vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Complaint Regarding Non-Compliance with FCRA by Equifax. Dear Consumer, Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against [ Credit Reporting Agency, e.
g., XXXX ] regarding their failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) in relation to a dispute I submitted about inaccurate information on my credit report. Despite my repeated requests, [ Credit Reporting Agency Name ] has not provided proof of how they verified the disputed information, which I believe is a clear violation of FCRA requirements. 

Details of the Complaint I submitted a written dispute to Equifax regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. Specifically, I requested the removal or correction of the following information : I followed up multiple times, on requesting a detailed response explaining how Equifax verified the disputed information. To date, I have not received any documentation or specific details regarding the verification process, despite my requests, which is my right under the FCRA. 

FCRA Non-Compliance the FCRA mandates that consumers have the right to be informed of the methods and sources used by credit reporting agencies in verifying disputed information. By not providing this information, I believe Equifax is not adhering to federal requirements designed to protect consumer rights and ensure accurate reporting. 

Request for Assistance I request that the CFPB assist in holding [ Credit Reporting Agency Name ] accountable for its lack of transparency and non-compliance. Specifically, I would like the following actions to be taken : Equifax should provide the documentation of how they investigated and verified the information in question. A thorough review should be conducted to ensure compliance with FCRA guidelines. Enclosed with this letter are copies of all correspondence, including my initial dispute letter, follow-up requests, and any responses ( or lack thereof ) from Equifax. I hope the CFPB can assist in resolving this matter to ensure the protection of consumer rights. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your assistance in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and a prompt resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the document needed and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which falls under XXXX  according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am a victim of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company information XXXX. Please delete the following accounts. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). XXXX XXXX account number ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX account # XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX. XXXX. XXXX XXXX # XXXX. XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX. DPT EDXXXX account number XXXX. XXXX DPT EDXXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. DPT EDXXXX ( XXXX ). XXXX. DPT EDXXXX XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX balance {$4500.00}. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$410.00}, XXXX {$360.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX {$3100.00} XXXX  ; XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX {$350.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX and Social Security Number : XXXX, and Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists credit cards from : XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened on XX/XX/XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-10-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Southwest Credit Systems / Sir/Madam , I am writing to dispute the alleged debt mentioned reported by your company. This account is fraudulent, and I have never had any prior relationship or entered into any contract with either of these companies. 
The reporting of this account violates both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). To resolve this, I am requesting the following documentation : 1. Proof of your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and ( f ) to collect this debt.

2. The legal basis for collecting this debt.

3. Proof of your authorization to operate in my state.

4. Evidence of the alleged debt, including any contracts or agreements bearing my signature.

5. A full account history, including all related charges.

Your actions violate FDCPA 1692d, 1692e, 1692g ( b ), and 1692f. I demand the immediate removal of this fraudulent account and a prompt resolution of this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30 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: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I requested proof of the notice 21 days before payment was due and what they sent was a letter that only verified the account. No proof was sent proving the 21 day notice.

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 2024-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 


I demand the late payment to be updated. 


They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2024-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX EXPERIAN XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX EXPERIAN XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2024-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

XXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2024-10-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was denied a credit card due to my XXXXXXXX XXXX but per their own prospectus they state " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are based on independent, third-party information, the accuracy of which we can not verify. '' I was not given valuable consideration in this process and they are violating their own policies

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am contesting the presence of inaccurate personal information on my credit report. The following information does not pertain to me, and I have no association with it. I request the immediate removal of this information from my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verifiedthat this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this item? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. 

Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA. 

Since you claim youve verified the item listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the company directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THIS ITEM? I believe you have not verified this item based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-30 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute several unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 
After reviewing my recent credit report, I have identified the following inquiries that I do not recognize or authorize : 1. XXXX XXXX P - XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 3. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 4. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 5. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 6. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 7. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 8. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 9. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 10. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 11. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX 12. XXXX CARD - XX/XX/XXXX Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) states that I have the right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information on my credit report. I request that you investigate these unauthorized inquiries and remove them from my credit report. 
Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) grants me the right to access all information in my file, including the inquiries made. After reviewing this information, I firmly believe that the inquiries listed above should not be on my report.

Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. I did not give my consent for these inquiries to be made, and I can not find a permissible purpose under this section that justifies their presence on my report.

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 2024-10-30 00:00:00
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.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct.

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verifiedthat this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this item? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the item listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the company directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THIS ITEM? I believe you have not verified this item based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Identity Theft! There are several fraudulent items on my credit report that don't belong to me. I do not have a record of doing business with these companies. I have documented all correspondence with your company. Please remove these fraudulent accounts, as you know they are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am the primary consumer of the complaint and there is no third party involved. This complaint was not submitted in error. Attached you will also find my ID as proof of my identity and my Proof of Address.

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 2024-10-29 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Identity Theft! There are several fraudulent items on my credit report that don't belong to me. I do not have a record of doing business with these companies. I have documented all correspondence with your company. Please remove these fraudulent accounts, as you know they are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am the primary consumer of the complaint and there is no third party involved. This complaint was not submitted in error. Attached you will also find my ID as proof of my identity and my Proof of Address.

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 2024-10-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Transunion applied 2 inquiries to my credit report that were not authorized by me. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> I do not want them on my credit report and have already sent in a dispute letter to Transunion.

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 2024-10-30 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I discovered inaccuracies on my report per 15 USC 16c-2. The inquiries listed were not authorized by me. Kindly delete all unapproved hard inquiries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief