davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-10
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 : Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX : Account Number : XXXX And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> 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 XXXXXXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> 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 2024-03-27
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. (FL)

I am formally notifying your company that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am requesting that these accounts be blocked and deleted. It is important to clarify that this request is not made in error, nor is it based on any material misrepresentation for blocking these transactions. 
I insist on the removal of all utilization data from the mentioned accounts. 

Therefore, I request and demand that you remove these accounts from my file within 30 days, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), or conduct an investigation into these accounts. 

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (PA)

I have a personal checking account with a small overdraft protection credit line with TD Bank. I've had this account for close to 30 years. It was set up to autopay every month on time and has never been a problem until recently. I recently learned that TD Bank had erroneously reported to the credit bureaus that there was a late payment in XX/XX/ that was more than 30 days late. First, that shouldn't be possible since it autopays each month. Second, that is absolutely false, because I checked the account statement and confirmed that the account WAS, in fact paid every month on time. During, before, and after the time in question, the following payments were made on time and in amounts equal to or exceeding the minimum payment due : {$36.00} on XX/XX/ ; {$35.00} on XX/XX/ ; {$34.00} on XX/XX/ ; {$950.00} on XX/XX/ ( to pay the total balance in full ). 

Clearly, there was some error on TD Bank 's end. Again, the account was set to automatically make the minimum payment on time, and that had not previously been a problem. Moreover, TD 's own records and statements show that the account actually WAS paid on time, so their reports to the credit bureaus were wrong. Please see the attached activity report of my TD Bank account that shows monthly payments have been consistently made and none were missed. 
This has caused me financial hardship. 

TD Bank should make sure that ALL of my credit reports are repaired and that the account is reported as current, good standing, and paid in time with all bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, etc. ). TD Bank should make sure that the account does not have any late payment or other potentially negative information. TD Bank should also credit all fees, late charges, interest, transfer charges, etc. and provide me with some sort of compensation for my wasted time and for recent credit applications being rejected ( their error caused my credit score to drop from over XXXX to XXXX ). I had applied for a credit line increase and a refinance, which were rejected.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

In XXXX XXXX 2024, I noticed that my credit score had dropped by over XXXX points, and an account on my credit report was listed as having a delinquent payment. I spoke with my credit union, and was notified that the payment had been reported as late, but the XXXX XXXX had made a mistake, because they had never notified me about it. I made the payment with them, and was told that it would be " fixed '', and they would send an update to all three credit bureaus ( XXXX, TransUnion, XXXX ). Twice now my score has rebounded, and the report was briefly removed, but appears to be resurfacing. I have a lengthy email conversation with my credit union where they have very clearly acknowledged that they do no consider my payment late, and that they " reapplied it to XXXX '' so that there would technically be no late payment at all on my record. I do not know what to do at this point, and I feel like I am stuck in limbo between the credit bureaus and XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
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. (CA)

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed my account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that was not reporting accurately. I had one late payment on this account that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies have the need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on any payments, and I've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following date of XX/XX/year>. I am now requesting you investigate and provide verifiable proof with records showing that I had a late payment on XX/XX/year>, If this information can not be verified, I demand these payments be updated to paid on time immediately. Thank you for understanding and prompt action.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-22
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

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 2023-09-13
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. (FL)

I have several inquiries in all my reports that have not been authorized. I have attempted to write and contact all the bureaus without any luck in solving the situation. 
I am here writing all the inquiries done on all my reports separately. 

Experian : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 4. XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 5. XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX 6. XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 7. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 8. XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX 9. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 10. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 11. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 12. XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 4. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 5. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 6. XXXXXXXX XXXX Date XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 8. XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 4. XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX 5. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 6. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 7. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 8. XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX 10. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

The contrast between my consistent on-time payments for this account and the distress caused by the inaccurate late payment entry is stark. Maintaining punctuality has been my unwavering commitment, and this inconsistency is weighing heavily on my mental well-being, disrupting my sleep and peace of mind.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-20
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: DISCOVER BANK (FL)

I recently XXXX and paid off all marital debt on a Discover Card and had my name removed. The card is in my ex-wifes name, XXXX XXXX XXXX, but the total amount on the card was put on by her after the card had been paid off and after the divorce. Im not an authorized user of the account and the amount on the card is solely her debt after divorce.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
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. (NC)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, under 15 U.S.C 1681s-602 it states I have the right to privacy and this creditor ( XXXX XXXX ) has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C s-604 ( a ) s-2 also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Under 15 U.S.C 1666 ( b ) A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Privacy Act of 1974 states that no agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains.

Even after my information as a consumer was provided to a XXXX party without my authorization or consent, the reporting agencies have inaccurately reported information to my consumer report. This is a direct violation of 15 U.S.C 1681s-2- Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. I have attached additional documents that show discrepancies ( highlighted items ) in my consumer reports which are the following : Inconsistent Account numbers Inconsistent Credit Limits Inconsistent Derogatory Remarks of alleged late payments
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-09
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. Experian 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-19
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: Experian Information Solutions 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. XXXX  Account # 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. XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX This inquiry should not be on my report. I did not apply for any credit with XXXX XXXX. XXXX- This inquiry appears on my report twice. XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. There should only be one inquiry. XXXX XXXX - This inquiry appears on my report twice. XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. There should only be one inquiry, which is XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: LEXISNEXIS (IL)

IRS tax code identifies charge offs as gross income, triggering a 1099-C, and subsequently required to be reported on personal tax filing as such. I received a 1099-C for the below-mentioned debt. Therefore, I am disputing the accuracy of the following items on my credit report, as per the FCRA, these reports violate my consent and privacy rights, as I did not authorize my income to be reported in this manner. The accounts in question are as follows : 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 you investigate these inaccuracies and promptly REMOVE these items from my credit report as they violate my rights under the FCRA. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
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. (FL)

this is the second time i am reaching out for help. I resubmitted a dispute through the mail and CFPB to the credit bureau back on XX/XX/2024 and it seems as if nothing was done.Experian FAILED to address my issue. They responded stating that " the disputed item is not currently showing on your credit file. I have attached a copy of my credit report below with the Fraudulent account Highlighted for reference. I am a victim of identity theft. I sent the required documents they asked for which were a copy of my driver 's license, FTC report, and social. There is still information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

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, 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX ( d ) ( XXXX ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within XXXX business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report. 

you must delete immediately the account accounts listed below.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (WA)

I am requesting the removal of fraudulent inquiries from my credit report due to the unauthorized and unlawful nature of these inquiries. These fraudulent inquiries not only inaccurately reflect my credit history but also pose a significant risk to my financial well-being and reputation. It is imperative to rectify this situation promptly to safeguard my creditworthiness and ensure the integrity of my credit report. Therefore, I seek the removal of these fraudulent inquiries to restore the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-03
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. (WI)

XXXX  account number XXXX is reporting late payments, XX/XX/2023 which is in violation of my federal rights. 

15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of payments.

LII U.S. Code Title 15 CHAPTER 41 SUBCHAPTER I Part D 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 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

( b ) Grace period If an open end consumer credit plan provides a time period within which an obligor may repay any portion of the credit extended without incurring an additional finance charge, such additional finance charge may not be imposed with respect to such portion of the credit extended for the billing cycle of which such period is a part, unless a statement which includes the amount upon which the finance charge for the period is based was mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the date specified in the statement by which payment must be made in order to avoid imposition of that finance charge.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the accounts : XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
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. (TX)

I think FCRA 605B requires us to remove any incorrect accounts from my credit report. Could you please check the documents? Some of the listed accounts are inaccurate, and it's making me feel uneasy.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-01
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

On XX/XX/XXXX I made a federal income tax payment of {$7000.00} and {$170.00} through the tax payment preparer software website XXXX which was for federal income tax and the payment processing fee associated with paying it with a credit card. I made this payment transaction through my Amex Business Gold Credit card with the understanding that I would earn Amex Membership Rewards points back on the payment and the payment would count as an eligible transaction towards the sign up bonus of XXXX Membership Rewards points for {$10000.00} of purchases within the first 3 months of opening the card. Income tax payments to the IRS are not excluded from the offer and through earning points through the Membership Rewards program according to my terms and conditions of the credit card upon signing up. I also receive regular marketing emails from Amex stating the following " Earn Rewards on Your Tax Expense - You can earn rewards on your tax-related expenses by putting IRS payments on your Card using secure payment processors ''. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a formal complaint to Amex through their customer service representatives over the phone regarding the decision to not deem my IRS income tax payments as eligible for Membership Rewards or towards the sign up bonus. 

I received a decision for this initial case on XX/XX/XXXX. The decision from this case was the following according to the customer service representative " We've thorougly reviewed your concern and please know that eligible purchases do not include fees or interest charges, purchases of traveler 's checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, purchases of gift cards, person-to-person payments, which includes federal income tax payment, or purchases of other cash equivalents. '' and " ... our backend team determine that the charge for {$7000.00} is ineligible purchase towards your welcome bonus .... ''. 

The company is refusing to uphold the terms of their card sign up bonus nor what they are marketing in their email marketing communications to card holder members. The reasoning for denying the charges from being eligible for Membership Rewards is contradictory with the companies own language on their website and marketing emails as well as what is in the sign up terms for the bonus they offer to new card members. I was effectively tricked into paying my federal IRS income taxes through a credit card, paying a fee for doing so due to the payment processor requiring a fee by credit card and then being told that these transaction despite not having any language towards not allowing them from being eligible ( in fact the opposite if you are to believe the marketing emails I receive weekly regarding this point ), are actually not eligible.