davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

There are numerous inquires on my report that I did n't authorize I first reached out to all of the companies listed on all 3 credit bureaus reports after 60 days and no hearing anything I sent letters to the credit bureaus they sent letters back telling me to reach out to the companies which I already did. So I called and all 3 bureaus did the same thing. They told me there is nothing they can do! This has been going on since XXXX 2017. I have never applied for something and not been approved. So all the inquires on my reports are not accurate!
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

I sent EQUIFAX, written requested for full file disclosure pursua nt to 609. Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] of fair credit reporting act o n  XXXX / XXXX / 2017 . USPS delivery on  XXXX / XXXX / 2017 , My request was denied ( ignored ). So, on  XXXX / XXXX / 2017  I sent a second request.  USPS  delivery  XXXX / XXXX / 2017 , the company is in clear violation of federal FCRA law.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-06
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA)

On XX/XX/XXXX_this company received a letter requesting validation where I asked them either provide me with proof of my liability in the form of a contractual agreement that I agreed to for the debt or delete the item from the credit report. They ignored this request and at the same time verified the account with the credit bureaus as a valid account and continued to report this frivolous account on my credit report.
This is a violation of both the FCRA and FDCPA Sec 809,
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26
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)

I am reaching out to due to a form of identity theft. 
This account is not mine. As a consumer, I am aware that if I didnt give permissible purpose for XXXX XXXX XXXX to report this account & it was done without my consent & is a form of identity theft per the law. If you fail to delete this account, I will have to proceed to taking further action. 
This account is not mine & needs to be deleted. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX - XXXX Last XXXX digit of XXXX : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-28
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Google Compare Credit Cards Inc. (CA)

I purchased {$400.00} Google Play gift cards, which are both of {$200.00} face value each at XXXX on XX/XX/. Upon my attempts to redeem the purchased gift cards to my Google Play account, an error requesting for more details prevented me from using the card. I contacted XXXX about this issue on XX/XX/. After waiting couple of weeks to hear back from XXXX, I was referred to reach out to Google directly about this issue. I reached out to Google as advised, and provided proof of purchase and gift card pictures. Google refused to allow me access to redeem the purchased gift cards till date, which violates bot Federal Law and California Law that governs purchase of gift cards. All my efforts in getting this issue resolved were all trampled upon by Google. I really wonder why Google would intentionally, and flagrantly violates the Law, and still feel they are untouchable. Their persistent refusal to allow me redeem the cards which I bought since XXXX till date is the true definition of a company that has minimal to zero respects for the law.
Consumer complaint received 2021-10-04
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. (NJ)

I have noticed multiple accounts on my report I do not recognize two time each XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/2021, XX/XX/2021 XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/2021, XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 602 ( a ) of 15 USC 1681 emphasizes the importance of ensuring that consumer reporting agencies carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for consumers ' privacy rights. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX operate as consumer reporting agencies, and I, as a consumer, hold the right to safeguard my private information, supported by 15 USC 6801, which underscores the obligation of financial institutions to uphold customer privacy and safeguard nonpublic personal information. Under Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) of 15 USC 1681, it is outlined that consumer reporting agencies can only furnish consumer reports upon the explicit written instructions of the relevant consumer. Neither the financial institution nor the consumer reporting agencies, Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX have my consent to furnish this information, as reiterated by 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), which mandates that financial institutions must inform consumers of their right to opt out of information disclosurea right that was not communicated to me by the furnisher of information. Moreover, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information in consumer reports without proper authorization, a provision violated in this instance. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate consumer information, and 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates consumer reporting agencies to maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations and limit the furnishing of consumer reports for specific purposes. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are failing to uphold these standards. Furthermore, as stated in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out at any time, a right I am now exercising with regards to your reporting services.
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-04
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE (MD)

