vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to demand immediate validation of the debt you claim I owe under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). This is not a refusal to pay, but a request for verification of the debt. You must provide the following : Original creditor 's name and address. 

Amount of debt and detailed breakdown. 

Proof that you are legally authorized to collect this debt in my state. 

Copies of any documents that support your claim. 

wet signature that this debt belongs to me Failure to provide these within 30 days will result in this matter being reported to the appropriate authorities. Remove this account from my credit report until you have validated the debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 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:
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 2024-10-15 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: IL

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 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 2024-10-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, and Social Security Number : XXXX, and Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists credit card account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, Credit account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX, Credit card account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, Credit card account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXXXXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, Credit card account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX, credit card # XXXX opened at XXXX ON XX/XX/XXXX, Car lease account # opened at XXXX XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, Apartment ease account # XXXX opened at XXXX XXXX on XXXX accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
REMOVE BANKRUPSTY IT SHOULD NOT BE ON MY CREDIT REPORT THERE IS SEVERAL ERRORS AND NO DEBT WAS EVER PAID NEVER DID THIS XXXX HAS REMOVED AND XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I received a collection letter from Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC back in XXXX stating that I owe {$2700.00} to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. I requested validation of this debt via certified mail XXXX XXXX and never received any correspondence.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
CFPB Complaint Against Cavalry Portfolio Services , LLC Subject : CFPB Complaint Against Cavalry Portfolio Services , LLC for Attempting to Collect Discharged Debt Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am submitting a formal complaint against Cavalry Portfolio Services , LLC for attempting to collect a debt that does not exist, as it was discharged. Cavalry Portfolio Services has continued to attempt collection actions on this account, despite this debt being uncollectible due to its discharge.

Details of Complaint : - Cavalry Account No. : XXXX- Case No. : XXXX - Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX On or about XX/XX/XXXX, I opened an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. which was subsequently charged off on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, this debt was transferred to Cavalry Portfolio Services. However, this debt has been discharged, making it uncollectible under federal law. Despite this, Cavalry Portfolio Services has continued to report this debt inaccurately to credit reporting agencies and pursued collections, including excessive unsolicited contact, bordering on or could be taken as harassment.

Cavalry Portfolio Services actions violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1692 ], which prohibits debt collectors from falsely representing the character, amount, or legal status of any debt ( Section 807 ), and continuing to pursue collection on a discharged or non-existent debt ( Section 804 ). Additionally, their continued reporting of this debt to credit bureaus constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 ], specifically Sections 1681s-2 ( a ), which obligates data furnishers to report accurate information.

Despite providing notice to Cavalry Portfolio Services that the debt was discharged, Cavalry continued to pursue legal action. Further, their failure to verify the debt after multiple disputes shows their non-compliance with the validation requirements under Section 809 of the FDCPA.

I request immediate investigation and action to correct these violations, including the removal of this account from my credit reports and halting any further collection activity on this discharged debt.

Timeline of Violations : - Debt was discharged before collection attempts began.

- Cavalry continued to report the debt to credit agencies, and a judgment was obtained through XXXX XXXX, despite the discharge. 
- Cavalry sent multiple notices and failed to validate the debt properly in response to disputes.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have been faithfully paying my student loans since graduation via auto draft. An additional payment in the amount of {$100.00} is submitted electronically from my XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ). On XX/XX/XXXX a payment was sent electronically to AidVantage but it was then rejected and sent back to XXXX. I contacted Aidvantage and they had no record of receiving or rejecting the payment. On XX/XX/XXXX another payment was sent electronically and AidVantage has not rejected it or applied it to my account. I contacted AidVantage and provided payment trace information for the XXXX missing payments but they have yet to contact me, apply them to my account or return them to XXXX. 

I believe AidVantage is systematically rejecting payments and creating barriers, preventing borrowers from making extra payments towards their loans.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
There is a collection account named " Conserve '' on my credit report. This company is reporting fraudulent inaccurate information on my credit report. I have requested that they provide a purchase agreement to show my ownership of such account. I have never sign or enter into a purchase agreement with them. I request the account be removed from my credit.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified accounts listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of XXXX XXXX. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that these accounts are being reported correctly? Who verified these accounts? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the accounts listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the banks directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THESE ACCOUNTS? I believe you have not verified these accounts based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. 

Please DELETE the accounts, or inaccurate information, from my file immediately XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Equifax disputing a late payment reported by XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Payment Delay Due to a Bank Transfer Error : My payment for XX/XX/XXXX was initiated on time. However, a processing error on my bank 's end delayed the transfer by XXXX hours. I provided bank statements and transfer confirmation showing the exact date the payment was initiated and the error acknowledged by my bank. 
System Outage on Payment Portal : During the period in question, XXXX experienced an outage on their online payment portal, which prevented me from making a timely payment through the usual online process. I contacted customer service immediately after the issue and have attached screenshots of my conversation with their support team confirming the technical outage. 
Incorrect Late Payment Assignment : The late payment was incorrectly applied to my account even though my payment history shows that I have consistently made on-time payments. There was no valid reason for the assignment of a late fee or the reporting of this late payment, and I have attached payment receipts that show consistent payments for the past two years. 
Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equifax has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 
As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Equifax disputing a late payment reported by XXXX I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Payment Delay Due to a Bank Transfer Error : My payment for XX/XX/XXXX was initiated on time. However, a processing error on my bank 's end delayed the transfer by 24 hours. I provided bank statements and transfer confirmation showing the exact date the payment was initiated and the error acknowledged by my bank. 
System Outage on Payment Portal : During the period in question, XXXX experienced an outage on their online payment portal, which prevented me from making a timely payment through the usual online process. I contacted customer service immediately after the issue and have attached screenshots of my conversation with their support team confirming the technical outage. 
Incorrect Late Payment Assignment : The late payment was incorrectly applied to my account even though my payment history shows that I have consistently made on-time payments. There was no valid reason for the assignment of a late fee or the reporting of this late payment, and I have attached payment receipts that show consistent payments for the past two years. 
Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equifax has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 
As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against TransUnion regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to TransUnion disputing a late payment reported by XXXX  I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Payment Delay Due to a Bank Transfer Error : My payment for XX/XX/XXXX was initiated on time. However, a processing error on my bank 's end delayed the transfer by 24 hours. I provided bank statements and transfer confirmation showing the exact date the payment was initiated and the error acknowledged by my bank. 
System Outage on Payment Portal : During the period in question, XXXX experienced an outage on their online payment portal, which prevented me from making a timely payment through the usual online process. I contacted customer service immediately after the issue and have attached screenshots of my conversation with their support team confirming the technical outage. 
Incorrect Late Payment Assignment : The late payment was incorrectly applied to my account even though my payment history shows that I have consistently made on-time payments. There was no valid reason for the assignment of a late fee or the reporting of this late payment, and I have attached payment receipts that show consistent payments for the past two years.

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, TransUnion has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report.

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being. 

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

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 non-monetary relief