vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

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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
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of several unknown items from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed multiple entries that I do not recognize and did not authorize. These entries are causing me significant concern and have impacted my credit standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve opening an account/credit card with american express XXXX Without my knowledge a hard hit inquiry occurred and a card was opened.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: Amsher Collection Services, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
They kept saying their reports show. I explained this is inaccurate information. I need it to be removed.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I insist on the removal of these erroneous accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is vital that you expeditiously erase this misleading information from my records.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of several unknown items from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed multiple entries that I do not recognize and did not authorize. These entries are causing me significant concern and have impacted my credit standing.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: American First Finance, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I got an email from XXXX XXXX stating I owe them a debt of {$1400.00}. I have been a victim of identity theft and this is not my debt. I will pursue legal action if this debt is not removed or no longer associated with my personal name. Also, know that collections are illegal under the American federal law 15 USC 1692. Its {$1000.00} per violation so delete this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Fees charged for closing account
Company: FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
Starting from XX/XX/year>, I made endless calls to First Merchants Bank ( Ohio ) requesting to close my checking account. Initially, the manager said that the account would be closed soon. Then, in late XXXX, they requested a notarized letter. I sent the notarized letter to the XXXX XXXX XXXX First Merchants Bank. 

One manager confirmed that he received the physical letter and that he would close my account soon. I waited several weeks after that, only finding that the account was not closed. I called the branch many more times, and they said that the specific manager who received the notarized letter no longer worked in the branch and that the other managers would not locate the notarized letter. However, they added that since they indeed received the letter before, they would still go ahead and close my account. I waited another two months. During this two-month period, I called the bank so many times, and each time, I was told that the account would be closed soon. In fact, the account did not get closed during the two-month period. I called the branch again, and at that time, they mentioned that I just needed to sign a Request for Early Charge Off of a Deposit Account form. I immediately signed the form and returned the form to the manager. They finally received the form and said that my account would be closed soon. Then, in early XXXX, I found that the account was still not closed. I called the branch again, and the manager assured me many times that the account would be very definitely closed in the coming week or at the latest in the third week of XXXX. 

I waited for another two months. In XXXX. I checked online and found that the checking account was still open. I called the branch again twice in XXXX. They said that as long as I could send a secure message from my online banking requesting the checking account, the account would be closed soon. I sent the secure message right away and waited for several days. The account was still not closed. I called the branch again and finally talked to a higher-level manager. The higher-level manager said that I would need to send them a notarized letter again since they could not find the previous notarized letter. She said that once she receives the letter, she will close the account. I have sent the required notarized letter using USPS-certified mail. 

On XX/XX/year>, the higher-level manager called me and mentioned that she just closed my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit is important to me. I have a genuine concern regarding the inaccurate information on my credit report. These inaccuracies are creating constant stress whenever I can not get approved for new 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of human trafficking of Debt bondage and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted from my credit report : 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 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting a copy of my credit report from LexisNexis. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to receive a free copy of my credit report once a year. I have tried to contact LexisNexis without success and am seeking CFPB 's assistance in resolving this issue. I have attached my personal information

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of human XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted from my credit : XXXX {$830.00} XXXX remove accXXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX remove acct XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX acct XXXX XXXX {$570.00} XXXX remove acct XXXX XXXX XXXX remove inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX remove inquiry XXXX  XXXX XXXX remove inquiry

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S Code 1681b consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Delete this item 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Reported as shown on transaction statement on XXXX XX/XX/year> transferring {$240.00} from Sofi to XXXX XXXX XXXX Account. Funds never received in XXXX XXXX but taken out from Sofi checking account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit is important to me. I have a genuine concern regarding the inaccurate information on my credit report. These inaccuracies are creating constant stress whenever I can not get approved for new credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of several unknown items from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed multiple entries that I do not recognize and did not authorize. These entries are causing me significant concern and have impacted my credit standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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:
I kindly demand the removal of these inaccurate accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this misleading information from my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. 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 to be removed/updated. 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. 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!

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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:
i have identified information on my report that are a result of identity theft these accounts do not belong to me ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
My accounts 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 to be removed/updated. 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. 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!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the inclusion of certain information on my credit report, as provided under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. After reviewing my credit report obtained from your agency, I have discovered that certain information has been reported without my explicit written consent for disclosure or obtaining of information. Specifically, I have never provided written consent for the following : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) {$7500.00} This account does not meet FCRA requirements and is currently in litigation. Additionally, XXXX has verified my complaints and followed the law by deleting and blocking the information from my credit report immediately. By law, Transunion and XXXX should also do the same by deleting and blocking the information immediately. Lastly, the account is listed as charged off and a 1099c has been provided, by law the account needs to be removed from the credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I kindly demand the removal of these inaccurate accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this misleading information from my records.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I kindly demand the removal of these inaccurate accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this misleading information from my records.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I attempted to place a credit freeze online but was unable to do so. I would like to request a security freeze on my credit file effective today in accordance with Section 605A of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: ID Analytics, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I attempted to place a credit freeze online but was unable to do so. I would like to request a security freeze on my credit file effective today in accordance with Section 605A of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation