davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
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. (WI)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (VA)

ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate information that has been reported on my credit report by XXXX XXXX. Despite my efforts to resolve this issue directly with the credit bureau ( s ) and XXXX XXXX, the inaccuracies remain uncorrected and are adversely affecting my credit standing. 

The inaccuracy on my credit report is as follows : 1. An account from XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX, is incorrectly reported as delinquent for XX/XX/year>. 

I have contacted Experian and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, providing them with documentation that clearly supports my claim that the information is incorrect. Despite this, the disputed information remains unchanged on my credit report. The steps I have taken to resolve this issue include : - I have submitted documentation every month since XX/XX/year> to both the credit bureau and XXXX XXXX to correct this error. 

Enclosed with this complaint are copies of my correspondence with the credit bureau and XXXX XXXX, as well as copies of the documentation that I provided to support my dispute. 

The continued presence of this inaccurate information on my credit report is causing significant harm to my credit rating and financial wellbeing. I respectfully request that the CFPB intervene in this matter to ensure that the erroneous information is corrected promptly. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt resolution of my complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I strongly urge you to address and rectify the unauthorized accounts that have surfaced on my credit report. Despite my lack of association with these entries, they are adversely affecting my creditworthiness. I request their prompt removal and measures to prevent similar errors in the future.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (KY)

NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPLE NOTICE PRINCIPLE IS NOTICE TO AGENT I am writing to inform you of my dispute regarding the account listed on my credit report maintained by your company. I assert that your company is subject to the arbitration agreement as stated on your company 's website, as well as the arbitration procedures provided by XXXX 
I am fully aware of the financial implications associated with initiating arbitration proceedings, and I am extending you one opportunity to resolve this matter amicably. My settlement demand is as follows : Payment of {$6000.00} to compensate for the mental  distress, XXXX, emotional distress, and financial hardship that your actions have caused me. 
Deletion of the trade-in entry from all credit reporting agencies where it is currently listed. 
I want to emphasize that the costs associated with initiating arbitration proceedings, including filing fees, arbitration initiation fees, arbitration deposits, and any legal costs incurred throughout the arbitration process, will be significant. As per the arbitration procedures outlined on the XXXX website, you will be responsible for covering these costs, which could amount to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Failure to comply with my demands will result in the initiation of arbitration proceedings. I want to remind you that your continued collection activities may constitute a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 USC 1692c ( c ) ), which prohibits communication through mediums other than mail upon request.

I expect a prompt response within 15 DAYS, confirming your acceptance of my settlement terms and detailing the steps you will take to comply. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within this timeframe, I will proceed with arbitration without further notice. 
Please send all correspondence related to this matter to the address listed above.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
The existence of this account has caused me significant distress, to the point where it is affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all the necessary documentation to support its removal, and I earnestly implore you to take action and remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I am a hardworking individual has been diligently paying my accounts on time for the quite a long time. However, upon reviewing my credit report, I discover several instances of late payments recorded by these creditors. Perplexed by this discrepancy, I contacted these creditors to inquire about the inaccuracies. After discussing the matter with a customer service representative and the billing department, it becomes evident that there was a mutual agreement between me and these creditors to adjust the payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite adhering to this adjusted schedule, the payments were mistakenly marked as late in the system. Understanding the gravity of the situation, these creditors swiftly acknowledge the error and assures me that the inaccurate late payments will be rectified. Additionally, they offer to provide written documentation of the agreed-upon payment schedule to prevent any future misunderstandings.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (NC)

I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established this account. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove this account and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation. These inquiries should also be removed. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
The existence of this account has caused me significant distress, to the point where it is affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all the necessary documentation to support its removal, and I earnestly implore you to take action and remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (FL)

There are inaccuracies in my credit report, which is unjust for me. I ask that you investigate this matter and resolve it. I am really upset and annoyed with these issues. If there are no updates on my inquiries, I will proceed with legal action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-24
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. (MD)

Dear CFPB, This complaint alleges that the Department of Education ( DOE ) has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) in its collection of a student loan debt from me. 

Specifically, the DOE has : Failed to Provide Validation Information : In violation of 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ), the DOE did not provide me with the required validation information regarding the debt before placing a collection account on my credit report. This information is crucial for me to verify the debt 's legitimacy and dispute it if necessary.

Denied Opportunity to Dispute : Contrary to 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( I ), I was not given a chance to dispute the accuracy of the debt before it was reported to credit bureaus. This right to dispute allows me to ensure the information on my credit report is accurate and protects me from potential errors.

Used False or Misleading Information : The DOE 's actions constitute a violation of 15 USC 1681-S 2 ( 7 ) ( A ) and 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) by using false, misleading, misrepresentative, and deceptive means to collect the debt. They reported the debt without providing the legally required disclosures.

Disclosed Personal Information Without Proper Notice : The DOE allegedly violated 15 U.S.C. 6802 by disclosing my nonpublic personal information to a credit reporting agency ( CRA ) without providing me with a compliant notice under 15 U.S.C. 6803.

Furnished Report Without Consumer Authorization : Additionally, the DOE 's actions potentially violate 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 3 ) by furnishing a consumer report to a CRA without my explicit authorization for a credit or insurance transaction I did not initiate.

Potential FCRA Section 607 ( a ) Violation : The DOE 's interaction with the CRA might also be in violation of 15 USC 1681-B ( f ) by failing to ensure the CRA verifies the purpose for obtaining my report and limiting its use.

These actions by the DOE have resulted in : Damage to my Credit Score : The inaccurate or unverifiable debt has likely negatively impacted my credit score, making it difficult to obtain loans or favorable interest rates.

Unnecessary Stress and XXXX XXXX The DOE 's collection practices have caused me significant stress and XXXX due to the uncertainty surrounding the debt and its potential consequences.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-05
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc. (LA)

Coinbase won't unrestrict my account so that I can sell my coins and get my money out of it. They keep telling me that it's under review and it's loosing value almost everyday. It's a XXXX they are running so they don't have to pay. My account was up to XXXX an now it's down to XXXX. If they don't release my account to me now I will start yo lose my initial investment plus the money that it's still up by. I need this issue resolved immediately. Consumer finance protection is supposed to be able to help me get my money back. Coinbase is a publicly traded company and is allowed to do this to the consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2019-07-22
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (FL)

I notified regions bank of multiple fraud charges on my account and they denied them stating that too much time had passed since the charge took place. I have been told that there is no time limit to report fraud charges on my account. below are the charges and dates that I reported to regions bank on my credit card. 

date merchant amount XX/XX/2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXr XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2016 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/20XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX    XXXX I do not have a letter from them about this because even though they said they sent one out, I never received it in the mail. I believe them denying my claim is against the regulations set in the fair credit act and they have clearly and knowingly broken the rules and regulations set in order to avoid refunding my fraudulent charges.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (FL)

ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I OBTAINED A FULL COPY OF MY CREDIT REPORT AND NOTICED MORE ACCOUNTS BEING REPORTED THAT I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF, NOR DID I GIVE PERMISSION TO BE FURNISHED TO MY CREDIT REPORT. 

I'VE CONTACTED THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES REQUESTING THESE ACCOUNTS BE VERIFIED AND THEY ARE UNVERIFIABLE. THESE ACCOUNTS BEING REPORTED TO MY PROFILE ARE SEVERELY IMPACTING MY ABILITY TO OBTAIN CREDIT. 

I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND HAVE NOT GIVEN ANY WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR THIS INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED TO MY PROFILE WHICH IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681B FURNISHING ACCOUNTS IN DIRECT RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681 C-2 EACH BUREAU HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REPORTING MAXIMUM ACCURACY, REPORTING INACCURATE ACCOUNTS IS IN VIOLATION OF 15 USC 1681EB . 

