davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MI)

Upon reviewing my consumer report, I have discovered that there are still unauthorized inquiries present. Despite my previous communication with XXXX requesting a reinvestigation, the issue remains unresolved to this day. 

Equifax XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove it from my credit report
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
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. (NC)

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  15 USC 1602 15 USC 1681 ( b ) ( a ) ( 2 ) 15 USC 1666 b 15 USC 1681e ( b ) 15 USC 1681 i ( 5 ) 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) 15 USC 6802 15 USC 1692 ( C ) Privacy Act of 1974 Family and educational act of 1974 codes and infractions each reporting company has violated on behalf of the FCRA and privacy act of 1974 & family educational act of 1974
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-12
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (TX)

This is part of the complaint relating to the American Express company I just filed a second ago. 

American Express XXXX XXXX I have asked for help with this account multiple times. 

I AM NOT GOING TO CALL ON THE PHONE BECAUSE IT DIGRESSES INTO A YELLING MATCH. NO MORE PHONE CALLS. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED CONTACT ME BY PHONE AGAIN. EVER! 

You actually did help for one whole month. Gosh how nice of you. 

You have refused to give me a break and an opportunity to pick up payments, my social security was delayed while changing banks. I told you this in a previous message. Again you chose to ignore me. 

I wonder if you are up on current events. Have you noticed that according to the medical community we are in the midst of a PANDEMIC of COVID-19. 

I'm just curious because you apparently have ignored that fact and the overall public reaction to the Pandemic is quite severe. The result is that my income has dropped drastically. Thus I am having trouble making payments just as I had told you in prior messages. You would find it much easier to communicate with me if you used email. Novel concept but required at this point. 

Im just curious since when I asked for help for a couple of months you acted like I was nuts and your response was to lie to me and then charge me more interest and penalties. As much as you possibly could actually. I assume it is the max you can charge because you have chosen that route ever single time. 

You me a message stating that you had received a cease and desist request via CFBP. 
In spite of that I continues to get calls from blocked numbers. 

I said I would pay you but you seem to think that is not an option, that you want it all now. And a minimum payment of over {$1000.00} is completely insane. 

Your response to a cease and desist request resulted in you turning over the file to XXXX XXXX Attorney. So now instead of you harassing me directly I get harassed by him. Countless phone calls from unknown people. 

Do you think that demanding payment in full immediately magically makes my income increase during a pandemic which is the cause of my economic situation in the first place? Im curious because that seems to be your position. You are rude beyond description and obviously not interested in helping anyone but yourselves. 

What you have managed to do is create a large amount of anger. Congratulations.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-30
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: ProCollect, Inc. (GA)

In late 2011 I had to move my family out of an apartment at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX due my wife and newborn baby becoming very ill as a direct result of the apartment we were living in having black mold. The apartment manager agreed to allow us to move out due to the circumstances. Since that time the management company of the apartments, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has placed a collection balance with a collection agency that in-turn has placed a derogatory collection entry on my credit report with all three credit reporting agencies. The apartments and management company furnished me with a letter on XXXX/XXXX/11 ( letter attached ) advising that the collection item would be deleted from my credit report because they agreed the amount was not owed based on circumstances. Although I have communicated numerous times with the collection agency they continue to attempt to collect the debt and refuse to delete the derogatory collection item that was placed on my credit report with all three credit reporting agencies. To date I have not received any letter from the collection agency providing me with an opportunity to dispute the validity of the debt.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
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)

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. has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 2016-12-10
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: States Recovery Systems, Inc. (NC)

XXXX was very unhelpful in my situation. I knew I was 90 days behind and still making payments. But they showed up to repossess my Impala on the basis that I was XXXX delinquent. When I looked at XXXX of my statements, I had sent them a check for {$430.00}. Instead of applying this {$430.00} to the auto loan like they have every time before, they put it into a savings account that was opened when I took out a loan with them. I 'm under the impression that they received my payment, but they put it in the wrong place, giving the illusion I was 120 days behind rather than XXXX. 
When I spoke to someone at XXXX, they said " that happens sometimes. '' So they show up at my job 45 minutes away from home to take my car. I call them, and at first the deal was to make the loan current, and I could get take the car back. 

The next day however after taking take the car, they instead tell me in order to get it back, I have to pay off the full balance of {$26000.00} within 30 days. I did n't understand how we went from {$2000.00} ton {$26000.00} in XXXX hours. And they never bothered to work with me.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-01
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (MD)

I had set up an electronic payment for my target credit card bill. Target never submitted the payment to my bank. They sent me a notice that the account or routing number I had entered was incorrect or that the account did not exist. The account did exist and was in good standing. I contacted target in response to their letter saying that they could n't process the online payment. The representative I spoke to was unable to take my account or routing number and gave me XXXX pieces of misinformation ( documented in my letter to target attached here with ) I subsequently spoke to XXXX other representatives XXXX of whom said she was documenting my complaint. She failed to inform me that if I had a complaint it needed to be submitted in writing. I closed my account having paid for all merchandise. I did not pay the {$25.00} fee. I submitted a complaint in writing which was rejected saying that Target could not have prevented the error. 
I have never encountered an online payment system that would accept a incorrect routing or account number. If target system does accept incorrect numbers, it seems that it would be creating problems for many customers besides myself. It is difficult to enter XXXX numbers without occasionally making an error. Every other system that I have worked with has immediately rejected the information if there was an numerical error. Since Target closed my dispute they have been billing A late payment fee every month and some months they have also charged me interest. They also sent my account for collection and when I wrote to the collection agency to document the dispute I started receiving phone calls from another collection agency. Meanwhile my closed account was in XXXX billed at {$230.00} with a {$35.00} increase each month. 
There seems to be no way to stop the continued accumulation of fees.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-24
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (FL)

There was an erroneous charge on my TD bank account ( amount charged was {$190.00} and should have been {$1.00} for a rental agency who did n't deliver what was promised ). I went in to TD to dispute the charge and was told once the dispute was resolve in my favor, I would receive all of my OD fees it caused due to the erroneous charge. I told them that until it was solved, I would not place another dollar in the account. It took them 4 months to resolve ( in my favor ) and they have since closed my account and are not awarding me the fees that were promised to me by the members of TD Bank. They have stated that I can not open another account with them. It took them well outside the timeframe to resolve my chargeback dispute and I also did n't receive the correct fees. I was informed by the manager that TD bank had dropped the ball but because my account was now closed, there was nothing that could be done. I am also looking for an attorney and contacting XXXX as well in regards to these shady practices.
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-16
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report and found late payment on the dates below : Creditor : XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX I would like to start this letter off by, first of all, thanking your company for the great service that Ive experienced as a consumer. I have been a very dedicated customer and am now in need of your help.I was never late 30 days. I 'm not sure how this happened. I have alway made my payment on time you when I received my statement. My only thought is that there was a billing error with my statement.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX please do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. 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. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-10
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Receivables Performance Management, LLC (NV)

XXXX terms of contract were violated. I could not get XXXX to honor their end of the contract by providing me service in my home XXXX. Extremely fraudulent contractual obligation.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
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. (IL)

I discovered an issue related to the charge-off of my credit card balance that has caused me significant distress. I have noticed discrepancies in the discharge of the amount on my account statement. 

The issues I am facing include : According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that title. I was never informed of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option once my information was given to numerous third parties. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) 12 CFR 1016.1 3 ) Provides a method for consumers to prevent a financial institution from disclosing that information to most nonaffiliated third parties by opting out of that disclosure, subject to the exceptions in 1016.13, 1016.14, and 1016.15. No opt out notice was given once charge-off was recorded on my credit report. 12 CFR 1022.3 Definitions states Identity theft means a fraud committed or attempted Anything added to my report without written consent by I the consumers consent is identity fraud. Based on the noncompliance of opt out laws and disclosures no written consent was given.

Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services. 
I have attempted to address this matter by sending an opt out letter to the financial institution nothing was done.
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-25
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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN)

The account below is parked on my consumer report illegally without my consent, or proper notification. It is unlawful to report an alleged debt to my consumer report. The credit reporting agencies are most definitely in violation of consumer laws.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NY)

I appreciate your attention to the removal of certain fraudulent entries from my file stemming from an alleged identity theft. However, there remain items that require attention. Upon reviewing my updated personal credit reports, I observed that an inquiry and inaccurate information persist on my profile. I have contacted the relevant company regarding the aforementioned inquiry and requested its removal from my credit profile. Previously, I had requested that you conduct an investigation into the inquiry on my credit report to ascertain its authorization. And I know your investigation is concluded, and it corroborates my assertion, kindly expunge this lingering inquiry and inaccurate data. Additionally, please furnish me with updated copies of my credit reports devoid of these remaining items. Details of the disputed items are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX It is imperative to note that the disputed items do not pertain to any transactions initiated or authorized by myself. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ), you are mandated to remove any items opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within four business days. This removal necessitates ( 1 ) suitable proof of consumer identity, ( 2 ) an identity theft report copy, ( 3 ) consumer identification of the disputed information, and ( 4 ) a statement attesting that said information does not pertain to any transactions by the consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble.My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
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 hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the numerous attempts I have made to remove fraudulent items from my account. Despite my repeated efforts, it appears that the issue persists, and I have not seen any resolution. 

I have encountered unauthorized transactions and fraudulent activities on my account multiple times, and I have diligently followed your provided procedures for reporting such incidents. However, the lack of effective action on your part has left me dissatisfied and concerned about the security of my account. 

I would like to bring to your attention the following instances where I have reported fraudulent items : Despite my cooperation and adherence to your reporting protocols, the fraudulent items have not been adequately addressed, and my account security remains compromised. This situation is not only inconvenient but also raises serious concerns about the integrity of your security measures. 

I request an immediate and thorough investigation into these matters to identify the root cause of the repeated security breaches. Additionally, I expect prompt action to remove all fraudulent items from my account and to reinforce security measures to prevent such occurrences in the future. 

If necessary, I am prepared to provide any additional information or documentation to support your investigation. I trust that you will treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves, and I look forward to a swift resolution. 

Failure to address this issue promptly may compel me to escalate my concerns to relevant consumer protection authorities and consider legal action to safeguard my rights as a customer. I am asking for your assisstance to remove these fraud items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX AZ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Owed : {$150.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX/2020 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-12
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: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.
Consumer complaint received 2018-06-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA)

XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX. Went to XXXX for Trans Union report. Filled in form, clicked to get report and got a TransUnion page that said : ( light blue logo ) '' TransUnion '' " Welcome, XXXX XXXX '' ( my name ) ( bold black letters ) '' System Error '' ( in red ) " We are experiencing technical difficulties. '' What to do : try again later call XXXX or request by mail After several attempts, retyping my personal information each time, I got the same System Error. So I called and asked when the system would be fixed. Nobody could answer and nobody even cared about the problem, they only asked for my personal information. I got transferred to different personnel who also didn't know or care about the system error. Some offered to send a paper copy of the credit report, but I want a digital copy. Finally I was told to talk to the 'credit monitoring ' dept, who would know about the web site. They didn't and offered to send me back to the main phone number. When I asked for a supervisor, they hung up the phone. So far I've spent much of two days to get a report that should take 5 minutes.

It seems that nobody can get a credit report from TransUnion due to a System Error, and the company is not at all concerned about it. 

Every year some of these reporting agencies make it very difficult to get my free credit report. They claim that they were unsure of my identity sometimes, although they've been tracking me for many decades. Always some excuse.