davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01
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. (PA)

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 2024-06-16
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. (KY)

XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number- XXXX Whom It May Concern, I am in total disagreement with your investigation response. The incorrect items listed below still appear on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like these items immediately re-investigated and for good cause. These inaccuracies are highly injurious to my credit rating. 

Furthermore, In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, I demand that you provide actual proof the information was verified, not a computer generated confirmation.

Please provide : 1. The names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the information with above, so that I may follow up.

2. The date you contacted the individual funishers of information.

3. The method of communication you used to verify the information. 
I would also like to know if the furnisher provided you with my SSN, address or DOB. 
Please forward an updated credit report to me after you have completed your investigation and corrections. 
Your cooperation and prompt attention are required by law.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-23
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (MI)

Portfolio Recovery never sends the requested proof/verification of debt. They have accepted agreed upon settlement offers but either continue to report the debt as owed or sell the debt to another company even though they have received funds.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I am sure you are aware that it is against the law to threaten suit without any intention of doing so. Therefore, be advised that I am extremely serious about filing suit against your company. I have sent numerous letters requesting for you to investigate and remove all inaccurate information that is being reported on my personal credit profile, yet you continue to fail to do so. It is my understanding of the law that you MUST honor each and every request to investigate incorrect information and you seem to have ignored all of my previous requests. That is a crystal clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act which provides a cause of action for an individual consumer as well as penalties and liabilities for both consumer reporting agencies and furnishers of information for non-compliance as violation of its provisions. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I am XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no XXXX  party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the XXXX Bureaus, Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2019-07-03
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MT)

I recently conducted a review of my Transunion Credit Report and observed five " Hard Hit Inquiry '' that I don't recall authorizing. ( 1 ) XXXX XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, ( 2 ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, ( 3 ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, ( 4 ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, & XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. I contacted the companies mentioned and asked them to take action to get this inquiry removed from their records and to erase any record of the inquiry with all credit reporting agencies. They assured me they would comply with my request and take whatever steps necessary to resolve the issue, but I wanted to contact you as well, just to make sure this gets done. 

Please investigate these inquiries I would very much like to ensure my credit score is showing an accurate depiction of my creditworthiness. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] a. In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : 1. In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.

2. In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

3. To a person which it has reason to believe A. intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or B. intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or C. intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or D. intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or E. intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or F. otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information i. in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ii. to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (VA)

I recently checked my credit reports and noticed multiple billing errors. You are in serious violation of TRUTH IN LENDING ACT ( TILA ) 15 U.S.Code 1637 ( b ) ( 2 ) ( a ) and the United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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)

These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MO)

My account with ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, ) was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH 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 my 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 ( MONTHS REPORTING LATE ) to 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 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


( XXXX 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 2024-07-23
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (SC)

On XX/XX/year> some called my phone impresonating a Wells Fargo employee. They stated that someone in New York was attempting to pass checks in the amount of {$190.00} and {$190.00}. I told them it wasnt me and they stated they they was going to refund the money back to my account. Instead the person did two XXXX transactions from my account to theirs.
Consumer complaint received 2019-07-03
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (FL)

My husband and I traveled on a XXXX XXXX cruise in XX/XX/2018. Based on a program offering 12 months of no interest, we purchased two fairly expensive watches from XXXX XXXX, a company based in New York. We were informed that as long as we made 12 equal payments on time no interest would be charged. I made every single payment on time as agreed. My last payment was made in XXXX and was only {$26.00} because we had paid so much down already. I was shocked to receive a bill in the mail for all interest that would've been due had I not made any payments. I called XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, the day I receive the bill to figure out why I am being charged. They basically explained that even though the last payment of {$26.00} was not due until several days after it was received ( I paid it before the due date ), the 12 months no interest program expired a few days before the payment was actually due. So basically I got charged over {$570.00} for a {$26.00} final payment that was paid early. I have excellent credit and strive to always pay my bills on time. I have never filed a complaint or had an issue with a 12 month no interest arrangement. This was extremely deceptive. Even the representative I spoke to thought it was unfair, but there was nothing he could do. 

Please help!!!
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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 : INACCURATE INFORMATION DISPUTE : XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX, XXXX - XXXX, XXXXXXXX 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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

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 Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a 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 2024-06-18
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. (FL)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, this creditor has violated my rights.under 15 USC 1681 section 602, states that I have a right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 section 604a section 2, it also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Under 15 USC 1666b, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-13
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 : "
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-08
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I just recently reviewed my profile and Im very upset with the result that I have received. May I know how you contacted the creditor for me to know the reasonable procedure you take to determine my disputes are VERIFIED AS CORRECT information? Did the Furnisher confirm that the information posted in my file is correct? I never received any notice from these companies that my dispute is truly mine or correct. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 

Please verify these accounts in my file : XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$34000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

AFTER REVIEWING MY ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT BECAUSE MY INFORMATION WAS COMPROMISED IN A DATA BREACH WE NOTICED SEVERAL INQUIRES THAT WE DID NOT AUTHORIZE IN A ATTEMPT TO OPEN NEW ACCOUNTS AND ALSO SOME ACCOUNTS WE WERE NOT AWARE OF ON OUR CREDIT REPORT WE HAVE FILED A POLICE REPORT AND THEN NOTIFED THE IDENTITY THEIFT .GOV AND ALSO HAVE PLACED A FRAUD ALERT AT THE CREDIT BUREAUS AS OF TODAY XXXX has also refused remove an inaccurate address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) not associated with me and because of the inaccurate information listed on my credit report it has left me vulnerable and has caused fraud inquires and accounts to appear on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18
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. (TX)

I am filing a complaint to inform you that you may be in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 621 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( A ). According to the FCRA, credit bureaus are required to respond to disputes within 30 days of receiving them. My dispute regarding NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS was submitted on XX/XX/year>, and I have not yet received a response.
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-16
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. (MD)

Good afternoon, I'm looking over my credit report and see an error being reported. I have 30 day late payment being reported that i have in fact paid on time. I have never paid late to this account. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. I have attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the dates XXXX. Please investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

There is incorrect information on my credit report. 

I sent a letter out on XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and Equifax. However, it has been 30 days and the credit bureaus failed to accurately update the information on my credit report. 

According to the law 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller.