vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that these accounts were erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX 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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that these accounts were erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 2 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$190.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate your time to remove some of the items in my file that resulted from alleged identity theft but I have some items left that need to be removed. Per FCRA section 605 you are required to remove any items listed on an ID THEFT REPORT. Ive already included this report in a previous letter & I am including it again. Ive informed my attorney of my intentions & they are excited to hold you accountable for your willful noncompliance. 

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 XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate your time to remove some of the items in my file that resulted from alleged identity theft but I have some items left that need to be removed. Per FCRA section 605 you are required to remove any items listed on an ID THEFT REPORT. Ive already included this report in a previous letter & I am including it again. Ive informed my attorney of my intentions & they are excited to hold you accountable for your willful noncompliance. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: CATHAY BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On approximately XX/XX/XXXX I requested to open a business deposit ( checking ) account at Cathay Bank in the XXXX XXXX branch located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The relationship banker collected all the required documents, which I had on hand and after several back and forths with her management she informed me that I had to wait for the back office to verify if there were any derogatory reportings with XXXX and/or if my business was within their banks acceptable categories. So I was asked to wait for a call. After some time, the banker asked for additional documents- vendor contracts, latest months bank statement with my current institution. Although all of this was starting to ring very unusual I provided everything else requested. I am in the business of interior design and real estate stagings. I've been in business since XXXX and this is the first time a financial institution has brought forth a question with regard to the category of my business. I also was referred to this bank by friends in the same line of work who bank with this bank, so the question of category is not accurate. And as far as XXXX reporting anything negative is also false since I have now verified this after the topic was put forth by the bank. I am hoping this is not a case of discrimination since this bank seems to be predominantly of XXXX decent. I am not XXXX. I would like upper management to be aware of this encounter and put forth better measures to establish new clients. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and all is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reportsno consent is fraud. 

XXXX  - CARD SERVICE XXXX Balance : {$11000.00}

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and all is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reportsno consent is fraud. 

XXXX  - CARD SERVICE XXXX Balance : {$11000.00}

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting 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:
The unverified items indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these items to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The unverified items indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these items to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these items. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Seized or attempted to seize your property
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a complaint regarding the loan agreement that I signed with your company. I have been subjected to predatory lending practices, specifically with regards to the lack of disclosure surrounding the inclusion of insurance in the finance charge, the illegality of the required down payment, and the inadequate cost disclosure of the credit transaction. 

According to the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1605 ), lenders are required to disclose all finance charges associated with a loan. However, when I received my loan documents, I discovered that the insurance was not included in the finance charge. This lack of transparency has resulted in me paying more for the loan than I had anticipated. 

Additionally, I was required to make a down payment, which I later found out was illegal under state law. This lack of disclosure regarding the legality of the down payment is unacceptable and has resulted in me being subjected to predatory lending practices. 

Moreover, the contract was not clear and lacked conspicuous disclosure, as required under the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1601 ). As a result, I was not fully aware of the terms of the loan and the associated costs. 

I demand that you provide me with a full refund of the finance charge that was not properly disclosed in the loan agreement, as well as a refund of the illegal down payment. Additionally, I demand that you ensure that all future credit transactions are offered with adequate cost disclosure as required by law. 

Please be aware that I will take further action if this matter is not resolved in a satisfactory manner. I expect a prompt response from you regarding this issue.

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this CFPB Complain to dispute the presence of fraudulent items on my credit file. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to request the deletion of inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information from my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have discovered several items that are the result of fraudulent activity. These items were not authorized by me and are therefore inaccurate and should be removed from my credit file. Specifically, the fraudulent items I am disputing are : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1400.00} AMERIFINANCIAL SOLUTIO ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$810.00} DEPTEDXXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} U S DEPT OF ED/XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$830.00} U S DEPT OF EDXXXX ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I have taken the necessary steps to report the fraudulent activity to the appropriate authorities and have provided documentation of the same. I request that you investigate this matter and remove the fraudulent items from my credit file as soon as possible. In case you hold the belief that the contested items are rightfully mine, I request that you furnish me with copies of the supporting documents for your claims. If no such documents exist, it is imperative that you promptly remove the fraudulent items.

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: American First Finance, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
american first finance ac # XXXX paid in full as agreed XX/XX/2023 account still showed a balance on the credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting 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:
The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed this charge off on my credit report through all the credit bureaus and it has remained on my credit report but they haven't verified the debt. XXXX XXXX XXXX Charged off : XX/XX/2023 Balance : {$5900.00}

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 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NJ

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. 

Account name : # XXXX XXXXXXXX, Account name : # XXXX XXXX ( Finance ), Account name : # XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account name : # XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) Account name : # XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ), has violated my rights. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
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. 

Account name : # XXXX XXXXXXXX, Account name : # XXXX XXXX  ( Finance ), Account name : # XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account name : # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) Account name : # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ), has violated my rights. 

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation