vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to request the removal of a charge off from my credit report. The negative marks are having a significant impact on my credit score and decreasing my chances of being approved for loans, credit cards, and other financial products. 

The charge off occurred due to a recent change in my living situation. Starting in XX/XX/2022, I was homeless for three months and was unable to make payments on my account. As per UCC 2-725, this situation falls under the category of " impracticability of performance '' as my ability to fulfill my financial obligations was hindered by circumstances beyond my control. 

I understand that charge offs can remain on a credit report for up to seven years, but I am hoping that the circumstances surrounding my situation can be taken into consideration. I have since secured stable housing and am working to rebuild my financial stability. 

I appreciate any assistance you can provide in resolving this matter and thank you for your attention to this request. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have unauthorized inquiries on my report that I did not initiate and needs to be removed immediately.

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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to block or remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Date Updated : XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX Updated : XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$5800.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$4000.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$2500.00}, XXXX  XXXX Balance XXXX : {$18000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : {$660.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$2500.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$230.00}, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
At this point you are not allowing me my legal access to the information on my personal credit profile as provided by the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. I am requesting to you to please release my personal credit report. I have included copies of official documentation confirming my drivers license, date of birth and social security number as required by you to verify my identification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. The following items are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$450.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$1100.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1900.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$12000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$14000.00}, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. The following items are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$450.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1100.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1900.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$12000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$14000.00}, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Problem getting a working replacement card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was supposed to receive a replacement card for my American Express Platinum. I was given an entirely different card with a different account that I did not ask for or agree to. 

My Amex Platinum had an annual charge for {$690.00}, which appeared on my statement and I was having a difficult time financially. I reached out to them to explain what was going on and asked if it was possible for me to perhaps pay the fee the following month. ( Although I dont know why, I knew they wouldnt help me. ) But, I was told I qualified for their green card which would lower my rate to $ XXXX. instead of the ( absurd ) $ XXXX. A {$690.00} fee, especially considering the fact that my credit limit was never more than {$4200.00} is ridiculous. I looked at my statement a couple of weeks later and the fee still had not changed. I specifically asked if lowering the fee to {$150.00} would affect my credit, credit limit or my account in any way and I was told no. 

I honestly dont know what they did. I just know that none of it was what I requested, none of it was made clear in any way shape or form and I feel like I was, I guess, tricked. 

Because business was slow, I opened another credit card specifically to transfer {$2500.00} to this Amex card to get the balance down. About 3 days after initiating the transfer I logged onto my account and saw that I was now over my spending limit and past due because the actual product, my Amex Platinum, was changed to a completely different card ; the credit limit was lowered so much that it put me over my spending limit and the {$2500.00} payment wouldnt have even brought it under the limit. 

I sent this complaint once already and was offered a {$20.00} credit. Is that a joke? 

What they did is so unethical and immoral. I have a hard time believing its even legal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter on XX/XX/XXXX addressed to the Credit Reporting Agencies requesting to remove the Accounts and information that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law and according to the FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) the Credit Bureaus are required to remove and block any accounts or information not later than 4 business days after the XX/XX/XXXX. Ive already included this in my previous Complaints & I am including it again. Under the FCRA section 605b, I need the following items removed from my Credit File as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I can assure the Credit Bureaus that I did not open these accounts or authorize anyone else to do so on my behalf. I believe that this is a case of identity theft and I am taking steps to report this to the authorities. I understand that the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the Credit Bureaus to conduct a reasonable investigation into any disputes, and I am confident that the Credit Bureaus will find that these accounts are fraudulent and should not be listed on 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter on XX/XX/XXXX addressed to the Credit Reporting Agencies requesting to remove the Accounts and information that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law and according to the FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) the Credit Bureaus are required to remove and block any accounts or information not later than 4 business days after the XX/XX/XXXX. Ive already included this in my previous Complaints & I am including it again. Under the FCRA section 605b, I need the following items removed from my Credit File as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I can assure the Credit Bureaus that I did not open these accounts or authorize anyone else to do so on my behalf. I believe that this is a case of identity theft and I am taking steps to report this to the authorities. I understand that the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the Credit Bureaus to conduct a reasonable investigation into any disputes, and I am confident that the Credit Bureaus will find that these accounts are fraudulent and should not be listed on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX # XXXX, and XXXX  XXXX # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 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 7 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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus dated XXXX to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT, and I'm including them again. 
Original Creditor : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus dated XXXX to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT, and I'm including them again. 
Original Creditor : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Since XX/XX/2022 I have consistently contacted XXXX and XXXX via telephone and written letters regarding unauthorized reporting on my credit report without my written consent that has violated my protected consumer rights. I have also contacted XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX inform them of this violation as well with no resolution. Neither one of the listed establishments were able to validate the reported accounts that included my wet signed sealed signature to confirm a contract. Rather than removing the violating information from my credit report, XXXX and XXXX closed the accounts. Furthermore, this inaccurate and unauthorized information remains on my recent credit report. There was no permissible purpose for the reported accounts and these accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in violation under 15 US Code 1681b and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I checked again my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these accounts ( A ). It is not permitted to report these accounts as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 
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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I checked again my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these accounts ( A ). It is not permitted to report these accounts as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and all is being investigated by the FTC 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. XXXX XXXX  XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please delete ASAP.

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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: SUN LOAN COMPANY INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have made numerous complaints outlining why this account should be zeroed out and removed from my credit report. You have continued to violate my consumer rights under Truth in lending act, FCRA, and the FDCPA. This is my last attempt to try to rectify this situation before pursuing litigation. Ive attached an Affidavit of Truth notarized outlining various facts about the situation as well as a Cease to desist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Someone went into my account and tried to deposit a check for {$1500.00}. I tried to explain and show evidence proving it wasnt me. But they didnt bother and automatically tried to close my account. I had to switch ownership to my wife but now I don't have personal access myself to the account. This is difficult as Ive had that account for years and my paychecks and XXXX was all connected. Just to cause an inconvenience that I didnt do. This was on XX/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 explanation