davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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. (TX)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-05
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (LA)

I understand that FCRA 605B mandates the removal of any incorrect accounts from my credit report. Could you please review the documents? Some of the listed accounts have inaccuracies, which is causing me discomfort.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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. (OK)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( S ) 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 or 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. 
These inaccuracies are hindering me from future lines of credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I began using Experian 's " BOOST '' program to improve my score ahead of financing a home purchase. All seemed legitimate and well, given that Experian is officially one of the three major credit reporting bureaus. At some point between XXXX  and now, Experian had at least 1 data breach. I just found this out because I purchased a XXXX XXXX recently that scans websites for this kind of information. However, Experian has never disclosed this information. I tried to contact Experian via phone and online chat services, and as usual these are human-less automated distractors that waste one 's time. I could not ever get through to a " specialist. '' Experian has deliberately made it difficult for human contact. Furthermore, the BOOST program highly encourages consumers to input all of their credit-based information such as rent payments, checking accounts, insurance payments, etc. I am certain that 1 ) this is at least unethical, if not illegal, and 2 ) Experian has sold this information to others data brokers.

The BOOST program inflates one 's credit score after the person submits their information. This credit score is not the REAL score that will be used by mortgage lenders. So, what you have here is false advertising and you have a credit agency acting as a private for profit corporation. The information we give over is total and the information we receive is incorrect. Experian does not have transparency in its processes and is not conducting its business ethically, or even legally. 

Upon trying to disconnect my very personal accounts such as checking, etc., my score then dropped. So, this says that if you do not participate in BOOST or if you choose to stop, you will be punished. 

MOST importantly the fact is this : Consumers can not get a REAL, factual score from any entity. This makes for a most unethical situation where we consumers have to " guess '' where we might land no matter what credit reports say. Furthermore, in trying to find out what the real score is from Experian, XXXX, or XXXX, one has to PAY for some sort of shady scheme. If we try to get this information from our bank or other lender, we then have to be willing to lose up to XXXX XXXX  or more on the credit score. 

These credit agencies are not government sanctioned or are they? Who gives them the right to be able to handle such life altering information? 

They have been breached and they deceive you into schemes that allegedly improve your credit, all the while selling your information. None of this is disclosed on their documents, or if the information is disclosed, it is difficult to find.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-19
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (PA)

On XX/XX/XXXX an account under my maiden name ( XXXX XXXX ) and old residential address was opened, I was notified via email, XXXX Subsequently, on XX/XX/XXXX, another account was opened, under my maiden name ( XXXX XXXX ) and old residential address was opened, I was notified via email, XXXX Each incident was reported to Bank of America on the day the account was opened to report fraudulent activities. To the best of my knowledge, no money or transactions occurred. 

Fraud case id # s are as follows provided by Bank of America : XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these inquiries. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-03
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Unexpected increase in interest rate
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX)

I had a JCPenney store account charge card that had expired, and in order to receive the purchase discount, the cashier said I needed to re-apply for the account. Nothing was ever disclosed about it being XXXX with 34.99 % instead of just a store revolving account
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (ID)

I was the victim of identity theft. There are inquiries on my credit report that are fraudulent and do not belong to me. I have already filed a FTC report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-22
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 sent a letter regarding an inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report, Items under my name that is a result of Identity Theft and I have already files the proper documentation for these and.to this day over 45 days later the bureaus but they did not remove them. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored. Section 611 ( a ), It states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report its been over 45 days so they should be deleted promptly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

This serves as an effort to rectify inaccurate information present in my credit report as published by your company. Following a credit denial attributed to the dissemination of inaccurate details, I wish to formally communicate that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. 
I am formally requesting the blocking and deletion of these accounts. 
It is crucial to emphasize that this request is not erroneous and is not grounded in any material misrepresentation concerning the necessity to block these transactions. The following are the accounts that I wish to remove from my credit report :
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

" According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. '' XXXX and Experian are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states '' It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers ' nonpublic personal information. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and Experian do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, Experian, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Never informed me 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 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A 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 U.S. Code 1681e states '' 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. '' XXXX and Experian are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

Re : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MA, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  and attorney XXXX XXXX have claimed that I am responsible for someone elses debt and it is impacting my ability to earn a living, my credit report, and my finances. 

I am not responsible for the note
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am writing to formally dispute a late payment entry that has appeared on my credit report. The report indicates a late payment in my credit report, which I strongly believe is erroneous and not verified. Throughout my financial history with the financial agencies I am doing business with, I have consistently met all payment deadlines without fail. Therefore, the presence of this late payment is undoubtedly a result of a billing error on the part of the creditor. I request a thorough investigation into this matter to verify the accuracy of the reported late payment and urge for its prompt correction. It is imperative that such inaccuracies are rectified swiftly, as they impact my financial standing and credibility. I have contacted the financial agencies in the last more than 30 days to seek clarification but I got no response because this is erroneously reported for they have provided NO PROOF that there was a REAL late payment. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. These are the accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-05-01
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I disputed some inaccuracies and unclear items on my credit report in a letter, and more than 60 days later, I haven't heard back. I feel victimized and my complaints are being disregarded. I expect the immediate deletion of these accounts. I won't wait another 50 days.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I understand that FCRA 605B mandates the removal of any incorrect accounts from my credit report. Could you please review the documents? Some of the listed accounts have inaccuracies, which is causing me discomfort.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report. I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), It is not authorized to fail to validated this reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (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 Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX BANK XXXX Account XXXX has XXXX XXXX XXXX. Or a list of inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX 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 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX and Experian continue to use my consumer report inappropriately. The collection listed on my consumer report as XXXX XXXX XXXX has not been validated or verified as belonging to me. No evidence has been presented to me for me to examine. What documents were provided to them or who did they speak with ti come to this determination that this account belongs on my consumer report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (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 XXXXXXXX Account NumberXXXX Account Name : XXXX Account NumberXXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number:XXXX  Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account NumberXXXX Account Name XXXX XXXX Account NumberXXXX 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 2024-04-05
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. (SC)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FCRA THESE CREDITORS HAVE VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER : 15 USC 1681 SECTION 602 WHICH STATES THAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY, FURTHERMORE 15 USC 1681 SECTION 604a SECTION 2 ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUTOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. LASTLY UNDER 15 USC 1666b A CREDITOR MAY NOT TREAT A PAYMENT ON A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT ON AN OPEN-ENDED CONSUMER. 

PLEASE DELETE THESE ITEMS FROM MY CONSUMER REPORT.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-05
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. (ME)

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

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

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.