vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-05-21 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-05-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
i requested information from midland credit XXXX requesting validation of debt.they didnt send me ample proof that this account belongs to me. how can they park this debt onto my consumer profile without providing proof that i was notified and given a fair chance to dispute this debt? according to 12 cfr 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) I was supposed to be given a chance to dispute this, i asked them for proof that they sent this to me and they sent nothing. according to them a they purchased this account on XXXX XXXX with a balance of {$740.00}, they also stated that they mailed me a letter of validation on XXXX XXXX i know legally that they have 5 days to contact me regarding this debt and also giving the the chance to dispute this debt, So from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX this is not exactly 5 days, I need to see proof that this letter was sent to me. they stated that they sent it to my residence that was included in this dispute, i have a place of abode not residence so that means nothing to me as far as validation goes. I received no copy of the original written agreement between me and this company, This in itself is a clear violation of 12 cfr 1006.34. again i was not given a validation notice, this is unfair, if they in fact believe that i was given this please send proof. this is parked on credit report unfairly, please remove this from my consumer profile or send the requested documents. 

1.proof of validation notice 2. a copy of written agreement between me and original company.

3. signatures and proof of identification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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:
I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.

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 2024-05-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the handling of my recent dispute and the subsequent response from Equifax. On XX/XX/2024, I submitted an FTC report regarding unauthorized inquiries on my consumer report. In response, Equifax assigned file number XXXX and claimed that the inquiries were factual to the report. This response is completely unacceptable and fails to address the issues outlined in my FTC report, which is attached to this complaint for your reference. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), a company must have a permissible purpose to pull an individual 's consumer report. I did not give Equifax permission to furnish this data, and therefore, these inquiries are unauthorized. Equifax 's failure to remove these inquiries from my consumer report constitutes a breach of my consumer rights. 

Moreover, Equifax has misrepresented the resolution of this issue to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), claiming it was resolved when it was not. This is a clear violation of consumer protection laws and further erodes my trust in Equifax 's ability to handle such matters appropriately. 

I demand that these unauthorized inquiries be immediately removed from my consumer report. If this issue is not resolved promptly, my next step will be to pursue arbitration. 

I expect a swift and satisfactory resolution to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this email and provide a timeline for the removal of these unauthorized inquiries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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 2024-05-21 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:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I kindly ask for the removal of this incorrect entry from my credit report. This account was not authorized or acknowledged by me. I have provided supporting documents for your review.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Self Financial Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I checked my credit report and noticed a closed account from Self/Lead bank that I didnt open for {$720.00} that I need removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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:
I hope this letter finds you well. I have diligently pursued the removal of fraudulent items from my credit report. I have submitted disputes, provided extensive documentation, and engaged with creditors and credit reporting agencies to rectify this issue. However, despite my efforts, the fraudulent items remain on my credit report, negatively impacting my creditworthiness and financial standing. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue, the inaccuracies persist, and I am seeking further assistance to address this matter. This marks the third time I am reaching out for help in rectifying these issues. 

These persistent inaccuracies have caused significant stress and hardship. It is crucial that these issues are promptly addressed to ensure the fair and accurate reporting of my credit history. I respectfully request that you could help me conduct a thorough investigation into this matter and take appropriate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Please help me remove these inaccurate items immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2024-05-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
There seems to be an unuthorized identity theft fraudulent activity on my equifax credit report as someone used my information to apply for the following credit cards : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Capital One closed my account on XX/XX/2024 and sent me the first notification regarding the closure on XX/XX/2024, after they had already closed the account. There was no notification in advance. With the closure, I lost all of my reward points. Because Capital One did not provide advance notice before they closed my credit card and no option to reopen or receive credit for the lost points since they closed my account. Attached is the statements and documents from the XXXXXXXX XXXX app showing no communication about closing the account prior to XX/XX/2024 and a screenshot of the letter they sent from the web app dated XX/XX/2024. Capital One informed me that they closed my account on XX/XX/2024 due to inactivity, which is before any notification was provided to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: FL

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 2024-05-21 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently received my credit report and found that this item is still reported negatively in my file. 
I have already contacted the bank, and they agreed to update this account as closed/never late. This disputed item must be reinvestigated and updated within 30 days. 
Please investigate this matter and correct the outlined items as soon as possible. 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 2024-05-21 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: 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 2024-05-21 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:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
The presence of this account has caused me significant distress, even affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all necessary documentation for its removal, and I earnestly request its deletion from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Discovering an error indicating a late payment on my account, despite my consistent adherence to payment deadlines, is disheartening. This oversight is generating unnecessary stress, and I urge you to promptly rectify the situation by updating my records accordingly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 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:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I want to emphasize that I did not authorize the opening of these accounts, and I suspect fraudulent activity. I urge you to thoroughly investigate these accounts and promptly remove them from my credit report. I have provided supporting documents to substantiate my claims. Your prompt action in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2024-05-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Received unwanted marketing or advertising
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have signed up for an Experian online account in order to make it easier to freeze and unfreeze my credit report as needed. The Experian website makes it extremely difficult to find the freeze and unfreeze feature and it also bombards you with ads and dark patterns for their paid premium subscription options that I absolutely do not want to buy. Most annoyingly, they send me monthly credit alert emails that say that my credit balance has changed. Of course it has changed, you think I spend the exact same amount of money on my credit cards every month? These emails are always alarming as it makes it seem like there is something wrong with your credit account, but it is clearly just an attempt to draw you back into their website so they can try to sell you premium services.

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 2024-05-21 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:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
Kindly remove this inaccurate entry from my credit report as I neither authorized nor recognized this account. Attached are the pertinent documents supporting my assertion.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have attempted to open a business checking but can not due to a false freeze. 


XXXX Systems and XXXX XXXX rectifying the freeze block that doesn't exist on my name.

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 2024-05-21 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:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items 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 any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please remove these files : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2023

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 2024-05-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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