vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is so annoying & frustrating. Ive sent Equifax multiple letters that Im the one whos disputing the items that are UNKNOWN to me. In Equifax 's responses that make the claim that have not initiated any disputes on my behalf due to the fraudulent or high risk nature, and the documents I provided have either been confirmed as fraudulent or deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. This is a complete joke. How in the world did they verify these claims? First of all, I know that under FCRA Section 619 Obtaining information under false pretenses that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. Most importantly, I never sent my documentation to anyone else as it deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. Also, according to FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 3 ) Determination That Dispute Is Frivolous or Irrelevant ( A ) a consumer reporting agency may terminate a reinvestigation of information disputed by a consumer under that paragraph if the agency reasonably determines that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant, including by reason of a failure by a consumer to provide sufficient information to investigate the disputed information. ( B ) Notice of determination. Upon making any determination in accordance with subparagraph ( A ) that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of such determination not later than 5 business days after making such determination, by mail or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency. Again, under FCRA 617 Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681o ] Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( XXXX ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and ( XXXX ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. I need your help! As a consumer, I need to correct my credit file for my credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity to obtain my rights and My Financial Freedom that has been DAMAGE. List of items that are UNKNOWN to 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: MOHELA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a participant of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program ( PSLF ). I am currently 4 payments away from loan forgiveness eligibility. In review of my payment counts, I noted that payments made between XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX were missing from my total payment counts. I sent Mohela proof of bills sent to me by my servicer at the time ( XXXX XXXX ) and payments I made at the time. Despite this proof, Mohela has refused to honor this payments. Per Mohela, these payments were made during an " in-school deferment period '' and thus not eligible for PSLF. I have spoken with multiple persons at Mohela letting them know that there seems to be a discrepancy as these bills were sent directly from my lender at the time and thus NO deferment existed during that timeframe. These 5 counts are the last counts needed for my PSLF forgiveness eligibility. I fail to understand how Mohela decline to accept that there may have been a clerical error given proof that I was not in repayment ( hence bills from my lender at the time ) and supporting payment information.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the presence of the hard inquiries on my credit report as listed below. These inquiries was made without my knowledge or consent, and I request it's immediate removal from my credit file.

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 2024-02-14 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
To my knowledge, FCRA 605B states that inaccurately reported accounts should be removed from credit reports. I'm uncertain about the specifics, but please review the accounts detailed in the documents. They're inaccurately reported on my credit history, including erroneous account information and statuses. This situation has upset me, and I'm feeling unwell. I'm reaching out for your assistance.

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 2024-02-14 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:
My vehicle was robbed multiple times, my purse was stolen with all of my information in it. I filed complaints with the XXXX XXXX Police Department. As a result, there has been fraudulent accounts opened up and fraudulent inquiries on my credit report. I provided proof that they arent my accounts and the credit bureaus isnt deleting the false info from 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 2024-02-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2024, I called Experian to update my personal information. I notified the credit bureau that my name she be listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX and not XXXX XXXX. As of today, the company has failed to dispute the inaccurate information

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 2024-02-14 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Upon checking my credit report, I spotted some unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Elevate Recoveries, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
recently obtain a copy of my credit report and you are currently reporting debit to my credit report in also allowed under the fair debit collection practices act I am requesting that you allow me to validate the alleged debit please provide me with a breakdown of all the charges, dates of service and procedures give me including fees associated with the debit. 


Additionally, I am allowed under the HIPPA law ( health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 ), to protect my privacy and medical records from third parties. Im do not recall giving permission for ( ELEVATE RECO/XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to release my medical information to a third-party I am aware that Hippa does not allow for limited information about me but anything more is to only be revealed with the patients authorization therefore my request is to unfold as follows. 


-Validation of debit and HIPAA authorization -please provide a breakdown of fees including any collections costs and medical charges. 
-provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my medical information to you. 
-requesting purchase argeement between the original creditor. 
-Cease any credit bureau reporting until debit has been validated by me.

-revoking all rights of communicating with you through email, text, calls.

My consumer laws were also vaildate Collection Agency has not provided validation information under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) but yet they placed a collection on my consumer report.

I have not been given a chance to dispute account according to 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) Collection agency is violating my consumer rights by using false misleadin, misrepresentation and deceptive means.

Collection agency has no authority to furnish any account to a consumer reporting agencies Without providing any and all disclosures required by law and they are in clear violation of 12CFR 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681-S 2 ( 7 ) ( A ) Please send this information to my mailing address listed above and except this letter as my formal debit validation request, which Im allowed under the FDCPA. Please note that withholding the information you received from any medical provider in a attempt to be HIPPA compliant can be a violation of the FDCPA because you will be deceiving me after my written request. I request for documentation of what you received from the provider of service in connection with the alleged debt Additionally and reporting of this debit to the credit bureaus prior to allowing me to validate it may be a violation of the fair credit reporting act which can allow me to seek damages from your collection agency I will await your reply with the above requested proof per the standards you have 30 days in ways to respond to the request or this debt will be considered invalid and removed from the credit bureaus expected or damages will be sought after.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-15 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
i am a natural person, i am a livng human being. i have right under 15 usc 1681 equifax is goven by 15 usc 1681. and they violated my right numerous of times. i demand the accounts listed below be removed because According to 15 USC 1681 i have the right to privacy I did not give experien written permission to furnish these accounts Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Mailed letters on XX/XX/2024 to dispute inaccuracies on my account and each time I was mailed a stall letter saying they fell someone else as sent my information. This is a direct violation of the FCRA. Additionally there is NO law that states a consumer can not use a third party, so using that as your excuse is a irrelevant. In fact, the United States Congress has found the whole process so overwhelming that they afford consumers the right to use a third party on their behalf if the consumer so chooses. This is why your statement is so shameful. I reserve the right to sue a credit bureau for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and I believe I can prove that you did not use reasonable measures to insure the accuracy of my credit reports and now you are stalling the process even further. I realize disputes can be expensive and it is your job to stall them, but you do so at great risk. Please take notice that this complaint is a formal notice to you that I am requesting that you continue forward with my original investigation request and please send the results to me within 15 days. I therefore legally and lawfully refuse your " form letter '' thus giving you only 15 days not XXXX more. I am annoyed and outraged at your accusation and I have researched my rights in regards to my credit file. Please expedite my original request 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 2024-02-14 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
As far as I understand, FCRA 605B mandates the removal of inaccurately reported accounts from credit reports. I'm unsure about the details, but I urge you to examine the accounts provided in the documents. They're inaccurately reflected on my credit report, with incorrect account details and statuses. This situation has left me feeling upset and unwell. Your help with this matter would be greatly appreciated.

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 2024-02-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I've contacted the credit reporting agencies via phone and mail to resolve the issue. Discharged accounts are still being reported on my credit report. Per IRS once the accounts have entered charge-off status and filed as discharged debt, it is now taxable income. INCOME CAN NOT BE REPORTED ON A CONSUMER PROFILE AS DEBT. There is a1099c form and the income is being filed on my taxes. 

In accordance with 15 USC 1681-E ( B ) each bureau has the responsibility of reporting maximum accuracy. 

This inaccurate information being reported to my credit profile is severely impacting my 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 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:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report which caused XXXX XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100 % correct. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit report and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) these accounts are in violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-15 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble been waiting for the credit bureaus response and its really making me feel XXXX since it seems that theyre not doing anything to resolve my issue. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved, its me personally who is filling this complaint. Please review the uploaded 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 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
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 2024-02-15 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: Medical Data Systems, Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
These following companies flagged my accounts as Collections without my consent or knowledge of it being a known account : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Medical Data Systems I oXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am following up on a previous dispute that was filed in which I requested that multiple accounts listed on my credit report be validated and I was specific asking for documentation that was used to determine the account to be valid. If there was no validation or documentation provided then by law the account was to be deleted. Equifax failed to provide either the proof of validation or deletion of the account. They are now liable for damages under the law for willful non compliance. Further they failed to address all of the accounts that were disputed including a public record which they have XXXX written authorization from me to be reporting to my credit report. 

So again I request that all information for the accounts listed below be provided in writing to me which includes but not limited to : the original contract with my wet signature, full transactional history from date of opening to present or closing of the account, any other documentation that was use to verify the account as being accurate. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) ACCURACY OF REPORT : Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. I know that under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

If you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof within 15 days after your investigation, you must remove the accounts and or the information listed below : 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My account fully paid {$41.00} closed, brought forward a balance of XXXX cents; offered to pay it to stop sending statements .Now asking added late fee & interest charges on XXXX cents amounting {$45.00} appr, that is an outrageous rate & extortion.Not a business.

Account was closed because oil change {$25.00} off promotion was not given either by. Store or by credit card. That was first purchase on card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the presence of the hard inquiries on my credit report as listed below. These inquiries was made without my knowledge or consent, and I request it's immediate removal from my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the inclusion of this bankruptcy on my credit report. The dates filed and reported, as well as the closing dates, do not align. This situation is highly concerning as I possess a letter from the court clearly stating that this bankruptcy should not be reported to you. Furthermore, the involvement of an unauthorized third party adds to the absurdity of this situation.

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