davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-14
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

Upon retrieving my credit report to my surprise I noticed an inaccuracy. It was a COLLECTION account XXXX  acct # XXXX reporting that NOT ONLY AS AN OPEN STATUS, BUT ALSO A PAST DUE AMOUNT of {$1400.00}. Not accurate According to the FCRA I have the right to an accurate credit report. I sent a certified letter to Equifax about this on XX/XX/XXXX which they received on XX/XX/XXXX and asked them to remove this item due to inaccurate reporting ( a collection account cant have an open status and a past due amount reporting On my credit file. 
I received an updated response by Equifax stating the account is verified and updated *balance, *past due, *credit limit, *actual payment schedule, *portfolio status, *account history. 
None of which addressed my concerns : Equifax commented consumer dispute ( not specified ) but it was I am attaching the letter and their report reflecting open, past due and collection account as well as the certified mail receipt In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX account # * 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 an account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I am not convinced that you have suitably fulfilled the policies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in doing your evaluation. I have to pursue my efforts to resolve this matter which required intent to my personal credit report. I am frustrated because the inaccurate items are still reported on my personal credit report which is not clearly stated as the accuracy and verification of the information. Under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Experian shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Experian is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the items from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor. Please fix the accounts : XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-05
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)

In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to remove the information 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 not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. PLEASE DELETE THESE UNKNOWN ITEMS. 
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Consumer complaint received 2017-05-19
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MD)

Hell o All, Tha nk you in advance for your time and consideration in assisting in this issue. Abou t two years ago, my husband and I went to  Macys s tore in   XXXX   XXXX    Virginia to shop for  few items and after choosing the items we needed, we then went to the cashier to pay for the items and it was there that she ( the cashier ) said we could receive additional discount if my husband is added on my account which the cashier did and confirmed with us after completing the proce ss. One day  my husband went to  Macys i n  XXXX  Maryland and purchase a dress pant ( price range {$50.00} - {$70.0 0} ) for  me using my account information. But later found out after receiving a collection b ill ( of {$800.00} plus ) on behalf of Macys, an d contacting customer services, that my husband was never added on my account but rather another account was created without my knowledge and was never brought to my attention even when I always called to make a payment on my card no one in that department ever brought it up. The most frustrating part of this is that upon creating this account, one must expect to received separate bill under the account, a letter of notification of the new account created along wit h a Macys card but none was issued rather they ( Macys ) continues to accumulate charges over time which seems to me Macys is   more interested in making money than doing the right thing in that process. The most frustrating of all this is the lack of accountabil ity for error on Macys as  such that it has affected both of our credit. Does such practice not consider deceptive and shouldnt Macys accept responsibility for an error on their side? Lastly, every Macys customer service representative I had spoken with on this issue refused to provide me the account number in dispute this to me is unacceptable in a manner that I 'm being held responsible for something I have no knowledge of or aware of it existence.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-04
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Account sold or transferred to another company
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (TX)

I am   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   and use   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   phone which is not compatible  with   VOIP nor headsets and it is noted on my account to remove the headsets and not to send me overseas. If overseas and sent back there is always a bad connectio n.     I tried to put an item in dispute too and it should win. If it is a problem I will really be ready to close the account.     I am so tired of being hung up on and fought with to hear.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PR)

Credit card provider ( XXXX ) pulled address information from vendor ( XXXX ). They informed invoice was sent to a shipping address instead of mailing address. I never receive the invoices until I called them and the mailing address was updated. When I received the invoice it included interest and penalties which I disputed. After several attempts XXXX accept their mistake and eliminate the extra charges. We agree on a payment amount that I paid immediately and ask for the account to be closed. They included the period under the dispute as delinquency affecting negatively my credit profile. This ended up costing me in decreasing my credit score and missing a loan offer ( low interest ) to finance a new car on XX/XX/XXXX. I disputed the item with each credit report company and each one refer me to the reporting company ( XXXX ). I wrote to XXXX and they asked for additional information giving me the opportunity to provide it by phone. Today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) I called them to provide the information. After explaining the situation, I was notified that they are not going to make changes in the reported information and advise me to file a dispute through XXXX  That action was previously done without success.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (RI)

My name XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC 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 2023-03-15
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
Company: MOHELA (TX)

It is my belief, The Department of Education, MOHELA, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX d/b/a the UNITED STATES XXXX are all voluntarily , knowingly and intentionally, individually, and personally undeniable aware of criminal acts of mis-administration and malfeasance. Approximately on or around XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023. I sent certified receipt letter to the corporation to remedy and recourse regarding this matter and of course no action were taken by the company as of yet.
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-27
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CO)

Dispute with XXXX XXXX  XXXX  billed on XX/XX/2023 for {$560.00} Amount not returned/refunded. 

Re-billed {$560.00} for a total of 4 times posted on XX/XX/2023.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

I am writing to formally complain about Experian, XXXX, and XXXX 's multiple violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), the Privacy Act of 1974, and related statutes.

The core of my complaint is rooted in the failure of Experian, XXXX, and XXXX to comply with the FCRA 's mandate for accuracy, fairness, and privacy in handling my consumer report and personal information, as outlined below : Violation of FCRA 1681a, 1681b, and 1681c : The agencies included adverse information in my consumer report and has furnished my consumer report without my written consent, contrary to the requirement for explicit consumer permission for such disclosures.

Infringement of Privacy Act of 1974 and FCRA 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : The agencies reported inaccurate information and failed to maintain reasonable procedures to avoid such inaccuracies, directly violating my rights to accuracy and privacy. 

Non-Compliance with XXXX XXXXt ( 15 U.S.C. 6801-6809 ) : I have not been adequately informed of my right to opt-out of information sharing as required, nor have I given any form of consentwritten, verbal, implied, or otherwisefor my personal information to be shared with nonaffiliated third parties. 

Exercise of Right to Opt-Out : In accordance with 12 CFR 1016.7 and my rights under the aforementioned laws, I hereby opt-out of all future reporting and sharing of my personal information by Experian, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX 

I assert that the actions of Experian, XXXX, and XXXX have not only violated specific statutes of the FCRA but have also breached the broader principles of fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumer privacy as mandated by Congress.

I request a thorough investigation into these matters and appropriate corrective actions to ensure the protection and confidentiality of my personal information. I also seek confirmation of my opt-out from further information sharing and an assurance of compliance with all relevant consumer protection laws. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-05
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment History With XXXX XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed in Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result of a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 
This was clearly a billing error made by the company and it is not a reflection of my payment Experience which violates USC code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my Reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 
I demand the late payment reported in XX/XX/2024 to be removed. 
They are not in compliance with the following law 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the Standards and the guidance of a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit Plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed To ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 
I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in a good faith pursuant rule 1002 and it was never provided This is unfair, Illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 
Update the late payment from my consumer reports XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the XXXX and equiofax credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX and Equifax shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a my file at XXXX and Equifa are disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor.My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$10000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$6400.00},
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-31
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (CA)

On XX/XX/2020, I received a letter from Synchrony Bank stating my account ( XXXX XXXX Visa Card ) was closed due to " Activity on account with Synchrony Bank indicative of high risk of failure to pay. '' I believe this action was taken illegally as a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Rights Act, I have a right to find out my account was closed unless the account was inactive of my failure to make payments as agreed.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-05
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. (CA)

I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-23
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (LA)

My name is XXXX XXXX is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-11
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (VA)

OnXX/XX/XXXXI spoke with American Express about the debt in question. I let them know I was going through financial hardship and wanted to setup a payment plan. I was told about the details of the payment plan and the amount necessary to begin it. I did not have the full amount of money available at that time, and told them I would contact them no later than XX/XX/XXXX to setup the payment. They told me that was fine and that the looked forward to hearing back from me.

Next, I received a phone call on MondayXX/XX/XXXX from XXXX who said she was representing XXXX at XXXX telling me that she was contacting me about a debt and to call her back at ext. XXXX. On WednesdayXX/XX/XXXX my brother called me informing me that someone from XXXX called him about me. I did not have time within those 48 hours to contact them back and did so today.

I asked to speak directly to XXXX who spoke to me originally and was told she was unavailable. At that point, I asked to speak to a supervisor and XXXX XXXX ( sp ) came on the phone. I informed XXXX about my contact with American Express regarding the payment plan to which he told me that was past the due date. Additionally, I requested that XXXX no longer contact family members about this debt since they had my direct contact information. He asked for the phone number I wanted not to be called to which I did not want to disclose. At that point, he asked for the number best to reach me while cutting me off on the phone. When I requested that he be respectful to me as I was to him, his response was to tell me to call them back when I'd like to speak about the debt. I did not have time to give him my phone number as he continued to cut me off. At this point in time, I asked to speak to his manager. He forwarded me to someone's voicemail.

Additionally, I asked for him to send me a validation of the debt in writing. He did not acknowledge this request.I do not know if this debt is valid and could not get them to agree to cease contacting family members when they had valid contact information for me.

I do have a recording of this conversation and let XXXX know before starting the conversation that he was being recorded.
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-27
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AR)

My husband and I have been a victim of identity theft. We have never opened joint accounts or done rental agreement together. We have been trying to remove these things for our reports for 4 years since we first found out. This account on my report and inquiries are not mine. Please remove these fraudulent items from my report.