vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Albert Corporation
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally challenge multiple unauthorized credit inquiries made by your company on my XXXX credit report. These inquiries occurred on the following dates : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. 


Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), a company may access a consumers credit report only for permissible purposes, such as when the consumer has : Applied for credit with the entity, Initiated a transaction, Provided written authorization, or Has an existing credit relationship. 


I have no such relationship with Albert Corporation, nor did I authorize these inquiries. Therefore, these appear to violate federal law. 

Legal Precedent : The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) emphasizes that businesses must demonstrate a clear permissible purpose for accessing consumer reports. In XXXX, a car dealership accessed a consumer 's report without valid justification, and the court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, awarding damages. This case sets a legal standard for accountability under 15 U.S.C. 1681b.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I strongly recommend removing this suspicious entry from my credit report. It is not mine, and its presence is very concerning. Please take the necessary steps to correct this inaccuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
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.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem getting a card or closing an account — Trouble closing card
Company: Albert Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I tried to close my XXXX account via the app. i went through the questions and when i got to the end it said it popped up an excuse as to why i couldnt close it and instead charged me {$15.00} an hour later for a monthly subscription

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Greetings, I called Discover today my credit card company, regarding nsf fees charged in the amounts of {$30.00}, {$37.00}, {$41.00}, and {$30.00} again for the months of XXXX, XXXX, and twice in XXXX. 
Initially the previous representative indicated nsf fees could be waived or reduced. 
XXXX - XXXX out of the XXXX, XXXX. Aware of new law established in XX/XX/year> refused to reduce the fees to {$8.00} or remove the fees. 
There is No policy stating nsf fees can not be removed or reduced to abide by the new law. 
She stated something about a XXXX recommendation, regarding a discover card error, but she did not say what the system recommended. 
Automatic payments were cancelled XX/XX/XXXX oXXXX XXXX, because I was laid off from my job. 
Payments were not reinstated until XX/XX/year>.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see XXXX XXXX ( an original XXXX XXXX with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
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.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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

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

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations. 

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
On my credit report from both XXXX and XXXX it says I have a 30 days late payment on my Discover Credit Card from XX/XX/XXXX. I disputed the late payment ( with XXXX and XXXX ) because on my bank statement I have a payment to the card on XX/XX/XXXX. ( My payment date each month is the XXXX. ) This means my card would've only been 16 days late, not XXXX. Both agencies rejected my dispute. They then referred me to Discover to ask them to change it but Discover stated to me that I can't dispute it through them and I have to go back through the ratings agencies. On top of this the PDF of the dispute XXXX gave me was extremely hard to understand and was XXXX pages long, while XXXX didn't even give me a file to review. Lastly, during XX/XX/XXXX I was switching banks and was starting a new job at the time which is the reasoning for the payment being slightly late in the first place.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
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.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
As a consumer ( defined under 15 USC 1681a ( c ) ), alleged Derogatory late payment deficient of REQUIRED PROOF OF ADEQUATE FEDERAL REPORTING COMPLIANCE, such as XXXX XXXX and the FCRA standards of reporting. The following accounts have billing error Under 15 USC 1666B and must be resolved immediately. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Opened on XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX - Opened on XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX - Opened on XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened on XX/XX/XXXX 2024

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit while knowing there is a need to insure they exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a RESPECT for the consumers RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 

The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting, and these unfair credit reporting methods undermine my public confidence which is essential to the banking system. 

I never gave my expressed, written consent for these consumer reporting agencies to report my information, which violated 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and this leads to an alleged identity theft, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. These accounts are not related to any transactions made by me, the consumer.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
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.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX of this year, while on a business trip to XXXX I tried to withdraw {$2000.00} from a Bank of America ATM. After submitting my card, passcode, and request, the ATM flashed a screen that stated my transaction was denied and my account was now locked and that I should call the number on my card for assistance. This made sense to me since I was trying to withdraw a lot of money from many states away from where I live. So I called the number for BofA and confirmed it was me. The bank instructed me to try it again. I did try it again and the same denial happened. At this point I gave up trying to get my money. I tried calling the bank again but was on hold for so long I had to give up to catch my flight. I then logged onto my bank account and noticed that while the first {$2000.00} debit to my account had been reversed, the second {$2000.00} attempt was debited from my account even though I had received no money. I filed a complaint/claim with Bank of America XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, but today, 12 days later there has been no refund and no contact by Bank of America XXXX 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
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.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IS REQUIRED TO TERMINATE ALL UNATHORIZED CRIMINAL VISA CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTS WITHIN 15 BUSINESS DAYS THIS IS A REQUIREMENT BY THE CFPB IN FINANCIAL FRAUD BY THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL IN XXXX CREDIT CARD XXXX XXXX XXXX CASE # XXXX THIS WILL BE A REQUIRMENT BY FEDERAL LAW IN CONSUMER LENDING FRAUD BY XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX AND XXXX XXXX IN XXXX AND XXXX THE FBI IN XXXX XXXX XXXX INVOLVED XXXX XXXX CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WITH CASE NUMBER AT XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX iN XXXX XXXX XXXX TERMINATION REQUIREMENt BY CLAIMANT XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation