vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Ideal Collection Services, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
We told staff we were moving out of our apartment. We were told that it was not a problem. After moving, we received a letter we owe them over XXXX for breaking the lease which was not told to us when speaking with staff. Also, we never received the new lease indicating these terms. The company claimed the left at the door which could have been taken by someone else. There was no communication in receiving a new lease. We asked why it was not mailed certified mail, return receipt. We have tried disputing this debt and they are refusing to take it off our credit. We left the apartment in perfect condition when we moved out.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. these are the accounts : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/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 2024-05-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDANCE WITH PRIVACY ACT OF 1974, 5 USC 552a ACCORDANCE WITH GRAMM LEACH BLILEY ACT TITLE 15 USC 6801 PROTECTION OF NON-PUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ACCORDANCE WITH 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) I DIDNT GIVE WRITTEN PERMISSION TO HAVE THESE UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTIONS AND ACCOUNTS ON MY PROFILE

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Notice my credit inquiries are high and I checked them and some of these are not my doing or authorized them too do.

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 2024-05-08 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:
I am writing to address several concerning issues regarding the handling of my personal information as governed by various sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related statutes.

Firstly, according to 15 USC 1681 section 602 ( a ) of the FCRA, it is imperative that consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX conduct their operations with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' privacy rights. As a consumer, I am entitled to ensure that my private information remains secure, as reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which mandates financial institutions to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of customers ' nonpublic personal information.

Under 15 USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), it is explicitly stated that consumer reporting agencies may only furnish consumer reports under circumstances outlined in written instructions from the consumer. I have not provided consent, neither written nor implied, for Equifax, or any furnisher of information to credit agencies to share my personal information.

Furthermore, according to 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to third parties without informing consumers of their right to opt out of such disclosure. I have not been properly informed of this right by the relevant financial institution.

Additionally, the reporting of adverse items of information, such as the account in question, without my consent violates 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), which restricts consumer reporting agencies from including such information in consumer reports.

Moreover, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, and Equifax and XXXX are failing to uphold reasonable procedures to prevent violations of the FCRA, as mandated by 15 U.S. Code 1681e.

Finally, under 12 CFR 1016.7, I am exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately. 

In light of these violations and discrepancies, I expect immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: MI

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 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 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 an 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 accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I want to make it clear that I didn't give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. So, I'm formally asking for these accounts to be blocked and removed. It's important to stress that this request is not a mistake, and it's not based on any false information regarding why I want these transactions blocked.

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 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem accessing account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Citi bank closes my account and never sent a letter stating why, they then have not released my funds to me they also keep hanging up on me

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary XXXX notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.

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 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
( 1 ) Fair and accurate credit reporting is essential to the financial system, according to the FCRA. Inaccurate credit reports cut banking efficiency, and unjust credit reporting undermines public confidence, which is vital to banking. 

Thus, FCRA violations reduce banking efficiency. I control what goes on my consumer report, so this violates my privacy. Identity theft occurs when accounts are reported without my written approval. 

This violates 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) and 1681c-2. This makes the credit reporting agency liable for negligence and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which permits {$1000.00} per violation for accounts listed without my written agreement.

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 2024-05-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I would like to dispute certain records in my credit file that do not belong to me, that I have signed any agreements, and that I have been the victim of identity theftall of which seem to be unaddressed. The things I'm disputing are unrelated to any transactions I've completed or approved in order to obtain goods, services, or cash. Kindly take out the following items. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$40000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$15000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 2024-05-08 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
We have bought XXXX cards which has CVV and expiry date and balance dollar values. I checked the amex link to validate and print the card, which loads on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXaccount and shows a balance. 

We have attempted to use this websites and some local stores where Amex cards are accepted and the transaction is getting declined. I then tried again with various other amounts less than the full face value. Many people have reported having this problem starting this past year. This is supposed to be accepted anywhere which accepts American express cards since it has loaded actual cash value plus the fees.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I identified information on my credit report that is a result of identity theft and not transactions completed by me. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$210.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$370.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCT : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AMOUNT : {$1800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCT : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$240.00}

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 2024-05-08 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I identified information on my credit report that is a result of identity theft and not transactions completed by me. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$210.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXT : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$370.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCT : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AMOUNT : {$1800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCT : XXXX DATE : XX/XX/XXXX AMOUNT : {$240.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

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 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Company: ALEXANDER-ROSE ASSOC, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a complaint against Alexander Rose and Associates, a debt collection agency, regarding their handling of a debt collection account on my credit report. The details of my complaint are as follows : I discovered an account on my credit report from XXXX at XXXX XXXX for an alleged debt of {$3900.00}. I broke my lease at my apartment due to a family violence situation and had an agreement with the property manager to end my lease due to unsafe conditions for my children and I. I was not contacted by XXXX at XXXX XXXX prior to the dent being sold to Alexander Rose and Associates or before its appearance on my credit report. 
I requested validation of the debt in writing from XXXX at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> but have not received any response or documentation supporting the validity of the debt. 
Additionally, I know that the debt has been sold to Alexander Rose and Associates by the apartment complex, which raises concerns about the accuracy and legitimacy of the debt. 

I request that XXXX at XXXX XXXX provide validation of the debt in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 
If the debt can not be validated, I request that Alexander Rose and Associates cease all collection efforts and remove the account from my credit report. 
I also request that Alexander Rose and Associates provide confirmation in writing that the debt has been removed from my credit report. 

I authorize the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to share my complaint with XXXX at XXXX XXXX and any other relevant parties for the purpose of investigating and resolving this matter. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if you require any further information or documentation. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to contact this company multiple times to resolve this debt and they have been ignoring my calls, letters. I need to be able to something sent from this company to be able to pay the balance.

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 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to contact this company multiple times to resolve this debt and they have been ignoring my calls, letters. I need to be able to something sent from this company to be able to pay the balance.

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 2024-05-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I just reveiwed my credit profile for the first time and noticed unathorized inquiries and accounts that do not belong to me. I dont use credit and I am trying to figure out why there is inquriies and accounts that are not mine, this is causing me a lot of stress please help in removing this. I have served the country and its fustrating to go through this. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Not mine 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports XXXX XXXXXXXX - Not mine 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports XXXX XXXX Not mine15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports XXXX XXXX XXXX- Not Mine 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports INQUIRIES NOT MINE- XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
There is a fraudulent account on my consumer report that I am highly displeased with. As I was trying to get a home for my family I got denied due to damages on my consumer credit report. This is defamation of my character, and it's hindering my success. I take my livelihood very seriously, and I expected you all to as well. According to 15 U.S.C & 1681, you are supposed to promote fairness and accuracy on my credit report. But all I see are fraudulent and unauthorized accounts. I have been a part of an Equifax breach, so at this point, you all should be protecting my privacy. This is detrimental to my emotional and psychological health. Now I do not have access to get a house. I am enforcing my rights, and I expect you to be more ethical with my information. According to 15 U.S. Code 5 16815-2, not one credit reporting agency should be reporting any inaccurate information anyways due to neglect use considering that I was in breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX I requested FNBO to open a dispute for a charge where the merchant ( XXXX 's ) did not deliver the promised double rewards for a qualifying gift card purchase. Despite me requesting the merchant to issue the rewards the merchant simply closed my request without granting the rewards. I received a dispute reference number, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX. However, FNBO did not open the dispute. Another issue is that FNBO is stuck in the XXXX. Their dispute process requires a convoluted menu, then a long winded phone call with redundant questions instead of an automated system where I a dispute is automatically opened and a portal is provided where I can upload information.

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 2024-05-08 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: Cascade CISS Holdings, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I contact the credit agency concerning this matter and have not received a response as of yet. i asked that the hard inquires be removed because they were not authorized to run my credit without my permission

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation