davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-26
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc. (LA)

I am a victim of identity theft. I mailed a letter, certified, tracked and registered, as well as other documents to ( Franklin Collection Services ) which included an affidavit of Identity theft, three police reports from the XXXX XXXX Police attesting to and stating that my identity had been stolen on three different occasions, in three different years. Account ( s ) were opened in my name, without my knowledge as a result of the identity theft. After receiving this information via a certified, registered and tracked letter ( Franklin Collection Services ) has not responded and continues to report the unknown fraudulent medical account ( s ) on my credit report ( s ). The account ( s ) are : XXXX ( {$480.00} ), XXXX ( {$380.00} ), XXXX ( {$660.00} ), XXXX ( {$380.00} ) XXXX ( {$3100.00} ). I also requested that ( Franklin Collection Services ) advise me as to the names and addresses of the health care providers, the name of the patient, medical service ( s ) provided and the reported dates of medical service ( s ). ( Franklin Collection Services ) did not respond to this request either.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-26
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (HI)

XXXX  report says : CBNA on XX/XX/XXXX they gave me a hard inquiry into something i never asked for and this is staying on my credit report and hurting it. 

XXXX/XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX said they would soft inquiry and check if i was approved. and now it is a hard inquiry and i never even got a credit card from them. 



XXXX report says : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX gave me an hard inquiry for a " secured credit card ''. 
i had to pay them {$300.00} so they could give me a credit card worth {$300.00}. and this secured credit card doesnt actually give me credit since i prepaid this money. Anyone can get this type of credit card and a hard inquiry is not proper for this. 

CBNA XX/XX/XXXX gave me an hard inquiry for a " secured credit card ''. 
i had to pay them {$200.00} so they could give me a credit card worth {$200.00}. and this secured credit card doesnt actually give me credit since i prepaid this money. Anyone can get this type of credit card and a hard inquiry is not proper for this. 

CBNA XX/XX/XXXX they gave me a hard inquiry into something i never asked for and this is staying on my credit report and hurting it.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-24
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-24
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. (IL)

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719transunion has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im depressed now.with no help.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-16
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

on XX/XX/2023 an account was opened in my name without my permission with XXXX XXXX  i never applied for this account and never used this account. it was opened fraudulently i called the company and they said its in there system so i had to pay account number XXXX the amount {$430.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

For XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX did an investigation on my credit report which caused severe XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies showing on my report?
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-08
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX 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 XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX 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 Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-26
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. (FL)

Santander USA reported my Auto loan balance as having increased by {$160.00} between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX which contributed to my score falling by 92 points. This could not have been possible as my payments for that period were all made on-time. Santander USA also  reported 1 missed payment which is not accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My XXXX, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the accounts :
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-13
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (NE)

Ally Bank offered 1 % cash bonus promotion. To receive the 1 % I was required to enroll by XX/XX/XXXX, deposit funds by XX/XX/XXXX & have those funds remain in the account until XX/XX/XXXX. 1 % bonus to be paid by XX/XX/XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX I received an email " Good news : You're enrolled in the cash bonus ''. I deposited {$50000.00} on XX/XX/XXXX into my qualified account, where it remained until XX/XX/XXXX, when I made a partial withdrawal. The account is still " in good standing '' with Ally. 
When I did not receive the {$500.00} to which I was entitled, I contacted Ally Bank on XX/XX/XXXX. They established a file ( Ref # XXXX ) & told me I would be contacted within 5-7 business days. I called again on XX/XX/XXXX ; XX/XX/XXXX ; XX/XX/XXXX. I also left a complaint on feedback on XX/XX/XXXX & 2 complaints on phone survey. To date, I have NEVER received any communications from Ally in response to above complaint, even though I was promised a follow-up each time. All representatives to whom I spoke researched my file & agreed that I had met all requirements to entitle me to the {$500.00} bonus & one told me that " I was not the only one '' with this complaint.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-07
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. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2022-10-24
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. (CA)

n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

In review of my credit report I have unauthorized and unrecognizable inquiries. I have contacted Transunion several times to have these unauthorized and unrecognizable inquiries remove, but Transunion refuses to remove and update my credit report accurately. I have listed the unauthorized and unrecognizable inquiries below on my Transunion report : Inquiry Date Company XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 2023-08-16
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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (OH)

In accordance to the Fair credit reporting act. This creditor Well Fargo XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 states I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604A Section 2, it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Under 15 U.S.C. 1666B, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Crown Asset Management, LLC, Duluth, GA Branch (MO)

CROWN ASSET MAN AGEMENT LLC Not on all 3credit report and never received anything prior to them filling judgement against me XXXX - CROWN ASSET MAN AGEMENT LLC V XXXX XXXX ( E-CASE ) Displaying case headerNavigate to party detailsNavigate to docket entry detailsNavigate to charge detailsNavigate to service information detailsNavigate to filings due detailsNavigate to event detailsNavigate to judgement detailsNavigate to garnishment details Page seperating line This information is provided as a service and is not considered an official court record. 
Judge/Commissioner Assigned : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Date Filed : XX/XX/2020 Location : XXXX XXXX Case Type : AC Breach of Contract Disposition : Not Disposed
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act Convergont Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated 611 15 U.S.C 1681i ( 5 ) ( b ) I disputed this item on XX/XX/2023. This item was deleted from my credit report on XX/XX/2023 file number XXXX. The account was added back on my report. However, you failed to notify me within five business days that this account was reinserted back onto my credit report and therefore is in violation of 611 15 U.S.C 1681i ( 5 ) ( b ) and you need to remove Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-08
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion 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 XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion 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 Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MD)

I LOST my wallet along with my SSN card long ago. I am a victim of identity theft. I have obtained a copy of my credit report with XXXX and there are multiple accounts reporting to my credit profile that are fraudulent. I have also found out that the accounts listed below are not connected to my current address : The information listed in this letter, which is reporting to my credit, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-05
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. (NM)

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 2021-04-24
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (NY)

XXXX DBA XXXX XXXX initiated 4 ach transactions that werent authorized by me for over {$8500.00} in mortgage payments. Chase Bank allowed these consecutive ach transactions and has not communicated with me or any of its customers, and thousands Chase Bank customers have been affected. Im trying to work with my bank, Chase to reverse the charges. They too have no idea what happened and no security checks were in place by chase to stop this from happening. Chase essentially is saying too bad so sad, we have no clue what happens.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-16
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. (CA)

Experian is in non-compliance and illegally reporting Inaccurate false information About me the following alleged accounts are listed as collection And updated With past due balances XXXX XXXX XXXX Is claiming past due balance of {$1200.00} As of XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX and XXXX Is cleaning a past due balance of {$530.00} as XX/XX/2023 This is a direct violation of the FCRA and is also in violation of requisites Metro2 Compliant reporting Standards By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and per the standards of the reporting compliance in implemented With the CRSA enacted DCIA Metro 2 compliance regulations I have a right to a fair and accurate credit report and they are required to remove any information that is not true accurate, compliant and verifiable Please investigate thank you