vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Reporting Account Number : XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the inaccurate reporting of a charge-off account on my credit reports with XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax. The details of the account are as follows : Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account Type : Unsecured Status : Charge Off, {$540.00} Balance Past Due as of XX/XX/XXXX Status Updated : XX/XX/XXXX Accuracy of Reporting ( Section 623 ) Under Section 623 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), creditors and debt collectors are required to report accurate and complete information to credit reporting agencies. This account was charged off in XX/XX/XXXX. However, the balance due is still being updated to {$540.00} as of XX/XX/XXXX, which indicates inaccurate reporting. The account status has been incorrectly updated with an outstanding balance, despite the charge-off status. 

Duty to Update ( Section 623 ) According to Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA, creditors must correct any inaccuracies or incomplete information. If an account is charged off, it should be reported as such and not updated with ongoing balances. The account has been reported as a charge-off multiple times, but it still shows a balance due, suggesting that the account status is not accurately maintained.

Information Retention ( Section 605 ) Under Section 605 of the FCRA, negative information such as charge-offs can remain on a credit report for up to seven years from the date of the original delinquency. However, once charged off, the account should no longer show an ongoing balance. This account continues to show a balance, which is not in compliance with the FCRAs reporting requirements. 

Dispute Process ( Section 611 ) I am exercising my right under Section 611 of the FCRA to dispute the inaccurate information reported. I request that you investigate this matter and correct the inaccuracies on my credit report. The continued reporting of this charge-off with an outstanding balance constitutes a misuse of my credit report and a violation of multiple FCRA regulations. 

Please remove the incorrect balance from my credit report and update the account status to reflect the correct charge-off information. I expect a prompt resolution to this matter. Please confirm the correction by mail or email at the addresses listed above. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Reporting Account Number : XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the inaccurate reporting of a charge-off account on my credit reports with Experian, XXXX, and XXXX. The details of the account are as follows : Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account Type : Unsecured Status : Charge Off, {$540.00} Balance Past Due as of XX/XX/XXXX Status Updated : XX/XX/XXXX Accuracy of Reporting ( Section 623 ) Under Section 623 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), creditors and debt collectors are required to report accurate and complete information to credit reporting agencies. This account was charged off in XX/XX/XXXX. However, the balance due is still being updated to {$540.00} as of XX/XX/XXXX, which indicates inaccurate reporting. The account status has been incorrectly updated with an outstanding balance, despite the charge-off status. 

Duty to Update ( Section 623 ) According to Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA, creditors must correct any inaccuracies or incomplete information. If an account is charged off, it should be reported as such and not updated with ongoing balances. The account has been reported as a charge-off multiple times, but it still shows a balance due, suggesting that the account status is not accurately maintained.

Information Retention ( Section 605 ) Under Section 605 of the FCRA, negative information such as charge-offs can remain on a credit report for up to seven years from the date of the original delinquency. However, once charged off, the account should no longer show an ongoing balance. This account continues to show a balance, which is not in compliance with the FCRAs reporting requirements. 

Dispute Process ( Section 611 ) I am exercising my right under Section 611 of the FCRA to dispute the inaccurate information reported. I request that you investigate this matter and correct the inaccuracies on my credit report. The continued reporting of this charge-off with an outstanding balance constitutes a misuse of my credit report and a violation of multiple FCRA regulations. 

Please remove the incorrect balance from my credit report and update the account status to reflect the correct charge-off information. I expect a prompt resolution to this matter. Please confirm the correction by mail or email at the addresses listed above. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-08-16 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I kindly demand the removal of these inaccurate accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this misleading information from my records.

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 2024-08-16 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: 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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 2024-08-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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:
" 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Do you know or have any idea how XXXX it is when youre working your way off honestly, then you look at your credit report erroneous information everywhere that has negatively impacted both my credit score and my life, it is my literal lifeline during emergencies, and every paycheck is an emergency.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently took a look at my credit report and noticed some fraudulent activity. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. Please remove this account. 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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:
I have no connection to these inquiries or the listed creditors, and I urgently request their removal from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern., This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit Information.

I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be re-investigated.

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 the 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 ( XXXX ) 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 shalli ) 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. 

Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX This account is being reported inaccurately, please remove this from my credit report immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX XXXX This account is being reported inaccurately, please remove this from my credit report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
It is crucial to note that I did not give permission for these accounts, and their presence is causing me substantial distress. I kindly request that you prioritize this issue, conduct a thorough investigation, and promptly remove these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Your prompt attention and resolution of this matter are sincerely 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
It is crucial to note that I did not give permission for these accounts, and their presence is causing me substantial distress. I kindly request that you prioritize this issue, conduct a thorough investigation, and promptly remove these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. Your prompt attention and resolution of this matter are sincerely 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 2024-08-16 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the guidelines provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the requisite documents include a valid photo ID, a recent utility bill, and a letter from an advocacy organization assisting me with debt related to XXXX XXXX, as defined under the Trafficking-Debt Final Rule, specifically sections 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) and 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ).

I respectfully request that this information be removed from my credit report within four business days, as mandated by Section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have submitted my identification and the documentation requested from the list of acceptable items, fulfilling the requirement of only two items as stipulated by law. Additionally, I have provided all necessary documentation, including a victim determination letter in accordance with Section 1002.142 ( b ) ( 6 ). 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation