davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (VA)

This is in reference to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account ending in XXXX Balance due : {$3300.00} I trust this message finds you well. I've been reviewing my credit report and came across some information that raised a few questions. In my exploration, I delved into the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681, section 602, which highlights the need for consumer reporting agencies to exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' right to privacy. 

As a consumer, I've been thinking about my rights and responsibilities in this context. According to 15 USC 6801, it is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and protect the security and confidentiality of their nonpublic personal information.

Digging deeper, I found 15 USC 1681, section 604, which outlines the circumstances under which a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report. It explicitly mentions that they can do so only in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I want to emphasize that I haven't given any written consent for the sharing of my information, and this concerns me. 

Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) notes that a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a non-affiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how they can exercise the nondisclosure option. To my knowledge, I have not been informed of such an option. 

I also stumbled upon 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), which states that no consumer reporting agency may make a consumer report containing adverse information without authorization. It appears that an adverse item is being reported without my permission, which, according to 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A, is against the law.

The Act further mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of the statute. Unfortunately, it seems that Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX may not be following these guidelines, as indicated in 15 U.S. Code 1681e.

Lastly, I discovered in 12 CFR 1016.7 that a consumer has the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. I'm choosing to exercise that right.

I wanted to bring these specific sections of the Act to your attention and discuss how we can address these concerns. Your insights on this matter would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (TX)

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 2023-12-08
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. (MD)

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 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 2023-12-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself.This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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)

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 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 2023-12-08
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (DC)

I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts.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 1666B. I have sent multiple disputes with either no response or a response ignoring my request. Please provide proof that I consented to the furnishing of the listed accounts. You have yet to provide me any proof that I consented to this information being displayed on my credit report OR remove from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-25
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: DISCOVER BANK (OH)

I have been a victim of identity theft. I have filed a police report. I have submitted several letters to all three of these credit bureau agencies and they have yet to remove these fraudulent items from my credit report. In my attachment, I have included my investigation letters with the fraudulent items and my FTC report that contains the items that need to be removed.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-17
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)

Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and XXXX It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (NC)

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.

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 2023-06-01
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

I have always made timely payments on this account, and it is deeply unjust that I am now facing consequences for something that is beyond my control.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (CA)

I checked my Equifax consumer report and noticed that an item is being reported without my expressed consent written or otherwise. Their is a bankruptcy reporting that is being furnished after I have disputed its inaccuracy and made Equifax aware of its error in reporting this. It violates my right to privacy and goes against The Consumer Privacy At of1974. It states that " No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains [ subject to 12 exceptions ]. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ). Equifax has been made aware through clear and conspicuous communication that the furnishing of this information is against my will and without my consent. Every time Equifax disseminates my consumer report, it is violating my privacy and laws set up by the FTC to mitigate identity theft.

Companies are supposed to adopt procedures that would aid in defense of such egregious misuse of my consumer report and protect the privacy of the consumers. Equifax failed to do that and according to 16 CFR 681.1 is liable for not following legal procedure and remaining compliant with Federal law.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-06
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. (NJ)

I submitted a letter to the Credit Bureaus to delete these suspicious items. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. These were already included in my prior COMPLAINT and I'm including them again. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-06
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. (FL)

The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2 its also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instruction 15 U.S.C 1692C Except as provided in section 1692b of this title, without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector, or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, or as reasonably necessary to effectuate a post judgment judicial remedy, a debt collector may not communicate, in connection with the collection of any debt, with any person other than the consumer, his attorney, a consumer reporting agency if otherwise permitted by law, the creditor, the attorney of the creditor, or the attorney of the debt collector. 

XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AL)

XX/XX/24 I Requested a full investigation of my Public Record Bankruptcy to include contacting the Federal Agency ( original furnisher ; not XXXX  ) and provide to me certified documents provided from a professional at the Federal Agency ( original source ) of all information reporting. 

Instead of doing so. XXXX closed my initial investigation request ( on XX/XX/24 ) WITHOUT providing me any documents Certified by a Professional ( employee ) at the Federal Agency ( Court ).
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

This is XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself.This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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)

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.

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 2023-12-08
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I have submitted over XXXX complaints with equifax in regards to identity theft. I have followed their request and submitted all documents and yet the situation blatantly goes ignored. It should not be this difficult to get assistance after getting your life destroyed by identity theft when youre trying your best to piece it back together. This company is violating my rights and this matter should be looked into immediately. I have also already submitted several complaints with the CFPB as well so they clearly do not care about consumers.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-13
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — Closing disclosure or other related disclosures
Company: Village Capital & Investment LLC (CA)

Failure to Disclose Appendix XXXX H : It has come to my attention that the documents provided during the mortgage transaction process failed to include Appendix XXXX H, as required under 12 C.F.R. 1026.37 ( g ) ( 4 ). This failure to disclose important documents constitutes a serious breach of regulatory requirements and compromises the transparency and completeness of the transaction. 

RESPA Violation : Furthermore, there have been apparent violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ), specifically regarding the disclosure of crucial information related to mortgage transactions. The failure to disclose essential details as mandated by RESPA raises serious concerns about the fairness and legality of the transaction. 
Failure to Disclose Mortgage as Security and Investment Contract : It has been observed that there was a failure to disclose adequately that the mortgage associated with the property in question is a security and an investment contract. This lack of transparency regarding the nature of the mortgage undermines the rights and protections afforded to all parties involved and may have significant legal implications.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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)

Months ago, I sent a letter to the three credit bureaus asking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2018-11-06
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (WA)

On XX/XX/2018 I paid a {$950.00} settlement payment to Portfolio Recovery and removing the inquiry from all three credit reports which was agreed upon by both myself and the company. However, the additional amount of {$230.00} remains requested on my credit reports and this is not cooperative with the settlement agreement that we made.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself.This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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)

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.

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 2017-05-15
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (CO)

How many days in billing cycle ending  X/XX/2017    Accrued interest on statement {$55.00} how much of my {$420.00} payment goes to interest and how much toward principal.   I did not request a call from your President 's office and find it intimidating you should have them contact me. Please do n't do it again. I do not want or need to talk to them.   Do I owe any late fees or any other charges How is interest calculated?   Why are the number billing days not stated on monthly bill..
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (NY)

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 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 2023-12-08
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 dont recognize how these accounts are reporting on my credit report. I dont recognize the account number, the account status, the account high balance nor to I recognize the late payments.This debt collector has not provided me proper debt validation for this alleged debt. Please delete this from my report. 
This does not follow FCRA under 3 ) Restriction on sharing of medical information.Except for information or any communication of information disclosed as provided in section 1681b ( g ) ( 3 ) ,15 U.S.C.1681,15 U.S.C 1681A, 15 U.S.C 1681b, 15 U.S.C.1681i, 15 U.S.C. 1681n. 

1.Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Collection 2.XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer This debt collector has not provided me proper debt validation for this alleged debt. Please delete this from my report. 
3.XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Collection Responsibility Individual This debt collector has not provided me proper debt validation for this alleged debt. Please delete this from my report. 
4.XXXX  XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Credit card Responsibility Individual Under 15 U.S.C.1681 my rights have been violated.This debt collector has not provided me proper debt validation for this alleged debt. Please delete this from my report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-08
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. (GA)

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.