vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: Regional Management Corporation
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
According to my consumer reports ( XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) this financial institution has furnished an account without disclosing opt out information to me. I have recently read the GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT XXXXnder the Federal Trade Commission and they are failing to comply with the law. The GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT requires financial institutions companies that offer consumers financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act seeks to protect consumer financial privacy. Its provisions limit when a " financial institution '' may disclose a consumer 's " nonpublic personal information '' to nonaffiliated third parties. The law covers a broad range of financial institutions, including many companies not traditionally considered to be financial institutions because they engage in certain " financial activities. '' Financial institutions must notify their customers about their information-sharing practices and tell consumers of their right to " opt-out '' if they don't want their information shared with certain nonaffiliated third parties. In addition, any entity that receives consumer financial information from a financial institution may be restricted in its reuse and redisclosure of that information. This financial institution has failed to disclose this information to me and knowingly and willfully withheld pertinent information regarding the disclosure of my information to affiliated and non-affiliated third parties. This financial institution knowingly, and willfully withheld information that explains how I the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. This is a violation of the GRAMM-LEACH_BLILEY ACT and they should be held accountable for intentionally not giving customers the right to opt out of their disclosures..

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have advised both XXXX and Experian several times that they are furnishing information on my credit report that is unlawful which is the attorney general. as stated XXXX release this statement***Important Notice*** Credit Reports for collection of delinquent child support, judgments, fines and liens may no longer be permitted Federal courts recently have issued rulings about the use of consumer reports for the collection of an account under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 1 These cases note that certain definitions were added to the FCRA as part of the 2003 amendments ( FACT Act ). In particular, the word credit was defined. As a result of the new definition the position that is being advocated is that a collection of an account is a permissible purpose to obtain a consumer report only when the collection is in connection with a credit transaction

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I sent a certified letter, along with a utility bill, social security card, and driver 's license. Equifax sent what has become known as a stall letter. all the relevant documents where sent to verify my identity. They responded that they could not locate my file. If that were true why do I have negative and inaccurate information on the file located in the Equifax system that is harming me personally?

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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 recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. It indicated that a credit inquiries were made by following the credit inquiries listed below. However, these inquiries were not authorized by me. Therefore, I'm sending this complaint to dispute these inquiries and have it removed from my credit report. 

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 2023-11-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. It indicated that a credit inquiries were made by following the credit inquiries listed below. However, these inquiries were not authorized by me. Therefore, I'm sending this complaint to dispute these inquiries and have it removed from my credit report. 

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
US Bank opened an account with ReliaCard Debit without my direct consent. This is, I was told, on request by my state ( OH ) agency to reimburse an insurance payment. I called and received no answer how they could open a bank account for me without my consent and knowledge, especially when I do not have prior or existing busuness with them, neither am willing to have one.

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 2023-11-16 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The IRS Clearly defines a charge off as Gross or Ordinary income, INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE CONSUMER REPORT which in fact makes reporting of this account inaccurate! By Definition, the IRS Clearly says a Cancelled debt or Charge off is Income. This is improper use of my credit report! These agencies must be looked at for predatory tactics and malpractices. When I initially disputed the items attached to this complaint, they had said that they " verified it ''. I am now requesting that you mail me a copy of the complete consumer file that you maintain concerning me after you act on this dispute. Note, the term file ... means all of the information on [ me ] and retained by [ you ] regardless of how the information is stored. 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( g ). Therefore, it is unlawful to send me a partial disclosure and not the entire file. If you verify or deem the item of information that I disputed above as accurate and complete, then I request a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy or completeness of the information... including the business name and address of any furnisher contacted in connection with such information and the telephone number of such furnisher, pursuant to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ), in no later than fifteen ( 15 ) days after making such determination. See 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ).

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 2023-11-16 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: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the deletions of the profile that I have and remove the freeze on my credit report on chex system

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 2023-11-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter to remove items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any information not later than XXXX business days. Ive already included this in my previous Complaint & I am including it again., 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 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 2023-11-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This was my 19th complaint to REMOVE the specific accounts from my credit reports Experian and XXXX. As a victim of identity theft, I want to emphasize that I did not initiate the charges for these accounts, and I am seeking their removal to rectify my credit reports. In accordance with FCRA Section 605b, Credit Bureaus are mandated to remove any items or information listed on an identity theft report, specifically XXXX XXXX. I am urgently requesting the removal of the following fraudulent accounts from my credit file within the next 15 days, coinciding with the approaching scheduled update of my credit reports : 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 2023-11-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out for the XXXX time to submit a complaint regarding the urgent need for removal of specific fraudulent items from my credit file. The details of the items requiring deletion are outlined in the attached report. As a victim of identity theft, I affirm that the charged transactions and opened accounts listed in my credit report were not authorized by me. It is imperative that these items be promptly removed to rectify the inaccuracies in my credit history. To substantiate my case, I have reported the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission and have attached copies of the Identity Theft Report they provided. I want to emphasize that I have never granted access to my private and confidential records, especially not to the alleged information currently displayed on my credit report. In accordance with FCRA Section 605b, I kindly request that the Credit Bureaus expeditiously remove these inaccurate pieces of information from my credit report. Please take immediate action to delete the following items within the next 15 days, before my scheduled credit report update : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Sarma
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
SARMA COLLECTION INC, debt collection has reported me for the debt that is not mine. 
The debt is from XXXX XXXX XXXX for amount {$550.00}. 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 So the debt is for the XXXX XXXX XXXX 
I should emphasize that I was approved for XXXX XXXXXXXX for period XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. So basically, every bill for this period is covered under XXXX XXXX. The office within 90 days, should submitted a claim to the XXXX XXXX. They didnt, so they lost the deadline. IT is not my fault for losing the deadline. I let them know so many times and for the last time I called them again on Friday, XX/XX/XXXX th XXXX time XXXX XXXX  to tell them again to submit the claim on time, but they didnt. 

XXXX. SARMA COLLECTION INC, hasnt reach out to me. I have sent them a letter explaining them everything. 
XXXX. SARMA COLLECTION. INC has reported me to the credit company illegally and has impact my credit score. They sent me a validation debt on XXXX XXXX XXXX but in meantime XXXX day before they have reported me to the credit bureau on XXXX XXXX XXXX They can not report a debt to a credit reporting company before sending the validation notice and before waiting for a reasonable amount of time. So they send this validation document on XX/XX/XXXX and you have reported to credit reporting company on XX/XX/XXXX. This is completely illegal. 
XXXX. SARMA COLLECTION. INC illegally has discriminated me and is not replying me for this claim. 
XXXX. SARMA COLLECTION. INC illegally has hurt my credit scores after reporting it to the credit bureau illegally and unfairly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for your prompt attention to my previous inquiry regarding the late payments on my accounts. I am pleased to acknowledge that the late payment entries have been corrected, and I want to thank you for your diligence in resolving this matter. Your swift action in rectifying the reporting errors is greatly appreciated. I understand the importance of accurate credit reporting, and I am relieved that my credit history now reflects the correct information. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact me or COMENITYBANK/VICTORIA XXXXXXXX a customer service representative. Once again, thank you for your prompt and effective resolution of this matter. I appreciate your professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting my 22nd complaint, specifically addressing the TransUnion bureau. Under Section 605b of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), TransUnion is legally obligated to remove accounts determined to have been opened due to identity theft. The disputed accounts outlined below do not pertain to me, and I am requesting their prompt removal within the next 15 days, preceding my upcoming credit report update : DPT EDXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XXXX Balance : {$0.00} DPT EDXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX by written letter- with an attempt to collect a debt. the notice was date XXXX XXXX, 2023 and stated I had until XXXX XXXX ( or 30 days ) to respond to the notice or additional action may be taken. 
this notice gave me an end date for the 30 day period to respond HOWEVER, " CBHV '' submitted this report to the credit reporting agencies in only 15 days ( sooner than on written communication ), ROBBING ME of the oppurtunity to address or rectify the alleged debt. 
This would be a violation of CFPBs debt collection rule, which states on your website once consumer receives the written notice as the initial communication, consumer has 30 days to dispute the debt in writing. This is considered abusive, unfair, and deceptive to XXXX me of the oppurtunity to verify this debt within the 30 day time frame allowed to do so. 
Under the XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, my legal rights to obtain verification information from a debt collector are during the XXXX period.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I recently ( XX/XX/23 ) opened a HELOC with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Which has then since been acquired by XXXX XXXX XXXX  ). The Bank never sent us ( either via mail or e-mail ) any statement pertaining to any outstanding balance. 

I later found out that we were XXXX  days late on payment from the Credit Bureaus. We immediately contacted the bank ( now XXXX ). They informed us that these statements had been deposited to our online access space, of which I was unaware as the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX had been acquired by BMO and they were still transitioning to a new " unfamiliar '' user interface. 

Suffice to say that I paid the outstanding balance the same day and put the future payments to " auto-debit ''. I have thus far contacted the Bank and even my relationship XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, but to no avail. We have never ever been late or defaulted on any Bank obligation thus far and I find this instance and lack their response to our concerns rather malicious.

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 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I recently ( XX/XX/23 ) opened a HELOC with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Which has then since been acquired by XXXX XXXX XXXX ). The Bank never sent us ( either via mail or e-mail ) any statement pertaining to any outstanding balance. 

I later found out that we were XXXX  days late on payment from the Credit Bureaus. We immediately contacted the bank ( now XXXX ). They informed us that these statements had been deposited to our online access space, of which I was unaware as the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX had been acquired by XXXX  and they were still transitioning to a new " unfamiliar '' user interface. 

Suffice to say that I paid the outstanding balance the same day and put the future payments to " auto-debit ''. I have thus far contacted the Bank and even my relationship XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, but to no avail. We have never ever been late or defaulted on any Bank obligation thus far and I find this instance and lack their response to our concerns rather malicious.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation