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

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. Its my understanding that the credit bureaus will investigate this account for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the account ( XXXX XXXX  ) ( acct number - XXXX ) I am asking that you verify as accurate.

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 2024-10-10 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX RE : Late Payment Improperly Reported- I XXXX XXXX have XXXX RIGHT TO PRIVACY under 15 USC 1681A ( 4 ) as a federally protected consumer and I know my rights presented under the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly outlined within 15 USC 1681 . 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. This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n and 15 USC 1681o, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent. I was reviewing my consumer reports and noticed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX on my credit report that need be immediately updated to paid as agreed. My Consumer rights have been violated by Experian, XXXX. Experian, XXXX has violated my consumer rights and violated federal law. This is now multiple attempts to notify you of this erroneous error on the part of your agency. This erroneous late payment is affecting my ability to obtain a loan to save my business from crumbling and also blocking me from the housing that I so desperately need for myself and my family. Please change this to paid as agreed immediately so that I XXXX proceed with my life, or I XXXX be forced to seek legal damages against your agency as I already have sought legal counsel in this more than important matter. Thank you.

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 2024-10-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the XXXX pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX. Under the XXXX XXXX, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by XXXX about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under XXXX. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require MISSIONLNTAB to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XX/XX/XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XX/XX/XXXX. 

Unauthorized inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>

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

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account Number : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the XXXX pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX. Under the XXXX XXXX, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by XXXX about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under XXXX. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX  to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account XXXX my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the XXXX pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX Under the XXXX XXXX, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by XXXX about XXXX the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under XXXX. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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: AL

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 XXXX 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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: LJ Ross Associates
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
This company is reporting fraudulent inaccurate information on my credit reports. I have requested that they provide the purchase agreement to show full ownership of such account and also other documents so I may review to see if this is actually an account that belongs to me. To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor. 2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed. 3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor. 4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt. 5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor. 6. Chain of Custody 7. Assignment of Contract Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so. Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Metro Collection Service Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Debt and Violation of Consumer Rights Dear CFPB, METRO COLLECTION SVC HAS SENT ME THE SAME AUTOMATED RESPONSE TWICE AS " LEGAL VALIDATION '' WHEN ITS NOT. WITH THE MOST RECENT DISPUTE BEING CLOSED IN 12 HOURS WITH THE SAME INVALID DOCUMENTATION AS A RESPONSE IS A CLEAR VIOLATION OF THE FCRA WHICH MEANS THEY MUST REPORT THE ACCOUNT IN MAXIMUM ACCURACY!

I am writing to formally dispute any and all debts AND DEMAND A FAIR INVESTIGATION TO BE CONDUCTED. IVE ATTACHED ALL PROOF OF THEIR AUTOMATED REPSONSES AS WELL AS ME DEMANDING A FULL INVESTIGATION WHICH THEY CAN NOT PROVIDE TIME AFTER TIME..

METRO COLLECTION SVC Address of XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CO XXXX XXXX : Acct # XXXX claim I owe. I assert that you are in violation of my consumer rights under the following laws : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) 15 U.S.C. 1681n 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( i ) ( 2 ) ( A ) 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( 1 ) 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( 7 ) ( A ) Your agency has failed to provide validation information as required under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ), yet you have reported this collection on my credit report. I have not been given a proper opportunity to dispute the account, violating 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( 1 ).

Additionally, your communications have involved false, misleading, and deceptive practices, infringing on my rights. You lack the authority to furnish any account to consumer reporting agencies without providing all necessary disclosures, which is a clear violation of the above statutes.

Furthermore, I hereby revoke any permission for you to communicate with me via email, text, or phone calls. I request the following : Debt Validation : Provide documentation verifying the debt.

Purchase Agreement : A copy of the agreement between METRO COLLECTION S
VC and the original creditor XXXX. 

Licensing Proof : Evidence that METRO COLLECTION SVC are licensed and bonded to collect debts in my state.

And according to this law METRO COLLECTION SVC are suppose to provide me a description of the investigation according to 15 USC 16811 ( 7 ) : ( 7 ) Description of reinvestigation procedure A consumer reporting agency shall provide to a consumer a description referred to in paragraph ( 6 ) ( B ) ( ii ) by not later than 15 days after receiving a request from the consumer for that description.

But they did not do that as well either.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 METRO COLLECTION SVC suppose to 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. 


Please respond to this letter with confirmation that the account is deleted. Thank you

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

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions.

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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I've been using a PayPal account for over a decade to accept donations for a couple of browser extensions I develop and maintain. 

Yesterday I was informed via email by PayPal that my account is now permanently locked with no way to access my {$7000.00} balance. The reason given states : " it appears that there was activity on this account that we can not process. Specifically, the sale of XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The payments I have received on this account have consistently been for 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 

First call to PayPal customer support at XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX - I was told the issue would be escalated and I would hear back in XXXX hrs. I never heard back. 

Second call to PayPal customer support at XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX - I was told the violation was " triple-checked '' by human reviewers and would stand. They refused to provide any reasoning for WHY my extensions were deemed XXXX XXXX  and they denied me any escalation option. " We are parting ways '', they said, and refused to answer any further questions, making it clear the decision was final. 
- The email I received states funds will be held for 90 days. However, an automated message at the beginning of this call stated funds would be held " until XXXX, XXXX ''. 

The claim of the " sXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX' is incorrect. There is no such activity on my account. PayPal has given me no opportunity to provide documentation or otherwise prove that this claim is in error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am not aware of any such inquiries, thus it looks that this one is unauthorized and false. Please act right now to resolve this problem.

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 2024-10-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Experian removed the XXXX XXXX  with a balance of {$10000.00} OVER a year ago due to the account being fraudulent. The identity theft report should be on file. I attached ANOTHER FTC Identity Theft Report showing the account is indeed fraudulent and to make sure this fraudulent account gets removed AGAIN and STAYS off of my report. This account was NOT authorized by me and is not mine.

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 2024-10-10 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: EQUIFAX, 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief