davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

15 USC 1666B ( a ) a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 USC 1681 ( b ) permissible purpose of consumer reports 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( I ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report 15 USC 6802 disclosure of personal information to a third party without authorization is considered " identity theft '' In reference to late payments reported by : XXXX XXXX Bank In reference to credit usage : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-14
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NE)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 
So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 


This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : "
Consumer complaint received 2019-06-28
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (FL)

ON XX/XX/XXXX, A STIPULATION FOR PAYMENT AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL WAS ISSUED IN XXXX COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF {$10000.00}. THE STIPULATION IS BETWEEN PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC ( PLAINTIFF ), AND XXXX XXXX XXXX ( DEFENDANT ). THE ORDER CALLED FOR MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF {$50.00} AND FURTHER STIPULATES " NO INTEREST SHALL ACCRUE ON THIS STIPULATED AMOUNT '' I HAVE MET EVERY MONTHLY PAYMENT AND AS OF XX/XX/XXXX HAVE PAID A TOTAL OF {$3600.00} LEAVING A BALANCE OF {$6400.00}. 
ON XXXX XXXX, I SPOKE TO XXXX XXXX OF PORTFOLIO RECOVERY AND SHE ADVISED THAT THE BALANCE WAS {$9000.00}. I SENT THEM A LETTER ON XX/XX/XXXX, ASKING FOR AN EXPLANATION AND WHEN DID NOT RECEIVE A REPLY FOLLOWED UP WITH A CERTIFIED LETTER ON XXXX XXXX. ACCORDING TO THE POST OFFICE THE LETTER WAS DELIVERED ON XX/XX/XXXX. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY FROM PORTFOLIO RECOVERY AS OF THIS DATE. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WV)

I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The EQUIFAX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$580.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent.

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

MY PERSONAL INFORMATION WAS BREACHED/STOLEN XXXX AND REPORTED. I OBTAINED A COPY OF MY CREDIT REPORT AND IDENTIFIED ACCOUNTS THAT I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF, NOR HAVE I EVER OPENED. 

I CONTACTED EACH BUREAU BY PHONE AND FOLLOWED BY CERTIFIED MAIL REQUESTING VERIFICATION OF EACH ACCOUNT. EACH ACCOUNT IS UNVERIFIABLE BUT STILL REPORTING TO MY CONSUMER PROFILE. 

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 2024-07-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

To CFPB, I have tried to work this out with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX in regard to the inaccurate information currently present on my credit report. Despite numerous attempts to resolve this matter and send letters to the creditors as well, I have not gotten a response. Neither of the addresses they are reporting corresponds to my current situation. 15 USC 1681 ( 4 ) says that they must only report accurate and relevant information. Unfortunately, the information contained in my credit report fails to meet these fundamental standards. I was also affected by the EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. 

My name is : XXXX XXXX My one and only address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX My only phone number is XXXX I demand that they remove the inaccurate, irrelevant, and outdated addresses from my credit report and also remove all misspelled names. 

Unauthorized credit pulls can significantly impact my credit report score. They also raise concerns about privacy and compliance with consumer protection laws. In some cases unauthorized is fraud. 

Can you send a copy to each CRA named above? 
XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. I have attached a copy of my proof Thank you, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 




XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : 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 of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-06
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CL Holdings LLC (FL)

this account is not mine Balance {$1100.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Original balance {$1100.00} Account info Account number XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Account type Collection Status Collection account. {$1100.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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. (SC)

I hope this complaint finds you well. Over the past couple of years, I have continually tried to get these inaccurate alleged accounts removed from my consumer report. Equifax, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX is constantly violating my federally protected rights. They continuously keep failing to provide me with TRUTHFUL PROOF on how they are validating the alleged accounts.

I AM FULLY AWARE OF MY FEDERALLY PROTECTED CONSUMER RIGHTS!!!

As shown in the attachments, I have sent numerous letters.

- PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS!
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

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 tens of thousands of dollars. 
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 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

My account with XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in my accountto be removed.

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

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


XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

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

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-11
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I am XXXX XXXX, and I wish to clarify that this message is being sent independently and not on behalf of any third party. Recently, I conducted an examination of my credit report, which caused significant distress upon discovering unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable entries. Your agency, tasked with ensuring the accuracy of consumer reports, has not fulfilled its obligation to ensure that the reported information is entirely accurate.

In accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), consumer reporting agencies are mandated to implement reasonable procedures to guarantee the utmost accuracy of information pertaining to individuals in the consumer reports they generate. 


As a consumer, by law, my credit report must be 100 % accurate. I've been requesting for the credit reporting agencies to review my disputes and update my reports. Please update and remove the accounts and items listed in my dispute letters attached. Thank you!
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I trust this correspondence finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your attention a troubling discrepancy within my credit report concerning late payments associated with my accounts. Upon meticulous review of my report, I have identified instances where late payments have been inaccurately recorded, adversely affecting my credit standing. Upon contacting the company linked to these accounts, they acknowledged a fault on their part. They have committed to rectifying the error by updating and amending my accounts to accurately reflect my payment history. They attributed these inaccuracies to a system glitch that led to the erroneous reporting of late payments. It is perplexing to me that while other credit bureaus have already rectified the status of these accounts, your bureau continues to report these late payments. This disparity in reporting raises doubts regarding the verification protocols employed by your bureau to ensure the precision of reported information. Please UPDATE and CORRECT the accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

This is my numerous request that you amend this suspicious data. I believe you have violated Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) by failing to verify these accounts, and I will take legal action against you as a result. This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. Please don't ignore my request to repair these inaccurate accounts in my file. 
XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-12
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)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or XXXX  : XXXX to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-14
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Problem with customer service
Company: EdFinancial Services (TX)

I applied for my loan to be recalculated through studentaid.gov and the application was processed, payment updated and closed. My edfinancial has not updated it and still shows a payment from before the pandemic. I can not get anyone on the phone, wait times are insanely long and a callback never happens. Ive emailed them several times with no response. Now Im getting emails that I asked to be removed from IBR when that is inaccurate. They customer service is terrible and theres no way to get ahold of anyone.