vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I checked 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
See the attached documents.

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 2024-04-02 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:
I've expressed my complaints regarding identity theft on multiple occasions. Within four business days, you must remove or block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority if you can provide the following : ( 1 ) suitable identification proof ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the consumer 's identification of the relevant information; and ( 4 ) a declaration from the customer stating that the information is unrelated to any transactions. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/2024

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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:
XXXX, XXXX, & Equifax continue to report incorrect information although they claim to update the information on my consumer report. The credit bureaus have not done as they stated they would, there are name variations that are incorrect and several addresses that do not belong to me. 

The only name I go by is XXXX XXXX and there should be no other name on my report it is inaccurate and causing identity theft issues because its not accurately reporting. My only address is XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX any other address is incorrect and should be immediately deleted. 

Failure to comply I will immediately sue each credit bureau for lying about updates that they are not doing this is a violation of my federally protected consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, Experian, & XXXX continue to report incorrect information although they claim to update the information on my consumer report. The credit bureaus have not done as they stated they would, there are name variations that are incorrect and several addresses that do not belong to me. 

The only name I go by is XXXX XXXX and there should be no other name on my report it is inaccurate and causing identity theft issues because its not accurately reporting. My only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX any other address is incorrect and should be immediately deleted. 

Failure to comply I will immediately sue each credit bureau for lying about updates that they are not doing this is a violation of my federally protected consumer.

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 2024-04-02 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: GA

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. 

Account Name : 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 and list of Inquiries. 

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 2024-04-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate you taking the time to CORRECT some of the information in my credit file ; however, there is still an account that needs to be UPDATED. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the XXXX and TransUnion Credit Bureaus to validate this account ( A ). I hope this disputed account is updated. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$370000.00}

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 2024-04-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently acquired my credit report and identified some discrepancies. 
Kindly investigate this account and provide the findings by mail. Online resources suggest this should be resolved within 30 days, so I expect your response within that timeframe. 

I would greatly appreciate it if you could promptly update this account in the report. Failure to comply with this request should result in immediate action to rectify the account. It's crucial to verify any errors, including this item/account : 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 2024-04-02 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently acquired my credit report and identified some discrepancies. 
Kindly investigate this account and provide the findings by mail. Online resources suggest this should be resolved within 30 days, so I expect your response within that timeframe. 

I would greatly appreciate it if you could promptly update this account in the report. Failure to comply with this request should result in immediate action to rectify the account. It's crucial to verify any errors, including this item/account : XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
EQUIFAX XXXX REQUEST NOTICE XX/XX/2024 EQUIFAX ADMITTED TO CFPB XX/XX/2024 THAT BANKRUPTCY HAS BEEN VERIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF OF VERIFICATION.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia stated that they did not provide information to any 3rd party or reporting agencies and neither did I XXXX XXXX provide information or give them permission to report information. I dispute the validity of the debt that you claim I owe and request that you provide verification of the debt.

I received a copy of my credit report and noticed inaccurate Information reporting. Pursuant to, 15 USC 1681, Accuracy and fairness of a credit Report. According to the law, before any information is inserted to my consumer report, it must be accurate and fair Information reporting.

EQUIFAX is currently reporting negative information as a violation to federal laws.

ANY CREDITOR FURNISHING INFORMATION TO A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED DISCLOSURE FORM FROM ME THE CONSUMER STATING THAT I THE CONSUMER GAVE THE CREDITOR PERMISSION TO REPORT. ( 15 usc 6801 Protection of Non- Public Information ) PLEASE PROVIDE THE DISCLOSURE FORMS RECEIVED IN YOUR INVESTIGATION WHEN ACCOUNTS WERE FIRST PLACED ON MY CREDIT REPORT.

15USC 1681 B PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE OF CONSUMER REPORT.

AS A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO GET WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM ME STATING THAT IT IS OK FOR YOU TO REPORT ON MY CONSUMER FILE. YOU DID NOT GET PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE FROM ME THE CONSUMER TO REPORT ON MY CREDIT REPORT.

THE INFORMATION REPORTED ON MY REPORT IS NOT FOLLOWING THE INDUSTRY STANDARD CODE.

HOW WAS THE INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED?

PURSUANT TO 15USC 1681A ( E ) INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORT YOU MUST PROVIDE ME PROOF OF THE INVESTIGATION.

I'm aware of my rights and according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to challenge anything and everything that I'm unsure of. I am demanding that you reinvestigate this account immediately. If you can't provide proof of the reinvestigation, these accounts must be deleted according to 15 USC 1681 i, ( Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable ). In general, if after any reinvestigation under paragraph 1, of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer. The law is very clear as to civil liability and remedy available to me. Furthermore, failure to honor this reinvestigation will lead to you being responsible for {$1000.00} per violation. Thank you for giving this your prompt attention.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally notifying your company that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am requesting that these accounts be blocked and deleted. It is important to clarify that this request is not made in error, nor is it based on any material misrepresentation for blocking these transactions. 
I insist on the removal of all utilization data from the mentioned accounts. 

Therefore, I request and demand that you remove these accounts from my file within 30 days, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), or conduct an investigation into these accounts. 

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: GA

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. 

and list of Inquiries. 

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 2024-04-02 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:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B. It is illegal to report information on my consumer report without my permission. Please delete these items from my consumer report

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B. It is illegal to report information on my consumer report without my permission. Please delete these items from my consumer report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-04-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I'm sending this complaint to inform credit bureaus that the following companies made unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. I have listed the names of the companies below, and the dates the inquiries were made. 
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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 2024-04-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally notifying your company that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am requesting that these accounts be blocked and deleted. It is important to clarify that this request is not made in error, nor is it based on any material misrepresentation for blocking these transactions. 
I insist on the removal of all utilization data from the mentioned accounts. 

Therefore, I request and demand that you remove these accounts from my file within 30 days, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), or conduct an investigation into these accounts. 

Additionally, I am demanding the removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are over 30 days old.

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 2024-04-02 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 2024-04-02 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:
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the consumer reporting agency failed to provide accuracy and fairness of credit reporting as per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) when the consumer reporting agency failed to protect the consumer 's ( XXXX XXXX ) right to privacy by reporting experiences between the consumer ( XXXX XXXX ) and the person making the report ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX etc. ) as per 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). It should also be noted that in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ), the consumer reporting agency has illegally reported information pertaining to secondary and post-secondary schooling as per 20 USC 1232g ( b ). The consumer reporting agency also reported derogatory marks on the consumer report which is in direct violation of 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ).

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 2024-04-02 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:
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the consumer reporting agency failed to provide accuracy and fairness of credit reporting as per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) when the consumer reporting agency failed to protect the consumer 's ( XXXX XXXX ) right to privacy by reporting experiences between the consumer ( XXXX XXXX ) and the person making the report ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX etc. ) as per 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). It should also be noted that in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ), the consumer reporting agency has illegally reported information pertaining to secondary and post-secondary schooling as per 20 USC 1232g ( b ). The consumer reporting agency also reported derogatory marks on the consumer report which is in direct violation of 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ).

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 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I believe FCRA 605B necessitates the elimination of any erroneous accounts from my credit report. Would you mind examining the documents? Some of the listed accounts contain inaccuracies, causing me discomfort.

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