davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-05
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)

It was revealed in my credit report that inquiries are made that I did not authorize, as well as some accounts I wasn't aware of. I would like these accounts immediately remove from my Equifax, XXXX, XXXX XXXX reports : In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the item listed below has violated my rights. 

INQUIRIES : -XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX5 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
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. (LA)

I reviewed my consumer reports and noticed that i had two late payments on an account that i was never late for. The consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum accuracy. I have never been late on payments tor the accounts that i have included screenshot inside this complaint in on dates of [ Mo/yr ]. Please investigate and provide proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof cant be provided I demand these payments be updated to paid as agreed on time as they should be due to the fact i was never late. Thanks! Please see screenshot attached :
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-29
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. (GA)

I was informed by my banker ( 10 years ) that I was not approved for a personal loan because of derogatory items on my credit. After I pulled my credit for myself, I notice unknown, suspicious accounts. Please remove these fraudulent accounts from my report as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
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. (FL)

15USC 1681 a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet Experian is reporting this information.. The reporting of excluded information pursuant to XXXX XXXX a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. Before you think to reply that this account has been " validated ', let 's be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. So please do not respond by telling me that as a tactic to waste my valuable time. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-Off Status WITHOUT mailing me a copy of IRS form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt. Experian and the creditors reporting collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer reports are in violation of 26 USC ss 6050P Returns Relating to the Cancellation of Indebtedness By Certain Entities. If this derogatory account information is not deleted from my consumer reports within 30 days, I will be forced to officially file IRS form XXXX949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211 : Application For Award For Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service against ALL entities involved.
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-14
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Don't agree with the fees charged
Company: Nelnet, Inc. (OR)

Hello. I am submitting this complaint in order to help the CFPB identify a systemic problem with student loans. In this regard, the use of penalties by student loan companies are predatory and excessive. I recently had a student loan payment due on XX/XX/XXXX for the amount of {$200.00}. I fully admit I was late on this payment by a duration of approximately two hours. My loan servicor, XXXX, immediately penalized me for being late. I fully acknowledge the responsibility of paying my loans and the fines that may come with a late payment. However, the fine placed another {$200.00} which brought my actual payment to {$410.00}. This penalty, in my view, is completely excessive and obscene. It follows a disheartening trend of student loan companies taking advantage of young graduates and students who simply want to gain an education to better their lives and the world around them. Millenials on average have starting salaries 20 % lower than preceding generations, while saddled with more debt as well. This is a systemic issue. I understand if I get no reprieve from Nelnet over this. However, I would like the CFPB to at least investigate the extreme level of punishment that is levied on post-graduates such as myself, for being even an a couple hours late. There is no logical reasoning, for doubling my payment for paying my debt two hours past the deadline. I do what I can to make sure I can meet my financial  needs each month and this has put a serious strain on my ability to stay financially solvent as I prepare my budget for bills going into XX/XX/XXXX, when I will inevitably have to pay another {$200.00} payment on the XX/XX/XXXX. I hope you can look into this and ultimately resolve the issue of loan servicors preying on post-graduates such as myself.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-29
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (GA)

This complaint is made against Comenity Bank and XXXX XXXX. The last purchase made at the XXXX XXXX retail store in XXXX, GA was XX/XX/XXXX for {$130.00}. Since that time, there have been no additional purchases. The current balance due as of XX/XX/XXXX is {$970.00} due to late fees, and a predatory interest rate of 26.49 % Contacted Comenity Bank ( XXXX, OH XXXX ) XXXX to request a settlement on this outstanding debt. Multiple attempts to get a settlement option have been unsuccessful. Each time being told that was not an option. On XX/XX/XXXX, I was transferred multiple times, spoke with 6 representatives and requested a settlement offer from each of them. I was told repeatedly that a settlement was not possible -- since a partial payment was made on XX/XX/XXXX. No additional payments were made, the account was again in arrears on XX/XX/XXXX when I called Comenity Bank and attempted to negotiate a settlement to resolve the debt. Again I was transferred and spoke with 3 representatives, the last was a supervisor, " XXXX '' who was curt and dismissive. I would like to settle this debt for far less than the current {$970.00}. since the original bill was only {$130.00}. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I called and spoke with XXXX who offered an option but could not provide a confirmation in writing before the payment was made that it was to be a final settlement. Given the recent difficulty this is unacceptable. 
Here 's the backstory -- in XXXX I relocated from XXXX, GA to the XXXX XXXX area while my home was being renovated. I had a XXXX XXXX in XXXX I am very embarrassed and somewhat distraught over the neglect of this account. The balance increased on this account due to late fees and interest charges. This is a request to remove and or significantly reduce all bank fees and interest fees.I am willing to settle and close the account. Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

On XX/XX/2024 received credit report alters from All 3 bureaus alerting me to a new collection tradeline. 

Upon further inspection, none of the reports contained any information other than : date of entry, name of collection agency ( XXXX, and dollar amount {$750.00}. 

I received nothing in the mail. No notice. No debt validation, or anything. 

Upon further review, this company tries to collect on out of statue debts, debts already paid, and debts they dont own.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-29
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (MD)

Requested 180 day forbearance as per the Cares Act. I am going through financial problems due to Covid19 but was told they will only do three months now and another three months later if needed. My wife lost her job and she have not been able to get any unemployment because Maryland have done a terrible job handling applications. I strongly feel that Navy Federal is doing everything they can to go against the CaresAct because they don't want their customers to take the 180 forbearance. One associate told me the three month is in line with the CaresAct. When i sent them a copy of the CaresAct he later corrected himself and said he just can't.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX  XXXX ) XXXX Balance {$1400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-29
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. (MS)

I recently applied for an apartment and I got denied. I do not understand why I would be denied because my income, rental history, and credit is up to standard. Today I checked my credit report. While doing so I see items that are not mine. I do not understand what is going on, but these items are not mine and the all need to be deleted from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-05
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (KY)

I filed a complaint stating that the Public Record Information was inaccurate in its filing. As the term " Dismissed '' means that it is adjudicated by the law. My case concern no form of solvency, nothing was placed under conservancy, examinership, liquidation or provisional debt reconstruction. There were no exemptions, no surrender of any kind as stated within the regulations of the BAPCPA " Means Test ''. The credit bureaus have retrieve my information from a third party entity without my authorization, therefore holding my identity and credit under " Consumer Lock '' for 10 years. The Bankruptcy Court has confirmed that they did not verify by documentation and the credit agencies have stated I can no longer challenge this negative entry. This discrepancy has prevented me in my personal life 's pursuit. Please advocate for me in this challenge.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-31
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MD)

I was placed as an authorized user on a credit card without my consent. I have never used this card from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have been writing Equifax for over a year to remove this item. I have also been writing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The account was charged off and I am not responsible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

This account was opened fraudulently and not by me. This is a violation of my right as a consumer. Also, this company violates 15 US Code 1692b. I am human. There is no 3rd party. 

Fraudulent Accounts : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-19
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. (AZ)

I contacted XXXX when I noticed this acct opened in my previous name & SSN. I filed a dispute with Experian & XXXX  & also a fraud report. THIS IS NOT MY ACCT! I want it off my credit report along with the XXXX & XXXX XXXX hard inquiry that I have disputed twice now!
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-03
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc. (OH)

I have never been contacted from the original creditor ( apartment complex ). after 3 months a debt collector contacted me and sent me unverified bills ( unreadable/blur ) and also none of those bills have my name on it, my ex-roommates only and they trying to charge me of the whole amount that i do n't know what it was for!! we left the apartment clean and they did n't say anything until after 3 months and never contacted me directly.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NJ)

I, XXXX XXXX XXXX, am a natural living person. I am writing to dispute certain information present on my credit report, which I believe is inaccurate. This dispute is based on the provisions outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including 15 U.S. Code 1681a, 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, and 15 USC 1681a 2 ( A ) ( i ).

According to 15 U.S. Code 1681a, the definition of a consumer report excludes reports containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the reporting entity. It is evident that the information in dispute falls under this exclusion. 

Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 emphasizes the responsibility of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. The law stipulates that furnishers must provide accurate information and prohibits reporting with actual knowledge of errors.

In addition, 15 USC 1681a 2 ( A ) ( i ) supports my claim by specifying exclusions from the definition of a consumer report, highlighting the relevance of the disputed information to this exclusion. 

I am also placing a FTC reference number- # XXXX so that you can verify the inaccuracy of fraud that is placed on my credit report. 

Now based on the provisions mentioned above, I kindly request an investigation into these discrepancies and urge prompt action to rectify the inaccuracies. As per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I also request that you provide me with a written explanation of the results of your investigation. 

Enclosed are copies of documents supporting my claim for your review. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request that the inaccurate information be corrected or removed from my credit report at the earliest.
Consumer complaint received 2020-06-29
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. (GA)

I was informed by my banker ( 10 years ) that I was not approved for a personal loan because of derogatory items on my credit. After I pulled my credit for myself, I notice unknown, suspicious accounts. Please remove these fraudulent accounts from my report as soon as possible.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - EXPERIAN, XXXX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under XXXX5 USC 1681. 



XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish 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 of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-10
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (UT)

According to the FCRA I am required by law to have accurate and up to date reporting on my credit report and an old address was found on my report. The address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Utah XXXX. Along with an old address their are old employers as well. The employers are XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC)

My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the + XXXX breach. I want these items Deleted from my credit reports effective immediately. I am attaching proof that XXXX has admitted that! was in fact a victim of this data breach and XXXX has done nothing. 
Please help me delete these illegal accounts from my credit reports.
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-15
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. (MD)

Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to express my continued concern regarding the issue related to my credit report. As of the date of this letter, I have not received any response from Experian, XXXX XXXX and ( the consumer reporting agencies in question ), in reference to my initial complaint. In my original complaint, I detailed my dissatisfaction with the credit reporting agencies reporting on my correct spelling of my name, not including my address, transaction history, including late or missed payments, which I firmly believe is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Privacy Act of 1974. I have attached a copy of my original complaint for reference. the corporation has failed to deliver notice to the consumer of the ability to opt out of the sharing of non public transaction history on account to non affiliated parties Please See all violations below 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ) 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( ii ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( iii ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 16 C.F.R. 313.10 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( i ) - Limits on disclosure of non-public personal information to nonaffiliated third parties. 12 CFR 1016.10 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( ii ) - Limits on disclosure of nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( ii ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( b ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( ii ) - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 12 U.S. Code 3403 ( a ) - Confidentiality of financial records To summarize, the FCRA defines a " consumer report '' and explicitly excludes reports containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the institution making the report. By reporting late or missed payments and credit utilization on my consumer credit report for my consumer credit plans, Experian has violated my rights under the FCRA and my rights under the Privacy Act of XXXX. I kindly request your assistance in addressing this matter promptly. I believe that accurate and fair reporting of consumer information is essential, and I am seeking a resolution to this issue in accordance with the law. I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes appropriate action to ensure Experian, Experian and XXXX complies with the FCRA and corrects this error immediately, reflecting 0 % credit utilization, and ensuring that the payments on any and all of my accounts only show on-time payments on a consumer credit report for my consumer credit accounts. I appreciate your attention to this complaint.