davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-23
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (WA)

Equifax refused to delete this inaccurate and unverifiable Public record from my credit report. 
In the results of Equifax " re-investigation '' in my recent dispute. They stated that they ''verified '' this public record. 
They stated that this Tax Lien was released on the date you are reporting and that they verified the information. Which is another lie! 

What was your " Method of verification ''? The court said you never contacted them. Also, using a XXXX party vendor does not work for this purpose. 

Equifax is reporting that the information was from : XXXX Superior Court XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WA XXXX : XXXX XXXX v. Equifax. The court ruled that you are not allowed to claim any court or government agency furnished, and/ or verified information with the credit bureaus. This would then also include using a court website - even through PACER, to claim a public record is verified. 

This clearly shows that this is not the original source of information. The court house said they never release any information to CRA 's. 

You did not contact the original source of information and did not do it within 30 days this item has to be DELETED. PERIOD!
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-15
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)

Despite multiple written requests, the erroneous items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the Credit bureaus was dated XX/XX/XXXX ; but I never received a response from them. These items must be investigated and deleted in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-04
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. (WI)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report. 
The credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if the open date is inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and the date last reported is not accurate? 
This is grounds for removal. 
They also violated my rights under 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 1692c Section A : States that without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-30
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ)

There are a couple of addresses listed on my credit report that DO NOT belong to me. I 've never resided at the listed addressesXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, AZ XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, AZ XXXXPlease remove from my credit reports. 
Thank you
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-02
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: KEYCORP (KS)

In XXXX XXXX, I took out only XXXX loan from Key Bank to study for the bar exam. My credit reports show XXXX separate loans all from XXXX XXXX. Due to the losing my job in XXXX, I fell behind on my bills including Key Bank. I have paid down the Key Bank loan from {$10000.00} to {$6000.00}. However, XXXX other accounts XXXX and XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX show that a claim was filed with the government for the same loan. A few problems. First, I have only XXXX Key Bank loan and it should not be reported the other two times on my credit report. I have sent requests to all XXXX for copies of the loan documents. Second, if the government paid on a filed claim, I am also paying and, hence, Key Bank received double payment. Third, if the government paid the claim, Key Bank is whole and should not be receiving payment from me and the loan should show paid. Or, Key Bank should refund the amount I paid and am paying to the government. 

All XXXX accounts should provide a copy of each separate loan agreement and papers. 
Since there is only XXXX loan, the other XXXX should be removed from my credit reports. 
If the government paid the balances off or any portion thereof, Key Bank should reimburse the government for the amounts I paid.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-28
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: AFNI INC. (FL)

This   XXXX   account was sold to   XXXX   XXXX   and I disputed the account in  XXXX . It was removed off my credit reports then readded without any proper notice. I submitted a complaint CFPB and received a letter from diversified stating  XXXX  would recall my account. It was removed from credit reports. On XX/XX/XXXX  another collection agency tried to collect from the same  XXXX  account that was previously taken off my credit reports and falsified dates. The start date said  XX/XX/XXXX , in which I do not have any accounts with the  XXXX  company.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-19
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Seterus, Inc. (NJ)

I have been calling Seterus regarding a letter a received advising I was entitled to a {$5000.00} principal reduction in my current mortgage. Each time I have called about the status of the reduction, I am given a different answer. 
1. I was told I was calling to soon about the reduction, to wait until XX/XX/XXXX and follow up again. 
2. I spoke to a representative who had no idea what I was talking about, but was able to reference the notations in the account from my previous call, she could not give me an update. 
3. I spoke with another representative who advised me that I would have to wait another 6 years before the reduction would be applied, but after she read the letter that was issued to me she then advised me that she would submit a request to find out where the funds were, and when they would be applied. 
4. One week later I spoke to yet another representative who advised that there was no response to the previous request for an update and that she would submit another request. 
5. I called the next day to request a supervisor. It was at this point that I was told that the government had to release the funds and that was why it was n't applied and that I would just have to wait for it to be applied. I was also told that I was not the only customer calling in regards to this issue. I insisted that I speak with a supervisor, but was instead transferred to a Subject Matter Expert who then advised me that I could not have a single point of contact to follow up with. She also advised that there was only one person who can respond to the requests that were sent for an update on the status of my principal reduction. 
I do n't know why Seterus can not provide and update but I think that I have waited long enough. I would like some answers sooner rather than later.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-17
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Rewards — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (TX)

When Costco switched from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to Citibank, Citibank decided to change the cash award period that they paid in XXXX to cover a calendar year instead of the XXXX through XXXX period that XXXX used. This meant that even though Citibank paid the award in the same month as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, they only paid their customers for 11 month of their cash awards instead of XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-09
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ)

I hereby acknowledge that I am the author of all data within this complaint, and I am the owner of all accounts identified within this complaint. I am the author of all text within this complaint - as well as the intellectual owner of the identified data issues on my file. there is no credit repair agency involved, simply myself - a consumer who is being educated through all of this activity. I, as an American Citizen - have an entire right to have this dispute, heard, managed and resolved through this portal. Prohibiting my right, by again stating something you know, and have been told numerous time previously to be false - is prohibiting me of my right and is your liability Your Comments from the previous and related dispute just filed on XXXX XXXX - are simply untrue. 

