davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-18
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (GA)

On XX/XX/XXXX, I attempted to open a credit account at the checkstand of the local Kohl 's Department Store.  When I entered my SSAN into the card reader, it showed the number belonging to an XXXX XXXX. Because of this, I was unable to open an account. On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Kohl 's Fraud Department by phone. A representative used the " national database '' to verify that the SSAN is indeed mine. I was told that on XX/XX/XXXX, a letter had been sent to XXXX XXXX, whose address is in California, and who opened the account in XX/XX/XXXX, requesting that he provide documentation to verify his information. If there was no response to their letter to in 30 days, another letter would be sent. The representative also told me that XXXX 's name was associated with another account that used a SSAN with one of the middle digits being one number off from mine. He said further that the name is also associated with another SSAN that belongs to someone by another name. I was offered the option of faxing or emailing to Kohl 's fraud department my photo ID, a copy of my SS card, and a copy of a current utility bill to verify MY identity. I objected, citing security concerns, and was told that there is no other protocol because of Kohl 's agreements with credit card companies. I asked for an address to mail a form letter from the identity theft website but was told emailing the letter would be faster. There is no option for emailing a letter at identitytheft.gov ( and none of the letters covers my specific problem ), and I 've been unable to locate a mailing address for Kohl 's headquarters. I called Kohl 's fraud department again on XX/XX/XXXX. A representative there checked the file. There has been no further activity, although my previous telephone call has been documented there. The rep suggested that the use of my SSAN for the other account could even have been the result of " XXXX fingers '' when someone entered it into their system initially ; but there is no other recourse for closing the file or removing my SSAN from it. She suggested notifying the Social Security Administration to prevent identity theft. It 's been 12 years since the Kohl 's account was opened and it has not been used. In my opinion, that is enough reason for Kohl 's to close the account and remove my SSAN from their system. Because I was notified this week that my identitytheft.gov account would be closed if I did n't log in, I logged in today and chatted online with a representative there. He suggested I file a report with consumerfinance.gov.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
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.

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 inructions 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 2022-04-15
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)

XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX This account should be reporting as " CLOSED, PAID AS AGREED ''. There was an UNAUTHORIZED charge made to this account in XX/XX/XXXX for the amount of {$130.00} by XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX was not authorized to process any payments on my behalf. I cancelled insurance with them in XXXX and have have no business with then since XXXX. See cancellation information. ALL derogatory information needs to be removed from my credit file immediately. XXXX responded that a correction was warranted on XX/XX/XXXX but have yet to update my credit file. It has been over 30 days. See letter from XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

I filed a Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, at US Bankruptcy Court - XXXX XXXX XXXX Case number XXXX ; on XX/XX/XXXX, I received an Order of Discharge Letter from the Court, and contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX, Bankruptcy Department explain what had happened and I wanted the bank to begin reporting the payments it was making on the mortgage loan number XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, since they had reinstated my loan and I had begun making my monthly payments since XXXX XXXX specialist from XXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Deparment named XXXX , told me me not to worry, that the next day the system would update all the information because they already had the discharge order letter from the court. I waited one mores week and nothing happened, on XX/XX/XXXX, I called again, and spoke with a person named XXXX, and she told me that the XXXX XXXX XXXX  had no obligation to report my loan payments to the different credit bureaus and that was the case as it happened.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
Product: Credit reporting 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 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. In accordance to the FCRA I ask that the items be deleted immediately to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the federal trade commission an I also have enclosed copies of the federal trade commission 's identity theft affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA)

Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. 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 2024-03-29
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PNC Bank N.A. (PA)

For the past XXXX  months PNC Bank has constantly lied and played games in reference to closing the XXXX XXXX Account ending in XXXX. They keeps claiming that there are disputes on the account however no according to the recorded conversation with their Customer Service Representative
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-16
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. (SC)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is in response to your recent claim that the following has verified that the account they are reporting under my name is accurate : XXXX, 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested , to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your re-investigation . 
Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person contacted regarding this alleged account. I am formally requesting a copy of any documents provided bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay them the exact amount claimed. 
Any automated response or e-Oscar verification is unacceptable. I am requesting a reinvestigation AND your Method of Verification.

Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete and represents a very serious error in your reporting.

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your no
n-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. XXXX XXXX, XXXX ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.

Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-18
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Credit card company won't increase or decrease your credit limit
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (GA)

American Express extended a credit limit of {$7000.00}. I used about {$3800.00} dollars of the credit extended. American Express assessed my credit standing and decided to reduce my credit limit due to a lower credit score than expected. However, they retroactively reduced the limit to an amount beyond the current balance. They reduced the limit to {$3400.00} the day after I last used it. Now I have a negative balance on the account and they are reporting that I exceeded the credit limit. When I used the card the credit limit was {$7000.00}. I did not exceed the limit or use credit that was not extended. The $ XXXX credit limit will seriously impact my credit score and credit report and indicate to other credit companies that I negligently went over the credit limit.That will have a detriment impact on me for future credit transactions. I contacted the company and they refused to restore credit up to the current balance unless I pay {$1600.00} to them. This is an unfair credit transaction and an violation of the fair credit reporting act.
Consumer complaint received 2019-07-13
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: Nelnet, Inc. (GA)

NelNet and XXXX have file negative history on my credit reports with all three bureaus. During the time my student loan debt was reported the companies were sending paperwork and contacting my father ( same first and last name ) that I was not associated with at the time. I had not spoke to my father for several years and was not getting the notifications of who owned my student loan debts. 

I have now consolidated all of my student loans and not missed a payment for almost two years. My credit score is solid, but these negative marks are holding me back. I am asking for the items to be deleted from my all three bureaus because there is a XXXX balance with the two companies. At this time I am up to dates on everything and would like things to be corrected because I did not know of defaulting.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 1 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-17
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX they are not showing my updated balance they need to show I have made payments or show paid in full. 
XXXX XXXX account # XXXX this is being reported incorrectly very simple investigate and updateXXXX XXXX account # XXXX they are reporting this incorrectly and need to investigate and report correctly
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-27
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CLGF Holdco 1, LLC (CA)

dear cb indigo, This letter is a formal request to correct inaccurate information contained in my credit file maintained by your organization. The item listed below is completely inaccurate, incorrect, misleading and is a very serious error in reporting. 

XXXX XXXX  : account # XXXX Additionally, I have enclosed a copy of the credit report your organization provided to me on XX/XX/2022 and circled the item described above. 

Under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, credit-reporting agencies are required to maintain and report only 100 % accurate credit information and to investigate any claims of inaccuracy within 30 days of receiving such a claim. I respectfully request you investigate my claim. 
If after your investigation, you find my claim to be valid and accurate, I request that you immediately delete the item and supply a corrected credit profile to me. 
Additionally, within 15 days of the completion of your re-investigation, please forward to me a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the item in question. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-18
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: AMCOL Systems, Inc. (MI)

XXXX XXXX this account appeared on my credit report for {$1600.00} referencing the XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have requested verification, through disputing, of this medical bill from Amcol Systems Inc. and I have  received no response. Then I hired XXXX XXXX to dispute and request verification with no response. In early XXXX XXXX the account was taken down to a zero balance but the account remained on my report ; then XXXX XXXX, XXXX the account went from a XXXX balance to {$2200.00} with no explanation ; still just a reference to XXXX XXXX XXXX. The date of the reporting date still remains as XXXX as if the {$1600.00} suddenly changed to {$2200.00}. I would just like to receive some type of clarification for the {$1600.00} and now for the {$2200.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-18
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. (WA)

An account from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) in the amount of {$1800.00} began reporting on my credit report on XXXX XXXX, 2013. Despite constantly disputing this debt with TransUnion, the debt still remains on my account. I have yet to receive correspondence validating the debt or a copy of the original debt with my signature.
Consumer complaint received 2019-11-19
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MN)

There's a comment on my XXXX account with Experian that should not be on my account. It states : " Account was in dispute-now resolved-reported by subscriber Account previously in dispute - now resolved, reported by data furnisher ( To be used for FCRA or FCBA disputes ) ''. This account was never disputed by consumer. I don't understand why this comment is on my credit file and XXXX account. I've reached out to XXXX, and they stated they did not authorize this comment. Nor did me the consumer authorize this comment to be on my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA (FL)

Before the end of the repayment pause, I paid down my loan balance to {$8200.00}. I had not made any payments prior to the pause. I also enrolled in auto-debit in order to take advantage of the .25 percent decrease in interest. However, MOHELA has improperly set my monthly payment at $ XXXXwell above what it should be at {$91.00}. MOHELA has also set up an auto debit scheduled for XX/XX/XXXX for {$230.00}. I have sent them multiple communications asking them to lessen the amount and have received no response. 

Further, MOHELA has vastly miscalculated my monthly payment. MOHELA calculates my monthly payment for a term of 64 months, not 120 months. They have been unreachable in managing these issues.
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-27
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: 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXXXXXX 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.
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 — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), Can you reinvestigate the completeness and accuracy of the list of accounts below : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2019-11-19
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Midwest Recovery Systems (MS)

Midwest Recovery Systems LLC has opened an account using my information to report misleading and inaccurate information on my credit report. I have never entered into any contract or signed any documents or made any agreement with this collections agency. They have no right to furnish any information on my credit report. I never gave them any permission. Also, I sent a debt validation letter to them and they have not sent a valid response. They should be shut down! They are taking advantage of XXXX VETERANS like myself. They are adding stress to my life and making it impossible for me to obtain credit. Please remove this account from all 3 credit bureaus, XXXX XXXX and XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
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. (OH)

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus on XX/XX/2022, to delete this inaccurate information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it again. Please delete this immediately. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2015-07-18
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK (TX)

I applied for a " Discover IT '' credit card. and was approved, I sent in documents to prove my address and social security number and was told verbally that I was approved for a {$1000.00} credit line and my card would arrive in 7-10 day. so I wait a week and the card never shows neither does an decline notice. I checked back online after a two weeks for my application status only to get a message stating that I has been declined for the card and I would be getting a letter in 7-10 days. I 'm very confused as to why they would approved me then deny me for a credit card and why no denial letter was ever sent out. I sent them everything they asked for XXXX but I never received any correspondence from them after I think these are bad business practices and I ca n't help but think that is slightly discriminatory. My credit history is perfect never missed a payment on anything. So I really would like answers as to why I was approved then denied for a small credit line with no explanation