last two years for my accounts with XXXX XXXX. I asked for a Covid Relief one month when it was offered in XX/XX/2021, due to not working during that time. Please investigate and provide proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof can not be provided. I demand these late payments be updated to on-time to reflect the consistent on-time payments I have made. As, I have been diligent in maintaining a positive payment history and as I stated above. I have not made a late payment in two years going on three. Please investigate. Thank you!
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-12
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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (MA)

Hello! How are you? I am disputing the late payments you have reported to the three credit bureaus.My basis for this dispute is that this account was always paid in a timely manner, during the months in question, which you have reported as being late.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I looked at my credit report back on XX/XX/year>, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. These accounts listed : XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX XXXX XXXX ACT # XXXX  are not complete and accurate. 


ACCOUNTS - open date is not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, account number is not accurate, and payment history is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (CA)

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 2024-06-12
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)

PLEASE BLOCK AND REMOVE It is crucial to note that I did not give permission for these accounts, and their presence is causing me substantial distress. I kindly request that you prioritize this issue, conduct a thorough investigation, and promptly remove these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Your prompt attention and resolution of this matter are sincerely appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: LEXISNEXIS (OK)

Furthermore, as you can see from the information above, your agency is not reporting accurate information. According to [ 15 USC 1681e ] ( b ), Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual to whom the report relates.

You are in violation of the FCRA, [ 15 USC 1681b ] ( a ) ( 2 ) : ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I offer my testimony herein that I have not authorized or given anyone access to my private and confidential records and certainly not the information you're reporting. 
My rights were violated, especially my right to privacy, according to [ 15 USC 1681 ] ( a ) ( 4 ) There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

Refer to the attached documents. I request the bureau to initiate an investigation into these accounts, as they inaccurately report me as late, even though I have never been overdue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

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

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

I demand the late payment reported in XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX to be removed. 

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

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


XXXX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


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

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

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (MI)

The listed eporting Agencies have NOT provided me with a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (OH)

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 2023-07-02
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: HoldCo LLC (FL)

My XXXX computer seized and message gave me an XXXX number to call. Person said my account was hacked and transferred me to " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' which was another scammer. He said I needed to withdraw {$25000.00} in cash to be deposited at another XXXX machine he would designate that would be more secure. The designated machine turned out to be Bitcoin Depot machine. I deposited {$15000.00} which was all the machine would accept. Scammer told me to send him a copy of the receipt. I never did. Reported this to the bank, filed a report with my local Sheriff, and contacted Bitcoin Depot. They directed me to send them the receipt, sheriff 's report, etc. so they could try to get part of the " processing fees '' covered because this was a scam. I sent the material but insisted they should refund the {$15000.00} since I was like any other legitimate depositor. They said they could not do that because the " QR code '' had been compromised. I explained that the receipt, QR code, etc had bot been provided to anyone and if the money had been transferred to anyone else it had to be a flaw in their system. They have refused to do any thing. Why would a " legitimate company '' refuse to even pursue this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-29
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. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XXXX Credit Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Subject : Dispute of Charge Off on Credit Report - Reference to FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) Dear XXXX I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to dispute the charge off that is currently appearing on my credit report. The charge off in question are account number : XXXX, XXXX and XXXX which has been sold to a collector, is causing inaccuracies in my credit history. 

I want to bring your attention to Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which states that if a debt has been sold or transferred to a new creditor, the original creditor must update the account information to reflect that it is no longer their responsibility. Based on this provision, I believe that the charge off should be removed from my credit report as it is no longer the responsibility of the original creditor. 

I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and update my credit report accordingly. It is important for my credit history to accurately reflect my financial standing, and the presence of this charge off is misleading. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I would appreciate receiving a written confirmation of the resolution once the investigation is complete. 

Should you require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am more than willing to cooperate to rectify this situation. 

Thank you for your time and assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

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 XXXX  # XXXX, Account name : 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 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 in the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.