vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Discriminatory Practices and Unauthorized Access to Credit Report I am writing to file a formal complaint against your organization regarding discriminatory practices and unauthorized access to my credit report. I kindly request that this complaint not be closed without thorough investigation and resolution. 

I have encountered significant challenges over the past few months in attempting to rectify discrepancies in my credit report, specifically related to XXXX XXXX accounts and other unauthorized entries. My primary objective is to have these erroneous records promptly removed to facilitate my pursuit of homeownership and the realization of the American dream. 

As a minority XXXX woman, I am particularly concerned about potential bias in credit reporting. Notably, my social security number begins with a XXXX, and studies indicate that most minority social security numbers commence with a XXXX or XXXX, while non-minority numbers may start differently. This raises suspicions of discriminatory practices affecting my credit profile. 

Despite my persistent efforts, I have been unsuccessful in preventing XXXX XXXX and other entities from accessing my credit reports. I formally requested that your bureau block their access to prevent fraudulent activities. Regrettably, my requests have been ignored, leading to continued unauthorized access and monthly derogatory updates, adversely impacting my credit scores. 

I urge your immediate attention to this matter and request a thorough investigation into the discriminatory practices and unauthorized access outlined above. It is my expectation that the appropriate measures will be taken to rectify these issues promptly. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and anticipate a resolution that ensures fair and unbiased credit reporting. 

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
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Discriminatory Practices and Unauthorized Access to Credit Report I am writing to file a formal complaint against your organization regarding discriminatory practices and unauthorized access to my credit report. I kindly request that this complaint not be closed without thorough investigation and resolution. 

I have encountered significant challenges over the past few months in attempting to rectify discrepancies in my credit report, specifically related to XXXX XXXX accounts and other unauthorized entries. My primary objective is to have these erroneous records promptly removed to facilitate my pursuit of homeownership and the realization of the American dream. 

As a minority XXXX woman, I am particularly concerned about potential bias in credit reporting. Notably, my social security number begins with a XXXX, and studies indicate that most minority social security numbers commence with a XXXX or XXXX, while non-minority numbers may start differently. This raises suspicions of discriminatory practices affecting my credit profile. 

Despite my persistent efforts, I have been unsuccessful in preventing XXXX XXXX and other entities from accessing my credit reports. I formally requested that your bureau block their access to prevent fraudulent activities. Regrettably, my requests have been ignored, leading to continued unauthorized access and monthly derogatory updates, adversely impacting my credit scores. 

I urge your immediate attention to this matter and request a thorough investigation into the discriminatory practices and unauthorized access outlined above. It is my expectation that the appropriate measures will be taken to rectify these issues promptly. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and anticipate a resolution that ensures fair and unbiased credit reporting. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than 60days. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately : 5. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting XXXX  accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete the account for failure to perform an investigation per FCRA regulation. Inaccurate information still shows on my report 7. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting XXXX accurate XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete the account for failure to perform an investigation per FCRA regulation. Inaccurate information still shows on my report 10. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting XXXX  accurate XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Delete the account for failure to perform an investigation per FCRA regulation. Inaccurate information still shows on my report 11. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting XXXX accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete the account for failure to perform an investigation per FCRA regulation. Inaccurate information still shows on my 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 2023-11-19 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter. 
Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

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 2023-11-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter. 
Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I maXXXX also seek damages from you if warranted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter.

Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I used Equifax to place a freeze on my credit report a while back on their website. I tried to unfreeze my credit report today, by logging into myEquifax account. However, the website keeps saying that " We are temporarily unable to retrieve the status of your security freeze. Please try again later. '' I then tried using the XXXX & XXXX app on my phone that's developed by Equifax to unfreeze my credit report. The app also says the request could not be completed, with an error code XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter.

Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter. Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rig
hts as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

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 2023-11-19 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts are violating my consumer rights. Pursuant to 15 USC 1666B, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. The following accounts are opened ended credit plans and shall be updated the to show as 100 % paid on time 1. XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX : XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX : XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter.

Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-19 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally advise you that I believe your company has violated several of my consumer rights. Specifically, you failed to validate a debt at my request, which is a FDCPA violation and you continued to report a disputed debt to the Credit Bureaus : another FCRA violation. Not only have you ignored my prior requests for validation of debt but you continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus causing damage to my character. This letter will again request that you follow the FDCPA and please provide the following validation of debt request : -Proof of your right to own/collect this alleged debt -Balance claimed including all fees, interest and penalties -Contract bearing my personal signature As you may be aware, " Estoppel by Silence '' legally means that you had a duty to speak but failed to do so therefore, that must mean you agree with me that this debt is false. I will use the Estoppel in my defense. I expect to receive the proof requested above within 15 days of this letter.

Should you again ignore my request for validation of debt I reserve the right to sue your company for violations of my consumer rights as specified under both the FDCPA and the FCRA. I may also seek damages from you if warranted.

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 2023-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Self Financial Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute late payments reflected on my credit report for the months of XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX associated with the account opened with XXXX XXXX Self Lender Account Number : XXXX, Loan Number : XXXX, CD : Number XXXX. The account in question was initiated on XX/XX/XXXX, and closed on XX/XX/XXXX. 

The late payments reported on my account were a direct consequence of the post-pandemic financial hardships that significantly impacted my ability to fulfill financial obligations during that period. I am disputing these late payments as they do not accurately reflect my financial responsibility or creditworthiness, and they were a result of extenuating circumstances beyond my control. 

Moreover, I wish to highlight that the reported late payments go against specific provisions outlined in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 USC 1681 ), which protects consumer privacy and imposes restrictions on consumer reporting agencies. Specifically, 15 USC 1681 Sections 602 and 604A ( 2 ) ensure the right to privacy and prohibit the furnishing of information without explicit written instructions.

Additionally, as per 15 USCS 1666b, creditors are prohibited from treating payments on credit card accounts as late for any purpose without just cause. The inaccuracies in my consumer report have unfairly impacted my financial standing and are a breach of my rights under this statute. 

The inaccuracies in my credit report, specifically the reporting of late payments during this challenging period, have unfairly restrained my ability to access fair credit terms, constituting a restraint of trade. 

Therefore, I kindly request a thorough investigation into these discrepancies and the removal of the inaccurate late payments from my credit report in compliance with the aforementioned statutes. I seek a fair and accurate representation of my credit history in accordance with the law. 

Please provide me with written documentation of the investigation 's results and any corrective actions taken. 

I want to emphasize that I am prepared to take legal action to protect my rights in the event that these inaccuracies are not addressed satisfactorily and in compliance with the law. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation