davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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)

Request for Immediate Removal of Fraudulent Account [ XXXX ], Account Number : [ XXXX ] Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you that I have recently fallen victim to identity theft, which has resulted in a violation of my rights as outlined in 15 USC 1681c-2 and 15 USC 1681b. My FTC Number is XXXX. 

I kindly request your urgent assistance in rectifying this matter. Specifically, I am requesting the immediate removal of the fraudulent account associated with XXXX, Account Number : XXXX. The fraudulent activity occurred on XX/XX/2018. 

I understand the gravity of identity theft and its potential implications on my financial security and personal well-being. As a responsible consumer, I have taken immediate action to report this incident and rectify the situation. I sincerely hope that you can expedite the process of removing this fraudulent account from my records. 

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-28
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. (FL)

Seriously, it's been months since I investigated my credit report, and I realized that some of the information was still erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts and update them immediately in my report : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

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. I told the XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to reinvestigate these accounts :
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-08
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: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. (GA)

I did not sign any agreement that SANTANDER could furnish my personal information to any company. This is a clear violation of 15 USC 1681B ( 2 ) AND this is also Identity theft. The report of six late payments to my account XXXX is not verified and is a clear violation of 15 USC 1681A ( 4 )
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely corrected : 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 2024-02-07
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

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.

has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 2023-08-18
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AR)

I am submitting my complaint to inform you that the Credit Bureaus neglect to correct these accounts in my credit file, I never been late in paying, so the current status should not be showing late because I paid it on time. Credit Reporting Agency lacks proper record keeping. The accounts are open and when I requested records to prove theyre reporting is erroneously they have failed to provide me with any evidence.. Lets correct them immediately. The Bureaus are required to verify for them, but they failed to neither verify nor update me about these complaints. Provide documentation that the Bureaus has not abrogated my rights by reporting false information, otherwise correct these accounts immediately : US DEPARTMENT OF EDU XXXX Opened XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$1500.00} ; US DEPARTMENT OF EDU XXXX Opened XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance {$1500.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # xxxx, has violated my rights. in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Bank # XXXX, has violated my rights. in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, has violated my rights. n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX Bank 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. 


I have also Filed a claim with the federal Courts and Served Equifax, They have yet to respond its been over 10 days since being served
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely updated : 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 XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18
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. (NY)

My name is XXXX 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 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 2024-03-18
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

I urgently request the removal of this erroneous late payment from my account. My consistent history of punctual payments contradicts this entry, causing me undue stress and concern. I ask that you promptly rectify this mistake by updating my account.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following accounts are not accurate : XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$480.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$1600.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  XXXX XXXXXXXX {$710.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  15 U.S.C, 1681section 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 reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-17
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to resolve the issue of fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer report. These inquiries are not associated with me in any way, and I bear no responsibility for them. Their presence has caused significant XXXX  and XXXX XXXX. As a victim of identity theft, I have no alternative but to consider legal action if this matter is not appropriately addressed. These inaccurate and fraudulent items on my consumer report have hindered my ability to purchase my dream house and provide for my family 's needs. The impact on my financial well-being has been substantial.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

I have reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had two late payments on an account that I was never late for. Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have never been late on payments for the account : ( XXXX XXXX ) : ( XXXX ) Please investigate and provide Proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof can't be provided I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER Late. 

Thanks,
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-10
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. (MI)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of the accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C 1681. 

XXXX : ( TransUnion ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( TransUnion ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 ay consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is accurate.
Consumer complaint received 2019-10-02
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (UT)

CitiBank # XXXX is reporting lates on mine and my husband 's joint account that I should not have. We had this on auto-pay and never received any statements for it. We changed our address and had a forwarding address so there was no reason for us not to get these. Our mortgage went up and we never received notice or a phone call so we did not know to make higher payments, again this was on auto pay and we did not know the payment changed.
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-08
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

I've received phone calls at one point, every day then every other day from Portfolio recovery. For example XX/XX/23, XX/XX/23, XX/XX/23, XX/XX/23, XX/XX/23, then XX/XX/23. I initially missed calls by accident, then didn't answer because the caller ID seemed scam-like. I then began to look into who they are and what debts I potentially had associated with them. I have 1, that I am in the process of getting handled via XXXX XXXX or sending them a debt validation letter since I noticed inaccurate information on my account they're associated with. I then did research on XXXX and saw how they've maneuvered in this manner with other people by making legal threats, which I'm certain has been attempted but I haven't been home either time that they came to my house.
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-15
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

Time has already passed but up until now, I havent heard any kind of response from the 3Credit Bureaus which made me decide to seek assistance from you. They have shown negligence and an act of refusal of complying with my request. I know for a fact that they are to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law, provide proof, and documents, and give definite and accurate responses, within the given statutory time. However, if they failed to do so, they are obliged to remove or update the items which are erroneous and unverified. Their unfavorable and unacceptable actions have been hurting my credit scores immensely. Please see below the items I am concerned of : 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
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-11
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

My XXXX XXXX Credit Card says it was late XX/XX/2019 both on XXXX and XXXX and XX/XX/2019 in Equifax. 

It was already confirmed by XXXX XXXX that it was a mobile app error. The app was stating there was no payment due, when in fact there was. 

XXXX XXXX has already acknowledged this error, but the late payment is still showing up on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-10
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. (RI)

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/DEPT OF ED # XXXX, Account name : XXXX - XXXX XXXX # XXXX, Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, have all 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 2022-12-27
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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (TX)

Attempted to validate account in writing twice and have not received a response, the status has not been updated as disputed on my credit report. 

First Attempt occurred on XXXX No response 2nd Attempt occurred on XXXX No response
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (KY)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft.
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-10
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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

XXXX sent me the findings of their investigation which states the company verified the bankruptcy. XXXX has stated numerous times the information came from XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX sent a letter that they are unable to verify the information. How did XXXX verify this information? The bankruptcy court nor I verified this information. 

XXXX continues to be in violation of : Defamation of Character ( per se ) 1. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 2. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations 3. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC {$1600.00} violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]
Consumer complaint received 2020-01-17
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc (IL)

I paid {$90.00} to someone on PayPal for 3 concert tickets. The person who was selling me the concert tickets was a woman, but after completing the transaction, the payment was to a man. The woman stopped responding to me after I paid for the tickets and is not transferring them to me. This was fraudulent on behalf of the seller 's identity and failure to complete the transaction on her end by transferring me the tickets.