davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (HI)

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. 

I sent a dispute letter to Equifax on XX/XX/2024. As of today, XX/XX/2024, I have yet to receive any response or acknowledgment of my correspondence
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (NC)

This company XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is in direct violation of this law. 
15 U.S. Code 1692e - False or misleading representations. The Law clearly states : A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( XXXX ) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and the failure to disclose in subsequent communications that the communication is from a debt collector, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a formal pleading made in connection with a legal action. 
I never received any communication CERTIFIED MAIL WITH MY SIGNATURE AS PROOF I RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION OR ANY ORAL COMMUNICATION THAT HAS BEEN RECORDED WITH MY VOICE AS CONFIRMATION. If you can not produce this communication that was sent certified mail to me or any oral recording with my voice showing I have received this communication you are in violation of this law and this debt from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting inaccurately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-26
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (WA)

I had XXXX XXXXXXXX  account on my credit report that isnt belong to me I have tried to disputed it with the credit bureau and XXXX as well.its my information on it but I didnt open it, I work as XXXX in Alaska  and most of the time I have prepaid mobile phone if the check on my credit profile you will see that I always have new numbers and some hard inquiries and collections that doesnt belong to me. Out of year I only home for 3 months only. I keep asking my roommate if they take my information for anything I dont know about they keeps lies in my face please help.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

OFFICIAL CONSUMER COMPLAINT and FORMAL DEMAND a thorough CHECK of the required CERTIFIED COMPLAINT REPORTING OF PHYSICALLY VERIFIED valid, true, accurate, complete, and timely of the reported alleged claims. Furthermore, I challenge you to provide evidence supporting these claims. As a consumer, I have the right to contest the reportability of any information that is deficient in any way. I demand that you promptly and PERMANENTLY delete any alleged claims of inquiries, delinquencies, or derogatory remarks if you are unable, unwilling, or fail to demonstrate lawful evidence as requested throughout this notice. This removal must be carried out without exception or delay.

To Whom It May Concern : My consumer rights are being violated with this inaccurate information! I have a right to be treated fairly by those who control it, so please provide me all available details on how they came up short in their responsibilities towards accuracy and compliance. I am officially challenging you to review your data on file for me! With the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) section 611 ( 15 U S C 1681I ) and Metro 2 compliance standards, I challenge all inaccuracies or deficiencies of reporting. The credit report I received was not accurate, which surprises me because you should be adhering to the FCRA and applicable Metro 2 data field formatting standards.

As a consumer, I have listed the concerns about your reporting in this document. It is not complete and does not meet applicable standards because according to law you are required for both FCRAs as well as Metro 2 compliance which must be done truthfully with correct information being provided timely so that none of my rights are violated I am aware that you have been sending out form letters in response to many of the disputes and challenges that consumers have submitted, regardless of the specific information that they have provided. This is illegal, as each dispute and challenge must be addressed individually and on its own merits. My letters were created using software that is available to everyone. If you don't process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. 

Keep in mind, you are not allowed to delay processing letters from consumers based on the assumption that help from a third party may be available. This is not a legal exception. I am the author of any letters you receive with my name on them. Either I or my advisors wrote them with my full knowledge and consent. I am aware that there is no law that says you need to provide a Power of Attorney in order to delay processing letters from a consumer. If you do not process my letters in a timely manner, I will consider it to be an intentional disregard of my rights as a consumer. I will then contact my lawyer to take legal action.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-20
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

IRS held funds from consumers tax return in 2018 and used the funds to repay XXXX  loan Dept to US Dept of Education in the full amount of over {$5000.00}. Information is still showing on all credit reporting sites. 


Please delete adverse information and accounts from consumers reports!
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-24
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. (TX)

I'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized items that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8400.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-02
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Please remove these items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$4100.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8100.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$4100.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Balance : {$8100.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Balance : {$4100.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Balance : {$8100.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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)

My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (AL)

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 informationisinaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IN)

I am writing to dispute late payments listed on my credit report. Under the provision of 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am formally requesting validation of the debt associated with these late payments. 

I believe that these late payments have been reported in error, and I request a thorough investigation and verification of the debt. If the debt can not be verified, I demand that the associated late payments be removed from my credit report immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-06
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)

Social security number is XXXX The negative items that are fraud have not been removed from my XXXX  credit report and equifax Credit report theirs a federal trade commission identity theft report on file please have XXXX and equifax removed those items
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-19
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Your agency 's blatant negligence has driven me to a state of severe distress and frustration. A recent investigation into my credit report unearthed a cesspool of unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items, casting a dark shadow over my financial well-being and mental health. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly mandates that every entry on a credit report must be 100 % accurate. Yet, the accounts under your jurisdiction, as highlighted in 15 U.S Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ), are in direct violation of this fundamental requirement. 

The impact of your agency 's incompetence on my life is immeasurable. I am attaching copies of all previous communications, which outline the egregious discrepancies that demand immediate rectification. 

I demand swift and decisive action to correct these violations. Failure to address this matter promptly will leave me with no choice but to pursue legal avenues to enforce my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

I anticipate your immediate attention and corrective action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf. Upon reviewing my credit record, I discovered the presence of late payments. Despite sending them letters over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (SC)

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 2024-01-19
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

[ Amended complaint ] On XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX closed out CFPB complaint XXXX claiming it was a duplicate of CFPB XXXX. It in fact was not as XXXX provided detailed evidence that showed the account, as reported across the CRAs, contains facially false data and illogical data. In particular, the account/trade reports derogatory information that predates earlier reports that did not include the derogatory information, and information that is plainly inconsistent with other reported information, such that one piece of information must is inaccurate. From XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX willfully or negligently failed to comply with its responsibilities under the FCRA found at 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) by initially failing to conduct a timely investigation with respect to the disputed information contained in the Consumer 's credit reports after receiving notice of the disputes by XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion, by failing to review all relevant information provided by XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion, with respect to the Consumer 's disputes FCRA found at 15 U.S.C. 1681i. Despite XXXXXXXX XXXX assertion they are reporting the account correctly they are indeed not and at minimum continue to verify facially inaccurate information with XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion. While XXXX may insist " they are responsible for [ furnishing ] data [ regarding the Consumer ] but are NOT responsible for how the data is displayed [ by the CRAs ], '' they share equal culpability with the CRAs for the errors in the Consumers file for the account/tradeline because " CRA [ s ] can best fulfill [ their ] obligation to report accurately under [ 15 U.S.C. ] 1681e if [ they receiv [ e ] accurate information from a furnisher under [ 15 U.S.C. ] 1681s-2 '' ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has simply been asked to fix the errors and to cease verifying inaccurate/incomplete/misleading/false information for the Consumer. Discovers inability to fix those errors is clear indication that it lacks adequate policies and procedures for assuring maximum possible accuracy of information they furnish to the CRAs regarding the Consumer, placing XXXX in violation of 12 CFR 1022.42 ( b ) and 12 CFR Appendix E to Part 1022 at III. Violations of 12 CFR 1022.42 are considered to be willful when it is inconsistent with authoritative guidance of a Federal Agency ( Fair Credit Reporting ; Facially False Data 87 FR 64689 ( XX/XX/XXXX ) referencing 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 2023-08-11
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

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 2024-04-25
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)

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. These accounts have violated my rights ; Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-07-13
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (FL)

15 usc 1666b clearly states.

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 information in section 1637b needed to be mailed to me within 21 days which never happened.

Basis of Dispute : 1. Timely Notice : The information in section 1637b was not mailed to me within 21 days.

2. Billing Error : According to 15 U.S.C. 1666 ( b ), I am entitled to dispute billing errors, including charges for which I am not responsible.

3. Disclosure Requirements : Under 15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate disclosures of finance charges, including late fees. I assert that the late payment fee applied does not meet these requirements due to the timely nature of my payment.

I would like a written confirmation that the late payment charge has been removed from my account.

Please acknowledge receipt of this dispute within the time frame required by law and inform me of the results of your investigation. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a resolution within the timeframe outlined by the Fair Credit Billing Act. 
Thank you for your cooperation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I had a credit card with XXXX XXXX XXXX in 2017 they gave me a line of credit for XXXX XXXXXXXX in about 2 years I lost my job and was running behind on my payment which by then I only owed {$2800.00} in the card. After missing the 2nd missed payment they placed a hold on the card and when my tax refund was received into my checking account. XXXX XXXX Garnished the {$2800.00} from my checking account to resolve the credit card balance and closed the account. A few months ago I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX requesting payment for a balance of {$20000.00} to resolve XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account. 

I went to a XXXX XXXX XXXX and they could not pull any account information back from 2017 due to their new system and could not go that far back into their history to provide any additional information concerning these charges. 

I am formally disputing this billing error in accordance with the Fair Credit Billing Act ( 15 USB 1666b ) Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and requesting that It be investigated and removed from my credit report. 

I do not have any financial obligation toward XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Thank you for your prompt attention toward this matter. I expect a written confirmation and the result within 30 days.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MA)

I want to make it clear that I didn't give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. So, I'm formally asking for these accounts to be blocked and removed. It's important to stress that this request is not a mistake, and it's not based on any false information regarding why I want these transactions blocked.