vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation.

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. 
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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 2024-08-13 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: CT

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 XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX and 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 2024-08-13 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against TransUnion regarding their failure to comply with the legal requirements stipulated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Specifically, I requested the method of verification ( MOV ) that TransUnion used in response to a dispute I filed. According to the FCRA, upon receipt of such a request, the credit reporting agency is required to respond within 15 days of receiving the request. 

The relevant section of the FCRA is Section 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ), which states that if the consumer requests the method of verification used by the consumer reporting agency during the dispute process, the agency must provide that information within 15 days of receiving the consumers request. 

I sent my request for the method of verification to TransUnion via certified mail. I have in my possession the certified mail receipt with the tracking number, showing that TransUnion received the letter on XXXX XXXX, 2024. Based on this, TransUnion was required to respond to my request by XX/XX/year>. Today is XX/XX/year>2024, and I have still not received any response or acknowledgment from TransUnion. 

This lack of response is not only in violation of the FCRA but also causes significant concern regarding the accuracy and transparency of XXXX dispute resolution 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CLGF Holdco 1, LLC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
One day it was suddenly locked- when I went to make a payment. 
I called in and they said I could pay them ( the person on the phone ) and that I was locked out. That the only way to even be able to PAY was to send a copy of my license. 

If they think I'm a con, whatever. They should ask for ID ahead of time if they think they're protecting themselves but, asking for a license after the fact and not allowing me to make payments IS GOING TO HURT MY CREDIT and it is... not making me happy to put it politely. 

I am not the first. There's at least 2 or 3 other recent cases just on XXXX alone. Apparently lately, they're handing out cards and then revoking access once a balance is due. 

What this achieves, maybe you can figure out. It seems backwards to me but maybe there's some sort of logic I'm failing to see? 

The other 5 companies I bank/card with are all fine. Something is wrong with XXXX. 

I don't care about a card with a 500 dollar limit. I do care about my credit and 1 ) I am not sending my license to some random person, I've had my ID stolen at least twice. 2 ) I am not sending payment to a third-world country. I work with foreigners. It is not racism. It is someone getting paid 2 dollars an hour to answer phones. People get greedy. Our stuff gets stolen when provided to random places like this.

If it's really an american company, I should be able to pay in america. That sounds pretty XXXX  and please don't think of me as that backwards but really, it's true. If they aren't cons, I should just be able to pay my bill and not have all of this weird XXXX from them. 

There are no documents to attach as they will not let me switch off of paperless now. They will not provide paper statements without my license ....

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
"

Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file.
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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 Account Number : XXXX and 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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/ 2024 I received a notification from XXXX XXXX  as well as the three credit reporting agencies that I had new information on my credit report. After reviewing my credit reports I saw that a new collection had been added to my credit report which is not mine. I was never previously sent communication via mail from this collection agency regarding this debt. This debt just randomly showed up on my credit reports and lists a date of XX/XX/2024. It lists the company as XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have not had an account with them. I tried disputing this information on XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX, 2024 through all three credit reporting agencies and their findings showed that the collection agency said this was a valid collection. That is not true and this needs to be removed 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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 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 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. ''

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 2024-08-13 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.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 602 ( A ), states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : 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 2024-08-13 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:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items.

The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process.

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items.

The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process.

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

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 2024-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Contacted your employer
Company: ASTA FUNDING INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
They keep calling my personal line and there calling my job kind of like harrasing they keep calling especially a girl named XXXX. They are trying to collect a debt from 13 years ago. Without giving me any information about what the debt is

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: Opportunity Financial, LLC
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Inaccurate Credit Reporting ( 15 USC 168152 ) To whom it may concern, 1 I am writing this letter to inform you that i have notified the credit bureaus of misreporting by your company in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. According to which, as the furnisher of the information in question, you have a grave responsibility of maintaining the accuracy of that information. following account ( Opportunity financial ) is reporting a balance of ( {$2400.00} ) when it is my understanding an reason to believe that because this debt was charged off by you that is was memorialized with a form 1099C as proof or evidence thereat. And that because of my fact, this debt is cancelled and at least should not reflect the balance that is currently shown of ( {$2400.00} ) on my consumer file. This is canceled debt, the company has filed it on their taxes but they also are reporting it on my credit report as debt, doesnt make sense at all. A charge off is considered ordinary income so how could it be furnishing on my credit report as debt. The IRS states that this company was supposed to send me a 1099c form so I can file the ordinary income. They havent sent me none of that at all so now they are in violation of USC 1681EB, it speaks on maximum accuracy of the consumer report. So this item has to be deleted from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My account with this company is being reported late and i was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with this company 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 in MONTHS REPORTING LATE to be removed 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.

This company never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

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! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports.

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 2024-08-13 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: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute an unauthorized credit inquiries that appears on my credit report dated [ XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX. ] The inquiry was made by [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] without my consent or knowledge, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 604. According to my records, I did not initiate any transaction or authorize [ XXXX  ] to obtain my credit information. I request that the CFPB investigates this matter and ensures the immediate removal of the inquiry from my credit report. I have attached relevant documents that support my claim

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