davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-23
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (AZ)

On XX/XX/2022 KOHLS closed and charged off a store credit card in my Name. KHOLS states they own the account, but they do not own my information in said account. KOHLS proceeded to sell my information to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX without my written permission ; constituting identity theft as well as well as violating the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act as KOHLS by way of securitizer CAPITOL ONE, N.A. is a financial institution who is to remain compliant with the FTCs Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. XXXX XXXX was sold all my Nonpublic information. And per contract law, XXXX has no enforceable contract with me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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. (FL)

I looked over my credit report and saw some inaccurate information. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) mandate that the XXXX credit bureaus confirm these details ( A ). These accounts may not be reported as unverified information without providing any supporting information within the legally allowed time range. The following accounts are shown on my credit report as needing investigation and correction because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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)

I am writing to follow up on my previous communication regarding the ongoing challenges I am facing in removing fraudulent items from my credit report. Despite my initial attempts and the provision of supporting documentation, the fraudulent entries persist, causing continued harm to my creditworthiness and overall financial well-being. 

As previously communicated, I have attached copies of my credit reports highlighting the specific fraudulent items, along with the supporting documentation that unequivocally establishes the illegitimate nature of these entries. 

Despite these efforts, the fraudulent items persist on my credit report, and I have not received any satisfactory resolution. I understand the gravity of identity theft and the necessity for swift resolution to protect both consumers and creditors. 

I am requesting, once again, that you conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this matter and promptly remove the fraudulent items from my credit report. Additionally, I expect a detailed and comprehensive written response within 30 days of receiving this follow-up complaint, outlining the specific steps taken to address and rectify the situation. 

If my concerns are not addressed within the specified timeframe, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter further by filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal advice. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit 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 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 2023-12-19
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. (RI)

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 and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-23
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. (PA)

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and this personal statement is being written by me. By the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the accounts listed in this report should not be furnished on my reports. According to FCRA section 604F, prohibits a person/company from using or obtaining a consume report unless the consumer uses the report, and it is obtained for a purpose for which the consumer report is authorized to be furnished. FCRA section 1681S-2 states, that a company/person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or consciously avoids knowing the information is inaccurate. Lastly, 15 USC 1681-4 consumer report agencies have resumed having a vital role in assembling and reevaluating consumer credit periods there is a major need to ensure that reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibility with respect for the consumers right to privacy along with. I demand the removal of these accounts!
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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. (MI)

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the persistence of inaccurate information on my credit report, specifically an incorrect address and an erroneous collection account.

Despite multiple attempts to rectify this matter, the credit reporting agency has failed to remove the inaccurate information. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Section 611, I am entitled to have inaccurate information promptly corrected or removed from my credit report. 

The incorrect address listed on my credit report is : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, AZ XXXX I have made diligent efforts to contact the credit reporting agency via mail to rectify this situation. However, these attempts have gone unanswered, and the incorrect address persists on my credit report. 

Additionally, I have reported an erroneous collection account by the name of XXXX XXXX XXXX, and despite my multiple attempts to have this removed, it remains on my credit report. I have records of these disputes and the requests I have made. 

I request the immediate removal of the inaccurate address and the collection account named XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit report, in compliance with the FCRA provisions. 

Enclosed with this letter, please find copies of all relevant documentation supporting my claim, including proof of my correct address. 

I urge your prompt attention to this matter and request your assistance in resolving this issue swiftly.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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)

This is a formal request that you rectify the unlawful " late '' reports on my Consumer Report and update them to " paid as agreed. '' I have recently obtained a copy of my consumer report and I am aware that you have provided inaccurate transactions that are prohibited by the Federal Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681a ( 2 ) ( a1 ). Please take immediate action to correct this.

[ 2 ] Exclusions. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the, consumer report does not include reports containing information solely as to transactions or expenses between the consumer and the person making the report illegal.

Therefore, a consumer 's transactions between Consumer and Person are indeed EXCLUDED from the consumer report. FICO and/or any other risk score/ algorithm that you use to calculate a consumers credit score is NOT a factor when the consumers report is concerned.

I did not initiate permission for these inaccurate, Late Payments '' to be added to my consumer report. Therefore, the reporting of transactions between me and this institution is a violation of 15 USC 1681a. Please work diligently to address and rectify any inaccuracies on my consumer report. 

You have furnished excluded transaction information on the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The inaccurate furnishing of data has had a significant detrimental impact on my reputation, resulting in multiple credit denials. This substantial harm to my character can not be overlooked. 

I hereby request the immediate rectification of all unlawfully provided late payment reports on my consumer report. Kindly update these accounts to reflect a status of " paid as agreed '' without delay. Please note that I am not seeking account verification, but rather a prompt update. 

As per FCRA 15 U.S.C Code 1681s2 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. 

After updating my Consumer Report please provide me with an updated report reflecting the changes. I am not requesting for Validation or Verification. This is a notice. 

Thank you for your time,
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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. (AL)

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 Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my XXXX. Or 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 2023-12-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I am writing to address the unresolved matter regarding previous CFPB complaints numbered XXXX and XXXX. Despite previous instructions provided by the consumer, your consumer reporting agency has not complied accordingly. 

