davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-15
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. (FL)

- 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 2023-03-15
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

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. 

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 XXXXXXXX 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 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 2021-09-27
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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IL)

I AM XXXX XXXX AND IM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT MYSELF AND THERE IS NO THIRD PARTY. MY PURPOSE OF THIS COMPLAINT ISN'T TO GET THIS ACCOUNT VALIDATED ( ACCOUNT # XXXX ), THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMPLAINT IS TO ENSURE THIS ACCOUNT WILL BE PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AND TO BE PAID FROM THIS COMPANY FOR THEM VIOLATING MY CONSUMER RIGHTS. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT SAYING THIS ACCOUNT WAS OPENED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, I AM CLEARLY STATING THAT YOUR COMPANY VIOLATED MY CONSUMER RIGHTS. ALSO, PLEASE DONT TRY TO SAY THE FCRA, FDCPA, AND TILA ACT/ TRUTH AND LENDING ACT DOESNT APPLY TO YOU BECAUSE YOURE NOT A DEBT COLLECTOR, WHEN IN FACT THE TERM DEBT COLLECTOR MEANS ANY PERSON WHO USES ANY INSTRUMENTALITY OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR THE MAILS IN ANY BUSINESS THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS THE COLLECTION OF ANY DEBTS, OR WHO REGULARLY COLLECTS OR ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT, DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, DEBTS OWED OR DUE OR ASSERTED TO BE OWED OR DUE ANOTHER. NOTWITHSTANDING THE EXCLUSION PROVIDED BY CLAUSE ( F ) OF THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE TERM INCLUDES ANY CREDITOR WHO, IN THE PROCESS OF COLLECTING HIS OWN DEBTS, USES ANY NAME OTHER THAN HIS OWN WHICH WOULD INDICATE THAT A THIRD PERSON IS COLLECTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SUCH DEBTS. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 16g2f ( 6 ) OF THIS TITLE, SUCH TERM ALSO INCLUDES ANY PERSON WHO USES ANY INSTRUMENTALITY OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR THE MAILS IN ANY BUSINESS THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH IS THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTERESTS. SO, FROM THE DEFINITION ABOVE WE SEE THAT A DEBT COLLECTOR MEANS ANY PERSON WHO ATTEMPTS TO COLLECT A DEBT, WHICH WOULD ALSO BE YOU!!! UNDERSTAND THAT YOURE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. Capital One Financial Corporation violated 15 usc 1602 ( l ), 15 usc 1692j ( a ), 15 usc 6801 ( a ) ( 1 ), 18 U.S. Code 8, and 15 usc 1692b. ( 5 )
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-15
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IL)

To whom it may concern : I am writing to update/correct my personal information on file with your company. 

Please update my address to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX Please update my name to XXXX XXXX My only social security number is : XXXX My only and correct date of birth is : XXXX I do not wish to have any telephone numbers on my report. 

Below are the negative account/accounts impacting my credit XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$340.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$350.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$510.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$520.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$1100.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$930.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-25
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. (MD)

Good morning. When I got married to my husband, for some reason his home address got onto mine. Because of that, I had a hard time confirming my identity. Then when I bought my house, even the lender asked me if I lived there & own the house. Obviously, I never lived in my husband 's house ever in my life & his parents owned it. Please assist in removing that address. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2020-01-15
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan
Issue: Can't contact lender or servicer — 
Company: Populus Financial Group, Inc. (F/K/A Ace Cash Express) (MO)

I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX that says I was past due on a pay day loan taken out on XX/XX/XXXX. The letter stated that {$1800.00} was outstanding and due. My husband passed away last summer and therefore neither he nor I took out this loan. I called ACE Cash Express and they explained that this loan was taken out online. I called again with my brother the next day and they refused to provide any information about the loan including where the money was actually sent. My brother informed them that the call was being recorded and they still refused to provide any information.
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-13
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. (MI)

I want to report Identity Theft that has been going on for years without my knowledge. I never knew much about credit or cared to use it until recently. Now that I'm looking to build my credit I've noticed several things on my report that I have never opened up or authorized. I did lose my wallet back in XXXX. I had my drivers license along with my social security card in my wallet. Someone has been using my identity without me knowing. I never opened an 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. Ive sent in disputes for these items before. Ive went to the XXXX Police Department in Michigan to get police reports made of the theft and Ive also filed FTC reports as well which are both attached below. These last accounts have yet to come off.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-15
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. (CA)

This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting an unauthorized inquiry on my consumer report. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 
By obtaining my CREDIT BUREAU consumer report without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, you are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with any company listed. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with any company listed below for review or collection. 