" Please be advised that Equifax will not respond to this complaint via the portal as we suspect that it may have been submitted using a credit repair company. The format and verbiage of this complaint is similar to many other complaints that we have received from consumers utilizing the services of a credit repair company or 'credit clinic '. To ensure the privacy of our response, we will send the results of our reinvestigation to the consumer 's current address utilizing our normal dispute process '' XXXX XXXX, Activity Designator Should be " Paid and Closed '' The Pay History should reflect only for the months in which this account was opened. 

When EQ manually updated this Tradeline XX/XX/2015, the Pay History was space filled with NR. 

The Comments and the XXXX listed, are inaccurate as well.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-06
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. (PA)

For the past two years I have been trying to resolve the matter of two accounts that Equifax has been illegally reporting on my credit report. The initial date was XX/XX/XXXX with other dates as followed : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. The accounts that they have been illegally reporting are XXXX Acct # XXXX  XXXX and XXXX Acct # XXXX  XXXX. These accounts are charge-off accounts which according to the IRS are considered income and income isn't supposed to be reported on a consumer credit report. For the past two years they have violated my consumer rights by 1. defamation of my character, 2. Have caused me to experience a high interest rate when I obtained my mortgage causing me pain and suffering. 3. They have also caused me to suffer from XXXX XXXX due to the repeated attempts in trying to rectify this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-23
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am a victim of ID theft. I have reported this information to the FTC and I have filed a police report with my local agency. After 2 1/2 yrs Experian is the only bureau reporting the fraudulent information on my credit- it has cost me and family a lot. I also have to pay higher premiums because of the fraudulent information. I am reaching out to you for assistance. If you can not assist me I will take the matter to Federal Court. The XXXX accounts are referenced below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-07
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL)

Requested negative accounts to be removed from my credit report, creditor stopped collecting on those accounts. 
Experian refused to remove accounts. 
Today I tried again, it says I ca n't dispute accounts till I pay for another credit report & then I will be able to start a dispute.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-28
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I used XXXX for years at {$9.00} a month, with no problems until Experian.com, the credit reporting company, merged them into their systems and they converted my account into an Experian account. Right off the bat their were issues, I could not access my account the first two months. When I finally got access they billed me for approximately {$70.00}. I called them to resolve the charges and all was ok until the following day when I received a cancellation notice from Experian. I called to complain and they stated that it is standard practice to cancel an account when a refund is processed, even if it is their billing mistake. I was floored, so in essence according to Experian they have never generated an incorrect bill and if you do not pay you get the boot and must change services, as if there are many credit report monitoring services to choose from.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-04
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I sent Experian sworn statement of id theft for accounts on my report that is not mines. The accounts below are not mines. The XXXX account on my report that is mines XXXX ( XXXX ) is more than XXXX years old and the refuse to remove. All other reporting companies have removed it. 
Accounts below are all ID fraud. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts. 
XXXX I also have have XXXX XXXX forms from XXXX but these accounts still show on report as Charge offs. They should have been removed.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-22
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC. (AZ)

A rep from Ally Financial told me she was going to set me up for a two-month hardship ( to months of not making payments ) since I was out on leave from work due to XXXX. This was in XXXX of 2016. In XXXX, 2016, while applying for a mortgage, my loan officer informed me that I was two payments late for a total of 80 days delinquent on my car loan. 
I called Ally, and at first, they denied knowing any thing about a hardship agreement offered to me by their Rep. After arguing with Ally for 3 days it seemed, they finally admitted to having notes about our agreement for a hardship, but could not explain why I was not notified that It did not take effect. I have been charged {$860.00} in late fees since XXXX of 2016 and my XXXX statement says I still owe XXXX in past due late payments. Since XXXX, 2016, because of the mix-up, they have destroyed my credit, hitting me XXXX thirty day lates, and XXXX over sixty. Please help me ... they are out of control. There is another person on the internet who they did this exact same thing to. The attorneys answering the question on the blog all agreed that Ally is just workin people over for late fees. I paid my payment for this month. It was due the XXXX XXXX, but did not post till the XXXX. They already have me reported to the credit agencys. for a 30 day late???? I have the paper work to back all this up but cant send it all as attachments. Please email a physical address and I will be glad to sent all supporting data. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-24
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TX)

I 'm unable to access XXXX credit report with my correct information and I cant all the verification question for Equifax report say I 've open auto loans and this year I have n't done anything involving loans or anything of that sort this year I think my idenitiy is bieng used in another state
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-05
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (KY)

Experian has been charging me {$29.00} for the past 8 months for a service I neither requested nor have been provided. The dates of the charges are XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Because of these spurious charges, I have also incurred {$170.00} in overdraft fees at my bank. When contacted about this, Experian merely agreed to close this " account ''. I believe this " account '' is now closed, but I have not been sent any of the reports they charged me for, nor do I want these reports. I have the bank statements showing the charges, but am uncomfortable loading them here. Experian 's method of doing business is underhanded and wrong.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-18
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NV)

I have a Internal Revenue Service Federal Tax Lien listed on my credit report. I requested and was granted a Withdrawal of this Tax Lien XXXX XXXX, 2013. This form Federal Tax Form XXXX A has been on file with XXXX XXXX Nevada since XXXX XXXX, 2013. I have now requested on XXXX separate occasions in writing to Equifax that they re-verify and remove this Tax Lien from my credit report as it has been withdrawn. Each time I have sent them both exact information on where to locate the online filing as well as a copy of the form itself and each time they have come back having clearly done no research and said " We have reviewed the lien information. '' and that the Tax Lien shows as released which has been the status they 've shown for the last XXXX years. A simple and quick check at the XXXX XXXX site shows that the Withdrawal is on file - XXXX. My husband also had the lien on his credit report and while it took XXXX letters to Equifax to get it removed they did properly remove it for him. Nothing I do seems to get their attention to do their job and actually look at the Withdrawal, then properly remove it from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-27
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

In XX/XX/2016 I ordered a credit report from Experian.  Experian signed me up for their online credit service at $24.99 a month.  I have been billed recurringly since XX/XX/2016 and only recently noticed the recurring charges.  When I approached Experian about a refund (since I have not used the service and did not knowingly authorize the service), they stated that I had seven days to cancel the service (which I am certain I did), and they had no indication that I had done so.  I had a similar issue with XXXX and they refunded me the full amount.  I believe Experian's service is deceptive and that ordering an online credit report should not be tied their onlgoing monthly service, which i believe is extremely overpriced for what you receive.  They really are taking advantage of consumers needing a credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-31
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MN)

cfbp i would Like to file a complaint on Experian reporting agency On XX/XX/XXXX I sent in via Cerified mail this letter below asking Experian To investigate credit inquires as you Can see in my letter I asked them For details Infomation reguarding the inquires. i got a letter from them On XX/XX/2017 stating that they could'nt remove any of the Inquires! Number 1 They failed to send me any of the information I asked them to send me in order to verify these Fraudulent inquires! I asked that Experian Please send me the Info below or please REMOVE THESE ITEMS ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VERIFY THE INFO THAT I REQUESTED. 
MOST INPORTANT EXPERIAN IS FAILING TO SEND ME UPDATED CREDIT REPORT AFTER THEY ARE DELTED AND UPDATING MY INFORMATION THAT IN VIOLATION OF THE FCRA THIS IS MY 2ND REQ FOR UPDATED CREDIT REPORTS FROM THIS COMPANY!
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-07
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NV)

I ended up filing some disputes because there was incorrect and incomplete information on my credit report. So I prepared a nice letter and sent it with a copy of my driver 's license, proof of my social security number and proof of my mailing address so that Experian would be able to verify my identity. 
It has been at least 2 months since I mailed my letter and I have n't heard back. When I try calling their XXXX number they want a report number before I speak with an agent and since I do n't have one I ca n't speak to anyone. 
I thought that the credit companies had to respond back to me within 30 days otherwise they are supposed to remove things from my credit report?! 
Well it 's been way more than 30 days and all of the stuff I disputed is still there. I know I can go online and buy a credit monitoring service and try to dispute things online but I thought that Experian is supposed to help me for free! 
I 'm at the point where I 'm done wasting time and need to get this fixed immediately.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-06
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (AZ)

I have a citibank checking account for more than a month now. But i am not able to access it online. Every time I am getting this message " We 're very sorry we 're having technical issues. Please try again. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. [ XXXX ] '' On phone or via email there is no help to get proper support. I am clueless how to move forward.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-14
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

XXXX XXXX is listed on my credit report as a collection account. They claim I owe money to XXXX XXXX. That is not true. I have not lived in XXXX XXXX for almost a year. When I did live there, I always paid my rent on time. I stayed through the term of my lease, and I gave several months notice that I was moving when my lease was up. They never refunded my security deposit, and I do not owe them any money.
Consumer complaint received 2017-05-28
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. (TX)

I 've repeatedly requested that Experian and   XXXX   correct my credit report related to the  XXXX   XXXX  Account. This account was paid-off as agreed on  XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX  ( see attached documents ). However, Experian still reflects and inaccurate collection status in  XXXX  of  XXXX , inac  curate written off $ amount/status, and an inaccurate " Date Opened ''.   XXXX   still reflects an inaccurate Charge Off amount, inaccurate Date Closed, and Terms. Regardless of the evidence I present, the account has been reporting now inaccurately for almost two years.
As a result of the above, this account continues to damage my credit score with inaccurate reporting by Experian and   XXXX   and preventing me from securing a refinance on my mortgage.
I respectfully request that this account be DELETED immediately per the Fair Credit Act.
Thank for your assistance in this matter.