davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
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: Brightfunders, LLC (MD)

I am an active participant in the MD HAF program since XX/XX/XXXX I was approved on XX/XX/XXXX for Mortgage, Utility and HOA assistance. 

My previous loan servicer Lower LLC reported my account as late and they have yet to apply the funds to my account. It was admitted that they received a check on my behalf, however returned the check because of a discrepancy in the amount. The amount was " too much '' as confirmed by Loss mitigation- so they sent the check back and within 5 days reported my account as late. 

According to new regulations, servicers aren't supposed to penalize and adversely report late payments to credit bureaus knowing the applicant is both participating and approved for payments.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31
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. (AR)

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this CFPB complaint to request that the following accounts which I believe appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$510.00} - I would like to confirm the payment history and status of this account. I believe this account is reporting inaccurate informations. I was never late on this account because I always make my payments on time. I keep my own payment records and the record you present do not match with what I have. I request a thorough investigation for this account and update for legal and lawful accuracy. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$810.00} - Please investigate the way this account reports information. I do not recall being late on the dates this account presents. I always make my payments on time and I was never late. As per FCRA, reporting of account information must be accurate. I need this account investigated and updated immediately for lawful accuracy. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$14000.00} - There are multiple errors in the listing that are damaging to me including balance, payment status, and date of last payment. I do not believe I was late on the dates you are reporting. I always make my payment on time and I never missed a payment. Please update for lawful accuracy. Thank you. 
Also, I would like to request your verification of the aforementioned accounts. If you can not prove the items information to be 100 % precise, please correct them right away.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31
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. (MA)

Hello, According the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the following accounts have violated my rights : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX 15 U.S. Code 1681 : This states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S. Code 1681s2 : This states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

Source : 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31
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. (FL)

Someone in the State of North Carolina rented a residential property in XXXX during the Covid 19 pandemic using my information and I was evicted the same year due to failure to pay rent. I have never been in the State of North Carolina before and I have never signed a residential lease for any property in the State of North Carolina. I have been living in the State of Florida since XXXX of XXXX and I have never moved to another State since then as we can verify thru my address history record showed in my credit report and other documents. At the time of this incident I was living at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX and my employer was located in XXXX XXXX, FL. 

Im requesting to kindly please remove this collection/charge off record off my credit report opened on XXXX of XXXX in the amount of {$9700.00} due to this incident as this is affecting me and my family. 

Thank you and regards, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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. (TN)

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT I AM A VICTIM OF ID THEFT. I AM WRITING TO REQUEST THAT YOU BLOCK THE FOLLOWING FRAUDULENT INFORMATION FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THE THEFT TOOK PLACE. I ALSO HAVE NO IDEA KNOWELEGE OF ANY SUSPECTS. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY MONEY, GOODS, OR SERVICES AS A RESULT OF THE IDENTITY THEFT.6565 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 you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-27
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31
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)

Someone in the State of XXXX XXXX rented a residential property in XXXX during the XXXX XXXX pandemic using my information and I was evicted the same year due to failure to pay rent. I have never been in the State of XXXX XXXX before and I have never signed a residential lease for any property in the State of XXXX XXXX I have been living in the State of XXXX since XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and I have never moved to another State since then as we can verify thru my address history record showed in my credit report and other documents. At the time of this incident I was living at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and my employer was located in XXXX XXXX, XXXX 

Im requesting to kindly please remove this collection/charge off record off my credit report opened on XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX in the amount of {$9700.00} due to this incident as this is affecting me and my family. 

Thank you and regards, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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. (NY)

I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine including two bankruptcies. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31
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. (FL)

I sent you multiple times that Im the one whos disputing this information. Again, I received your multiple response that you dont have authorization to dispute anything because you believe it didnt came directly from me or are claiming that Im working with a third party or credit clinic. Lets get the record straight!!! Under Section 614 Restrictions on investigative consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681l ]. You only restrict to investigate my personal file if no adverse information in my report ( other than information which is a matter of public record ) may be included in a subsequent consumer report unless such adverse information has been verified in the process of making such subsequent consumer report, or the adverse information was received within the three-month period preceding the date the subsequent report is furnished.

The information Im disputing are INCORRECT & I NEED THIS MATTER HANDLED IMMEDIATELY. I do not recognize the information listed below and request that you investigate the source of these accounts and ascertain that the DATA FURNISHER had a permissible purpose, and is able to verify my complete file information including full name, address, date of birth, and SSN #. 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. ) The following report included this language but ( bureau ) is neglecting to process it to the letter of the law. Please see they are held accountable for as this is impacting my life in emotional, physical & financially... and I would truly not what to pursue a legal remedy... 

XXXX XXXX XXXX DATE OPENED XX/XX/XXXX BALANCE {$680.00}, and XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX DATE OPENED XXXX XXXX, XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-08
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. (FL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX IS BEING REPORTED WITH A {$7800.00} BALANCE XXXX 2021. THEY ARE TELLING ME STEPS HOW I CAN PAY OFF THE BALANCE. MY XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT BALANCE IS {$0000.00} XXXX. MY CLOSING DATE IS THE XXXX OF THE MONTH. CORRECT MY XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT TO {$0000.00} WITH NO POINTERS ON PAYING OFF WHAT IS PAID OFF.
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine including two bankruptcies. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

Dear : XXXX, XXXX XXXX TransUnion This statement is in reference to the below mentioned accounts in which I, as a consumer, identify this information as a result of an alleged identity theft. The information does not relate to any transaction by myself, and I did not benefit from the transaction. 
Pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ), these accounts must be blocked and deleted from my consumer report no later than 4 business days from the date that your agency receives this statement. 
Attached is my appropriate proof of identity, a copy of my identity theft report, and the identification of such information below. 

1. XXXX XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX 5. INQUIRY : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2021 Failure to block and delete the above identified accounts will result in your noncompliance of the Fair Credit Report Act in which you be held civilly liable for actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, and cost & fees associated with any suit brought against your agency for willful noncompliance. 
Please send an updated copy of my consumer report reflecting the deletions of the above accounts. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-08
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: AFNI INC. (MA)

On XX/XX/2020 Afni collections sent me a collection notice for account I never had. They said creditor was XXXX XXXX XXXX. Creditor account number XXXX. {$480.00}. XXXX. 
The letter has an incorrect address for me. 

I have never had an XXXX XXXX XXXX  account. 

I want Criminal charges brought against afni and XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

I demand to know who opened this account with XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudulently using my name. 

This is fraud. I need this off my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-08
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (SC)

I have an installment loan with both cash net USA and XXXX XXXX XXXX and due to COVID my spouse is currently out of work. I have reached out to both companies to explain this and to let them know that I would still like to remain an active payer but could only afford a smaller amount per pay period. They have both refused the lower payment amounts but instead have either deferred the payment which is making the interest constantly accrue and they have offered to split the payment up into four payments which means they expect me to pay the regular amount and the split amount once the one payment deferment ends. They keep saying I need to call back if the situation has not changed and I keep getting the same answer and same resolve. It has gotten to the point that I dont feel like I should call them because they are not listening to me at all
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-10
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. (PA)

I am a victim of identity theft. The thief [ made a fraudulent transaction/opened a fraudulent account ] in my name with your company. In accordance with section 609 ( e ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ), I am requesting that you provide me copies of business records relating to the fraudulent [ transaction/account ] identified above. The law directs that you provide these documents at no charge, and without requiring a subpoena, within thirty ( 30 ) days of your receipt of this request. I am enclosing a copy of the relevant federal law and the Federal Trade Commissions business education publication on this topic.
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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

My credit report contains a significant number of unauthorized requests, as well as some erroneous reporting of Information. I can tell that someone has stolen my identity. As a result, I filed a formal report to the FTC with File Number # XXXX. In accordance with the provisions of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), I have included that report to this complaint. Please remove these items from my credit record as soon as possible to comply with the law ( i.e., 4 days ). Please let me know if you require anything else. XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$10000.00} ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$6100.00} ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$11000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$6300.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$6400.00}
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-31
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CO)

Over the past two weeks I have contacted : XXXX XXXX ( a XXXX XXXX service ), XXXX XXXX, and Transunion ( who provides the service information to XXXX XXXX ). This complaint concerns XXXX XXXX reporting, the failure of XXXX XXXX to address the complaints, and Transunion for failing to provide the correct information in a timely and reasonable manner. I have eight reported accounts : XXXX XXXX - balance is XXXX but record shows {$290.00} - INCORRECT XXXX XXXX - balance is XXXX but report shows {$8.00} - INCORRECT XXXX - account amount is incorrectly reported ( too high ) - INCORRECT XXXX ( XXXX ) - account amount incorrectly reported ( too high ) - INCORRECT XXXX XXXX - two accounts with XXXX balance reported correctly XXXX - XXXX balance reported correctly Student loan account - XXXX student loan account balance off by several hundred dollars - INCORRECT Additionally I have 12 Alerts showing from an XXXX account which should not be reported as they are deleted accounts! XXXX provided the information dutifully and TU fails to act on the deletion. I am aware accounts may have a delayed reporting in the industry. I am aware of the date when each of my accounts report. I contacted each creditor to affirm when they reported account information. HOWEVER the incorrect totals have been consistently reported as incorrect, as noted above, for a number of months. In another CFPB complaint I have addressed the payment history as incorrect. It should be 99 % instead of 89 %. I believe this is may be a generalized problem as it appears to be a code issue. I could be wrong about this however. These problems began a few months back. None of the three businesses had an interest in notifying their IT folk about a possible glitch, or, it just might be a really sloppy service.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-07
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NJ)

I received a notice from Bank of America requesting additional information for an account that was trying to be opened. I never requested a bank account with BOA. They then claimed that the account was not opened to which when I received a debit card and monthly statement the account was indeed opened even though no money was in the account. I have a feeling that it is still open even though I made it very clear I did not open the account. I filled with the fraudulent department. This is the first time BOA has stolen my information. I had an account there about 13 years ago and was charged astronomical fees for over draft. Without any notification. When I had a credit card with them, that information was stolen. I have had at least two other occasions with them where my identity was stolen. It greatly affected my credit for some time but the e boa is off my credit report. But this definitely seems an ongoing problem with them.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10
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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

On XX/XX/XXXX I mailed certified letters to all three credit reporting agencies explaining I was a victim of identity theft. The package included a copy of my Identity Theft Report and proof of my identity, a copy of section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which requires them to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within four business days and to promptly notify the furnisher ( s ) of that information, Identity Theft Affidavit # XXXX, Drivers license, Credit report with disputed information indicated, Notice To Furnishers Of Information and Police Report. The information reported by XXXX Bank in XXXX including late payments and any balances, which appears on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. The accounts were closed with a zero balance and were never late. The account numbers being reported were issued after I had already closed the accounts on XX/XX/XXXX with a perfect credit history for all three and a zero balance for all three. My credit score went from a XXXX to a XXXX. All three reporting agencies have responding saying they asked XXXX Bank the Furnishers Of Information and XXXX Bank has told them the information is correct. I must request this false information be re-investigated and that they block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, and await your reply. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-27
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. (OH)

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, 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.