davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (OR)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Iowa XXXX Subject : Complaint Against Comenity Capital Bank 's Predatory Practices Dear Sir/Madam , I write to lodge a formal complaint against Comenity Capital Bank for what I perceive to be their predatory business practices, especially concerning their credit card promotions. This experience has not only caused me financial duress but has also made me deeply concerned about the broader implications of such practices on unsuspecting consumers. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I made a purchase of {$1200.00} from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  using Comenity Bank 's Payboo Card promotion, which promised zero interest for 12 months. Relying on their terms and believing in their transparency, I set up an automatic monthly payment of {$100.00}. As of XX/XX/XXXX, my remaining balance was a mere {$53.00}. To my shock, Comenity Bank levied an interest charge of {$170.00} on this balance, an action that feels not only exploitative but also deceptive. 

Key Issues : Lack of Communication : Despite the looming interest accrual, there was no prior communication - be it a paper bill, an email, a text, or even a simple phone call, to alert me of this impending charge. 

Predatory Promotion Terms : The terms and conditions associated with the promotion are designed in a manner that seems intended to trap consumers. While businesses have the right to earn interest on overdue amounts, the sheer magnitude and method of this interest application, particularly when the outstanding amount was so minimal, is hard to view as anything other than predatory. 

Public Evidence : A brief review of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX page for Comenity Capital Bank reveals a pattern of complaints, underscoring the systematic nature of these issues : XXXX  Comenity Bank Complaint Page. 

Requested Actions : Full Refund : I urge the CFPB to intervene and compel Comenity Capital Bank to refund the {$170.00} interest charge in full. 

Transparent Communication Mandate : The bank should be obligated to provide clear and timely communication about any upcoming charges or changes, especially those with potential financial penalties. 

Regulation of Promotional Terms : Such misleading promotional terms should be scrutinized, regulated, and if found predatory, removed to ensure a fair consumer environment. 

In the interest of all consumers and in pursuit of transparency and fairness in financial transactions, I implore the CFPB to thoroughly investigate this matter. The public deserves protection against practices that seem designed to exploit, and institutions like Comenity Bank should be held accountable for their actions. 

I trust the CFPB to take the necessary measures in this regard and ensure that consumers like myself can engage in financial transactions without fear of hidden pitfalls or exploitation. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. 

Warm regards, XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Denied request to lower payments
Company: Kitch Acceptance Corp. (IN)

We were told we could lower our payments so we could get our XXXX  truck fixed yet again, from the loan we had to take out on it already for timing chain which broke again, or we could get our payments caught up which is XXXX and they would give us a new loan. They lied on both. This is the second engine that blew that we have nothing to show for it. We still have to pay on this although the engine is now done for and the loan we got to fix it. We got this XXXX  because we were told we could only go ti XXXX XXXX and this was the only car we were approved for. I'm pretty sure kitch and XXXX XXXX work together to rip ppl off since XXXX XXXX told me to get another loan to fix timing chain after out was fixed less than year and half ago. We want what we owe dropped and out of this deal. We've been screwed out of XXXX and still have no car to drive.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA)

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 2023-09-25
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. (CA)

I'm disappointed by your claims & am rejecting on the basis that you lack any material fact to support your claim... Please DISPUTE THESE ACCOUNTS! Or I will be seeking a legal remedy from you. Frustration, distress, annoyance, and outright anger. These emotions stem from the painstakingly slow response and the repeated denial of my identity theft claim by your bureau. Let 's be clear ; this situation is nothing short of a nightmare. I've been grappling with unauthorized accounts and transactions, and the toll it has taken on my financial well-being and peace of mind is immeasurable. The emotional rollercoaster I've endured is beyond distressing. DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX, DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX XXXX and DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX. Please remove these accounts ASAP.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-31
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 XXXX Account NumberXXXX has violated my rights. 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 2024-03-30
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. (TX)

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( mo ) 281 SW 715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-31
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I am writing to formally dispute an inquiry on my credit report that I do not recognize, as reported by XXXX XXXX. As a responsible consumer, I regularly review my credit reports to ensure their accuracy and to safeguard my financial reputation. Upon reviewing my recent credit report, I discovered an inquiry from XXXX XXXX dated [ Date of Inquiry ] that I have no knowledge of or any association with. 

In accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting a thorough investigation into this matter. I believe this inquiry has been reported in error and may potentially be the result of identity theft or some other form of mistaken reporting.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-23
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-31
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. (TN)

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.

has violated my rights. 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 2024-03-30
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)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 


I told XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these 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. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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 2024-03-30
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. (MD)

15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet XXXX, Experian XXXX XXXX is reporting this information. The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. Before you think to reply that this account has been validated, lets be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. So please do not respond by telling me that as a tactic to waste my valuable time. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-Off Status WITHOUT mailing me a copy of IRS form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt. XXXX, Experian, XXXX and the creditors reporting collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer report are in violation of 26 USC ss 6050P Returns Relating to the Cancellation of Indebtedness By Certain Entities. If this derogatory account information is not deleted from my consumer reports within 30 days, I will be forced to officially file IRS form 3949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211. Application For Award Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service against ALL entitiesinvolved.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-29
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: CCS Financial Services, Inc. (FL)

I am in the process of trying to get a home and these negative items are significantly affecting my credit report and hindering me from getting a preapproval to have a secured place for me and my XXXX children.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-29
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Southwest Recovery Services, Inc. (TX)

This letter is being sent to you in response to notices sent to me from your company and more importantly, due to your erroneous reporting to the Credit Bureaus, the highly negative impact on my personal credit report. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested.

This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you regarding the following account number attached in supporting document Please provide me with : 1. What the money you say I owe is for. 
XXXX. A detailed explanation of how you calculated what you say I owe.

3. Copies of any and all papers that prove I agreed to pay what you say I owe.

4. A verification or copy of any judgment, if applicable.

5. The identity, name, and address of the original creditor.

6. Proof that the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account.

7. Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state.

8. Your license numbers and Registered Agent or Agent of Service.

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major Credit Bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX or XXXX ) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate to bring legal action against you for the following : 1. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2. Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 3. Defamation of Character If your offices can provide proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information and during such time all collection activity must cease and desist.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-31
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. (FL)

I checked my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these items ( A ). It is not permitted to report these items as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and deletion due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
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. (FL)

I'm unsatisfied with your assertions and am disputing them due to the absence of any substantial evidence to substantiate your position... I urge you to contest this account! Otherwise, I will pursue legal action against you ... Let 's be crystal clear here : I am a victim of identity theft, and it's a gut-wrenching situation that nobody should have to go through. But instead of finding help and support from your bureau, I've encountered indifference and disrespect. These accounts are a result of ID-Theft and I expect you to remove this immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. Please delete these accounts ASAP.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXX XXXX 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 2023-10-28
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: BMO Bank, N.A. (IL)

on XX/XX/23 I completed a XXXX  XXXX  XXXX  for items, the seller said he would ship after receiving payment and proceeded to block my account and delist his listings. I took screenshots of the exchanges, I have his XXXX information, his cellphone number, his full name and license plate numbers. 

I want the bank information from his side of the XXXX transfer for my police report and I want the money returned to me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-28
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY)

This is a formal request to delete the inquiries listed below from my credit report. To my knowledge, I have not signed any documents authorizing the companies listed to view my credit history. With that bein said, the inquiries are violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Section 1681b ( c ) : Transaction not initiated by consumer and need to be removed immediately. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30
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)

I have been dealing with the consumer reporting agencies about aggravated identity theft. Reporting unauthorized information to any consumer report is fraudulent and a violation of both state and federal laws. I am here on the cfpb to make this issue be known. I did not provide the companies referenced in the attached letter with consent to share my credit card ( ID, SSN, etc ) or any other nonpublic financial information with another entity and I did NOT give the consumer reporting agencies [ Experian, XXXX, XXXX ] expressed written consent to report the information. This concludes to IDENTITY THEFT. I am demanding that this information be blocked. The accounts are also noted below : XXXX. 
XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. XXXX Account number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
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. (FL)

I'm unsatisfied with your assertions and am disputing them due to the absence of any substantial evidence to substantiate your position... I urge you to contest this account! Otherwise, I will pursue legal action against you ... Let 's be crystal clear here : I am a victim of identity theft, and it's a gut-wrenching situation that nobody should have to go through. But instead of finding help and support from your bureau, I've encountered indifference and disrespect. These accounts are a result of ID-Theft and I expect you to remove this immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please delete these accounts ASAP.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
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)

This is my numerous endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1700.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$8700.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX