davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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. (CA)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. I found that under section 605b ( a ) XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt and it requires the following documents and statement to remove the disputed accounts on my file : ( 1 ) Appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) A copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) The identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) A statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer.

The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) That is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) I have attached my FTC report and my Police report that I have filed on my local police department that would testify that I am a victim of Identity Theft. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.

Here is the list of accounts which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$17000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$4900.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$32000.00}. 

According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than XXXX  days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01
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. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Amount : {$38000.00}. XX/XX/2022. The information they are reporting on my credit report is inaccurate. I reached out to the company and requested a copy of the contract and any consent forms with my signature but to no avail. 


In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681 & Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 U.S.C 1692 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 1692 Section 805 ( a ) States a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the Consumer 15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 ( a ) Section 3 States at the consumers place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumers employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication. 

15 U.S.C 1692 ( g ) section 809 states a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector.

15 U.S.C 1681 ( b ) Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 

15 U.S.C 1666 ( b ) states billing error.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01
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. (FL)

It is credit reporting agencies duty and responsibility to report and furnish accurate information to a consumer file in pursuant 15 usc 1681s-2 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( D ) and make sure all items are reported accurately.. They have failed to comply with the requirements and didn't report fair, equitable and accurate data.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. I found that under section 605b ( a ) XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt and it requires the following documents and statement to remove the disputed accounts on my file : ( 1 ) Appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) A copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) The identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) A statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer.

The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) That is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) I have attached my FTC report and my Police report that I have filed on my local police department that would testify that I am a victim of Identity Theft. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.

Here is the list of accounts which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$17000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$4900.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened : XX/XX/2016 Balance : {$32000.00}. 

According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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. (TX)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX 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. The following accounts that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$990.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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. (CA)

Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( XXXX ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? 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. Every 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 XXXX 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 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 item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX 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. 

XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$840.00}, XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$3100.00}, and XXXX  XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-11
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. (GA)

I continuously received bill in the mail that I was sent to collections. I wondered for months what in the world these bills were for. I knew I always paid all my bills and opened accounts on time. I decided to finally get a copy of my credit report to make sure all my accounts were in order. I got my report back and I was furious with the amount of items on my report that I know do not belong to me. Please remove these items off my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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. (IN)

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 XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-09
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)

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following 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 Balance - XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$50.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$330.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$22000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$50.00} ; XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$340.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-09
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION (MD)

In XXXX XXXX, we applied to Truist Bank for a conventional loan to buy a new condo unit. We had a locked-in rate and the loan had provisional approval and then a closing disclosure. Although we had sold our current condo and had cash in hand for a 50 % downpayment, Truist notified us THE DAY BEFORE SETTLEMENT of a delay in the loan. Truist then continued to issue a series of delaying closing statements. This put us in a very difficult situation with the sellers, and we had to reschedule the settlement and pay penalties. When it appeared that Truist delays and lack of transparency would cause us to also miss a second settlement date, we looked for an alternate lender. That lender gave us a loan within 10 business days, while Truist continued on for a total of 76 days until a final denial was received by snail mail. Unfortunately for us, interest rates had gone up in that time, so we were the losers. 

Our complaint to Truist resulted in only a small refund of the appraisal fee and " regret '' for our stress and frustration.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

I sent a letter to remove these items that 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 these items not later than 4 business days. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  ; XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-03
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)

The items I need removed are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not apply or open any of these accounts. I ask that the items be removed to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. 

You Violated The United States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1681b. I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report. 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of debts ( You were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior and as the original creditor, Im the only one that can validate this debt. I DO NOT validate this debt ). According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. Which you have failed to do so which is a VIOLATION.

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine by silence Engelhart v Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715, 719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

It has been well over 30 days and i have not recieved a response. To date, I have not received a reply from you or any acknowledgment that an investigation has begun. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be REMOVED and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove this account. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any documents/evidence I demand this following accounts be removed immediately
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-01
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. (MT)

It appears that my credit with you has been compromised. I was going through my credit file & noticed many files which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b ( a ) XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt and it requires the following documents and statement to remove the disputed accounts on my file : ( 1 ) Appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) A copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) The identification of such information by the consumer ; and ( 4 ) A statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer.

The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) That is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) And the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. If you feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly. This account ( s ) is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on some accounts are a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Date opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX Balance {$0.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AL)

I have just been more interested in were exactly my credit is and what is on it. So, upon looking I noticed I have been a victim of identity fraud with accounts i did open and inquires I didn't authorize.