vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 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: TX

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 2024-10-21 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
There are several unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 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:
I am writing to formally dispute the following accounts that have been fraudulently reported and reinserted into my credit report without proper communication, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( 605B ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ). 
The accounts in question are : Creditor : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Reported : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Current Status : CHARGE OFF These accounts were previously removed from my credit report as a result of an identity theft dispute under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( 605B ). However, I recently discovered that they have been reinserted without any notification, as required by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ( ii ), which mandates that I be informed of any reinsertion within five business days. To date, I have not received this notification, and such failure constitutes a violation of my consumer rights. 
Legal Requirements Regarding Reinsertion of Accounts According to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), credit reporting agencies must meet certain conditions before reinserting previously deleted information : 1. Certification Requirement : The furnisher of the information must certify that the information is accurate and complete before it can be reinserted.

2. Consumer Notification : The CRA is required to notify the consumer in writing or electronically within 5 business days of the reinsertion, including the name, address, and telephone number of the furnisher of the information.

Furthermore, the reinsertion of these accounts as charge-offs is also unlawful. Charge-offs representing income are prohibited from being included in a consumer 's credit report under 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). These accounts should not have been reported as charge-offs in the first place.

Relevant Case Law The courts have reinforced these protections in several cases : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) : This case established that credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure accuracy, and failing to do so, especially by reinserting inaccurate or unverifiable information, can result in liability for damages. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) : The court ruled that CRAs must notify consumers when reinserted information is placed back onto their report. Failure to notify a consumer within XXXX days is a violation of the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : This case supports the claim that failure to properly notify a consumer or reinsert disputed and previously deleted information violates their rights under the FCRA.

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 2024-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I purchased a loan with credit from XXXX XXXX XXXX GMC for roughly XXXX  XXXX plus interest charges that would finally total up to XXXX XXXXXXXX. My grandchild lost the original loan contract so I requested another and to my surprise upon reading it I felt I had been taken fast. I talked to a family member who began to teach me about loans, debt, the Federal Reserve Act sections 16 and 29, and the Bill of Exchange Act and l learned l could satisfy the debt by law using a negotiable instrument. I prepared the necessary documents and forwarded them to the dealership and GM Financial for processing but GM said " the documentation l submitted was not recognized by the IRS, the Federal Reserve nor the US government as legal tender '' so it wouldn't be an acceptable payment for my account. However, the Bill of Exchange Act says different. I then sent these documents XXXX more times and each time the form of payment was kept by the company but i was only sent a bill. no answer to any of my questions and stonewalled when trying to speak with anyone who might help in this matter. Because of their non-transparency in the contract and in trying to resolve this matter l feel l had to bring it to someone in authority who could help in this matter. l also asked for arbitration since it was a clause in the original contract. That is the quick version...

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TN

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 XXXX XXXX helping me due to XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. 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 my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items 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 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-10-21 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: Nelnet, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This creditor engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices of the FDCPA which it prohibits. According to 15 USC 1666b it is a billing error I did not receive a statement 21 days before the late payment error. If finance charge included, there should be no late payments pursuant 15 USC 1605 ( a ) due to finance charge bring sum of all charges so I can not be penalized for something that is already paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

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 XXXX  according to XXXXDebt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. 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 my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items 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 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-10-21 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: PREFERRED CREDIT INC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am writing regarding the ongoing inaccuracies related to the account in question, which has been disputed multiple times with all three credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ), as well as with Preferred Credit. Despite my previous efforts, this account continues to be inaccurately reported across all platforms. 

My most recent dispute, under Confirmation Number XXXX, was submitted on XX/XX/year>. The investigation was marked as completed on XX/XX/year>. According to the results, the account information was " Modified, '' which inherently suggests that changes were made. This leads to a significant question : How can the information be simultaneously " verified as accurate '' while also being " modified ''? The XXXX are logically inconsistent. 

Additionally, the account information reported by Preferred Credit does not align with the data provided by XXXX and XXXX, even though Preferred Credit is responsible for reporting directly to these credit bureaus. This ongoing inconsistency demonstrates a clear failure in the credit reporting process. 

I have attached Preferred Credits initial response to my first complaint, in which they claimed the information was accurate and verified. Yet, when I submitted further disputes with the credit bureaus, the information was once again modified without any resolution of the inaccuracies. This continued failure to provide accurate reporting highlights willful negligence on the part of Preferred Credit and the credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ). 

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ), furnishers of credit information, including Preferred Credit, are required to provide accurate information to the credit bureaus. The ongoing misreporting and failure to correct the record after multiple disputes violates these statutory obligations. Additionally, I believe I am entitled to damages for each month this account has been inaccurately reported, as well as for each violation committed by the credit bureaus and Preferred Credit.

In light of the continuous inaccuracies over the past few years, I am prepared to settle this matter for {$5000.00}, an amount I consider to be a fair and reasonable remedy given the harm caused. This includes the removal of the inaccurate account from all three of my credit reports. If this resolution is not achieved, I am fully prepared to proceed with legal action, as my consumer law attorney is ready to take the necessary steps to seek the full remedies afforded to me under the FCRA until a satisfactory resolution is reached. 

I expect to hear from you promptly regarding this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
FINAL NOTICE! I am writing to express my distress regarding the inaccurate information included in my credit profile. Your failure to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure maximum accuracy in the credit reports you publish is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and federal law. 

I request that you immediately block and remove all inaccurate information from my credit report and provide me with an updated copy. 

Under the FCRA, any disputed item can not remain on my credit report without supporting evidence. I would like to remind you of the following relevant laws : 15 U.S. Code 1681n : Civil liability for willful noncompliance 15 U.S. Code 1681o : Civil liability for negligent noncompliance 15 U.S. Code 1692k : Civil liability for violations related to debt collection practices I am entitled to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 6 ), which states that a consumer reporting agency must provide written notice of the results of a reinvestigation within five business days of completion.

In accordance with the FCRA, any inclusion of late payments or derogatory statuses is a violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ), which excludes reports detailing transactions solely between the consumer and the reporting entity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
FINAL NOTICE! I am writing to express my distress regarding the inaccurate information included in my credit profile. Your failure to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure maximum accuracy in the credit reports you publish is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and federal law. 

I request that you immediately block and remove all inaccurate information from my credit report and provide me with an updated copy. 

Under the FCRA, any disputed item can not remain on my credit report without supporting evidence. I would like to remind you of the following relevant laws : 15 U.S. Code 1681n : Civil liability for willful noncompliance 15 U.S. Code 1681o : Civil liability for negligent noncompliance 15 U.S. Code 1692k : Civil liability for violations related to debt collection practices I am entitled to monetary compensation under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 6 ), which states that a consumer reporting agency must provide written notice of the results of a reinvestigation within five business days of completion. 

In accordance with the FCRA, any inclusion of late payments or derogatory statuses is a violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ), which excludes reports detailing transactions solely between the consumer and the reporting entity.

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 2024-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I disputed two charges -- each in the amount of {$510.00} ( total of {$1000.00} ), which I paid to merchant XXXX XXXX. The charges were disputed due to the merchant having initially advised me that he would be providing search engine optimization ( SEO ) services for my company 's website. I paid for several months for this service, believing that I would be receiving SEO services. Dissatisfied with the services of the company, I subsequently advised him that I would be discontinuing with his company 's services. I filed a complaint with the financial institution, advising that I was dissatisfied with the services and had informed the merchant. Subsequent to this, the merchant advised XX/XX/year> that his company had not provided any SEO services, as were originally agreed upon. I furnished the financial institution with all corroborating documentation and was told XX/XX/year> by a supervisor that she would have the claim reviewed again in light of the fact that the merchant did not provide the services, for which I originally hired him. Another supervisor at the financial institution advised me XX/XX/year> that she also saw the corroborating documents I submitted to the financial institution but could not resubmit the claim for review. I advised her at this point that I would be filing a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as the financial institution 's errors resulted in my account having overdrafted more than {$1000.00} on XX/XX/year>.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach.

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 2024-10-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of an loan account opened at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. These accounts and address have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and 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 explanation