davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-20
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

I want to be absolutely clear : I did not authorize these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these inquiries be blocked and removed from my record. I want to stress that this request is not a mistake, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of facts. It's crucial to highlight that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this, I hope to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure it receives proper attention. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I have no intention of deceiving or manipulating the situation in any way.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-20
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)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-20
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. (IN)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. XXXX and XXXX are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account below : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong 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 2023-08-04
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (AR)

I am filing a CFPB complaint regarding the particular account position that is recently filing on this credit document has a seriously unfavorable impact on my capacity to attain guarantee on the latest loan request, be sure to present facts that this is being reported efficiently as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act regulations. I have done many attempts to reach out to Credit Bureaus but they failed to give me any results or feedbacks about this concern. Please investigate and correct it from my personal credit file : DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2018 Balance : {$68000.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

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 2024-05-20
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX, Equifax and XXXX for their failure to respond adequately to my previous dispute letters. I believe my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) have been violated, and I am seeking your assistance to address this matter. On XX/XX/year>, I initially submitted dispute letters to the respective credit bureaus, disputing the accuracy of certain information on my credit reports. My dispute letters included details of the inaccurate information and evidence supporting my claims. As required by law, I expected the credit bureaus to conduct a reasonable investigation into my disputes and respond within the stipulated time frame. Unfortunately, despite my efforts to engage with the credit bureaus and my commitment to resolving discrepancies on my credit reports, I have received little to no response from them. I have not received any meaningful communication acknowledging the disputes I raised, nor have I been provided with the results of their investigations.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

According to www.justice.gov, Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person 's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. The Department of Justice prosecutes cases of identity theft and fraud under a variety of federal statutes. In the fall of 1998, for example, Congress passed the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. This legislation created a new offense of identity theft, which prohibits " knowingly transfer [ ring ] or us [ ing ], without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law. '' 18 U.S.C. 1028 ( a ) ( 7 ). This offense, in most circumstances, carries a maximum term of 15 years ' imprisonment, a fine, and criminal forfeiture of any personal property used or intended to be used to commit the offense. 

Schemes to commit identity theft or fraud may also involve violations of other statutes such as identification fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1028 ), credit card fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1029 ), computer fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1030 ), mail fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1341 ), wire fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1343 ), or financial institution fraud ( 18 U.S.C. 1344 ). Each of these federal offenses are felonies that carry substantial penalties in some cases, as high as 30 years ' imprisonment, fines, and criminal forfeiture. 

I DID NOT CONSENT TO NOR DID I AUTHORIZE THE FOLLOWING CREDIT INQUIRIES ON THE CONSUMER REPORT. I SUBMITTED AN IDENTITY THEFT CLAIM TO THE FTC. SEE ATTACHED. REMOVE THE REPORTED UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES PER THE FCRA AND TO MAINTAIN MY RIGHT TO PRIVACY.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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. (AZ)

This is my 14th endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-21
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. (TX)

I am writing to follow up and to express my continued frustration and concern regarding the presence of late open accounts on my credit report. Despite my initial dispute and the provision of supporting documentation, these late open accounts persist, negatively affecting my creditworthiness. This letter serves as my second attempt to request the correction of these inaccuracies. At that time, I provided all the necessary documentation to demonstrate that these late payments were not valid or were the result of extenuating circumstances. However, despite my efforts, these late open accounts continue to be inaccurately reported on my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to an accurate and up-to-date credit report. The presence of these late open accounts not only violates the FCRA but also undermines my ability to access credit, secure loans, and make sound financial decisions. Please help me conduct a thorough and comprehensive reinvestigation into these late open accounts, reviewing the documentation I have previously provided and any new information that may be relevant. It is imperative that you take immediate action to correct these errors and ensure that my credit report accurately reflects my payment history. I would like you to assist me also about this matter and provide a written response within the legally mandated 30-day timeframe, confirming the correction of the late open accounts on my credit report. Please consider the significance of this issue and its impact on my financial well-being. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your commitment to resolving it promptly. Please help me correct the XXXX accounts immediately : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$5700.00} ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$5200.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-19
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. (WA)

I want to be absolutely clear : I did not authorize these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these inquiries be blocked and removed from my record. I want to stress that this request is not a mistake, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of facts. It's crucial to highlight that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this, I hope to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure it receives proper attention. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I have no intention of deceiving or manipulating the situation in any way.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

XXXX of XXXX, I contacted XXXXXXXX XXXX company in regards to the constant late payments reported to my credit while the loan was in forbearance. The length of the forbearance was during COVID-19. When I contacted the company, the representative stated there was a past due amount that would be rolled over and I asked why I wasn't notified of the late payment. I was never provided an answer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
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)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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: 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. 

I told the XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 suppose to modify accounts that isn't reporting correctly.

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.

Also they aren't even in compliance with metro 2 credit reporting. I have evidence to prove my case
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I submitted a credit repair request to a company, but they still failed to respond within the XXXX timeframe required by law. This failure to respond has negatively impacted my credit and caused difficulties for me. I am now submitting a complaint to the CFPB to address the situation and protect my rights as a consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
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. (MD)

I looked over my credit report and saw some inaccurate information. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) mandate that the three credit bureaus confirm these details ( A ). These accounts may not be reported as unverified information without providing any supporting information within the legally allowed time range. The following accounts are shown on my credit report as needing investigation and correction because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-03
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

On XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023 I unfroze my credit. 

I sent my Driver 's License and Social Security Card on.XXXX XXXX. 

Equifax has refused to remove an PII so I can qualify for a mortgage with XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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: 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. 

I told the XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate these accounts : Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : 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 suppose to modify accounts that isn't reporting correctly.

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.

Also they aren't even in compliance with metro 2 credit reporting. I have evidence to prove my case.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-18
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)

We received your complaint. Thank you. 
We will review your complaint. Depending on what we find, we will typically : Send your complaint to the company for a response ; or Send your complaint to another state or federal agency, or help you get in touch with your state or local consumer protection office ; or Let you know if we need more information to continue our work. 
YOUR COMPLAINT Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : XXXX to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$5600.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$10000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$13000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX1 ; According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block 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.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
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. (NY)

I would like to request the suppression of this item from my credit report, which is the result of fraudulent item origination and identity theft. These fraudulent items should be DELETED from appearing on my credit report. I am trying to obtain credit and it is causing me too much emotional and financial distress because of these items that do not belong to which is reported erroneously. I am in desperate need of these items to be INSPECTED and blocked. 

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