vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I reported a fraud activity to my bank XXXX about cheques, which were deposited into my account that I knew nothing about. My stolen deposit card was used for purchases and money transferred from my account. When I reported this, the bank decided to close my account upon investigation. A few weeks later I received a statement saying my account balance is XXXX. Then a few days later another letter saying the cheques have been returned and my account was negative {$15000.00}. A couple of day later my account was closed. Any attempt to open a new account has failed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. 
XXXX Balance : {$10000.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$93.00}.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. 
XXXX Balance : {$10000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$93.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
According to my research about FCRA 605, 3 Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$770.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00} ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
1.Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than XXXX. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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.

The letters are stated with items and issues.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

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.

The letters are stated with items and issues.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer — Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
{$50.00} VISA gift card given XX/XX/23. Attempted purchase with card on XX/XX/23, card was declined. After difficult time verifying balance and transactions discovered that 4 unauthorized transactions were done on the card by unknown merchant on XX/XX/23. Files dispute per process they stated that because purchases occured over 60 days before notice they would not resolve. They also did not report who the merchant was that charged the card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. 
XXXX Balance : {$10000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$93.00}.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
You are reporting inaccurate accounts on my credit report!! You must remove all of these accounts as soon as possible. This is not mine!! IM WORKING DAY AND NIGHT JUST TO HAVE THIS?? THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Financial Corporation of America
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Despite my formal complaint ( CFPB complaint number XXXX ) about the alleged debt, Financial Corporation of America continues their debt collection efforts, ignoring the cease and desist letter I sent them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
See the attached documents. I want the bureau to start the investigation on these accounts. I am never been late on this account.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I recently submitted a request for an investigation of the disputed accounts, Since I believed 3 Credit Bureaus didnt properly investigate my dispute. 3 Credit Bureau 's records show that it was incorrect. Since the CREDIT BUREAU 's investigation was done improperly, 3 Credit Bureaus must update the following accounts from my file. 

XXXX Balance : {$31000.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$16000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2900.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$17000.00} ; XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} ; XXXX XXXX : {$17000.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$680.00}.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
According to my research about FCRA 605, 3 Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$770.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00} ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
According to my research about FCRA 605, 3 Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$770.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00} ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have raised concerns about the accuracy of this account information with the relevant party, and they have responded by claiming to have verified the debt. I find this puzzling, as I have personally contacted the collection agency in accordance with the FDCPA laws, but they have failed to provide any validation of the debt being mine. 

Attached are copies of my requests to the collection agency, along with the receipts proving that I sent these letters via certified mail with signature confirmation. I want to emphasize that this debt does not belong to me, and I have not been provided with any evidence of my obligation to pay it to this collection agency. 

I have a few questions regarding this situation : 1. If I have a contract with the XXXX, why is a third-party entity pursuing me for payment? 
2. Why is this third-party entity negatively impacting my credit score?

3. Why is this third-party entity attempting to coerce me into paying a debt that I do not owe them? 
4. If the XXXX has sold the debt to debt collectors, why am I receiving letters from the U.S Department of Treasury? I strongly believe that this is illegal. 

According to the FCRA, they are required to verify the validity of the item within 30 days. If they are unable to do so, they are legally obligated to remove the item. In this case, there is clear evidence of unverified debt, and I urge them to remove it from my records before I am compelled to take legal action. 

I perceive this as a form of retaliation against me for my departure from the XXXX. 

If they fail to verify the item in accordance with the FCRA and continue to report the disputed item on my credit report, I will have no choice but to sue for actual damages and seek declaratory relief under the FCRA. As per this regulation, I have the right to file a lawsuit in any qualified state or federal court, including small claims court in my jurisdiction. 

While I would prefer to avoid litigation, I am prepared to utilize the legal system to protect my rights under the FCRA. 

Failure to provide a satisfactory response will result in legal action being taken against your company. In such a case, I will also seek.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have raised concerns about the accuracy of this account information with the relevant party, and they have responded by claiming to have verified the debt. I find this puzzling, as I have personally contacted the collection agency in accordance with the FDCPA laws, but they have failed to provide any validation of the debt being mine. 

Attached are copies of my requests to the collection agency, along with the receipts proving that I sent these letters via certified mail with signature confirmation. I want to emphasize that this debt does not belong to me, and I have not been provided with any evidence of my obligation to pay it to this collection agency. 

I have a few questions regarding this situation : XXXX. If I have a contract with the XXXX, why is a third-party entity pursuing me for payment? 
XXXX. Why is this third-party entity negatively impacting my credit score? 
XXXX. Why is this third-party entity attempting to coerce me into paying a debt that I do not owe them? 
XXXX. If the XXXX has sold the debt to debt collectors, why am I receiving letters from the U.S Department of Treasury? I strongly believe that this is illegal. 

According to the FCRA, they are required to verify the validity of the item within 30 days. If they are unable to do so, they are legally obligated to remove the item. In this case, there is clear evidence of unverified debt, and I urge them to remove it from my records before I am compelled to take legal action. 

I perceive this as a form of retaliation against me for my departure from the XXXX. 

If they fail to verify the item in accordance with the FCRA and continue to report the disputed item on my credit report, I will have no choice but to sue for actual damages and seek declaratory relief under the FCRA. As per this regulation, I have the right to file a lawsuit in any qualified state or federal court, including small claims court in my jurisdiction. 

While I would prefer to avoid litigation, I am prepared to utilize the legal system to protect my rights under the FCRA. 

Failure to provide a satisfactory response will result in legal action being taken against your company. In such a case, I will also seek.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I secured a {$1900.00} loan with XXXX XXXX  on or about XX/XX/2020, at the start of the pandemic. I was not able to pay the loan back as scheduled and when it was reported to the credit bureau, I noticed the APR for the loan was 159.57 %. Finance charges that would have accrued would have totaled {$1300.00}, making the total repayment of the {$1900.00} loan {$3200.00}. I did not realize the APR was so high, and disputed this with the XXXX credit reporting agency. XXXX then charged off the account and Midland Credit Management bought the loan. I was continually harassed and threatened with a lawsuit from this creditor, and made payment arrangements. I diligently paid on the agreed amount twice a month, with the exception of a month when I couldnt financially commit, and agreed to pay a lesser amount for that month. I requested on two separate occasions to settle for a lesser amount and Midland Credit would only reduce the amount by XXXX %, and no more. I settled for a {$100.00} reduction on a {$1400.00} + loan, yet my statements have not reflected the reduced amount. I have offered to pay 60 % of the loan all at once, but they would not agree to that. Ultimately, I would like this creditor to dismiss this account, as the charges accrued were from a loan charging an illegal APR rate of 159.57 %.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I recently submitted a request for an investigation of the disputed accounts, Since I believed 3 Credit Bureaus didnt properly investigate my dispute. 3 Credit Bureau 's records show that it was incorrect. Since the CREDIT BUREAU 's investigation was done improperly, 3 Credit Bureaus must update the following accounts from my file. 

XXXX Balance : {$31000.00} ; XXXX XXXX : {$16000.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$2900.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$17000.00} ; XXXX Balance : {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$17000.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$11000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$680.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation