davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2019-12-05
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: Paypal Holdings, Inc (MI)

On XX/XX/XXXX ( Sunday evening ) I noticed several charges to XXXX when I logged into my PayPal account. Neither my wife nor I had ordered anything from that company, so I then looked back over all the charges for the last few months. I found 38 charges in XX/XX/XXXX. and XX/XX/XXXX. to either XXXX or XXXX XXXX ( 1 to XXXX ) that we had not made. I also found 2 other curious facts. 22 of the charges had been refunded, usually days later and not in the order they were charged. Some transactions had 2 or 3 pairs of debit/refunds with the exact amount ( ex. 3 pairs of {$22.00} ). Also, all the charges were made with our PayPal Debit Card, not the standard PayPal process which requires a password every time to initiate. The reason I had not noticed these transactions before is because I normally log into PayPal only to check my balance. Every normal PayPal transaction is followed by an email from PayPal to me indicating the transaction. Therefore, I look at the emails carefully to verify that I recognize every charge. Since opening this account in XX/XX/XXXX, I have never seen any anomalies. PayPal did not email me about any of these invalid 38 debits. Apparently, by default, they do not email Debit Card transactions, but I was not aware of that since we had only used the Debit Card a total of 8 times since receiving the card. The last usage was on XX/XX/XXXX. I don't like using debit cards and neither one of us has used it since. I immediately contacted PayPal and disputed these transactions. On XX/XX/XXXX ( Tuesday morning ) I received an email from PayPal rejecting 37 of the claims. They accepted the one from XXXX which was for XXXX cents. On XX/XX/XXXX in the afternoon ( about XXXX ), I talked with their Debit Card department and gave all of the above information to the service person who said the case  would be reviewed. A few hours later the same day I received a second denial of the disputed transactions. In addition, they also sent me an email accusing me of violating PayPal 's policies and threatening to close my account. In effect, they were saying that I was trying to defraud them!
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
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. (CA)

It appears that my credit with you has been compromised. I was going through my records & noticed many files which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any account which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. If you feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly. XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : " XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$980.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2200.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} "
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
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. (PA)

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX OF XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$570.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2020, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$860.00}, XXXX XX/XX/2020, XXXX XX/XX/2020, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2020 " 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.
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-04
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CA)

- I published a comment on an event 's XXXX  page asking if anyone was selling tickets to their event this coming Saturday. I then got several messages from people trying to sell me their tickets - Out of all the people, one of them seemed to have a high follower count so I believed they were a legitimate seller. They still insisted I use XXXX, but I asked that they transfer the ticket to me first - I felt compelled to send them the money quickly after they transferred the ticket. It took a while for them to transfer it to me. 
- They told me that the ticket would appear on XXXX ( the original seller of the event ticket ) - When I received the email appearing to come from XXXX, I promptly sent them a XXXX payment through Chase to the email they provided me : XXXX - It was hours later when I still hadn't seen the ticket in XXXX that I realized that the email I received was from XXXX- I tried contacting them to ask for a refund, but they left me on read.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
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. (CA)

It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (TN)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681 ( a ) 2 ( a ) ( 1 ) the term consumer report does not include -- report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. 

The way I use my credit card is a transaction that you report as utilization and my payment history is my experience this is clearly against the law
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (OH)

I am XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint and upon checking my most recent credit report, I noticed that the Credit Bureau is continuously reporting accounts witherroneous information. This is a massive violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have already addressed them with regard to this issue and I have not received any response fromthem until this date. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus XX/XX/XXXX to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT XXXX, and I'm including it again. 

BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$820.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$2800.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$2300.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$240.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$460.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$4600.00}, DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$280.00}, and DEPT OF ED/XXXX  XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$160.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-26
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Chime Financial Inc (VA)

I submitted disputes to Chime because I had a fraudulent charge from an online business. I explained I lost my phone and this is when the charge occurred. Chime denied my dispute. I submitted a rebuttal and provided chat history with the merchant explained it was a fraudulent charge and the merchant recommended I reach out to my bank institution. The chime customer service center continued to send the exact same email to me every time I asked for an update or provided more information. I called chime and they read a dialogue off their screen and every representative said the same information and did not help me. The managers all said the exact same thing to me and read a dialogue no matter what I said. They recommended I reach out to the same email that would send me the same response no matter what I submitted or explained. I asked for the corporate number and I was denied this information. I asked for another manager and was always told there was no other manager for me to speak to. I never received help and along with chime I submitted a dispute to my other bank and they closed out the case in my favor with the same information provided. I provided this documentation from the other bank to chime and I continued to get the same response and no further help with my case.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
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. (CA)

Upon reviewing my updated Credit Report, the incorrect information are still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to the Credit Bureaus was XX/XX/XXXX, but no response was ever received from them to date. Thus, their action has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i and 605b, which states that continued reports of the unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. The following inquiries listed below are still reporting on my Credit Reports and need to delete immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

When I investigated my credit report upon securing an updated copy, I realized that some of the information are still erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Per FCRA Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts below : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$410.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$750.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$760.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$600.00}
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-12
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: CITIBANK, N.A. (FL)

I recently viewed my credit reports and noticed an account that I did not recognize. It was a credit card reported from Citibank account number XXXX in 2017 that was showing as a charge-off. I reviewed this account and noticed that the payment history between the bureaus did not match and delinquency dates did not match, further showing the erroneous nature of this account. I disputed this account, but it kept coming back as " verified '' from the bureaus. The bureaus did not provide an original instrument of indebtedness, such as a signed contract or original signed application, that would be required in order to verify this account in accordance with the FCRA. So, I decided to contact Citibank directly in order to see how they were verifying this account. They received my letter on XX/XX/XXXX and, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, they have 30 days to verify the account. If the company can not produce the proper documents within that time frame, they MUST delete the account from the 3 bureaus immediately. It has been well over 30 days and Citibank has not sent me any documentation. They are therefore in violation of the FCRA and I want them to comply with the law by deleting this account from my 3 credit reports immediately. If they do not comply with the law, I intend litigate. I have attached supporting documentation.
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-27
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. (FL)

I am writing to you in reference to the following : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Miscellaneous Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Miscellaneous Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Miscellaneous Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Reason : Miscellaneous Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX Reason : Miscellaneous Account Name : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) Account Number : XXXX Reason : Unverified account Account Name : XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Account Number : XXXX Reason : Unverified account I have disputed this account information as inaccurate with you, and you have failed to respond. 
Under the laws of the FDCPA, I have contacted the collectors myself and have been unable to get them to verify that this is valid debt. 
I have enclosed copies of my requests to the collection agency, asking them to validate my debts. 
This debt is not mine and I was given no evidence of my obligation to pay this debt to this collection agency. 
The FCRA requires you to verify the validity of the item within 30 days. If the validity can not be verified, you are obligated by law to remove the item. There is a clear case of unverified debt here, and I urge you to remove this item before I am forced to take legal action. 
In the event that you can not verify the item pursuant to the FCRA, and you continue to list the disputed item on my credit report I will find it necessary to sue you for actual damages and declaratory relief under the FCRA. According to this regulation, I may sue you in any qualified state or federal court, including small claims court in my area. 
While I prefer not to litigate, I will use the courts as needed to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 
I look forward to an uneventful resolution of this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Platinum Holdings Group, LLC (SC)

NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPLE NOTICE TO PRINCIPLE IS NOTICE TO AGENT Dear CCS Collections, I demand that you cease and desist all attempts to contact me. I have not provided a permissible purpose for CCS Collections to correspond with me. You have violated multiple provisions that you are required to adhere to under the FDCPA. This act was created to protect my rights as a consumer from companies like yours. I have not provided my wet ink signature to you or XXXX for this alleged debt. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract. I have not signed a legal binding contract with XXXX or CCS Collections. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ALLEGED DEBT I DONT OWE YOU ANYTHING! I have contacted the Attorney General, CFPB, and the XXXX XXXX XXXX to inform them of your unfair, abusive, and deceptive debt collection practices. I DISPUTE THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THIS ALLEGED DEBT.
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-13
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. (GA)

I sent a letter to the Credit Bureaus requesting to remove the items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), the Credit Bureaus are required to remove any itrms or information not later than 4 business days. I request an investigation and remove these items that appears in my credit report. Listed below are the items that i wanted to removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-04
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (LA)

On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a letter to the 3 credit agencies known as Equifax, XXXX and XXXX. As of today XX/XX/XXXX, I have yet to hear from XXXX. I heard from Equifax and XXXX. They deleted some of the incorrect information ; however my credit report is still inaccurate. As a result, according to 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

Again I mailed these letters on XX/XX/XXXX and I have yet to hear from XXXX. Therefore I am asking that they delete all of the accounts that I inquired about. I have enclosed parts of my credit report to show the inaacuracies that are still being reported. 

Exhibit A The past due amounts are clearly incorrect. XXXX is reporting that {$65000.00} is past due and XXXX is reporting that {$140000.00} is past due. 

Exhibit B The circles represent all of the inaccuracies. In regards to the payment history, Equifax is reporting that the account was charged off starting XX/XX/XXXX. However, XXXX is showing that the chargeoff started XX/XX/XXXX. Also all 3 of the agencies are reporting that the balance due total is XXXX. However, I am receiving letters from XXXX stating that the balance due is {$12000.00}. XXXX  has been harrasing me about a balance due when clearly the due balance is XXXX. 

Exhibit C XXXX is reporting that I have no payments on the account under payment history. However, XXXX is reporting that I started making payments in XXXX of XXXX, This information is inaccurate. Also please keep in mind that Equifax deleted this account because it is inaccurate. 

Exhibit D Equifax is reporting that this account was paid on time starting XX/XX/XXXX and was charged off starting XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX is reporting that this account was paid on time starting in XXXX of XXXX and charged off in XXXX of XXXX. This is clearly inaccurate. Equifax is showing that the account was paid on time in XXXX of XXXX but XXXX is stating that it was charged off by then. XXXX is stating that I made no payments on this account which clearly contradicts everything