davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : Original Creditor Name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

I looked at my Equifax credit report on XX/XX/2024 and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepared a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681i 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information. ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information 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 the 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 modifed or deleted from the file of the consumer. And according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07
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: 1st Franklin Financial Corporation (MS)

My credit was ran without my consent or by someone pretending to be me. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX J XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX of XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-14
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Keynote Consulting, Inc. (IL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX assigned a Medical/Healthcare account to KEYNOTE CONSULTING INC in the amount of {$1100.00} on or around XX/XX/2023. This is not my account, and I'm the victim of Identity Theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-24
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. (CT)

HI I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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. (AZ)

To Whom It May Concern, Please be advised this is my SECOND WRITTEN REQUEST. The unverifiable and incomplete items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct. In the results of your first investigation, you stated in writing that you verified that these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Please be advised that your company continues to report these unverifiable and incomplete items. These accounts can be considered falsified revenue and illegal by the IRS due to the fact these said accounts have been written off as a tax deduction. How can a payment be collected on an unverifiable and incomplete account, that has already been recorded as a tax deduction. These actions could have severe penalties for falsifying revenue reported to the IRS in accordance with the General Accounting Principles ( GAP Standards ). 

Please remove these unverified and incomplete items listed below : XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current 2. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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 looked at my report back on XX/XX/year>, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. These accounts [ Name of Account & Account Number ], [ Name of Account & Account Number ], [ Name of Account & Account Number ], [ Name of Account & Account Number ], are not complete and accurate. 




[ XXXX XXXXXXXX ] open date is not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I urge you to promptly remove this late payment from my account, as it does not accurately reflect my payment history. I have consistently made timely payments, and it is unacceptable to have this erroneous entry listed. Please update my account promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I want to emphasize that I did not authorize these accounts, and their existence is causing me considerable distress. I respectfully request that you prioritize this issue, conduct a thorough investigation, and promptly remove these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Your immediate attention to and resolution of this matter are highly valued.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

The credit inquiry listed below are unauthorized and I have attempted multiple times to contact these companies directly to have them remove and haven't received a response. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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. (PR)

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 inquiries and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

I've been a victim of identity theft. My information was exposed to the public in the Equifax data breach and I noticed some unauthorized accounts on my credit report that are inaccurate and incomplete. This is hurting my chances at getting a mortgage and caused a lot of financial harm and difficulties for me. I need these fraudulent accounts removed expeditiously.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding the accuracy and integrity of my credit report. As a consumer affected by the Equifax data breach, I have discovered discrepancies in my credit accounts that I believe are a direct result of this breach. 

The Equifax data breach, which compromised the personal information of millions of individuals, including myself, has raised serious doubts about the security of my personal data and its potential misuse. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified several accounts that I did not open, transactions I did not authorize, and inaccuracies that I believe stem from this breach. 

I hereby formally dispute the following items on my credit report : Account Name : 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 XXXX XXXX I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take immediate action to investigate and rectify these inaccuracies. Given the circumstances surrounding the Equifax data breach and the potential impact on my financial well-being, I urge you to ensure that these disputed items are promptly removed from my credit report. 

Furthermore, I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau work closely with Equifax to enhance its security measures and prevent similar breaches from occurring in the future. Consumers deserve better protection of their personal information, and it is imperative that measures are put in place to safeguard against future breaches. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will take the necessary steps to address my concerns and uphold the integrity of consumer credit reporting. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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. (LA)

I recognize the importance of removing any inaccurate accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please review the documents? I've observed discrepancies in several listed accounts, which is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-22
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Loan sold or transferred to another company
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (CO)

SLS managed my HELOC account and was acquired by Newrez/Shellpoint earlier this year. I received monthly statements from Shellpoint for the months of XXXX and XXXX. Those statements were accurate for both credits and debits to the account. In XXXX I received both a letter and voicemail indicating I missed a payment. I called and was put in touch with a Shellpoint representative that indicated they were a debt collector. I called Shellpoint 3 or 4 times in XXXX trying to get my account corrected. I have called 6 times in XXXX. I have been told many times it would be researched and escalated to a manager for rectification. Today I was told by a supervisor they have no idea when the problem will be fixed. Newrez/Shellpoint has received {$18000.00} via XXXX deposits since early XXXX  and can not tell me where my money is. My account principal balance end of XXXX  was approx. {$52000.00} and now is up to approx. {$72000.00} and they can not explain why. They just keep sending late notices and XXXX regarding lack of payment, even though I have screen shots of the direct deposits.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has a 60 late payment from XX/XX/2023, How can it be 60 days late in XX/XX/2023 but no 30 day late in XX/XX/2023 before it can be 60 days late the prior month must be 30 days late I need to see all bank transactions that belong to this company that would prove my payment was not accepted on time in XXXX XXXXand was 60 days late or remove this unverified late payment. 
ACCOUNT XXXX  # XXXX This account is closed, So how can it have an available credit of XXXX XXXX? inaccurate information Please delete immediately Please see attached
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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. (MD)

I am writing to urgently follow up on my previous dispute concerning unauthorized hard inquiries that have appeared on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to address this issue and seek resolution, I have yet to receive a satisfactory response from your agency. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

I want to emphasize that I did not provide written authorization for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Therefore, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report. It is crucial to clarify that this request is not due to any oversight or error on my part. Rather, it stems from the fact that I did not expressly permit these transactions to be included in my report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Chime Financial Inc (OH)

On XX/XX/24, I purchased a XXXX XXXX from an XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( aka XXXX XXXX XXXX, through XXXX. I had multiple positive experiences with XXXX until recently. He asked me to pay {$300.00} through XXXX which weve done before. Now, almost a month later, I still havent received the XXXX. XXXX and Chime have denied disputes.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

Upon reviewing my consumer report I saw items that did not belong to me due to being a victim of identity theft. These items are not supposed to be here, I did not permit this person ( s ) to report my consumer report nor did they notify me of these items.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

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 4 months 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 INSTRUCT of the consumer to whom it relates. 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!
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

Ensuring timely payments on this account has been a priority for me, ensuring they're never overdue. I'm unclear about the reasons behind the reports of late payment remarks on my accounts. As per 15 USC 1666b, billing errors should be corrected.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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)

I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed I had a late payment on an account that I was never late ( XX/XX/2019 ) and the late payment is also shown on different dates through the different reporting agencies, demonstrating the inconsistency of the information. I already talk to my bank and they told me to make a claim to credit agencies for incorrect information. 

For Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. 

I have never been late on payments for the account : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. 

I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. Thanks.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-29
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

This account has been charged off. However, I did not authorize this company to report this this information on my credit report. 
According to 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 an account without my written instructions.

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.

18 U.S. Code 8 The term obligation or other security of the United States includes all bonds, certificates of indebtedness, national bank currency XXXX Federal Reserve notes, Federal Reserve bank notes, coupons, United States notes, Treasury notes, gold certificates, silver certificates, fractional notes, certificates of deposit, bills, checks, or drafts for money.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
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. (IL)

Ensuring punctuality in my payments is a priority. However, what perplexes me is the occasional reporting of late payments by this company, contrary to my records. As per USC 1666b, rectifying billing errors promptly and reflecting payments accurately is mandatory.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MI)

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 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 2024-05-10
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

According to FCRA 605B, we are obligated to eliminate any erroneous accounts from my credit report. Could you please review the documents? Several of the listed accounts are inaccurately reported. I am entitled to {$1000.00} for each incorrectly reported item on my credit file.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-10
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 Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account Number : XXXX And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.