vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
The account listed below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

I looked at my XXXX, XXXX, and. Equifax 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 XXXX5 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
The account listed below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

I looked at my Experian, XXXX, and. 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Klarna AB
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/year> I asked KLARNA for my account number so I could arrange direct payments from my bank with the goal of increasing payment in excess of the minimum payment to decrease the amount of interest I would be paying. The request was made on their internal app so there is no email record. They responded on the XXXX of XXXX stating 1 ) my type of account had no account ; and 2 ) they have no mechanism for receiving bank or additional payments. 
As KLARNA is an international company with a US office in XXXX, OH, that seemed unlikely. In an attempt to negotiate, I suggested that I would simply either mail additional payments to their home office or use their internal tools to make and electronic payment. They responded again on the XXXX that they don't accept additional payments and my only option is to pay that monthly minimum or the entire amount. 
I have attached those email conversations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently applied for a XXXX XXXX credit card. I was offered {$100.00} gift card for doing so. I was asked if I wanted a XXXX XXXX XXXX card with a {$59.00} a year charge. I said no, just a store card. I was turned down! This has NEVER happened to me. I have EXCELLENT credit and have for YEARS!!!!! Equifax advised them that I had " insufficient credit experience ''!!! I have paid off XXXX mortgages. I Have NEVER had a late payment. I do not have any loans. This is ridiculous that their inaccurate report cost me {$100.00}! 

Why was I penalized for NOT having loans and owning my home outright? This is ridiculous. I was so embarrassed and for NO REASON!!! Equifax need to do a better job!! Now my score will lose points because of this inquiry.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

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 2024-07-01 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was reviewing my consumer report and noticed these inaccuracies in it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX are in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1666b. As per the law, the following is in the statute.

( a ) TIME TO MAKE PAYMENTS A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

All 3 are listing the following accounts as late or charged off, which are false and a violation of 15 US Code 1666b and 15 USC 1681 b ( 2 ) After repeated attempts to get this fixed, these 3 are taking now over 5-6 months to complete an investigation that should be completed within 30 days as per the law

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 2024-07-01 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Experian, XXXX and XXXX are in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1666b. As per the law, the following is in the statute.

( a ) TIME TO MAKE PAYMENTS A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

All 3 are listing the following accounts as late or charged off, which are false and a violation of 15 US Code 1666b and 15 USC 1681 b ( 2 ) After repeated attempts to get this fixed, these 3 are taking now over 5-6 months to complete an investigation that should be completed within 30 days as per the law

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 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Conn's, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have an installment loan with Conns XXXX XXXX. My payment is due on the XXXX. I started getting calls for my payment being late on Friday which was the third day late. The calls started Friday and have went on everyday till Monday 7-8 times a day. I was sick with Covid so hadnt got around to it and when I answered them Sunday I explained to them that this is harassment calling 8 times in a day, especially on a Sunday & that payment would be made Monday. I received 7 calls Monday before I made my payment at XXXX. I called to talk to a supervisor to explain my frustration on the numerous calls I was getting and to notate my account to not get anymore calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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:
I am in utter disbelief. Just when I thought your company couldn't be any more disappointing, every day you surprise me. I haven't gotten a response initially on the first time I reached out regarding these wrong information on my credit report and who's to take responsibility? I feel neglected and unimportant and it feels you do not care about any of your consumers or their rights to what is being reported on their credit.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: KEYCORP
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
We are disputing the practice of charging interest on payments made in advance of the due date indicated on the credit card statement. KeyBank is now requiring commercial credit card account payments made at branch office be made at least XXXX hours prior to the due day on the statement to allow for the payment to be posted. Meanwhile, the check payments are being processed and clearing the bank prior to the late fee being added. It is an unusual practice that is not consistent with KeyBank 's marketing. 

The XXXX credit card payment due on XX/XX/XXXX was made at the Key Bank Branch office, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX. with a due date of XX/XX/XXXX. The check cleared the bank on XX/XX/XXXX as well. A late payment of {$96.00} was applied on XX/XX/XXXX. 

The XXXX credit card payment due on XX/XX/XXXX was made at the same branch office on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX and the check cleared our bank on XX/XX/XXXX as well. A late of {$2.00} was applied on XX/XX/XXXX. 

KeyBank has a statement on their website saying that payments made in branch will be effective the same day. 

As the bank is in possession of the payment made in full prior to the due date, we don't believe the late charge should be applied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry appears unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to rectify this issue. Refer to the attached documents for clarification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: RentDebt Automated Collections, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute an inaccurate rent collection reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX and subsequently reflected on my credit report. The property in question is located at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX, which my spouse and I rented from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. In the summer of XXXX, I received an eviction notice addressed to an individual other than myself for the property we previously rented. It has come to my attention that this eviction notice pertains to the residents who occupied the property after our lease ended. Despite this, a rental collection of {$24000.00} has been incorrectly placed on my credit report. I kindly request that this matter be investigated thoroughly and remove the erroneous rent collection from my credit report. This error has had a significant negative impact on my credit score, and has currently kept me from being able to rent an apartment. It is crucial that it be corrected as soon as possible. 

I have been unsuccessful in initiating a discussion with XXXX due to there being no contact information apart from a general customer service line. However, I successfully communicated with Rent Debt Automated Collections, the collection agency involved. During our conversation, I was informed that they are unable to provide an update on the matter due to an ongoing dispute regarding the file. When I inquired about the expected timeline for resolution, Rent Debt indicated that the duration hinges on XXXX 's response timeframe. It's important to note that I have not received any written documentation pertaining to this collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 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: MO

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 informationisinaccurate.

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 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported in those account to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX  Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Hi my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and this is not a third party filing this complaint. Attached I have compiled several documents for your review showing how the following credit reporting agencies are violating my consumer protection rights. Please see attached documents and update the following accounts. 
Violators ; Experian, 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 explanation