I attempted to send money to XXXX as I had several times before using the WESTERN UNION ( WU ) Online website. They suspended my use of the website ( XX/XX/XXXX ) without explanation or resolution. I was then forced to use a WU store agent to complete any further transaction. A store transfer ( XX/XX/XXXX ) was also cancelled after using that method several times, again, without reason being given, or any way to resolve the issue, of WHY the cancellation occurred. <P/> I again attempted to use the online site to transfer money internationally on XX/XX/XXXX, WU send me an email that said the transfer had been approved and was available for pick-up, but that too was cancelled on the same day.
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No one at WU will provide a good, or even ANY reason why they have terminated my use of their services, to a person known to me. I have attempted many time to solicite a reason from WU customer care representatives via the phone, and they cite " regulations ''. What regulations is a total mystery. I can not even get which Federal Reg. is being used to cancel my service requests. I have also emailed XXXX without replay, three times. If they require ID, or any other documentation from me to authorize transfers, they have NOT asked for it, nor have they indicated a method by which to resolve the issue. Oh, they did refund the money I attempted to send. I did not want the money refunded. I was sending it for a personal reason! This is absolutely an atrocious situation. In fact, cancelling my transactions is a violation of my Constitutional Rights, without having the case heard in a court of law.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14
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. (IL)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/2024 - Transunion Credit Score - XXXX Delinquent Credit - *Repossession/Foreclosure This is false information. I have never had a foreclosure.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
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. (WA)

Experian has a social security number " variant '' in my data. I tried to create a dispute with their online tool but they refuse to make the change online and will only allow a phone call. I tried calling them, but the wait time is estimated at over an hour. I do n't have a phone with a battery large enough to be waiting that long.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (CA)

Hello I talked to them and other programs and repayment plans or options and they said that my plan will just be getting interest but a fixed one and that was not true and another person said I can cancel my loan but I have to give up my degree for the XXXX XXXX. Also on my credit score they put it as a default.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: AES/PHEAA (LA)

I was approved to begin tracking payments for Public Service Loan ForgivenesXXXX with XXXX. XXXX incorrectly calculated my qualifying payments and dates of employment. I would like this resolved so I can begin tracking my progress toward loan forgiveness.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

Dear Equifax I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. XXXX U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX. 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX. 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Delete this account. 

XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please update- All New Reporting Information to- paid as agreed and current XXXX. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING REPESENTATIONS-10 XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. 15 US-CODE 1692E FALSE OR MISLEADING REPESENTATIONS-10 XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS CCB/BIGLOT Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year> Please remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-26
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

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 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: General Motors Financial Company, Inc. (CA)

I am being persecuted by GM Financial whom is attempting to collect an unlawful balance on a vehicle that was leased through them. 

They are reporting a balance of {$24000.00} - This entire problem began with a faulty brand new vehicle that had been problematic since day one. I leased this vehicle on XX/XX/XXXX - and the vehicle shortly began to exhibit sudden deceleration problems that was ultimately found to be related to a faulty transmission. Luckily the vehicle was brand new and was covered bumper to bumper. After many repair attempts the vehicle would work for short periods of time and then go back to the same issue, until finally it caused an accident On XX/XX/XXXX. This rendered the car inoperable and had to be towed, mind you, this was during the first Major LOCKDOWN that rendered me unable to go to the toward to retrieve the vehicle, as I had no car and ride share services were not operating at the time. Contacting GM financial resulted in them opening up a claim and since they were the lien holders they agreed to go retrieve the car from the two yard. 

This is were things get murky, as in the middle of covid lockdown I was informed that the car was sold, and I still don't understand who sold it or how things transpired. The car 's damage was not conducive to it being a total loss, GM Financial had stated they would go retrieve the car out of the tow yard, it was fully insured and still under manufacture warranty. 

