vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention a critical matter concerning the inaccurate reporting of late payments on my credit accounts. This letter serves as an official notice of your non-compliance or negligence with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and outlines the corrective actions required to rectify this issue promptly. I've addressed this in prior letters to no avail. The reported late payment information does not accurately and completely reflect my payment history.

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 2023-12-28 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter reaches you under favorable circumstances. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the multiple attempts to remove a charge-off accounts from my credit report. Despite my continuous efforts and submissions of supporting documentation, the charge-off accounts remains on my credit report, adversely affecting my creditworthiness. 

I initially disputed the presence of the charge-off accounts, citing inaccuracies and providing relevant evidence to support my case. Despite my initial dispute, subsequent attempts, and the submission of additional documentation, I regret to inform you that the charge-off accounts persists on my credit report. 

Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of my previous correspondence, dispute letters, and the supporting documentation submitted during my initial and subsequent attempts to rectify this matter. I believe it is imperative to reiterate that the continued presence of the charge-off accounts are hindering my ability to secure favorable financial terms and is unjustly damaging my creditworthiness. 

I understand the importance of a thorough investigation, and I appreciate your dedication to maintaining accurate credit reports. However, the protracted resolution of this matter is causing undue stress and financial hardship. As a consumer, I have the right to accurate and fair credit reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

I kindly request that you conduct a comprehensive review of my dispute and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report by removing the charge-off accounts. Timely resolution of this issue is crucial to my financial well-being, and I believe it is in the best interest of all parties involved to expedite this process. I am asking for your assistance to remove these charge off accounts in my credit file : XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$250.00} - XXXX believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me with verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8700.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER.

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 2023-12-28 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter reaches you under favorable circumstances. I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the multiple attempts to remove a charge-off accounts from my credit report. Despite my continuous efforts and submissions of supporting documentation, the charge-off accounts remains on my credit report, adversely affecting my creditworthiness. 

I initially disputed the presence of the charge-off accounts, citing inaccuracies and providing relevant evidence to support my case. Despite my initial dispute, subsequent attempts, and the submission of additional documentation, I regret to inform you that the charge-off accounts persists on my credit report. 

Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of my previous correspondence, dispute letters, and the supporting documentation submitted during my initial and subsequent attempts to rectify this matter. I believe it is imperative to reiterate that the continued presence of the charge-off accounts are hindering my ability to secure favorable financial terms and is unjustly damaging my creditworthiness. 

I understand the importance of a thorough investigation, and I appreciate your dedication to maintaining accurate credit reports. However, the protracted resolution of this matter is causing undue stress and financial hardship. As a consumer, I have the right to accurate and fair credit reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

I kindly request that you conduct a comprehensive review of my dispute and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies on my credit report by removing the charge-off accounts. Timely resolution of this issue is crucial to my financial well-being, and I believe it is in the best interest of all parties involved to expedite this process. I am asking for your assistance to remove these charge off accounts in my credit file : XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$250.00} - XXXX believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me with verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8700.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of urgency regarding late payments that have been inaccurately reported on my credit account under your bureau. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified instances of late payments that I believe to be inaccurately reported. I understand the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date credit information, and I am committed to ensuring the integrity of my credit history. 

I kindly request that you investigate and, if necessary, correct or remove the reported late payments from my credit report. I believe that these inaccuracies do not reflect my true financial history and are adversely affecting my creditworthiness. 

XXXX XXXX  XXXX. XXXX 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 myself or XXXX XXXX  XXXX. customer service representative. XXXX have already removed this account from their records. There was an error present & they were able to find it. I'm confused about how you've verified it while the other bureaus have removed it. Please delete this from my file. It is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. 

Enclosed with this letter, please find any supporting documentation or evidence that may assist you in your investigation.

I am confident that your organization values accuracy and fairness in credit reporting. Therefore, I trust that you will take prompt action to rectify this situation and ensure that my credit report accurately represents my financial responsibility.

I appreciate your attention to this matter and request a written confirmation of the corrections or removal of late payments from my credit report within 15 business days from the date of receipt of this letter.

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 2023-12-28 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023, I requested a copy of the description of the method of verification procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the disputed accounts in question. Including the name of the company and address and the person name who conducted the reinvestagation process to me. I never received anything from the credit bureaus. I was told I didn't need any documents for the process by their representatives. By State and Federal law, a consumer reporting agency SHALL provide to a consumer a copy of description of reinvestagation process referred to paragraph ( 6 ) ( B ) ( 3 ). Unverifiable accounts MUST be removed from a consumer 's credit file. Silence in this matter is unacceptable. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Should all three credit bureaus continue to attempt to collect these debts without the proper validation, I have the right to sue all credit bureaus in small claims court and subject them to a fine of {$1000.00} per violation as well as my attorney fees and court fees as damages. I would like to remind that the credit bureaus are legally obligated not to report a debt that has not been properly validated. I am sure that the credit bureaus want to resolve this matter as quickly as possible and avoid any unnecessary complications Should they fail to respond to the letter within 15 days. 
Sincerely, 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 2023-12-28 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:
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 : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Have tried to use the pre paid American Express gift card online and at various merchants to ultimately get the card declined every single time. Upon doing research online, have found that this issue is quite common with many people who have been gifted or purchased the American Express Gift Card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 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:
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 : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
i was a victim of identity theft and these are the items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  SEE ATTACHED There is information on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not give any written permission in accordance with the FCRA to have the below identified transactions furnished on my consumer report. Please block the reporting of this information. The identified transactions are not related to any transactions by me the consumer. This block is not being made in error, or on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact. I am in fact, requesting this block on behalf of myself.

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 2023-12-28 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX consumer in fact. XXXX received no written expressed consent to allow Bank of America to furnish any information about me or an alleged debt. Bank of America has been reporting that I owe an alleged debt since XXXX. The account is now showing closed when I never closed an account with Bank of America. Bank of American never received my written expressed consent to furnish any information on my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have an AMEX gift card that still carries the full balance of {$150.00}, but gets declined at every retailer I attempt to use it at.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 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. 

Account Name : XXXX/XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX/XXXX  Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or 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 2023-12-28 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 : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX the consumer in fact. Equifax received no written expressed consent to allow XXXX  XXXX XXXX to furnish any information about me or an alleged debt. XXXX  XXXX XXXX has been reporting that I owe an alleged debt since XXXX. The account is now showing closed when I never closed an account with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX never received my written expressed consent to furnish any information on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Please know the information on my credit report is not correct. I've listed addresses and inquiries that do not belong to me. I need this fraudulent information removed immediately. Being a victim in the past I am trying my best to ensure my information is reporting accurately. Since I am not being heard with the institutions responsible for reporting accurate, complete and permissible information I am seeking help from a higher source. Please remove urgently.

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 2023-12-28 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: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
We received your complaint. Thank you. 
We will review your complaint. Depending on what we find, we will typically : Send your complaint to the company for a response ; or Send your complaint to another state or federal agency, or help you get in touch with your state or local consumer protection office ; or Let you know if we need more information to continue our work. 
YOUR COMPLAINT In accordance with The Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor has violated my Federally Protected Consumer rights. Per 15 USC 1681b Permissble Purposes 604a section 2 - states any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances an no other : ( 2 ) CLEARLY STATES : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer in which whom it relates. ( violation # 1 ) Under 15 USC 1681 602 ( a ) STATES : Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting.The Congress makes the following findings : ( 4 ) STATES : There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. UNDER : Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S. Code 552a ) ( b ) Conditions of disclosure : STATES No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure of the record would be -- ( VIOLATION # 2 ) 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ;

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation