davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I am writing to convey my deep annoyance and dissatisfaction with how your bureau has managed my identity theft disputes. Despite my repeated attempts to resolve this issue, I have encountered a frustrating lack of responsiveness and action from your side. I was the victim & I'm not sure why the CRA is not complying with the law. The other bureaus have followed suit. Im very confused why this one seems to ignore my requests. 

As a victim of identity theft, I have faced numerous challenges, both financial and emotional, due to unauthorized accounts and transactions appearing on my credit report. I reported these fraudulent activities to your bureau and submitted all the necessary documents and detailed explanations, to substantiate my claims and establish my innocence. 

However, it has been an exceptionally long period since I initially raised these disputes, and I have yet to receive a satisfactory response or resolution. This delay has not only caused me considerable stress but has also resulted in tangible negative consequences for my financial well-being. I have encountered denied credit applications, higher interest rates, and relentless harassment from debt collectors, all stemming from inaccuracies on my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX - XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused about how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed it. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. 

I implore your bureau to take immediate and comprehensive action concerning my identity theft disputes. I insist that you prioritize my case, conduct a thorough investigation, and expeditiously remove the fraudulent accounts and transactions from my credit report. I also request a clearly defined timeline for resolution and regular updates on the progress of my dispute. 

As a consumer, I believe it is my right to have my concerns addressed promptly and diligently. Should your bureau fail to provide a satisfactory response within a reasonable timeframe, I am fully prepared to seek legal counsel and escalate this matter to the appropriate regulatory authorities to ensure that justice is served.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (ME)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a bill in the mail from Midland Credit Management ( MCM ), a debt collection company. The bill states that an account was opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX in my name. The bill in the amount of {$730.00} defaulted on XX/XX/XXXX and was sent to MCM on XX/XX/XXXX. I called MCM on XX/XX/XXXX and informed them that this account is fraudulent. They told me they would mail the information they have on the account to me. They also told me that once I look over this information, I should call them back to continue the process of disputing the debt ( which I plan on doing today ). On XX/XX/XXXX, I received the information they mailed me on the account. The documents state that the account was opened in my name on XX/XX/XXXX. The item that was purchased with the account is described as a grey dresser. The person who opened the account provided an address in Florida and an email address. I immediately recognized that this person resides in the same state where identity theft has happened to me in the past. On XX/XX/XXXX, an individual used a fake drivers license with my name and address on it to attempt to take out an auto loan. I immediately reported this incident to the company and local authorities. I was advised to freeze my credit on all 3 credit bureaus, which I did. In XXXX, XXXX, I needed to unfreeze my credit for a credit check for an apartment rental. Upon doing this, I started seeing several credit inquiries from Florida. I notified the credit bureaus and froze my credit once again. My credit has been frozen since XX/XX/XXXX. This current incident was done without pulling my credit. This individual used my name and social security number to open the account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-03
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Electronic communications — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Halsted Financial Services, LLC. (TN)

Halstead Financial sent a text message to my XXXX XXXX at XXXX to try and settle my debt. He forwarded me a screenshot of the text message which I will upload to you for viewing.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NY)

BANK OF AMERICA IS HOLDING {$10000.00} OF MY MONEY AND WILL NOT RELEASE IT. 
i SPENT HOURS IN THE BANK, AND THE MANAGER DOESN'T KNOW WHY.

ONE PHONE CALL SHE WAS ON WAS ABOUT MAYBE THERE BEING A LEVY ON ME, WHICH I AM SURE THE IRS WOULD CONTACT ME. THERE IS NO LEVY. 

ANOTHER CALL SAID I COULD BE DOING FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$780.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2023 XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

It has been drawn out that Credit Bureaus are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the ITEMS that need to be removed from my file : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-02
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

Credit reporting companies are reporting wrong information about a collection account with XXXX. Account number XXXX 120 Days Late XX/XX/2013 Opened {$0.00} High Balance {$0.00} They have wrong dates, wrong information being reported on my record and they have failed to provide me with EVIDENCE of debt to include document of claim, copy of unpaid bill or other evidence of payment violations. They are also reporting incorrect year on my credit reports.
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-02
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (SC)

XXXX XXXX XXXX issues three credit cards to me : XXXX  Mastercard ( a general use card ), and two store credit cards, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 

I earned a rewards secret for accumulated points on the XXXX XXXX XXXX card. The company sent notification that the certificate was mailed on XX/XX/XXXX. I received a mailing, dated XX/XX/XXXX, but it only contained my statement. I contacted XXXX XXXX Customer Service via XXXX XXXX XXXX to ask whether the certificate was mailed separately/ whether I should have concern that it did not arrive with the statement. The company would not respond to my inquiry other than to advise that I wait at least six weeks before contacting them with any questions. 

After the required waiting period, I again contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX via the XXXX XXXX XXXX. This time, I was informed that XXXX XXXX would not respond to me unless I contacted them via snail mail. I later filed a complaint with XXXX  because XXXX continued with unresponsiveness. 

XXXX responded to XXXX of Central Ohio that they would indeed provide the requested information. XXXX closed the complaint but, XXXX again refused to respond to me. 

Instead, the bank retaliated against me by closing all of my accounts without notice. They then proceeded to report to the credit bureaus causing damage to my credit rating. They also falsified notes on my account in efforts to justify their illegal actions. XXXX recorded in error that I requested " Cease and Desist, " stating they could no longer contact me. 

I never requested a cease and desist. On a recorded call, a XXXX representative confirmed that she had no record of my request. I made requests for available credit to be made available. I made multiple attempts, including the XXXX claim, for contact from XXXX XXXX XXXX. So, it is illogical that the Bank would record notes that I asked them to cease contact. 

Further, the reward certificate issue was explicitly related to one store brand account. However ; XXXX closed my XXXX Mastercard and XXXX XXXX as well, without request, consent or notice.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-06
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. (MN)

on XX/XX/23 I disputed a collection account. Equifax did not remove the account while they investigate. According to the FCRA 15 USC 1681 section 602 says that consumer reporting agencies have a responsibility to report fair and accurate information with respect to the consumers right to privacy. Equifax is a financial institution per 15 UCS 1681 section 604 which says that any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : " in accordance with written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' Equifax does not have my consent to furnish this information and they absolutely do not have my written consent. any and all consent Equifax in any form ( written, verbal or implied ) is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states " a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless -- the consumer i given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that non disclosure option. '' Equifax never informed me that i had a right to exercise my nondisclosure option. In addition to that 15 USC 1681C says Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 5 ) 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 clearly in adverse action and they are reporting without my permission which is against the law. Now 15 USC 1681s -- 2 ( A ) ( 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 1681e says that " Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. '' Equifax is not maintaining reasonable procedures. Oh yeah, 12 CFR 1016.7 states that i can opt out of reporting services at anytime, and i am opting out of this reporting service.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-18
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: STERLING JEWELERS, INC. (IL)

Jared Galleria of Jewelr y has been repeatly calling me. I receiv ed 5 calls in 15 minutes I spoke with someone 3 times and informed them that I had just spoke with someone.   This happened Thursday   XXXX   XXXX   between   XXXX   XXXX   -  XXXX   XXXX   cen tral standard time.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22
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)

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 XXXX : Account Number : XXXX And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report. 

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 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023 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 2023-11-08
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. (CA)

I recently received and reviewed a copy of my updated credit report and I still have seen inaccurate and misleading information being reported. This inaccuracy is causing me significant financial distress and need immediate attention. I kindly request that you investigate and, if necessary, remove this item from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I sent a letter regarding inaccurate & unknown things on my credit report. To this day I have not received a response yet. I am being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. Under 15 U.S Code 1602 ( p ) - unauthorized use of my information. Under 15 U.S Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms i am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Please cease and desist! So because it had been well over that time period I demand that these accounts get removed & deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the laws which were broken. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach & may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-02
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: LoanCare, LLC (NC)

My home was damaged during Hurricane Florence. My mortgage company servicer LoanCare decided to progress monitor my claim. This required me to endorse all checks to them. After finally getting the insurance company to approve the damages and finding a contractor that was willingly to work with me and meet the requirements that the mortgage company servicer set forth, the work began on my house XX/XX/XXXX. The mortgage company servicer stated that before work began I would be sent 25 % of funds to pay the contractor. An additional 25 % would be paid when the contractor was at 50 % completion of repairs and the remaining 50 % when the work was completed. I requested the inspector to come out to inspect the property on XX/XX/XXXX. Per there policy the inspector was to contact me with 6 days. It is now XX/XX/XXXX and I havent heard from the inspector. Whenever I call Loancare requesting an update they put me on hold for extensive times and tell me they sent it to the escalation department. I didn't receive the full 25 % up front. Of the XXXX they are holding I have received only {$2000.00}. The contractor is waiting on funds and the repairs are 100 % complete.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

The inconsistency in your reporting is not only inconvenient but also damaging to my financial standing and overall well-being. I was the victim and Im not sure why the CRA is not complying with the law. The other bureaus have followed suit. Im very confused why this one seems to ignore my requests. WHY DOES YOUR BUREAU TAKE AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME TO RECTIFY INACCURACIES WHEN OTHER CREDIT BUREAUS HAVE MANAGED TO COMPLETE THEIR REPORTS ACCURATELY AND PROMPTLY? THIS DELAY IS NOT ONLY UNACCEPTABLE BUT ALSO INDICATIVE OF A LACK OF COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF THE CREDIT REPORTING SYSTEM. 
XXXX XXXX PLEASE DELETE!!! XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete or unverifiable. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE DELETE!!! XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete or unverifiable. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE DELETE!!! XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete or unverifiable. 
It has come to my attention that there are significant disparities in the reporting of fraud accounts across different credit bureaus. While some bureaus have successfully and promptly removed these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, your bureau seems to be lagging behind, causing unnecessary confusion and distress on my part. I insist that you prioritize the resolution of this matter urgently and provide me with a detailed explanation of the steps you are taking to rectify the inconsistencies in my credit report. The delayed removal of fraudulent accounts is not only a violation of my rights as a consumer but also a direct threat to my financial stability.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I just looked over a copy of my credit report. It said that the credit inquiries mentioned below were the source of the credit inquiry. But I did not authorize these investigations. As these queries are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit and apply for loans, kindly have them erased from my credit report. Additionally, send me any supporting documents you may have for this request. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22
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. (CA)

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 update to correct as paid on time. 


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 those accounts tag as billing error are inaccurate late payment history should be updated to paid on time as it is in multiple billing errors under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) billing error ( XXXX ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor. 
( XXXX ) A computation error or similar error of the accounting nature of the creditor on a statement. 
clearly in Violation of the United States Code Law ( XXXX  XXXX XXXX Code XXXX ( b ) billing error ) must update to correct as paid on time. 



any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) And charge off accounts that is tag or labeled FDCPA Section XXXX Violation Misleading False Reporting should be deleted and collection account Under XXXX XXXX Code XXXX Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report no consent is identity theft Instruction : As a consumer by law this account must be deleted immediately. 


a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within XXXX business days of receipt, Including inquiries that's Violated the United States XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( c ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( XXXX ) FURNISHING reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer. should be deleted in the credit report I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report. 

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.