davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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 that according to FCRA 605B, it's vital to remove any inaccurate accounts from my credit report. Could you please review the documents? I've noticed that many of the listed accounts seem to be incorrect, and this is concerning to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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)

On XX/XX/year>, I filed a dispute with Equifax about an account that too old to be listed on my credit report and requested deletion from my report. The resulting investigation returned as verified and an updated account balance. The account in question no longer appears on my reports from XXXX or XXXX, having aged out.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

Credit Reporting companies are reporting a Bankruptcy on my credit report.They have notated this information was provided by USBK COURT EASTERN MICHIGAN.

Which is false. The County Recorder of Deeds and the Bankruptcy Courts have
both mailed me letters which emphatically stated that they do NOT provide any information to credit reporting agencies, nor do they ever validate and/or confirm public records. It is the credit reporting agencies, and/or other third party providers who collect information regarding public cases from public records. Public records information is NEVER validated by the Recorder of Deeds nor the U.S. Court system due to the Fair Credit Reporting Agency PRIVACY LAW.

My inquiry to the County Recorder of Deeds and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts confirmed Equifax XXXX and XXXX Credit Bureau has never validated or verified these public record entries on my credit report, neither will they ever be by them. They further stated while they are NOT liable or responsible for any MISUSE or INCORRECT public records, nor the distribution of said information, public records may, and oftentimes are, reported by third party sources unawares to the consumer, and in most cases, incorrectly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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)

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 2019-07-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

I checked my credit report and identified personal information that does not belong to me. I am a victim of identity theft and that's one of the first steps that they told me to do is check my report for any discrepancies. I notified the credit bureaus, but no changes were made.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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)

It seems that my credit file has been compromised once again. While reviewing my records, I discovered numerous items that do not belong to me. As a diligent researcher, I found that Section 605b of the FCRA legally obligates you to remove and block any items identified as resulting from identity theft. The disputed items are not mine. I have attached the necessary FTC Report, which I learned through further research is required by both parties. Please block and remove these files. 
XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$370.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$750.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$9800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3100.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-19
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)

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  Account NumberXXXX has violated my rights. Or a 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 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-03
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (LA)

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY!

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!!

Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( 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 INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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)

This is to express my dissatisfaction in regards of the ongoing negative accounts on my credit file. This situation is causing significant inconvenience and frustration. The inability to correct these late-opened accounts is impacting my financial management and overall trust in your services. I request an immediate and comprehensive review of my case. Your efficiency and prompt attention to correct some of the adverse information previously stated on my credit file is appreciated. As of the moment, I feel there are still accounts on my file that need to be corrected or removed. For that reason, I request that all of the attached inaccurate information listed in my credit file be corrected or removed immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$34000.00} - You are reporting different information from other bureaus. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the late open must be corrected. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$10000.00} - Please check the Payment History and Status information on this account and adjust accordingly. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$440.00} - This company has illegally re-aged this account. Please investigate thoroughly and delete for lawful accuracy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$460.00} - I requested an investigation and the removal of the charge-off status. No changes were made. No investigation was conducted at all. You had optimal time to review this matter and make the appropriate corrections, you elected not to. Please remove this item immediately. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3600.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - I believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor believe one exists. Please provide me with verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it. 

XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - This particular account is undoubtedly placed as a charge-off account, make sure you tell me the reason why there is a balance indicating on the statement if its a charge-off. Please eliminate the item certainly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-17
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

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 XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-26
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)

Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and XXXX. It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I am a victim of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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)

Im disputing information on my credit report. Pursuant to FCRA 605B Im including exactly what youre requesting. Proof of my identity, account which were involved with the theft & a copy of a completed & submitted FTC identity theft report. Im complying with the letter of the law & what youre required to have to honor my 605B request. This account need to be blocked or removed from my report. Please see this matter is attended to with the utmost urgency. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. I had XXXX late payments on a account that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments i've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) I'm now requesting you investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

My husband and I struggled to pay our mortgage at the end of XXXX. After being delinquent for 60 days, we withdrew almost everything from my husband 's XXXX to get caught up. XXXX XXXX never once offered us information about Loan Modification. We had to wire over {$9000.00} to XXXX XXXX to ensure we did not go into foreclosure. Due to the amount of time it took to secure our XXXX, as XXXX required letters from XXXX XXXX and other documentation, the amount we owed kept changing, making it more difficult to catch up. Finally, in XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, a XXXX XXXX finally mentioned loan modification, which we qualified for. The {$9000.00} was applied to the next 4 months of mortgage payments, ensuring we are caught up until XX/XX/XXXX. However, XXXX XXXX continues to report us as being late. We were told via phone that they would dispute the last 3 ( now 4 ) months of missed payments. Our credit score is in the XXXX, and it's very frustrating. In our opinion, XXXX XXXX is a terrible mortgage company. They are not transparent or truthful. We filed a dispute with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, but nothing has been updated on our credit report. Yesterday, XXXX stated that our dispute was closed on XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
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. (CA)

I want to be absolutely clear : I did not authorize these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these inquiries be blocked and removed from my record. I want to stress that this request is not a mistake, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of facts. It's crucial to highlight that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this, I hope to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure it receives proper attention. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I have no intention of deceiving or manipulating the situation in any way.
Consumer complaint received 2019-07-25
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

THE DISPUTED ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES DOES NOT BELONG TO ME, PLEASE CONDUCT A RE-INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER. THOSE ACCOUNTS ARE REPORTING AS DEROGATORY AND DELINQUENT ; IT IS CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE TO MY CREDIT FILE AND I WOULD LIKE THOSE ACCOUNTS REMOVED.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-11
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: Continental Finance Company, LLC (KY)

I have tried to resolve my issues with Continental Finance Company concerning my non public personal information being reported to consumer reporting agencies. I am not liable for this debt. They have violated my federally protected consumer rights 15 USC 6802 ( b ). They did not allow me the option to opt out from reporting transactions and experiences. The only resolution is to delete immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX to file a report Per FCRA XXXX XXXX Credit Reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
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 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CO)

" 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 each account listed without my expressed written consent.

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX "
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX 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!

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

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

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

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-28
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: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (VA)

TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC has violated my consumer rights and has caused great harm to my reputation, my character, and my mode of living which has caused XXXX XXXX  and XXXX  damage. Here are the federal laws they have broken. 
15 U.S. Code 6801 ( a ) 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. 
15 U.S. Code 6801 ( b ) ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information 15 U.S. Code 6801 ( b ) ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 
15 U.S. Code 6802 ( a ) Notice requirements- Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. 
15 U.S. Code 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; 15 U.S. Code 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and 15 U.S. Code 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. 
See Attachment for full details.