vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

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 2024-11-28 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: CA

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 that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) 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.

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 2024-11-28 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:
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 that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) 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.

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 2024-11-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, Equifax, XXXX has been reporting incorrect inquires, information on my credit report. None of the 3 bureaus have the corrected information that has been reported along with many of the inquires that i do not recognize. I would like consumer financial protection bureau to look into this matter throughly. I have attached an identity theft reports along with letters and a copy of credit report. Please help me correct this issue urgently .. thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Incomm Holdings Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
we purchase these cards to give to employees for special recognition. 
until now have never had a problem, now nobody can use these cards online to any reputable dealer. 

looks like everyone else is having these issues as well. 

i called support, they could not give me anyone in corporate nor anyone from the united states. they kept giving me numbers that just loop back to their ivr. 

something has to be done about this company. 
the agent kept saying " have you tired X '' and i would try, would not work. 
its clear that other company 's do not trust vanillacard.com and no longer support them. or they are too cheap to keep their presence in good standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

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 2024-11-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the immediate removal of an incorrect address and related public records listed on my credit report, as they do not belong to me and I have never used them in any capacity. The address in question is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/2006 XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL XXXX Not Reported Additionally, I am requesting the removal of public records associated with my file, as I have reason to believe they were inaccurately added due to compromised information resulting from my involvement in 26 separate data breaches.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically : 15 U.S.C. 1681c : Consumer reporting agencies are required to maintain accurate and verifiable information.

15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) : You are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum accuracy of the information contained in my file. 
Furthermore, under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act ( 815 ILCS 505/2 ), credit reporting agencies are prohibited from reporting incorrect and unverified information that could harm consumers.

This inaccurate address and the associated public records are in violation of the above laws and must be removed from my report immediately. I respectfully request that you : Delete the incorrect address from my credit report.

Delete any public records erroneously associated with my file.

Provide me with a revised copy of my credit report confirming the corrections. 
Investigate and document the source of these inaccuracies. 
If the matter is not resolved promptly, I reserve the right to file a formal complaint with the Illinois Attorney General 's Office and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). I will also consider legal action to enforce my rights under the FCRA and applicable state laws. 

Please treat this matter with urgency and confirm the deletion of the incorrect address and public records within the 30-day investigation window mandated by the FCRA. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your confirmation of the corrections. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-11-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Experian, XXXX, XXXX has been reporting incorrect inquires, information on my credit report. None of the 3 bureaus have the corrected information that has been reported along with many of the inquires and soft inquires that i do not recognize. I would like consumer financial protection bureau to look into this matter throughly. I have attached an identity theft reports along with letters and a copy of credit report. Please help me correct this issue urgently .. thank you

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is regarding Westlake Financial. On XXXX XXXX I scheduled a payment for XXXX XXXX. The payment due date was originally XXXX XXXX. The calls are handled through Westlake Financials AI virtual assistant Since XXXX XXXX, before the original due date, I have received XXXX calls starting between XXXX and XXXX XXXX. XXXX of those calls were back to back between XXXX and XXXX XXXX  on XXXX XXXX. 

On XXXX XXXX I spoke to a representative and informed them of the payment arrangements that had already been made and asked that I no longer receive calls so early as I work night shift. 

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, I began receiving calls at XXXX XXXX  from Westlakes virtual assistant.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Equifax Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information in My Credit Report Equifax Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information in My Credit Report. XXXX XXXX this debt is being reported as a charge off. However this is actually considered income because I should have received a 1099C form in the mail in order to account for this as income however it is being reported as a charge off I am requesting that this is removed because this is not debit this is considered income and should not be reporting on my credit report. 

Discrepancies in comments ( e.g., " Charged off as bad debt ). 

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for debt is XXXX years from the last activity on the account. This means that creditors have XXXX years from the last payment to file a lawsuit to collect the debt. 

Equifax : open date reporting XX/XX/XXXX Equifax : High credit reporting {$5400.00} Equifax : Credit limit reporting {$5400.00} Actual credit limit {$4500.00} Date Last Active reporting as XX/XX/XXXX Date last payment reporting as XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern.

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 2024-11-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern.

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 2024-11-28 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ) XXXX -- XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within XXXX business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only XXXX are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ). 

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( XXXX ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Experian Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information in My Credit Report. 

XXXX XXXX this debt is being reported as a charge off. However this is actually considered income because I should have received a 1099C form in the mail in order to account for this as income however it is being reported as a charge off I am requesting that this is removed because this is not debit this is considered income and should not be reporting on my credit report Discrepancies in comments ( e.g., " Charged off as bad debt ). 

In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for debt is XXXX years from the last activity on the account. This means that creditors have XXXX years from the last payment to file a lawsuit to collect the debt Experian : Date XX/XX/XXXX Experian : High credit reporting {$5400.00} Experian : Credit limit reporting {$4500.00} Date Last Active reported as XX/XX/XXXX Date last payment reported as 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I previously sent a letter to address the errors and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received a response even after XXXX  days. It seems like my disputes are being overlooked and I feel taken advantage of. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within XXXX  days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since the deadline has passed, I expect these accounts to be updated without delay. If not, I may have to take legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Moreover, my information was impacted by the XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-11-28 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-28 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than XXXX  days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach.

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 2024-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Fortiva XXXX didn't not disclose that they would be charging me {$170.00} annual fee ( before I even receive the card in the mail ) nor did they say I would also be charged {$19.00} for having a XXXX  card for another authorized user. Please Help. I can't afford these ridiculous fees right now. I got it for emergencies. My fiance has been fight neck and head XXXX since XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation