vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2024-11-07 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Inaccurate account from some loan place called XXXX. I am victim of identity theft

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I'm putting down to give my nervousness concerning the tried accounts on my credit report. On different events, I have raised the issue of mistakes in these records, and have dependably alluded to that they be totally penniless down. Notwithstanding what my undertakings, I in the long run can't get any objective or steady turn of events. These off track records are truly hurting my credit document and obstructing my ability to happen with a standard life. The obnoxious aftereffects of these mistakes have caused tremendous hardships for me, and I'm left with no choice close to rapidly fight for your assistance with reviewing what's happening. I liberally request that you direct a vigilant assessment concerning the fundamental of these tried records. It is basic that the main pushes are taken to reestablish and alter my credit report right away. With your help, I really want to restore the exactness and dependability of my credit record so I could recover control over my money related accomplishment. I really request that you present this matter your for the most part ludicrous suggestion and take a fast action. Your assistance and moving in settling this issue quickly would be astoundingly basic. Much appreciation to you without skipping a beat for your understanding and help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I identified incorrect information that requires immediate correction. Below, I detail the inaccurate data that should be removed, along with the correct information that should appear on my report : ________________________________________ Incorrect Information to Be Removed : Incorrect Names XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: American Profit Recovery, Inc., Marlborough, MA Branch
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
Hi I have received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with Reference # XXXX saying * You had an Obligation to XXXX XXXX with account number XXXX for an amount of {$170.00}. When I called them to ask about this letter they have confirmed that they never provided any service to my address. 

Can you please investigate this letter and make sure this type of false notification are avoided in future. 

Thanks XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. Section 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion 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 of credit cards and personal loans from XXXX with a balance of {$680.00}, XXXX with a balance of XXXX, XXXX with a balance of {$0.00}, XXXX with XXXX balance of {$0.00}, XXXXXXXX XXXX with a balance of {$0.00}. 

These accounts have resulted in several hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I have listed these fraudulent accounts that are on the report that is being maintained by you. 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 that is being 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a formal complaint regarding FCRA violations on my credit report. After disputing XXXX XXXX - XXXX last month, the account was removed but has since been re-added without prior written notification, which is required by law. 

Additionally, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX is still reporting a balance, despite having been sold to the same collection agency now reinserted on my report, leading to duplicate reporting. Both accounts must be removed due to inaccurate and misleading information. 

Equifax also failed to validate this information as accurate within the 30-day FCRA dispute period. Please correct this promptly to avoid further action. I have attached proof that the account was deleted and re-inserted. 

Please reference XXXX v. Equifax Information Services, XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX v. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) where courts have upheld consumer protections under the FCRA related to re-insertion without notification and double reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Foreign currency exchange
Issue: Incorrect exchange rate — 
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I used my VISA debit card at an HSBC ATM in XXXX, XXXX, XXXX to withdraw funds in pesos from my American checking account. I checked the exchange rate and it was over XXXX pesos per USD. When the ATM presented the details of the transaction the exchange rate was just over XXXX pesos per USD. 

The same screen offered the option to accept or reject the transaction so I pressed NO. The machine finished the transaction anyway and produced the pesos. I found an employee and explained that I had rejected the transaction and she was not helpful at all. 

A friend gets me pesos at his bank where the exchange rate is equal to or very close to the published rate and they only charge a small fee of about XXXX pesos. I reimburse him using XXXX. 

The actual exchange rate is not the issue. I was cheated out of more than {$55.00} in a transaction that I had specifically rejected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Seized or attempted to seize your property
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Well they sent me a letter stating the debt was paid in full but yet they still haven't notified the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I received the letter on XX/XX/XXXX. I mean I have to have XXXX XXXX XXXX and this is the last thing I need to be worried about right now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
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 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.

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 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Transunion is reporting a balance on my credit report when the accounts has charged off. Also while the account has charged off they are still reporting on a monthly basis. However the Company has gone out of business and there is no open to call. I ask Transunion if the have a phone to help me out. I was told by the representative that they cant give me any information that I will have to XXXX it. I explained to her that I already did this and all the phone numbers are bad. So i am not able to get any help with this. The Company is questioned is XXXX. 

I will also attached the credit report to show how its reporting.

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 2024-11-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

XXXX XXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
My account with EQUIFAX XXXX 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. 


EQUIFAX 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! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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 these items 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

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 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have not received any validation letter or correspondence regarding this debt, which constitutes a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and Section 605 ( b ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Given these circumstances, I request that you remove this debt from my credit report immediately. If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will be forced to take further action, including filing complaints with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXnd the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), as well as considering legal action. Issues Faced 1. Lack of Validation Letter : I have never received a validation letter or any other correspondence from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding the alleged debt. Their failure to provide this essential communication constitutes a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 2. Credit Reporting : Despite not receiving the required validation letter, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has reported this alleged debt on my credit report. This action is not only premature but also a violation of federal regulations. The reporting of this alleged debt has negatively impacted my credit score and creditworthiness. As a result, I have experienced higher interest rates on loans and potential denial of credit opportunities. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress and XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

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 2024-11-07 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Fraudulent items that I never benefited from remains on my credit report, even though both XXXX and XXXX have already removed it. Despite this, the false and misleading information continues to be reported, which is not only insulting but also damaging to my character. It is extremely distressing to see my rights as a consumer disregarded in this way. I have already reported this issue to the Federal Trade Commission as per TransUnion 's instructions, yet the item still has not been removed. I am requesting immediate action to address this matter and ensure the accuracy of my credit 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Requested from Credit Karma to place a fraud alert and to removed this card. Contacted the credit card company and informed them this is not my credit card and it's not my name. Because it's not my name they refused to remove the credit card or post a fraud alert. Also posted a fraud alert with Transunion and they said I needed to report this to this organization. This is the credit card information. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1400.00} {$35.00} - Name on card XXXX XXXX The credit card company and Credit Karma said they would not help because I do not have the credit card number, my name is not on the credit card.

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 2024-11-06 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 did not authorize or initiate these accounts, and it is unfair for me to be held responsible for them. I urge you to address this issue promptly.

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 2024-11-06 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I did not authorize or initiate these accounts, and it is unfair for me to be held responsible for them. I urge you to address this issue promptly.

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