davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-06
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Sound Collection Services (WA)

I called collection agency and explained to them I filed Bankruptcy. This debt was signed off by a judge on XXXX XXXX Can you please take this on my credit history etc I am having a hard time trying to apply for a rental and this is impacting my credit history and future renting. The employer assured me she would take it off my credit report. I called in XX/XX/XXXX, I waited 6 months and called again. I am so frustrated I cant even rent an apartment because of this. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX update XXXX, XXXX XXXX of a total {$4500.00} I am so stressed my kids and are going to be homeless!!
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-06
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: HW Holding, Inc (NC)

I have attached a debt verification letter that needs to be responded to by the collections company associated with this debt, with specific details about this collection.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28
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)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2017-05-12
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (OH)

My wife purchased clo thes from   Macy 's and  we never received the bills until a paper bill was sent after the card was 90 days past due. They charged us over {$100.00} in late fees and other interest charges. I called to inform that they
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-24
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX  reported {$300.00} XXXX XX/XX/ never had this debt XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting I owe {$450.00} XX/XX/ amounts are wrong/ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance is wrong and validation of account never received
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-29
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)

The information being reported to The credit bureaus is incorrect and invalid. I am requesting this item to be deleted. It is not valid on my credit report. Numerous incorrect items are being reported on my credit report. I am not liable for this debt, and it is hindering my daily life. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I do not recognize how this information is being reported to my credit report. I do not recognize the date the account was opened, the date last reported, the date last active, or the date of the last payment. Everything being reported does not meet the FCRA. This is not in compliance with the 15 USC 1696g Validation of Debt. 
This item being reported to my credit file is incorrect and is hindering me from my daily life. If this were an accurate account it would be reported correctly across all three credit bureaus. Upon this, I am not liable for this debt, and it needs to be removed from my credit file I am not liable for this debt. Please remove.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-06
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. (CA)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$720.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$130.00} CB INDIGO XXXX Balance : {$320.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$5400.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$360.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} The aforementioned accounts need to be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (NY)

I have an account on my credit report, CITIZENS BANK, that is not reported correctly. It is supposed to be reported as Paid in Full but it is being reported as Account Paid for Less Than Full Balance. I have documentation that confirms it is supposed to be reported as Paid in Full. Further, there are payments on this account that are being inaccurately reported. There are payments that are marked as missed/late payments after the card was already closed. 

Additionally, this account is being reported on my credit report twice. It is also being reported as XXXX/CITIZENS. These accounts are the same ( XXXX/CITIZENS and CITIZENS BANK ) and should not be reported as separate accounts. This is clearly fraudulent and its affecting my credit score negatively.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

Hello, please see attached Supporting documents for fraudulent inquiries and accounts that dont benefit nor was it authorized. I mailed TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX a ftc as stated on their website along with proof of residence and identity but yet they ignored my request. I was advised account will be removed within XXXX business days. This credit dispute is being submitted as a notification of creditors who are in violation of the XXXX XXXX during the XXXX Pandemic. The accounts that are being disputed, are either in violation of the XXXX XXXX or do not belong to me.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-31
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Chime Financial Inc (FL)

Im a victim of rental scam and I lost {$1000.00} this happened in XX/XX/ I called my online bank and let them know they made a dispute said it would take about 45 days and like 2 or 3 days they denied my dispute did not get my money back at all
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28
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. (MO)

This is the second time I've updated this questionable information by sending a letter to the three credit bureaus. I believe you have violated Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) by failing to verify these items, and I will take legal action against you as a result. This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-03-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (VA)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX  account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for and purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CT)

I have tried to apply to refinance my existing car loan. I have been declined for credit due to an excessive DTI ratio. I was declined for credit all together or given less favorable and affordable options. The reason for the excessive DTI ratio is due to the error of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX My conventional mortgage was originally issued as a joint mortgage with my spouse. It is currently listed with only myself as the borrower. This removal of my spouse has created a problem for me based upon what is being reported to the credit bureaus. I would like to be able to follow through with being able to receive credit without being discriminated against due to an error in reporting from the existing mortgage lender, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX My inability to refinance my car is now causing an issue for me to not be able to get a good rate and lower payment. This has caused a financial hardship for me.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-28
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Dear Sir/Madam : I am contacting you about the compromising of my social security number. I am a victim of Identity Theft. I contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed a complaint # and contacted the police department and obtained a police report # which both are attached. Please block and remove all information from my credit report, and send me an updated copy of my credit report. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

I sent a letter on XX/XX/2022, to Transunion to remove the account that is UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts or information not later than 4 business days after XX/XX/2022. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint XXXX & I am including it again. 

Fair Collections And XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-24
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. (CT)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NV)

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX U.S.C XXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX 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 XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2023-06-15
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: 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 15 USC 1681.

The letters are stated with items and issues.

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 2023-12-28
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)

I am XXXX XXXX XXXX the consumer in fact. Equifax received no written expressed consent to allow XXXX  XXXX XXXX to furnish any information about me or an alleged debt. XXXX  XXXX XXXX has been reporting that I owe an alleged debt since XXXX. The account is now showing closed when I never closed an account with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX never received my written expressed consent to furnish any information on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02
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. (FL)

There are several inquiries that I require proof of a permissible purpose. PLEASE REMOVE OR DELTE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES FROM MY CONSUMER REPORT. ACCORDING TO THE FCRA IT IS A VIOLATION. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT.
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28
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'm sending this compliant to inform credit bureaus that the following companies made unauthorized inquiries on my personal credit report. I have listed the names of the companies below, and the dates the inquiries were made. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

The glaring absence of tangible evidence validating its accuracy, along with the dissemination of unsubstantiated information, represents a clear breach of the legal framework delineated in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This regulatory violation is not only disheartening but also frustrating, given the imperative for compliance. Thus, I strongly advocate for the expedited removal of this account in accordance with the law, unless sufficient evidence is promptly provided to validate its legitimacy. Failure to address this issue promptly only exacerbates the frustration stemming from the disregard for legal standards.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-05
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. (FL)

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 2024-03-27
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. (MS)

I requested for XXXX, Equifax and XXXX to delete a inaccurate and unverifiable bankruptcy from my credit report. They failed to do so. Which is in violation of 15 USC 1681i.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
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. (MS)

I sent a letter to the bankruptcy court concerning the dismissed bankruptcies that have been added to my public records on my credit report. I was told that the court does not share this information with the credit reporting agencys. With that being said, XXXX, Equifax and XXXX have violated 15 USC 1681i.
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-02
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to learn I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me, also a couple inquiries. This has been hurting me as I am in the process of buying a home for my family. Please remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report as soon as possible. 


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Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am requesting the removal of fraudulent inquiries from my credit report due to the unauthorized and unlawful nature of these inquiries. These fraudulent inquiries not only inaccurately reflect my credit history but also pose a significant risk to my financial well-being and reputation. It is imperative to rectify this situation promptly to safeguard my creditworthiness and ensure the integrity of my credit report. Therefore, I seek the removal of these fraudulent inquiries to restore the accuracy and reliability of my credit profile.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-27
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. (NY)

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

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

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-26
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)

I am not liable for this debt with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I don't have a contract with 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 they did not provide me with the original contract as I've requested. Per the privacy act of 1974 there has been a violation of my privacy. Per 15 usc 6508, as a federally protected consumer, I am now opting out of any and all authorization I the consumer may have given written unwritten verbal and nonverbal per 15 usc 6802. The obligation to respect the disclosure of personal information per the FCRA.