davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-06
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. (GA)

In accordance to the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX the following instutions : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX have voilated my rights by adding unwanted inquires to my consumer report. 15 U.S.C. 6801 ( a ) 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. In addition, 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I do not recognize these credit inquiries, and I've asked them to be removed, but the bureaus did not do anything. Please remove the credit inquiries because they are inaccurate and not mine. Thank you. 
These were not authorized. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

I am formally requesting this letter to update the following items in my credit profile which appear to be fairly misleading and erroneous. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i, you are obligated to finish your investigation within 30 days ; please do so, otherwise, you will violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$23000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$270.00} XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX.
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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (PA)

COMPANY INFORMATION : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Debt Collector ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX COMPANY INFORMATION : COMENITY BANK/ BONTON INVOLVEMENT : Original creditor ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX My latest credit report shows two companies on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the debt collector and COMENITY BANK/BONTON the original creditor. 

I ask that the follow debt reporting be removed immediately from my credit file for false statement/ representation ( trying to collect wrong amount, attempts to collect debt not owed ( debt was, discharged in bankruptcy ) on my XXXX XXXX credit report . 

o Original creditor : COMENITY BANK/ BONTON Balance : {$1100.00} Sold to creditor : XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$1600.00}. 
Charged {$480.00} more than the previous balance from original creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX Invalid date of delinquency statements sent by XXXX XXXX only shown late payments/interests accruing not first delinquency. 

XXXX  COMENITY BANK/ BONTON account sold to XXXX XXXX account opened XX/XX/XXXX Bon-Ton Holdings Inc. During the first quarter of XXXX, The Bon-Ton announced it would be closing XXXX stores in XXXX states, in addition to XXXX stores previously announced. XXXX XXXX XXXX  However, it was not enough to save the company from its large debt. XXXX XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, Bon-Ton Stores revealed it had failed to pay {$14.00} XXXX in interest that had been due XX/XX/XXXX. The company entered into a grace period with its lenders. Analysis from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  downgraded the company into selective default, and predicted a bankruptcy or out-of-court restructuring at the conclusion of the grace period. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In XX/XX/XXXX, The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. filed for XXXX XXXXXXXX bankruptcy protection. The company had not made an annual profit since XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, it was announced that XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX would bid to save Bon-Ton from bankruptcy. On XX/XX/XXXX, however, the plans fell through because the court ruled the company would not be able to pay a {$500000.00} " work fee ''. XXXX XXXX XXXX  On XX/XX/XXXX, The Bon-Ton announced it would liquidate all XXXX stores after The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$770.00} XXXX for the retailer and after converting its XXXX XXXXXXXX bankruptcy to XXXX  XXXX. They acquired the inventory and other assets of the company and sold it all off. XXXX XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX said all Pennsylvania locations were officially closed, and buildings would be vacated by the next day. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I shouldn't owe a debt to a company that has closed all physical locations, filed bankruptcy, and liquidated all assets.
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 — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information. 
If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting. 

Promptly delete that item of the information from the file of the consumer, or modify the that item of information, as appropriate based on the results of the reinvestigation.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-09
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc. (NY)

Commencing on or around XX/XX/2022, I fell victim to XXXX multi-layered scam operations run by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  which involved me making deposits for a total amount of XXXX USD from my Coinbase account to fraudulent investment firm.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

After reviewing my Consumer Credit Report, I observed that your agency is in violation of multiple regulations, entitling me to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ) related to the furnishing of reports in credit or insurance transactions not initiated by the consumer ( Inquiries ). According to the mentioned code : A consumer reporting agency can only provide a consumer report in connection with a credit or insurance transaction not initiated by the consumer if : ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide the report, or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction involves a firm offer of credit or insurance.

Furthermore, regarding inquiries, a consumer reporting agency is prohibited from furnishing a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction not initiated by the consumer, except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title. 

Under FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) ( B ), in the case of liability for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or without a permissible purpose, the consumer is entitled to actual damages or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater, and punitive damages as allowed by the court. 

I did not initiate any of these inquiries, and if you believe otherwise, please provide copies of my written signature giving consent to this matter.

I request the removal of the items listed below from my consumer report under 15 US Code 1681 ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). 

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 Under 15 US Code 1681n ( b ), I believe a natural person 's civil liability has been violated. We have already reported this matter to the Complaint portals of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Attorney Generals Office, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Federal Trade Commission. 

For any questions or additional information, please contact me at the address listed above.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-04
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (PA)

Back in XXXX of XXXX, My mortgage company made a switch to Mr. Cooper. During the transfer, my automatic withdrawal that have been active since I got my mortgage back in XXXX, got cancled, making me massed XXXX and XXXX payments. Spoked to a Mr. Cooper employee who assured me that there was an error during the merging on the company back in XXXX, some documents wasnt crossed over properly, however, I wont be penalized due to the fact that it wasnt tmy fault. Caught up and brought my account current. Come to find out, my mortgage has increased by {$200.00} and change. Without me receiving any notification or communication. To my surprise, yesterday my credit scores dropped by almost XXXX. Mr. Cooper had sent my account into collection, without any warning or notification. Ive never missed a payment for the past XXXX. I want to resolved this. Ive made all the necessary payments, and i would appreciate if they ( Mr. Cooper ) removed the collection from my account. Cant be penalized for systematic error or lack of proper communication.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-22
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. (AL)

TransUnion claims that on XX/XX/2022, I applied for a credit card. I have been working with the realtor and mortgage Advisor since XXXX of XXXX. They advise me to not have my credit run for anything, which is exactly what I've done! I should have been able to close on a home loan at the end of last year but now my credit score had dropped past the 640 mark, And this is holding me up big time! I called XXXX  XXXX and they shall no record of any application ever submitted in my name or with my social security number. We called TransUnion 3 way, And they claimed it would be corrected! Then 2 months later on XX/XX/XXXX I called trans Union again after not seeing this removed. Went through the process of calling XXXX  XXXX again they still had no information on me and never have, And I still haven't got this removed and it's 6 months later. I want this removed immediately And will do whatever it takes to go the extra mile to make sure it does get removed in a timely manner from this point forward!
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-22
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. (FL)

Experian, Please see attached - I was a victim of identity theft and there's fraud on my credit report I need to have resolved as soon as possible as its damaging my credit. 

Attached to this is : - My written complaint - My drivers license - My social security card - My address - Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft Report
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-03
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Frontline Asset Strategies, LLC (FL)

I have no idea about a collection account that appears on my credit file. I wrote the collection agency a letter demanding proof of what they were collecting and reporting. This was over 60 days ago and they have just ignored the letter and continued to report wrong data to my credit files.
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-01
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC (FL)

I began the process of closing three bank accounts in early XXXX by mailing a formal letter to what was at the time XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I waited a few weeks before following up with a phone call to what is now Flagstar Bank, since I had not received any kind of response to my initial letter. 

The customer representative from XXXX informed me that my letter was never received, and I could not close my account over the phone, either. I was given a list of all the branch locations in Florida, none of which are within a four hour drive from me ( the reason I need to close my accounts to begin with is that I relocated ). The Flagstar employee then gave me specific instructions on how to close my account, which were to send an email with my account numbers to XXXX along with a copy of my ID requesting that my accounts be closed. 

I sent this email with all requested information on XX/XX/XXXX, and a week later still received no response. I sent a fourth attempt to close my account via email on XX/XX/XXXX ( see attached email ). I finally received a response two days later with a new, different set of instructions for closing my account ( attached ). Apparently, I received the wrong information and now need to send yet another letter, and this time it must be notarized. 

I emailed a fifth attempt to close my account via notarized letter of instruction on XX/XX/XXXX, and as of today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) have not received a reply, or my money. 

The CFPB says that " state law generally requires banks or credit unions to close your account in a reasonable amount of time. '' Although " reasonable '' is subjective, in my case it is clearly evident that this law is not being upheld.
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 the several time I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 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. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

NOTICE OF VIOLATION OF 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft. As Identity Theft, involves the misuse of another person 's financial and personal information ; In XXXX  2023, I filed an online Identity Theft report with the Federal Trade Commission and a copy of the same report was forwarded to XXXX XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. In addition I provided proof of my identity and I requested an extended fraud alert. The credit reporting agencies mailed me proof that they received the request for an extended fraud alert but they never placed it. As a result, I called XXXX XXXX and a temporary fraud alert was placed on my XXXX XXXX file and this temporary fraud alert was then placed with Equifax and XXXX. However the credit reporting agencies intentionally violated 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft as shown below and this complaint along with the other complaints and correspondence will be entered as evidence into the Court. When I alleged that certain accounts on my credit report were being reported without my consent and that there were no contracts to substantitate a debt then these accounts should have been blocked in accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2. 
( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency 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 by such agency of ( 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. 
( b ) Notification A consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the furnisher of information identified by the consumer under subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that the information may be a result of identity theft ; ( 2 ) that an identity theft report has been filed ; ( 3 ) that a block has been requested under this section; and ( 4 ) of the effective dates of the block.

( 2 ) Notification to consumer If a block of information is declined or rescinded under this subsection, the affected consumer shall be notified promptly, in the same manner as consumers are notified of the reinsertion of information under section 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) of this title.

( 3 ) Significance of block For purposes of this subsection, if a consumer reporting agency rescinds a block, the presence of information in the file of a consumer prior to the blocking of such information is not evidence of whether the consumer knew or should have known that the consumer obtained possession of any goods, services, or money as a result of the block.
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-25
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (LA)

i applied for a capital one credit card being denied saying i had an account with. a balance im telling them its impossible i have the proof i was denied access to speak to a supervisor and was told that they would black lit me to not get any accounts and that it was what they can do
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-02
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)

MY INFO HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND I REPORT THIS TO THE CREDIT COMPANYS AND THEY NEVER UPDATED MY FILE, I STILL HAVE THESE FRAUD ACCOUNTS ON MY FILES, AND I NEED THEM REMOVE AND UPDATE THEM. THANKS XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX. XXXX  ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OR)

XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Equifax regarding account : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account : XXXX Require to delete : it is seven years old.

They refused per telephone call. 

Previously on multiple occassions I requested status update they informed me that it would be removed : XX/XX/XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-01-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

I have never done business with the debt collection company, more importantly the alleged debt is not owed as it was paid. I request that credit bureaus do a through investigation before slapping a debt on a credit report. Attached are the details showing the debt was cleared. Please remove this negative information from my credit file as it does not depict an accurate description of my credit worthiness. I ask this be removed in XXXX business days or I plan to pursue legal action against the credit bureau for their reporting without proper validation of the debt. The company has never owned the debt nor have they provided proper verification as they can not provide documentation.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-23
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. (NJ)

My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-10
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. (NC)

I've been dealing with equifax to fix these issues since I was part of their data breach a couple of years ago. 

I've filed a dispute with them they wait a few weeks say it's complete, send me a pdf credit report showing the negative item that is not mine is removed. Yet online they are still reporting it and it is affecting my score. 

This is my last attempt before I move to go to the court for sanctions against equifax for violating our settlement agreement