I completely refute and dispute this past due balance that GM Financial is reporting as a past due balance. They completely mishandled this situation and have no right to a deficiency balance.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
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. (MA)

I, XXXX XXXX tried to have a credit item removed that was re-aged by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I showed proof that XXXX had cut off approximately seven-years of payment history. The fact that I modified the original loan does not lock out the pre-existing payment history. The Federal Trade Commission has through several mandates to stop credit bureau subscribers such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from re-aging of credit trade lines. The facts are as follows : Original mortgage taken from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with account # XXXX Original mortgage transferred for servicing XXXX XXXX with same account number Loan transferred to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with same account number Loan modified XXXX XXXX, and a new account number was assigned # XXXX Loan continuation of payment history must be applied to loan number XXXX from loan number XXXX The fact that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of payment history on the new account number is a re-aging process where the trade line timeline is illegally extended.XXXX**** should have been XXXX XXXX, as the original first late payment shows on file number XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
I request a full and complete reinvestigation by XXXX XXXX on this matter, as XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX has avoided the subscriber agreement with a credit reporting agency. Therefore, since the complaint against XXXX was not rectified, I must file an FCRA violation complaint to remedy the matter. 
The XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX account # XXXX must be deleted permanently!!!
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-04
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (NV)

{$440.00} in various amounts were fraudulently purchased by someone who managed to get a hold of either my card number or my old discarded/destroyed card and somehow was able to use it. I disputed the charge on XXXX XXXX. Barclaycard apparently did an 'investigation ' where they determined I was the one who performed those fraudulent transactions, including a purchase a motel at which I have never stepped foot and several suspicious large purchases at convenience stores.
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A side note, I received a call from Barclaycard investigators which seemed highly suspect and unprofessional, and I was concerned enough to do research into the phone number to see if it was even legitimate which it apparently was ( the person on the phone calling me did not know specifics about the case ). I proceeded to close the account upon receiving this verdict.
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-26
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. (MA)

The events started with the Equifax security breach ( XXXX ). 

At this time, no money has been stolen but there have been attempts to breach my, and my families accounts since this date. The most recent, XXXX, was an attempted breach on our XXXX account which was caught by their two step authentication process.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-20
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (NY)

I have multiple late payment reported in my report from Salle Mae and XXXX XXXX XXXX dating back XXXX through XXXX for my account. The reason for the late payments was that after graduating in XXXX I could n't find a job for a long time. Once I did I attempted to make the payments but it was never enough. My parents did n't want to let me live in their apartment and I was forced to move out and stay with a friend. I fell behind on my payments in order to pay for rent and food. It was very rough and I did n't know how to explain to my creditors at the time that I would need some sort of deferment while I was handling this issue. I did n't know a thing about how to manage my money then and I made the mistake in falling behind. It was n't until late XXXX that I 've manage to get back on my feet and had the ability to manage my money better. Since then I 've been working hard to keep my record clean. I 've been keeping up with payments and took responsibility for my actions. That being said, I still bear a black mark on my record which is prohibiting me finding a place to live. This is very concerning because I may find myself out on the street. I do n't keep in contact with any family member and I have no other choice but to try and get rid of this mark so that I may find a place to live. I would be extremely grateful if these marks could be removed.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-06
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. (CT)

I have an account on my credit report that does not belong to me. My information was obtained under false pretenses.That is fraud. There is also a name and address that needs to be removed and there are unauthorized inquiries as well. I reached out to the company and I've been waiting for a response. Also there was an alert on my credit report that said on XX/XX/XXXX I opened up an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX, I opened no such account, this is fraud. I contacted the bank and they said someone in Michigan opened up a business account with my social. I made a complaint online and will be going to the bank tomorrow to make a formal complaint. These fraudulent accounts and inquiries have affected my credit report in a negative way and my credit score has been affected in a negative way as well. These accounts do not belong to me and the information they have provided has not been properly verified. This is fraud as well. If they respond saying that these accounts were verified. I would like to know how they verified these accounts. How my information was obtained. I would also like to know the name of the person who verified the information along with the the company who furnished the information to the credit bureau and legal action will be taken at that point. This is my second complaint and attempt to rectify the situation and nothing has been done. I made a complaint and that complaint was sent to the creditor and they took my address off of the complaint and updated it in their file. They were allowed to steal my address and update their information because they never had it. I have no lien against me nor have I been to court or had a judgement placed against me for any reason, so this harassment and this falsely verified account is illegal.