davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
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. (LA)

I have recently obtained copies of my personal consumer credit report ( s ) and have discovered questionable and/or inadequately verified data in my file at your company 's office ( s ), as reported on my reviewed files. I am concerned that this information may have been inadvertently or intentionally re-added to my credit report profile by your company 's office ( s ) following its earlier removal from reporting, without issuing the requisite 5-day notice to me as mandated by reporting regulations that you MUST comply with.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), any item of reporting that has been previously removed can not be reinserted onto any consumer 's credit report profile without written notice from at least the accepting credit reporting agency ( ies ) /repository ( ies ) directly to me, the injured consumer, within five ( 5 ) business days of the alleged date of reinsertion. I want to inform you that I have not yet received any such notice or confirmation of the ac
curacy and completeness of your reported claim ( s ).

Your organization is in breach!

According to 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A, it stipulates my entitlement to privacy.

Referring to 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2, it prohibits a consumer reporting agency from providing an account without my written consent. 
Additionally, 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section specifies that a consumer reporting agency can not include certain adverse information in a consumer report, except for convictions of crimes dating back more than seven years.

Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) prohibits the provision of inaccurate consumer information to any consumer reporting agency, if known or suspected to be inaccurate. 

Listed below are the Accounts that are being challenged XXXX  Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Listed below are the Inquiries that are being challenged XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Dear Equifax, I am sending this correspondence to address significant concerns regarding the accuracy of my credit report Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must delete immediately the account accounts listed below. 
Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report. 

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-01
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. (TX)

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 name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # 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 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 2023-09-20
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)

I won't tolerate your attempt to dismiss my identity theft claim as an error or a misrepresentation of material fact. WHO ON EARTH GRANTED YOU THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE WHAT CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL FACT? YOU'RE NOT A JUDGE, A JURY, OR IN ANY POSITION TO MAKE SUCH JUDGMENTS! YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into these fraudulent accounts and promptly remove them from my credit report. These accounts do not belong to me, and their presence is negatively affecting my creditworthiness. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please delete this account ASAP.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I HAVE DISPUTED SOFT INCREASE THAT I DID NOT RECOGNIZE OR HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF I HAVE PUT A FRAUD ALERT ON THERE STATEMENT TO CALL ME TO VERIFY IDENTITY THEY CONTINUE TO DENY MY DISPUTES THEY ASKED FOR INFORMATION ON ALL CREDIT COMPANIES THAT APPLY I SENT THEM ALL THE INFORMATION WITH A STEADY DENYING THESE INCREASE OF MY CREDIT REPORT
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
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. (NJ)

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, account number XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-08
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. (NJ)

I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (DE)

Unfairly charged consumer for interest by Bank of America. 
Bank of America offered me Promotional APR of 0 %. The Promotional Rate End Date was XX/XX/2024. On XX/XX/2024, which was my due date, I paid the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. When the statement closed on XX/XX/2024, there was no interest charged. On XX/XX/2024, I paid the Last Statement Balance in full. However, when the statement closed on XX/XX/2024, there was interest charged of {$130.00}. I contacted Bank of America, but they declined to refund the interest. 
This is extremely unfair! The " Promotional Rate End Date '' provided by Bank of America is deceptive and ambiguous. On the payment due date of XX/XX/2024, when I know that the Promotional APR of 0 % End Date is still valid until XX/XX/2024, it is very natural for me, as an average consumer who does not have a sophisticated understanding of the APR, to just pay the minimum payment due, and then pay the full balance on my next payment due date which is XX/XX/2024. Bank of America did not take any action to alert me that if I do not pay the full balance on XX/XX/2024, there will be interest charged. Normally, an average consumer like me usually pay once per statement cycle which is usually on the payment due date, and it is unusual for an average consumer to pay again XXXXhree days after the payment due date. Also, had the " Promotional Rate End Date '' been the same date of my payment due date, I should have paid off the full balance on XX/XX/2024. So, I have a good reason to believe that Bank of America set the " Promotional Rate End Date '' like this on purpose, so that they can unfairly charged consumers for interest. 
I have been offered promotional 0 % APR by other major banks. With all the other banks, I was always able to make the minimum payment due on the payment due date that is on or before the Promotional Rate End Date, and then pay the full balance after the Promotional Rate End Date without any interest being charged. Bank of America is the only exception. 
Again, I have a good reason to believe that Bank of America has unfairly charged me for interest.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-29
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)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax 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. 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. '' The financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies Equifax and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' Equifax, XXXX XXXX XXXX Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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. (CA)

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY Y'ALL KEEP DENYING MY IDENTITY THEFT CLAIM. THIS IS PURE FRUSTRATION AND ANNOYANCE TALKIN ' HERE, BUT IT JUST DON'T MAKE NO SENSE! Who gave YOU THE RIGHT TO SAY I AIN'T BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT? I know what's goin ' on with my own stuff. Y'all ain't no judge or jury! I sent a legal law enforcement agency report to prove what happened to me. Let 's get this sorted out within the 5 days the law says you got ta do it in. Don't make me come after you! XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please remove these accounts immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (FL)

The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

A few weeks ago I sent letters to all 3 credit bureaus regarding some items on my credit report which I know are not accurate. I know this is a violation of the FCRA and FDCPA so they must abide by the law. Everything I have provided in my letters is true and accurate to my knowledge. I've received emails and letters saying I'm using a 3rd party which is incorrect because I am the one sending my letters out and filing this complaint with no help from a credit repair company or 3rd party.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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. (NY)

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 and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

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 Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account XXXX 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 2024-04-01
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. (NJ)

I am both annoyed and frustrated that I have to come back to the CFPB AGAIN to file a formal complaint against Equifax for their failure to comply with my request to opt out of sharing account information, as per my rights under 15 U.S.C. 6802 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). On XX/XX/2024, I submitted a request to Equifax to cease sharing specific account information, attaching my driver 's license as requested for verification purposes. However, despite providing all necessary documentation, XXXX has ignored my request, claiming an inability to verify my identity. The account details I requested to opt out of sharing are as follows : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX. I have attached a copy of my driver 's license AGAIN, which should serve as sufficient proof of my identity. I am not required by law to submit anything else but I am attaching additional proof. Equifax has unreasonably delayed processing my request, which constitutes a violation of the FCRA. As a consumer, I have the right to control the sharing of my personal information, and Equifax 's failure to honor my request undermines this fundamental right. This unreasonable delay in processing my opt-out request not only violates my rights under the FCRA but also exposes me to potential privacy risks associated with the unauthorized sharing of my account information. I expect Equifax to promptly comply with my request and cease sharing the specified account information with any affiliates or third parties for marketing purposes. Furthermore if XXXX ignores my request AGAIN I will not hesitate to file a lawsuit against them for their willful noncompliance and hold them accountable.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-20
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. (FL)

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX  Account XXXX for 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 Section 604 A Section 2 also states that a consumer reporting agency can only furnish an account with my written instructions.

I have enclosed copies of the letters I sent to the credit agencies, the credit agencies ' responses, a full copy of my credit report, and the discrepancies that the different credit agencies show on the Account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
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)

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-01
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. (GA)

- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 

I told XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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.