davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 states There is a need to insure that a consumer reporting agency has a responsibility to report with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies as I am the consumer. I have the right to make sure my private non-public information is not shared per 15 USC 6801 which states It is the policy of the Congress that each Financial institution has a favorable and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its consumers and to protect the security and confidentiality of their customers nonpublic personal information as the furnishers of that said information to credit agencies. 15 USC 6802 states that A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless I, XXXX XXXX, the consumer, is given an explanation of how I can exercise that nondisclosure option. I was never informed of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 USC 1681a 1 states " 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. 15 USC 1681 sections 604A section 2 states that any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with written instruction from the consumer to whom the information relates to. Financial institution -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX this account is reporting the same account twice and must be removed -XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX + As Derogatory and the consumer reporting agencies listed above do not have my consent to furnish this information and they absolutely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to these credit reporting agencies listed above whether it was verbal, non-verbal. Written. Implied or otherwise is permanently revoked. With this being said I am opting out of your reporting services as it is my right to per XXXX XXXX XXXX A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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. (OH)

To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and mental anguish that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-27
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. (NJ)

I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Report act. 
The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC1681. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Account name : Life Assets Account XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX 15 USC 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 section 602 A section 2. it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 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 XXXX than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( A1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the persons know or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-28
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. (VA)

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 name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 


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 2024-08-29
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)

The credit bureaus keep disrespecting the laws. I showed them multiple times of how they are violating 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  XXXX - Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX  - Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX  - Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX - Account Number:XXXX Account Name : XXXX - Account Number:XXXX  UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) the credit bureaus have to modify or delete accounts that are not reporting accurately According to 15 USC 1681b ( 1 ) the credit bureaus don't have no written premission According to 15 USC 1681 I have the right to privacy According to 15 USC 1681s-2 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. 

( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate. 

I can go on and on and on The credit bureaus have no respect for the laws. 

Someone needs to hold them accountable for this
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. Upon reviewing the report recently, I discovered discrepancies that require immediate attention and correction. These inaccuracies with your company not only tarnish my creditworthiness but also affect my financial opportunities and standing. It is my understanding that XXXX will investigate this account for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the account I am asking you to verify as accurate : XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03
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. (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 I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2019-02-08
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (MA)

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC is reporting on my XXXX, XXXX  , & XXXX  credit reports that I owe them {$270.00} for a collection. I've never done business with this company, nor have I ever signed a contract with them. I've contacted them & asked that they produce documentation & was told that they don't have any documentation. This company is hurting & ruining my credit worthiness with their deceptive practices. Are they even licensed to collect debts?
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-04
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

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

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

XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-15
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. (GA)

I have done several investigations and disputes on my credit reports which caused XXXX XXXXXXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that the Credit Bureaus didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. I also included my Driver license, social security card, and current utility bill with my proof of recent address on it each time as proof it was me. and each time the Credit Bureaus sent correspondence letter stating I or a third party didn't appear to have properly authorized to send in information to them I know for a fact it's a stalling tactic rather than to do a proper investigation and remove all inaccuracies from my Credit reports. Also they'd follow up with correspondence after that each time stating my accounts was properly investigated, but how is that possible if there are several open dates that is inaccurate, Reporting of collection accounts with no names and other inaccurate information along with it, inaccurate Terms on credit accounts, inaccurate payments received along with not reporting all payments in a timely manner, inaccurate pay statues on several accounts, date last reported is not accurate and several dates last active are damaging inaccuracies that are all reporting incorrectly across all three Credit Bureaus. on top of this XXXX failed on several occasions after my mailed in disputes with proper documentation and proof its me for almost 2 years now to remove a said XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy thats reporting an inaccurate Case Number, and its still on my credit report. All of these is grounds 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 A Section 2 : It Also States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 

Yet I have received several responses from all three Credit Bureaus stating, said Companies verified all information reporting to be accurate to them, but when I requested who were those companies, also to disclose to me what proof of each account that was investigated they sent in on my behalf showing my wet signatures connection to me along with my correct personal information to say those said accounts were accurate, and none of the Credit Bureaus would give me that information or make corrections. I have even called and spoke to Managers of all three Credit Bureaus with nothing but refusals to remove inaccuracies along with just reading scripts giving me generic answers, which is also a violation of my Rights to my own personal information.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
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. (VA)

In XX/XX/year>, I pulled my credit report and noticed inaccurate and incomplete items. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. The following accounts are not accurate : XXXX XXXX XXXX - High Balance incorrect, date of last activity incorrect ; creditor type incorrect. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX - High Balance, date of last activity ; XXXX XXXX XXXX - High balance ; creditor type ; last payment date XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - High balance is incorrect ; date of last activity incorrect ; closed date is incorrect ; creditor type is incorrect ; last payment date incorrect. Additionally, pursuant to 26 USC 61 ( a ) ( 11 ), gross income includes income from discharge of indebtedness ; If creditor has filed 1099c with IRS, please verify or remove; under 12USC5562 ( c ) ; and did this creditor claim this as a loss, under business tax laws? 

XXXX  - Incorrect account number ; Date of last activity incorrect ; Incorrect last payment date ; XXXX XXXX Pursuant 18 US Code 8, I owe no debt. This company is violating my consumer right to privacy, pursuant to 15 USXXXX 1681b.2 and has no permission to report anything using my information, pursuant 15USC 1681.4 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Pursuant 18 US Code 8, I owe no debt. This company is violating my consumer right to privacy, pursuant to 15 USC 1681b.2 and has no permission to report anything using my information, pursuant 15USC 1681.4
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I just recently looked at my credit report XX/XX/2024, and I saw some hard inquiries that did not have permissible purpose. I also attached evidence. 

[ XXXX XXXX Date XX/XX/2024 ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of 15 USC 1681b [ XXXX XXXX Date XX/XX/2024 ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of 15 USC 1681b [ XXXX XXXX Date XX/XX/2024 ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of 15 USC 1681b
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-10
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. (MD)

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes erroneous information that needs to be investigated and corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$430.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-22
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. (IN)

I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2019-02-07
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: BBVA FINANCIAL CORPORATION (AL)

In XX/XX/XXXX, I filed for bankruptcy. My XXXX  account was one of the accounts I reaffirmed. The monthly statements ceased, but I expected them to return again after the bankruptcy discharge. The discharge was in XX/XX/XXXX. The statements did not return. For most of XX/XX/XXXX, as I would go to the individual branch each month for my payment, the Manager tried his best to find a solution to the problem for me. 
I have never missed a monthly payment throughout this time. However, I have to guess what my payments are, and go to the location to make a payment. Last Fall, I finally learned why my statements are not coming in the mail. I was told after contacting XXXX XXXX at XXXX, that she no longer handles the bankruptcy and for me to contact XXXX XXXX, at XXXX. I had eventually made contact with XXXX XXXX, through email. She informed me the account reaffirmation was never filed. 
I finally spoke with her, and explained I had an email from XXXX XXXX, who said it was. XXXX XXXX said it has to be filed with the courthouse. She said my attorney was supposed to do it. 
I contacted my attorney. They stated the attorney does not file it, the creditor does. And, told me that BBVA Compass has been a creditor in prior bankruptcys they have worked, and BBVA Compass has always filed it at the courts in the past. 
I am attaching communication through the emails. 
I am being discriminated against, retaliated against for a reason I do not know. I simply had a hard time, filed bankruptcy, reaffirmed, and am trying to get on my feet. I simply want BBVA to treat me with the same respect they have treated others, and for them to file my reaffirmation of debt, and send me my monthly statements as before. I am just trying to pay my bill with efficiency and in completion. 
Please help me to find out why BBVA Compass is retaliating and discriminating against me. And help me to stop it.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-18
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (CA)

Unable to log in when closed credit card acct, to let them know that their check expired to provide another. Also, wanted to let them know where to postal mail the new check so to not delay it more to an address not to correspond to anymore. Their worker XXXX unfortunately refused to provide the correct telephone number to the dept to be in touch with customer service about the concerns
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I called all three reporting agencies asking them to remove the hard inquiries reported in accurately and negatively on my credit report.

In accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose section ( a ) & ( b ) it is detrimental to the consumer as well as our economic structure that these negative items be removed.

The inquiries that I wish to remove are located on the attached documents of this complaint.

Also this account is in collections which means that the business wrote the debt off on a 1099-C which is classified as income by the IRS.

15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) supports the previous sentence and states that the consumer report does not include information solely as to transactions or experiences ( payment history, charge off status ), between the consumer and the person making the report.

7 CFR 1782.3 - Definitions : Charge-off. Write off of a debt and termination of servicing activity without release of liability. A charge-off is a decision by the Agency to remove debt from Agency receivables , however, future payments may be received.

15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

( 2 ) Duty to correct and update information A person who ( A ) regularly and in the ordinary course of business furnishes information to one or more consumer reporting agencies about the persons transactions or experiences with any consumer ; and ( B ) has furnished to a consumer reporting agency information that the person determines is not complete or accurate, shall promptly notify the consumer reporting agency of that determination and provide to the agency any corrections to that information, or any additional information, that is necessary to make the information provided by the person to the agency complete and accurate, and shall not thereafter furnish to the agency any of the information that remains not complete or accurate.

To conclude, In accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose section ( a ) & ( b ) it is detrimental to the consumer as well as our economic structure that these negative items be removed.