I have reported identity theft against me and have attached the corresponding report for your reference. It is imperative that the inaccuracies in my consumer report be rectified immediately to reflect the accurate restricted information. 

Failure to correct these errors promptly may result in further legal action due to continued reporting of restricted information without correction. 

I kindly request your urgent attention to this matter and prompt action to rectify the discrepancies in my consumer report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-16
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. (IL)

12 US Code 1431 ( b ) Issuance of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  debentures ; Restrictions The office of finance as agents for the ( banks ), may issue consolidated ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) debentures which shall be the joint and several obligations of all ( XXXX ) organized and existing under this chapter, in order to provide funds for any such ( bank ) or banks and such debentures shall be issued upon such terms and conditions as such office may prescribe. 

XXXX as used in this chapter ( 1 ) ( A ) Bank. The term XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  or Bank means a bank established under the authority of this chapter. ( B ) Bank system. The term XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX means the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX under the supervision of the Director.

Director as used in this chapter ( 11 ) Director. The term Director means the Director of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Debenture ( debt instrument ) in corporate finance a debenture is a medium to long term debt instrument used by large companies to borrow money at a fixed rate of interest .The legal term debenture originally referred to a document that either creates a debt or acknowledges it. 

In summary the banks borrowed your information and submitted it for some money without your consent which is I.D theft and now trying to put interest on it to make money. 

12 US CODE 1431e ) Acceptance of deposits ; restrictions on transaction of banking business ; collection and settlement of checks, drafts, etc. ; charges ; rules and regulations ( 1 ) Each XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  shall have power to accept deposits made by members of such bank or by any other XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  or other instrumentality of the United States, upon such terms and conditions as the Director may prescribe, but no XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX shall transact any banking or other business not incidental to activities authorized by this chapter. 

So if you get a loan from the bank they get all your information you give them consent to your credit card which is your social security # and then turn around and they give your information to the office of finance or whomever for the loan without your consent Thats identity theft and they mislead you so there true intention of the transaction is false which is a violation under 15 US Code 1611 whoever willfully and knowingly 15 us code 1611 ( 1 ) gives false or inaccurate information they willfully and knowingly lied bc they know they can not themselves out of their bank account give you money for the loan. 

Also a violation under 15 us code 1681eb 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. 
This bank is reporting to the agencies that they gave me a loan when they cant lend money so now it is not being reported 100 % accurate and must be removed.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-12
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

Experian has a {$65.00} new collection from XXXX. I cancelled XXXX which was paid a month in advance. They billed me again -- autopay. I challenged the charge through my bank, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and they communicated with XXXX. XXXX did not respond, and XXXX reversed the charge. XXXX then sold the " collection '' to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I communicated in writing at least twice with XXXX XXXXy, and they don't remove it. I tried to challenge it on Experian 's site, but they would not let me do it online. I had to call their XXXX number. I did, waited for XXXX minutes, then Experian said they couldn't handle the call now, and to call back later, but if it was an emergency, I could hold on. I held on for XXXX minutes listening to them trying to sell me their products. Finally a person came on the line, her mic wasn't working ( or maybe she wasn't working ) or maybe she was XXXX way around the world, but she heard me, then didn't, then I heard her and then couldn't. She finally said, " hanging up for training and quality purposes. '' Experian OWNS MY IDENTITY!! THEY CAN SLANDER ME, AND THERE IS NO REPERCUSSION. THEY CAN MAKE UP AN ALGORHYTHM TO DEFINE ME AND HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO EXPLAIN IT. I HAVE NO RECOURSE TO GET THEM TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS. THEY SHOULD BE OUT OF BUSINESS.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

This letter is to formally notify you per 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 consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax, XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under 15 USC 6801. 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. Pursuant to FCRA 15USC 1681a ( 2 ) a consumer report does not contain or include any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

The law states that it is illegal to report Transaction history. 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; or ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater. In your agreement with consumers you agreed to follow the law.

I demand that the following transaction history be removed immediately : NAME OF ACCOUNT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX LIST OF INACCURACIES FOUND ON XXXX CREDIT REPORT : payment history days late history
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-16
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)

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 XXXX Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : 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 2023-12-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

This is not my account, I have submitted a Identity Theft dispute with the Federal Trade Commission in regards to this matter and I would all information that is being reported on this account be immediately deleted. 
The account opened on XX/XX/2023 it is now closed but still showing a XXXXXXXX XXXX  balance. 
The Fair debt collection practices and fair credit reporting act states that the information reported on consumer must be accurate. The account opened XXXX XXXX  This is not my account, I would like all information being reported from this (  XXXX XXXX ) account be deleted immediately, and a written notice of this information being deleted or I will be forced to sue for damages and negligent enablement.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
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 have been subjected to identity theft and these following inquiries appearing on my credit reports from all XXXX bureaus does not belong to me. I have also attached my FTC report for more details. Kindly remove these inquiries asap as my credit is being Impacted pretty badly due these. 

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