vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 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 previously sent a letter to the Bureaus regarding the inaccuracies and unknown entries on my credit report, but sadly, I haven't received a response even after 30 days. It feels like my concerns are being overlooked, and I'm not being treated fairly. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these issues aren't investigated within 30 days, they should be removed from my credit report without delay. Since that time has passed, I expect these accounts to be updated right away. If this doesn't happen, I may have to consider legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Moreover, my information was compromised in the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which adds to my worries about the safety of my personal data.

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 2025-01-06 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Good day! 
I am reaching out regarding several concerning accounts in my credit report that require investigation for a lawful resolution. Upon review, I identified inaccuracies and inconsistencies that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The violations I have noted include : Violation of Timely Payments Regulations Violation of Finance Charge Determination Violation of United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) I request that you provide proper evidence showing that I was late on this account, in compliance with Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Ai, 15 USC 1666b, and 1637 ( b ). If you can not supply the required evidence, you can not deem payment as late, which constitutes a violation of Section 15 USC 1681s-2. Please update the account as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED. '' Additionally, I am filing this complaint due to the multiple inaccuracies in my report, which have negatively impacted my ability to secure credit. The violations that need prompt attention are : FCRA Section 616 - Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA Section 603 ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( A ) - Obligations with Respect to Disclosures of Personal Information FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Furnishing Deceptive Forms Violation of Credit Report Permissible Purposes Privacy Act violations U.S.C 552a ( g ) ( 1 ) ( A ) USC 1692e I demand verifiable proof, specifically the original consumer contract with my signature, for the accounts listed. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if you can not provide this proof. Therefore, I insist that the accounts be VERIFIED or REMOVED immediately.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Good day! 
I am reaching out regarding several concerning accounts in my credit report that require investigation for a lawful resolution. Upon review, I identified inaccuracies and inconsistencies that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The violations I have noted include : Violation of Timely Payments Regulations Violation of Finance Charge Determination Violation of United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) I request that you provide proper evidence showing that I was late on this account, in compliance with Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Ai, 15 USC 1666b, and 1637 ( b ). If you can not supply the required evidence, you can not deem payment as late, which constitutes a violation of Section 15 USC 1681s-2. Please update the account as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED. '' Additionally, I am filing this complaint due to the multiple inaccuracies in my report, which have negatively impacted my ability to secure credit. The violations that need prompt attention are : FCRA Section 616 - Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA Section 603 ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( A ) - Obligations with Respect to Disclosures of Personal Information FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Furnishing Deceptive Forms Violation of Credit Report Permissible Purposes Privacy Act violations U.S.C 552a ( g ) ( 1 ) ( A ) USC 1692e I demand verifiable proof, specifically the original consumer contract with my signature, for the accounts listed. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if you can not provide this proof. Therefore, I insist that the accounts be VERIFIED or REMOVED immediately.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Merchants Acceptance Corp
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Unauthorized Credit Reporting and Demand for Resolution Reference to Federal and Missouri Laws Dear MRCHNT ACCPT I am writing to address blatant violation regarding the unauthorized reporting of information to my credit report, as confirmed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Sections 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), 1681c ( a ) ( 2 ), and 1681s-2 ( a ), the Texas Finance Code under Sections 392.301 and 392.305, and identity fraud laws, specifically Texas Penal Code Section 32.51 .

It has unequivocally come to my attention that MRCHNT ACCPT has already engaged in unauthorized reporting to my credit report without obtaining my explicit consent. Federal law, as outlined in the FCRA, explicitly mandates that the consent of the consumer is a non-negotiable requirement for such reporting activities under Section 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ).

In addition to federal law, Texas state law, specifically Section 392.301 of the Texas Finance Code, emphasizes the necessity of consumer consent for credit reporting. Furthermore, Section 392.305 of the Texas Finance Code establishes clear guidelines for the fair reporting of consumer credit information. Simultaneously, identity fraud laws, such as Texas Penal Code Section 32.51, underscore the severity of unauthorized access and misuse of personal information.

I assert with unwavering certainty that I have not provided consent for MRCHNT ACCPT to report any information to my credit report. This undeniable lack of explicit permission constitutes a blatant violation of my rights, resulting in potential damage to my creditworthiness and an unequivocal disregard for federal and state laws. 
I demand, with the utmost certainty, that MRCHNT ACCPT immediately ceases any further reporting of information to my credit report without obtaining my explicit consent, as mandated by Section 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA and Sections 392.301 and 392.305 of the Texas Finance Code. Failure to comply within the stipulated 30-day timeframe will be viewed as willful noncompliance, subject to penalties under applicable laws, including identity fraud laws. 
I emphasize that obtaining consent is not a discretionary choice but a legal obligation under these specific sections of the FCRA, Texas state law, and identity fraud laws. This is not a negotiation ; it is a demand for compliance with both federal and state regulations, protecting consumers like myself from unauthorized and damaging credit reporting.

I anticipate your immediate attention to this matter and expect that MRCHNT ACCPT will promptly rectify these egregious violations, respecting my rights under federal and state laws.

Doneingoodfaith.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 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:
My privacy rights are safeguarded by laws established by Congress to protect consumers. Allowing unauthorized access to my financial data not only violates federal laws but also infringes on my constitutional rights, resulting in significant harm and distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Source Receivables Management LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I received a notification from XXXX XXXX about a collection added to my account on XX/XX/XXXX. According to XXXX XXXX, the debt is for {$9100.00} from Source Receivables Management. This is all that I know. From XX/XX/XXXX through now, I have received intermittent debt collections all related to rental debts which resulted from identity theft. This individual also filed federal tax returns under my name for the XXXX tax year. I have extensive evidence of the identity theft, including a copy of the fraudulent license and I have testified in court against the individual who stole my identity. The company collecting debt under association with my name, date of birth, and social security number clearly does not have my information, as they have not contacted me. A copy of the fraudulent license, as well as a summary of all incidents as of the last reported incident in XX/XX/XXXX, are attached.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting your help to investigate such accounts from these companies that are reporting me inaccurately about the late payments. I was laid off from work and I asked them naturally to have these late payments be forgiven and they have said yes but they are still reporting these late. I have contacted them and have not given any updates at all this is my last resort.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

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 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In mid-XXXX, I deposited a check to my personal checking account with Truist, and the bank flagged it as fraudulent. On XX/XX/XXXX, I was surprised to discover that the logins for both my personal and business accounts were not working. As that was a Saturday, I had to wait to go on Monday, XX/XX/XXXX to the closest branch to figure out why. When I went on Monday, I was informed that both my checking accounts were being closed because of suspected fraudulent activity. The employees at the branch told me that they were still investigating, and that I would receive a letter explaining whatever actions were taken. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received four separate letters, two dated XX/XX/XXXX, the other two dated XX/XX/XXXX, stating that " after careful review '' both my accounts would be closed, and if I had a negative balance, to go to the bank to pay it. As I could not log in online, I had no way of knowing if I had a negative balance on either account. 

Today, XX/XX/XXXX, I received another letter from Truist that, according to the letter, because I had not paid {$280.00} negative balance, Truist sent me to collections, and and also notified XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. There was nowhere near enough time for me to go in and pay them, as I had other bills and other obligations to pay and try to catch up on. 

I am currently in the midst of dealing with a financial crisis, due in no small part to being under a mountain of XXXX  debt stemming from an incident in which XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  in XX/XX/year>. The resulting XXXX XXXX stay, as well as months of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and having to choose which bills to pay left me deeply in XXXX  debt. Truist 's actions could not have happened at a worse time.

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 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ProCollect, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I requested a debt validation letter over a year ago and have not yet received. The woman I spoke to said that it would be provided.

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 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :

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 2025-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Some accounts on my credit report are reported with incorrect or outdated information, and this is damaging my credit score.

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 2025-01-06 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:
Some accounts on my credit report are reported with incorrect or outdated information, and this is damaging my credit score.

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 2025-01-06 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a reinvestigation of the information contained in my credit report, specifically regarding the account XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. This request is made in accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy, and 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) - Compliance procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information. 

I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed several incorrect accounts, including the one mentioned above. I believe these inaccuracies are adversely affecting my credit report and costing me significant amounts in interest annually. I understand that it is your responsibility to investigate these items to ensure their accuracy. 

Below is the account I am requesting to be reinvestigated : Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX : XXXX I request that you thoroughly reinvestigate the completeness and accuracy of every piece of information related to this account. If any information is found to be inaccurate, I ask that it be promptly removed from my credit report. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681i, if you are unable to verify the accuracy of the information within 30 days, I request that the account be deleted from my credit report. Additionally, under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ), I ask that you ensure all procedures followed in including this information are reasonable and guarantee maximum accuracy. 

Please send me the results of your investigation via mail once it is complete. I appreciate your time and attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response.

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