INQUIRES : DATE OF INQUIRY XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX THESE ARE THE INQUIRES I DEMAND OFF MY CREDIT AS YOU TRANSUNION CAUSED IDENTITY THEFT ON MY CREDIT BC YOU HAVE NOT REMOVED AS I ASKED. YOU NEED TO BE COMPLAINT TO THE LAW PERIODT..DELETE ALL INQUIRES LISTED. ALSO ON MY REPORT YOU HAVE MANY NAMES ON IT. I WANT ONLY MY NAME WHO I AM XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
REMOVE XXXX XXXX. YOU ARE NOT ACCURATE WITH INFORMATION ON MY CREDIT SO STOP REPORTING WRONG AND IF YOUR GON NA REPORT BE ACCURATE .. DEMAND YOU TO REPORT ACCURATE INFORMATION
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-13
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. (IN)

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted 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. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-13
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)

An fraudulent account was opened in XX/XX/2023 of {$1500.00} on my credit report. I received a letter in the mail on XX/XX/2023 stating the account was going to be closed due to an investigation and proof of it being fraud. Months later the account is still on my credit report ( TransUnion ) which I did not sign or grant permission for my social security number to be used for XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX And I did not grant permission for the account to be placed on my credit report. The account is fraudulent and I do not take ownership of this account. XXXX and XXXX both have removed the account due to it being fraudulent. Please have this account removed from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

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. 
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 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 2023-08-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

I have filed multiple complaints against Transunion and XXXX for failing to abide by the fair credit reporting act. I jave uploaded proof to show they have lied. Now they have locked me out of my accounts. Transunion has locked me out of my account, so I can no longer monitor my credit report or score. XXXX has locked me out of my account so I can no longer monitor my credit report or score. They have done this out of retaliation. I call them and the system won't connect me with anyone and hangs up.
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I did not authorize any of these inquiries, delete it 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 2024-03-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I am reaching out in a respectful manner to address the inaccuracies found in the information reported on my credit file. Despite the frustration I feel about this situation, I recognize that errors can inadvertently occur. I trust that you will take the necessary measures to promptly rectify this matter. 
The presence of these inaccurate late payment entries is negatively impacting my ability to secure the necessary credit, significantly lowering my credit score. Seeking guidance from professionals has confirmed the existence of legal safeguards designed to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate credit information. I approach this matter with utmost seriousness and I kindly request the swift removal of the late payment designations from my account.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-13
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)

Please remove unauthorized accounts and inquiries off my credit report Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$3600.00} Inquiries : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-25
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. (PA)

I asked this company for a investigation on items that was previously disputed I was never provided any results by mail as I asked for in my investigation I attached proof that I asked this company for proof of the outcome of my investigation and it was never received. I consulted a attorney and asked what should I do I was advised to get a police report and ask for a investigation I did that and had yet to here back. I provided this company with police report number and letter that I received from my local police department and a FTC report and my identification card. When I contacted this company to notified them that I sent this certified mail the company denied ever receiving this information so now I'm filing a complaint because this isn't right and other people should know how they are treating people that are regular American citizens that served this country and was robbed my identity from theft and because this company make money off of people having as many account on there credit report good bad or even if they are destroying your life and your financial freedom I will get justice and I will file a law suit pending the outcome of this complaint. Thanks again
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-25
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (LA)

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX please do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-15
Product: 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Credit reporting agency failed to conduct a proper reinvestigation of disputed information on consumer file per the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 15 U.S.C. 1681i section 611. states that reinvestigation is required to be conducted if a consumer disputes any inaccurate, incomplete or unverified item of information contained in a consumers file.The law also lays out proper procedures on how to treat said inaccurate, incomplete or unverified information ( Paragraph 5, Subparagaph A ) and also requires the credit reporting agency to provide notice of results of reinvestigation ( Paragraph 6 ). A dispute was submitted on XXXX XXXX to Transition, XXXX and XXXX and they have yet to provide an adequate notice of results of reinvestigation as it is laid out in the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-22
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

Hi I am writing to get some help in regards to my credit report, there are some inaccurate and fraudulent account on my report, i have disputed these several times with each bureau and I haven't been able to get back a response from any of the XXXX bureaus EXPERIAN, XXXX AND XXXX, please help as this is affecting me significantly.
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-22
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. (MI)

This is my follow-up 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2023, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-13
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)

I disputed a letter to the credit bureaus on XXXX XXXX to XXXX, Transunion and XXXX. And My complaints have been ignored. I have sent another round of letters out regarding to the hard inquiries on my report that do not belong to me, however its been well over 45 days and nothing has been done to fix the issue. Here is the provided list below. 


*Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX ), Account : XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Automotive - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, Inquiry Info XXXX HARD Inquiry - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Inquiry Info : XXXX Inquiry XXXX XXXX - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX, Inquiry Info : XXXX Inquiry XXXX Banking - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX, Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Banking - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX,  Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Banking - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Finance - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX, Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Finance - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, Inquiry Info : HARD Inquiry : Banking - XXXX *Credit Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX Info : HARD Inquiry : Finance - XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2019-12-03
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (NY)

On XX/XX/XXXX I began an application process for an American Express card online. Before submitting the application I was notified the spending limit would be pre-approved at {$2000.00}. I contacted Amex via their website chat option and asked about a higher limit. I informed them that the XXXX limit wasnt worth a hard inquiry on my hard-earned credit score ( XXXX ), and was informed that it was standard and I should submit the application and as soon as I receive the card I should call and they will increase the limit. That was false. American Express does not consider limit increases for at least 60 days. Not coincidentally, their offers for free balance transfer expire at 60 days. 
Their customer service has been unhelpful and at times adversarial. 
If I close the card and open a different one it will further damage my credit. 

I consider this an act of fraud and mistepresentation which had damaged my credit score.