vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 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:
The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX : Acct # XXXX, Acct. name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX, I looked at my XXXX credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) 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 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. 

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are 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.

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Jon Barry and Associates, Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I was seen at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX for care. I didnt have insurance at the time and was not notified that I could apply for financial assistance for my XXXX  bill. When I did get insurance in XXXX I added it online to see if it would possibly cover the bill. I was never notified that I still owed the bill and/or that my insurance didnt cover it. Its now in collections and when I disputed to let the collection agency know that I had submitted this to my insurance and was never notified of the bill the only thing they sent back was just another copy of the debt bill.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' Equifax, XXXX, XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the XXXX. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' XXXX and XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' XXXX and XXXX XXXX, the financial institutions and the XXXX reporting agencies Equifax, XXXX, XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX And XXXX XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX and XXXX XXXX Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting services.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
American Express XXXX XXXX  ending XXXX It was fraudulent activity and I submitted a dispute, and they still bill me for it and they close the account as well

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute certain personal information that is inaccurately reported in my credit report. I have recently obtained a copy of my credit report from your agency and have identified discrepancies that require immediate attention. The inaccurate information is negatively affecting my credit profile and financial well-being. 

I would like to bring to your attention the following inaccuracies : My correct address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX. I request that you update my address information accordingly. Delete ALL other addresses from my credit profile. 

My correct Name is XXXX XXXX. Please remove all other names and alias names to accurately reflect my personal information. 

I understand the importance of accurate personal information in credit reports, as it directly impacts my ability to secure loans, housing, and other financial opportunities. Therefore, I kindly request that you investigate and rectify these inaccuracies as soon as possible.

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute certain personal information that is inaccurately reported in my credit report. I have recently obtained a copy of my credit report from your agency and have identified discrepancies that require immediate attention. The inaccurate information is negatively affecting my credit profile and financial well-being. 

I would like to bring to your attention the following inaccuracies : My correct address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX. I request that you update my address information accordingly. Delete ALL other addresses from my credit profile. 

My correct Name is XXXX XXXX. Please remove all other names and alias names to accurately reflect my personal information. 

I understand the importance of accurate personal information in credit reports, as it directly impacts my ability to secure loans, housing, and other financial opportunities. Therefore, I kindly request that you investigate and rectify these inaccuracies as soon as possible.

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Ive discovered unauthorized entries On my credit report that werent initiated by me, indicating potential fraudulent activity. 

Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Kimball Tirey & St. John XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Inquiries : 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 XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit. 
I RECENTLY REVIEW MY CREDIT REPORT : Subject : Disputed Inquiry on Consumer Report I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue I have discovered while reviewing my consumer reports. Upon inspection, I noticed an inquiry on an account that I have never associated with or initiated. 
This inquiry appears to be a mistake and is impacting my credit report unfairly. Despite my efforts to rectify this directly with the credit reporting agencies, I have not received any resolution. 
Enclosed with this correspondence, you will find detailed documentation supporting my claim, including copies of my consumer reports highlighting the erroneous inquiry. 
I kindly request the assistance of the CFPB in investigating and resolving this matter promptly. Your intervention in correcting this mistake would be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your prompt response and assistance in rectifying this situation.

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 2024-08-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I looked at a copy of my credit report, and I noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability obtain credit. It is my understanding you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I purchused a online item for XXXX. Days later I contact the seller saying if I could have a update on my order since it showed ready to ship status. The seller never responded despite contact via email and threw the XXXX XXXX. Filed a dispute with Chime saying it was a scam and to stop the transaction. Chime closed the dispute less then a week later after I submitted all info. 

Called to have it opened again ( only got confirmation by email but no tracking on the chime app like first time ) and as of today since the transaction the seller ( site I brought it from was taken off the browser ( due to fraud ) and informed Chime. I uploaded the same info and link but months later they claim they are still working on the dispute. The untilmate time frame from XXXX the dispute could take this long. 

I don't understand when XXXX a obvious scam with all the evidence and I don't even have the product ( app still says ready to ship )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. Please remove this account and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation. These inquiries should also be removed it does not belong to me. I never established this account. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here.

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 2024-08-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit. 



Subject : Disputed Inquiry on Consumer Report I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue I have discovered while reviewing my consumer reports. Upon inspection, I noticed an inquiry on an account that I have never associated with or initiated. 
This inquiry appears to be a mistake and is impacting my credit report unfairly. Despite my efforts to rectify this directly with the credit reporting agencies, I have not received any resolution. 
Enclosed with this correspondence, you will find detailed documentation supporting my claim, including copies of my consumer reports highlighting the erroneous inquiry. 
I kindly request the assistance of the CFPB in investigating and resolving this matter promptly. Your intervention in correcting this mistake would be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your prompt response and assistance in rectifying this situation.

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 2024-08-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit. 



Subject : Disputed Inquiry on Consumer Report I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue I have discovered while reviewing my consumer reports. Upon inspection, I noticed an inquiry on an account that I have never associated with or initiated. 
This inquiry appears to be a mistake and is impacting my credit report unfairly. Despite my efforts to rectify this directly with the credit reporting agencies, I have not received any resolution. 
Enclosed with this correspondence, you will find detailed documentation supporting my claim, including copies of my consumer reports highlighting the erroneous inquiry. 
I kindly request the assistance of the CFPB in investigating and resolving this matter promptly. Your intervention in correcting this mistake would be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your prompt response and assistance in rectifying this situation.

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 2024-08-20 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:
I sent out my dispute and no one responded and when I noticed my credit report had inaccuracies I started quickly to get the information needed to file my dispute but no answer

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you delete the following fraudulent inaccurate information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report.

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you delete the following fraudulent inaccurate information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Previously, I have submitted a dispute to have my Date of Birth, Address and Phone Number reporting correctly. Please view the attached documents in order to have the information reporting accurately.

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 2024-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Transunion is currently three months behind on reporting the correct information on my accounts. When I logged into Transunion acct it's showing the month of XXXX & XXXX. Both XXXX and XXXX are up-to-date. 
In XXXX I received a letter from XXXX Bank stating that my credit limit for my XXXX 's account had been reduced due to the reporting they received from Transunion. 
Another incident occurred when Transunion reported that my balance on my mortage had increased by {$13.00} which again decreased my credit score. I contacted the bank and they had no record of this. I was informed that when a negative reporting is send out that there is commission received. Please contact and see if you can resolve these issues. 

Greatly appreciate,

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 2024-08-20 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 non-monetary relief