vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Experian for their failure to conduct a reasonable investigation into disputed items on my credit report, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
On XX/XX/year>, I mailed a dispute letter to Experian via USPS certified mail, tracking # XXXX requesting an investigation into inaccurate items on my credit report. In addition, I also disputed incorrect personal information listed on my report. 
To help Experian verify my identity and address, I included a copy of my photo ID, social security card, and a recent bill with my current address. 
On XX/XX/year>, I received an email response from Experian stating the following : " We received a recent request regarding your credit information that does not appear to have been sent directly by you or to be authorized by you. As a precautionary measure, we have not taken any action on your alleged request. '' According to the FCRA, if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information in a consumer 's file at a credit bureau is disputed by the consumer, the bureau must conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate. It appears that Experian has violated my consumer rights by not conducting a reasonable investigation upon receipt of my dispute, which they are required to do. I am including a copy of my dispute letter sent to Experian, USPS certified mail proof of delivery, along with Experians response as proof.

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 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is my second complaint for the same problem. I received text messages and phone calls in a hurry on XXXX  from XXXX saying they were from Amercian Express Serve. He could see my transactions and said I was hacked by someone in Florida spending {$75.00} on a XXXX gift card. MY ACCOUNT was then immediately frozen. NO ONE AT SERVE will speak to me, because they say my social security number doesn't match, the hackers tried changing my address. These people had been messaging me from this number saying another card was being processed and sent. The first time it was sent back by XXXX because they could not guarantee fast delivery. THEN it was coming on XXXX but never came because my address was wrong in the system but it WAS NOT because they said in the message it was being sent to the address beginniIng with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX then the third one was in the mail, then finally I received a message saying my account was closed for security purposes. THEN several hours later I received a message saying that in conclusion a check was being mailed. {$2400.00} HAS BEEN STOLEN and I can not GET ANY HELP FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS SERVE!!! The phone number XXXX HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED!!!!!! I need MY money. My entire account seems to have been hacked and stolen. There is ZERO customer service to speak to at American Express Serve. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!! I was also asked if I was expecting a Direct deposit into my account and I told them no, and asked why that would matter. I said I had to change my XXXX with my employer and was going into a different account. They then had the audacity to a

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

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 2024-12-27 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I visited a creditor in XXXX and agreed to a single hard inquiry for a loan I was applying for. However, I later discovered 13 unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I never gave permission for these additional inquiries. To make matters worse, my loan application was denied, and my credit score dropped by XXXX points as a result. This is unfair, as I did not authorize the dealership to take these actions. I contacted the credit bureaus, and they informed me that the inquiries would be removed once I filed complaints with the FTC and CFPB.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I visited a creditor in XXXX and agreed to a single hard inquiry for a loan I was applying for. However, I later discovered 13 unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I never gave permission for these additional inquiries. To make matters worse, my loan application was denied, and my credit score dropped by XXXX points as a result. This is unfair, as I did not authorize the dealership to take these actions. I contacted the credit bureaus, and they informed me that the inquiries would be removed once I filed complaints with the FTC and CFPB.

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 2024-12-27 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I visited a creditor in XXXX and agreed to a single hard inquiry for a loan I was applying for. However, I later discovered 13 unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I never gave permission for these additional inquiries. To make matters worse, my loan application was denied, and my credit score dropped by XXXX points as a result. This is unfair, as I did not authorize the dealership to take these actions. I contacted the credit bureaus, and they informed me that the inquiries would be removed once I filed complaints with the FTC and CFPB.

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 2024-12-27 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am formally disputing the information listed on my credit report. In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681, 15 U.S.C. 1692c, and 15 U.S.C. 1637. I did not authorize the reporting or release of my personal information to the companies listed below. This is a violation of my consumer rights to privacy, as they have no legal basis to report anything under my name. Furthermore, there are unauthorized inquiries on my credit report that I did not initiate, which constitutes a case of identity theft. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. B. I do not own any debt to these entities, and I demand the immediate deletion of the items and inquiries in question to correct my credit report.

Please address this matter promptly and confirm the removal of the disputed entities.

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 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Westlake Financial will call you more then 4 times a day if you are not caught up with your car loan. They think it is ok to call you every hour on the hour from XXXX XXXX MST until XXXX any day of the week. They don't care about the laws cause I have told them to stop calling me so often ( but it's all done via computer so they say it's out of their control ). They don't see anything wrong with the harassment that their company does all the time! Please stop harassing your customers, we are well aware of our bills and when they are due and if we are current or not! You don't need to harass people about it!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE REMOVE ALL ACCOUNTS! AS PER THE GUIDANCE FROM CFPB THE DOCUMENT NEEDED AS A LETTER FROM THE ADVOCACY GROUP HELPING ME DUE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING-DEBT FINAL RULE 1002.142 ( B ) ( 4 ) -5-1002.142 ( B ) ( 7 ), I KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU BLOCK ALL INFORMATION FROM MY CREDIT REPORT WITHIN 4 BUSINESS DAYS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 605C OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. I AM A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OF DEBT BONDAGE AND WOULD LIKE FOR ALL LISTED ACCOUNTS TO BE BLOCKED AND DELETED FROM CREDIT REPORT! PLEASE DELETE THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS CAPITAL ONE {$270.00} CRDMGMCOMP {$810.00} CRDMGMCOMP {$820.00}

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 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am demanding immediate clarification regarding the method of verification your bureau uses to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to know exactly how disputed items are verified. I expect you to provide me with complete transparency about the following : The exact process or method your bureau uses to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity/entities responsible for carrying out this verification. 
Any documentation or evidence used to support the accuracy of the disputed items. 
I am fully aware of my rights under the FCRA, and I expect full compliance with this request. If you can not provide verifiable proof for these 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 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Midland credit management inc threatened to sue me although they have an arbitration agreement available on the website also threatened to further damage my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION was never late! I have had exceptional payment history 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 to be updated.

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

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


XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION 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!

Update 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-27 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 XXXX EXPERIAN XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history 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 to be updated.

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

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


XXXX EXPERIAN XXXX 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! 


Update 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 2024-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Request to Update Rental Payment History Dear Experian, I am writing to address an issue with my rental payment history reflected in your records. Upon reviewing my Experian credit report, I noticed that my rental payment for XXXX has not been updated. 

Attached to this letter, I have included a copy of my rent ledger, which clearly shows that my XXXX rent payment was made in full and on time. The rental information in question pertains to the following account : Account Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account XXXX XXXX [ XXXX ] XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX kindly request that your company investigate this matter and update my rental payment history to reflect my XXXX payment. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me. I would appreciate confirmation once this update has been completed. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2024-12-27 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: 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 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 2024-12-27 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: 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 2024-12-27 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed this account for XXXX XXXX both with Credit Bureau and Creditor they continue showing on my report this account is in collections XX/XX/XXXX, only 1 month for whatever reason, this information is incorrect and neither company takes responsibility for reporting incorrect information , Credit bureau claims XXXX XXXX is reporting in collection XX/XX/XXXX but then XXXX XXXX denies reporting this to Credit Bureaus since their records show account. Closed and Paid in full since XXXX. I tried multiple times and unable to resolve this issue please help

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