davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-27
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (MD)

i have received 77 phone calls and subsequent robo voicemails from XXXX XXXX XXXX since XX/XX/2022. I have repeatedly told them to stop contacting me to no avail. they are now threatening " legal action. ''
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
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. (NC)

I recently received a copy of my credit report and found that the companies below are illegally reporting inaccurate, noncompliant, and false information about me. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Account Number, XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX. Account number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : CHILD SUPPORT ENF AG/NC. Account Number : XXXX the above-listed companies have violated my rights. i have no contracts with the following nor have I entered into an agreement with these entities. 
This is a violation of the FCRA and is also in violation of requisite METRO 2 Compliant reporting standards.

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and per the standards of reporting compliance implemented with the XXXX enacted XXXX Metro 2 COMPLIANCE regulations, I have the right to a fair and accurate credit report, and you are required to remove any information that is not true, accurate, compliant, and verifiable. I demand that these above-mentioned derogatory items be investigated and permanently removed from my report.

I request these accounts be removed from my consumer report, 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, 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 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 2021-01-11
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (SC)

On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter re : inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. It has been over 60 days and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being ignored and taken advantage of regarding my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over 60 days so they should be promptly deleted. This has really caused me a lot of stress and strain and I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
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: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (TX)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Portfolio Recovery Associates is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' Portfolio Recovery Associates the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, Portfolio Recovery Associates whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. Portfolio Recovery Associates Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states " Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
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)

Requested an investigation, by mail, for inquiries over 30 days ago, and have not had a response from transunion for these inquiries below : The inquiry was not authorized : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/2023 Please remove it from my credit report. 

The inquiry was not authorized : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MN XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Requested On XX/XX/2023 Please remove it from my credit report. 

The inquiry was not authorized : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Requested On
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (OH)

Portfolio Recovery is reporting inaccurate information to the credit bureau, Portfolio Recovery has reported 2 accounts in the amounts of {$540.00} and {$630.00} for accounts dated XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, the amounts are incorrect and the account status reported as open is also incorrect, I have disputed the information with a direct dispute with XXXX XXXX and the solution reported that the accounts were accurate, no documentation or proof has been provided to me regarding these accounts, the information reported is inaccurate and affecting my credit in a negative way
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
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)

On XX/XX/2023 I noticed that there is an unauthorized account and inquires on my credit report that I didnt authorize or give permission to open or inquire.
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-23
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. (MD)

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 this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$29000.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4800.00}
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-18
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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

On XX/XX/2021, I sent a letter regarding an inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 45 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored. Section 611 ( a ), It states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report its been over 45 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you have caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into hands of the wrong person.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
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: U.S. BANCORP (TX)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Elan Financial Services is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' Elan Financial Services the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, Elan Financial Services whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. Elan Financial Services Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states " Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2019-11-23
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. (CA)

I got my credit checked today XX/XX/19 because I want to refinance my car and I am unable to do so because there are several accounts reflecting badly on my credit report. There are about ten accounts on my report that are not mine. I had no idea that these accounts were open in my name before today ; I did not give anyone permission to open all of these accounts nor have I ever opened an account with any of those companies. I did not benefit anything from these accounts nor did I take part in any transactions that were made with these accounts. I do not have any signed or verbal contract with any of these companies and I filed a police report regarding this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-19
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. (IL)

Request for Removal of Fraudulent Credit Remarks File Number : XXXX Date Created : XX/XX/2023 Dear Transunion Credit Agency, I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue regarding my personal credit report. I have made multiple requests through investigations and disputes to have the following credit remarks removed : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Despite my previous attempts, these remarks have not been fully removed from my credit report. I have taken the necessary steps to rectify this situation, including sending multiple certified letters, but have not received a satisfactory resolution. I strongly believe these remarks are fraudulent and, therefore, request their immediate removal from my credit report. 
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), I wish to remind you of the provisions outlined. This section states that if a consumer notifies a furnisher that they dispute the completeness or accuracy of any information reported by the furnisher, the furnisher may not subsequently report that information to a Consumer Reporting Agency ( CRA ) without providing notice of the dispute. 
Therefore, I kindly request that you take immediate action to remove the aforementioned credit remarks from my personal credit report in accordance with Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
It is crucial to rectify this matter promptly to ensure the accuracy and integrity of my credit history. I expect that you will act in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act to address this issue appropriately. 
Please inform me in writing of the actions taken to remove these fraudulent remarks from my credit report within 30 days of receiving this letter, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
I appreciate your attention to this matter and your prompt resolution of the issue. I trust that you will adhere to the provisions outlined in Section 623 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure my rights as a consumer are protected.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-01
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. (GA)

This is my 11th 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 alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
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: Driveway Finance Corporation (TX)

In acordance with Credit Reporting Act XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX DRIVEWAY FINANCE CORPORATION, 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666 B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a loan account under an open end consumer creditplan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-11
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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (LA)

I received a notice on XX/XX/2023 that I had a credit inquiry for a new credit card from COMENITYCB/ULTA XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023. I did not authorize this, nor request this. We have not shopped at XXXX in months. I called their number to have this removed and they referred me to Comenity, which is closed. I want this removed from my credit report immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-04
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: ZINC Financial, Inc., (TX)

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' ZINC Auto Finance is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' ZINC Auto Finance the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX and XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, ZINC Auto Finance whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ZINC Auto Finance Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states " Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX and XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.