DUE TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF EACH BUREAU IF NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS I WILL BE SEEKING MONETARY COMPENSATION OF {$1000.00} PER VIOLATION AND LEGAL ACTION
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
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. (VA)

I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency the permission, to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal pro consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the ACCOUNTS, listed IMMEDIATELY These OPENED AND CLOSED accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION. Ive submitted proof of Identification and Ftc Report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

The conspicuous lack of concrete evidence substantiating its reliability, coupled with the circulation of unverified information, constitutes a flagrant violation of the statutory provisions outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). Such regulatory non-compliance is not merely disconcerting but also vexing, considering the paramount importance of adherence to legal mandates. Consequently, I emphatically endorse the prompt deletion of this account in alignment with the stipulated regulations, unless credible evidence is promptly furnished to affirm its authenticity. The failure to promptly rectify this matter further compounds the exasperation stemming from the disregard for legal protocols.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

The existence of these fraudulent particulars constitutes a breach of the regulations outlined in 15 USC 1681C-2. I am submitting a formal request for the eradication of these unauthorized and illegal inquiries from my credit report. These deceitful inquiries not only present a misleading depiction of my credit history but also subject me to significant risks concerning my financial stability and reputation. It is imperative to promptly resolve this matter to safeguard my creditworthiness and preserve the integrity of my credit report. Consequently, I am seeking the expeditious removal of these fraudulent inquiries to reinstate the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-27
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Problem with customer service
Company: MOHELA (TX)

My loan is Moelsha and I am sending them payment for my loan they are telling me two different story one someone will tell that my request for my refund is being processed and I will receive a refund for my payment that made on my loan during Convid 19 pandemic. And call them the day someone tell me that I want receive anything back cause they claim that i didn't make any payments on my loans. And I know that I make payments I have the confirmation from my bank and also from Moelsha saying my has been successful paid and .I noticed that reason why they are saying that my request for refund is not cause i am a young XXXX and they feel like I don't deserve my money back {$180000.00} .is alot of that is owed to me and they are coming anything to not release. When the XXXX XXXX XXXX send me information saying my loan are paid off and I don't need to do no more actions.And Moelsha is telling me that they is not getting none of these information from the Department of education and they act like I don't know wat I am talking about. And they feel like they are just going to tell me anything and I will go away. But I know that Moelsha owe me money and I am not going to allow them to keep my money. How did XXXX Set icing send me my refund but Moelsha don't see all the payment I made I have bank showing the money was took out my account and send to My current loan service.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am requesting deletion of the XXXX XXXX collection account # XXXX from my credit report due to the inaccurate reporting information they have been providing, this company has COMMITTED FRAUD and reported that I have had a collection since XXXX of 2022 but upon my 2022 report thats uploaded there's no collection reporting from XXXX. But XXXX has the account reported open in XXXX of 2022??? SO THIS IS A COMPLETE LIE I found this information from my EXPERIAN CREDIT REPORT, I HAVE DISPUTED THIS AND ITS COME BACK ACCURATE, THEY HAVE FAILED IN INVESTIGATING PROPERLY THIS IS A DIRECT VIOLATION of 12 CFR PART 1006 REGULATION F WHICH STATES 1006.18 False, deceptive, or misleading representations or means. ( a ) In general. A debt collector must not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt, including, but not limited to, the conduct described in paragraphs ( b ) through ( d ) of this section. all three credit bureaus have failed in validating this information which is a violation. Federal law 15 U.S. Code Subchapter III CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy states 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. I want this deleted completely, not corrected I have not signed any contract in XXXX of 2022. This is FALSE REPORTING ON MY CREDIT REPORT AND ILLEGAL, REMOVE THIS
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (LA)

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 2024-05-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

I understand the importance of removing any inaccurate information from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please review the documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is concerning to me.