vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them "

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 2024-08-07 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:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and notice I had fraudulent accounts on my report. I have a police report also reported with this from a few years back. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized and fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to remove these inquiries from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
For many years now I have been asking credit bureaus and collection agencies to provide proof that these fraud accounts belong to me and asking both credit bureaus and collection to remove these fraud accounts from my credit reports and nothing has been done. I submitted a police report several times in the best still nothing has been done to assist me. I have gotten letters from credit bureaus indicating my personal information from XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX and other companies stating my information, data, and identity was exposed in data breaches and is on the dark web. This is not fair not right that I keep asking both credit bureaus and collection to delete, remove these fraud account to clear fraud accounts and nothing is being done. This has been ongoing since XXXX, and I have put Fraud alerts on my files and still my identity is being used and continuously exposed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX  XXXX  debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5- -1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you mv identification as well as the informatin requested from the list of acceptable itms which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Long story short tried to deposit my boyfriend ( XXXX ) a 401k check. First they said it was bad. Then they said couldnt do it because third party check. Finally 3 weeks later they admit it is good. Now they wont send me the money in a check because they closed my account because it was fraud.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: 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. 

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 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This is the third time they have failed to process my payment in a timely manner. Payment was transmitted electronically from my bank nearly two weeks before the due date. This has went beyond aggravating. Im tired of this. I have sent them a message twice concerning this instance. No reply whatsoever. A copy of my banks transmission confirmation has already been submitted to Synchrony.

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 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Unauthorized withdrawals or charges — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Bank of America regarding misleading information provided to me about a debt cancellation program, as well as the unauthorized duplication of monthly fees on my account. Below are the details of my complaint : XXXX. Misleading Information : In XX/XX/year>, I contacted Bank of America to inquire about a program to cancel my credit card debt. 
Over the phone, I was informed that I could cancel my debt in XXXX installments ( XXXX for each credit card ) with a 5 % interest rate and that my debt would be cleared within XXXX years. 
The information provided was never verified in writing, and I did not receive a written contract outlining the terms discussed. 
XXXX. Unauthorized Fees and Lack of Transparency : Over the past XXXX months, Bank of America has been duplicating my monthly fees without authorization. 
When I contacted the bank to address these unauthorized charges, they refused to provide a claim number and failed to reverse the payments. 
The bank did not advise me that the debt cancellation process would significantly impact my XXXX XXXX, nor that my credit cards would be removed as part of the process. 
I have repeatedly asked for clear information regarding the length of the payment period, the interest rate, and the timeline for debt cancellation, but have not received satisfactory responses. 
XXXX. Attempts to Resolve the Issue : I have spent considerable time on the phone with Bank of America XXXX, attempting to resolve these issues. 
Despite my efforts, the bank has refused to reverse the erratic duplicated fees and has not provided a claim number for my complaints. 
XXXX Requested : XXXX reversal of all unauthorized duplicated monthly fees. 
XXXX and written documentation of the terms of the debt cancellation program, including the interest rate, payment period, and impact on my XXXX XXXX. 
An apology for the misleading information and lack of transparency. 
XXXX that my credit report will accurately reflect my credit history without undue negative impact from this process.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( q ) ( 3 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act hereinafter FCRA, XXXX used an intentional perversion of the truth to induce the consumer to be reliant upon it to deprive the consumer of it's right to privacy. XXXX reported to my private nonpublic and personal information to consumer reporting agencies without lawful authority or actual consent of the consumer thus committing identity theft. These fraudulent actions have caused me to sustain injuries such as a loss of opportunity and wages.

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 2024-08-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5- -1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you mv identification as well as the informatin requested from the list of acceptable itms which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

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 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Columbia Debt Recovery LLC dba Genesis is pursuing a debt of {$61000.00} that is inaccurately reported. This debt was paid off by a XXXX relief program, and there should be no outstanding balance. Despite disputing this with the credit reporting agencies since XX/XX/year>, and providing evidence of the debt being settled, XXXX continues to report this inaccurate information. I contacted them by phone on XX/XX/year>, but no resolution was achieved, and the debt is still reported inaccurately, causing undue stress and affecting my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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:
THIS HARD INQUIRIES DON'T BELONG TO ME, HASN'T BEING AUTHORIZED BY ME : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Government benefit card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Comerica
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
My card was declined so I tried to check online to see what is going on and it says my card is invalid to call customer service but nobody answers the call. All together I've been on hold XXXX of the last XXXX hours. 

The first pic is the message I got trying to sign in online. The other XXXX are pics showing I'm not the only one having trouble getting through.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. 

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX I have been involved in Identity theft, and I need help getting these negative accounts OFF my report immediately. My reputation is being affected by this inconvenience. I'm in the process of purchasing a home and I'm being denied for something that is not mine. Please HELP!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: NC

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. 

XXXXDEPT OF ED : # XXXX 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A. States I have rights to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 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 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 with antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: NC

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. 

XXXXDEPT OF ED : # XXXX 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A. States I have rights to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 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 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 with 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 2024-08-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recognize the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report as specified by FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've noticed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning.

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 2024-08-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate Account number { XXXX Account name { 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 2024-08-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I did not open these accounts and believe them to be fraudulent. I request a thorough investigation and removal from my credit report. Supporting documents are attached.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief