davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

There is incorrect information on my report from XXXX XXXX. This has had a very serious affect on my life and has been extremely distressing for me and my family. My information was incorrectly reported shortly after I was laid off in the middle of the pandemic. Please remove and block.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-14
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. (TX)

CFPB collection dispute complaint. 

On XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX added a derogatory mark on my credit report per XXXX XXXX  and XXXX. Upon further research, this account was transferred/ sold from XXXX account to XXXX XXXX XXXX 



I as a consumer is no longer by law responsible for this account after it has been transferred. Besides Debtor 's Creditor did not verify this collection by providing proof of licensing to collect in my state, by identifying the proof of limitation, likewise XXXX XXXX XXXX did not verify my debt validation, and which shows XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights as a consumer and making me look bad and ruining my credit character, also hindering me from getting a better rate for my house.
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. (NC)

I am writing to dispute these fraudulent charges on my account. I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not make this charge. I request that you remove the fraudulent charge and any related finance charges from my account. Please send me an updated and accurate statement and BLOCK the account. I also request that you stop reporting this inaccurate information and report the correct information to all the nationwide credit reporting companies to which you provided it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OR)

The absence of valid evidence corroborating its accuracy and its reporting without substantiated proof contravene the 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). I urge for the swift removal of this account unless sufficient evidence affirming its validity is furnished.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, 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. secondly, i have the right to sue if i think consumer bureaus are preventing me from getting certain loans or benefits by reporting false information on my report. 

Incorrect credit reporting, I have an account that is not correctly reported. 
Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX you have this account as closed with a balance of {$10000.00}. but this account is fully paid-off and balance on it should be {$00.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06
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)

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate personal information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered personal information that does not belong to me, including [ specific details such as incorrect name, address, Social Security number, etc. ]. As this erroneous information may adversely impact my creditworthiness and financial standing, I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Your prompt attention to this issue is greatly appreciated, and I anticipate a swift resolution to ensure the accuracy and integrity of my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-04
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. (NJ)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX nj XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX To Whom It May Concern, Dear, Dear, Experian, / XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX TX This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information. 
I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be re-investigated. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 
I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e. : an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file for the account listed below. 
Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the account listed below. 
I demand that the following account be verified or removed immediately : [ dispute_item_and_explanation ] XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Closed Account charged off. {$16000.00} written off. {$150.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX {$22.00} XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 0 % Status Updated Balance Balance Updated Last Payment Date Paid Off Monthly Payment Past Due Amount Original Balance Terms Responsibility Your Statement : - Comments : {$150.00} {$15000.00} 144 Months XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Open Open/Never late. 
XX/XX/XXXX {$1000.00} XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX % {$18.00} {$1000.00} 120 Months Individual DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Open Open/Never late. 
XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  {$1700.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 0 % {$31.00} {$1700.00} 120 Months Individual
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

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

Account Name : XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and list of Inquiries.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX)

I am the victim of identity fraud and I have had multiple credit card accounts opened under my name of which I have had no control over. I have called every credit agency and credit card company multiple times to try to get rid of these accounts but there is still an account on JC Penny for which they did not remove, and there was a late payment associated which has hurt my credit score. I have called many many times to try to recitfy the situation and they still have not been able to fix the situation. I have no control over this account and have no way of figuring out how to remove these issues from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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)

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.

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 informationisinaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-13
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. (MD)

I am writing to express my deep concern about the disputed accounts on my credit report. Despite multiple attempts to bring these inaccuracies to your attention and requesting thorough investigations, I have yet to see any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely impacting my credit file, causing significant hardships and affecting my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have been overwhelming, and I am urgently seeking your assistance to rectify this situation. I respectfully request a comprehensive investigation into the reporting of each disputed account. It is crucial that the necessary steps are taken to update and correct my credit report without further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file and regain control over my financial well-being. I urge you to give this matter your immediate attention and take swift action. Your prompt cooperation and support in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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. (CA)

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 2024-10-23
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)

I recently received a copy of my credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS ARE IN VIOLATION OF MY CONSUMER RIGHTS! 

I DEMAND THESE ACCOUNTS TO BE UPDATED TO FULLY PAID AND 100 % PAID ON TIME! 

ACCT : XXXXXXXX XXXX ACCT # : XXXX ACCT : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCT # : XXXX ACCT : XXXX ACCT # : XXXX ACCT : XXXX ACCT # : XXXX Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report?

Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681.

Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations.

4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10
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. (LA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX was deleted from my XXXX credit report but is still reporting negative accounts to both XXXX & Experian. An account cant be Deleted & still reporting negative at the same time this is a major violation .FCRA Section 607 ( b ) requires that credit reporting agencies " follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information '' contained in consumer reports. Additionally, the FCRA mandates that credit reporting agencies maintain accurate information ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ). Repeatedly reporting the repossession each month creates an inaccurate and misleading credit report, which negatively impacts my credit score. Moreover, ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ). Reporting this repossession multiple times does not extend this statute and is therefore improper. Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) requires that any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable must be promptly deleted. Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

I recognize that under FCRA 605B, it's crucial to eliminate any erroneous accounts from my credit report. Would you kindly review the documents? I've observed that a significant number of the listed accounts appear to be incorrect, and this is troubling to me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-04
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. (RI)

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. The following accounts have been investigated multiple times with all three reporting agencies. The results of the investigation have not been updated as promised and currently prove to show inaccurate information that is negatively impacting my life. I have asked for the verification of dates. Balances, matching addresss, and account information on my credit report for all displayed accounts across all bureaus. All 3 reporting companies have stated that the report is up to date and every single detail displayed is accurate. After, I decided to investigate and thoroughly review the report about this old information and found multiple discrepancies and errors after they made opposite claims. This is frustrating and impedes the process to financially prosper. Following accounts must be removed from my credit report as I also do not have any signed contracts associated with them. Also, these accounts are over 7 years old and violate my right for how long it should be reported. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 and other adverse items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 
15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I always pay on time ; I am sure of this. However, what I am not sure about is why this company is reporting me as late in certain months, which should not occur. According to USC 1666b, any billing error should be corrected ; otherwise, they will owe me {$1000.00} for each account reporting inaccurately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-09
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. (NJ)

I simply asked for an examination of the disputed items since I believed the credit bureaus did not sufficiently look into my dispute. The three credit bureaus ' records show that it was false. The three credit bureaus need to replace the following information from my file because the credit bureau 's inspection was done erroneously. 
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 2023-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act,15 U.S.C . 1681 ( g ) I have the rights to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at this time of this request concerning the account ( ARKANSAS OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ) that you are reporting in my credit report
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
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. (MD)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.