vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: 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. 

XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX  : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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 2023-04-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
There are three accounts that exist on my credit profile that was opened up fraudulently by someone that stole my information due to a Data Breach that I have been involved in. The three accounts are, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Now I have contacted Equifax several times about these accounts in question and have sent several legitimate and legal documentation that was required and requested by Equifax to do so, but still these account have yet to be removed and deleted from my credit profile as they should already be. These same documents will be included in this complaint for all to see. I didnt open any of these accounts nor did I benefit from these fraudulent accounts. I am a war Veteran that fought in the XXXX XXXX XXXX and countless missions in XXXX and was wounded physically and mentally because of these battles that I endured. I have been diagnosed with XXXX  XXXX and I shouldnt have to deal with problems like these that should easily have been solved without having to go thru so much red tape. I didnt open the accounts nor did I benefit from them so why should I have to pay for something I didnt even do. Its very shameful how Equifax has treated me concerning these fraudulent accounts. This is how a war Veteran is treated after fighting for this countrys freedom and rights but my own are denied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Someone opened an account in my name at Bank Of America on XX/XX/2023 and deposit XXXX on XX/XX/2023 then withdrew it out

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 2023-04-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
The below listed accounts had violated my federally protected rights of privacy under 15 USC 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 Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX * 5 USC 1681, section 604 A Section 2 : also states, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 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 crime, which add a date to the report by more than seven years. 15 USC 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 calls to believe that the information is in accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The below listed accounts had violated my federally protected rights of privacy under 15 USC 1681 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 Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX * 5 USC 1681, section 604 A Section 2 : also states, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 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 crime, which add a date to the report by more than seven years. 15 USC 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 calls to believe that the information is in accurate.

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 2023-04-15 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: 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, has violated my rights. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: 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. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have made several attempts to have the incorrect and invalided information and updated and removed from my credit report in accordance with 15 USC 1681 PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY : Below is the information in question : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have made several attempts to have the incorrect and invalided information and updated and removed from my credit report in accordance with 15 USC 1681 PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY : Below is the information in question : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX 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 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: AFNI INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/23 I have received the letter from Afni , Inc, Reference : XXXX regarding {$240.00}XXXX XXXX I owe to XXXX XXXX, acct. # XXXX. I don't have any XXXX XXXX account. The account I had was closed year ago, one week after it was opened and equipment was sent back. I checked all my billing statements and there's no any existing balance from XXXX XXXX. That's harassment and fraud and it effects my credit records. I'm requesting that problem to be corrected immediately, because, as I mentioned, it effects my credit records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am at a loss as to why my credit score is going down instead of up. I've reviewed my credit report for faulty information and the only thing I have found is that if I used a credit card and the balance has gone up a bit, my score goes down. I've been paying off a significant amount of debt and it takes months for that to show up on my credit report and hopefully have it go up. 

The system says 35 % of your score is based on paying on time. I can find no data showing I have ever been late. 30 % is based on amount of debt in relationship to available and I am running at 18-20 % which is well below the 30 % recommended. 15 % is based on length of debt. I'm XXXX XXXX XXXX so I have at least 40 years of exemplary debt history. 10 % is new credit-I opened a new account a year ago, and it went down. 10 % is variety of credit-I have a mortgage, multiple accounts of revolving debt, an RV loan, and a student loan I am co-signed on. 

Per online research when I pay off the student loan, my score will go down because my open credit amount will go down instead of going up because debt has been paid off. The same when I pay off my RV loan. When I don't use a credit card awhile, it is canceled without my consent and my open credit goes down and my score goes down. The only time I have significantly seen it go up was after two RV loans that were not canceled by the sleazy account manager, after I accepted one through the dealership caused my score to drop dramatically finally dropped off my report. But it did not go up as much as it had gone down. 

Why is there no benefit to paying off student loans, car loans, RV loans and mortgages? 

Doing research online confirms my belief that while I'm sure good intentions were there when this system was started, it has now turned into a scam manipulating credit scores based on factors unknown to the general public, resulting in consumers having to pay higher interest rates on consumer loans in the long run. 

My goal in writing this is that it will add my concerns to other consumers as to fairness/validity of the current credit reporting system, and hopefully result in a look into the system and possibly a revamping of the system for more transparency or a whole new system that is completely transparent and rewards those who are fiscally responsible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am at a loss as to why my credit score is going down instead of up. I've reviewed my credit report for faulty information and the only thing I have found is that if I used a credit card and the balance has gone up a bit, my score goes down. I've been paying off a significant amount of debt and it takes months for that to show up on my credit report and hopefully have it go up.

The system says 35 % of your score is based on paying on time. I can find no data showing I have ever been late. 30 % is based on amount of debt in relationship to available and I am running at 18-20 % which is well below the 30 % recommended. 15 % is based on length of debt. I'm XXXX XXXX XXXX so I have at least 40 years of exemplary debt history. 10 % is new credit-I opened a new account a year ago, and it went down. 10 % is variety of credit-I have a mortgage, multiple accounts of revolving debt, an RV loan, and a student loan I am co-signed on. 

Per online research when I pay off the student loan, my score will go down because my open credit amount will go down instead of going up because debt has been paid off. The same when I pay off my RV loan. When I don't use a credit card awhile, it is canceled without my consent and my open credit goes down and my score goes down. The only time I have significantly seen it go up was after two RV loans that were not canceled by the sleazy account manager, after I accepted one through the dealership caused my score to drop dramatically finally dropped off my report. But it did not go up as much as it had gone down. 

Why is there no benefit to paying off XXXX  loans, car loans, RV loans and mortgages? 

Doing research online confirms my belief that while I'm sure good intentions were there when this system was started, it has now turned into a scam manipulating credit scores based on factors unknown to the general public, resulting in consumers having to pay higher interest rates on consumer loans in the long run. 

My goal in writing this is that it will add my concerns to other consumers as to fairness/validity of the current credit reporting system, and hopefully result in a look into the system and possibly a revamping of the system for more transparency or a whole new system that is completely transparent and rewards those who are fiscally responsible.

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 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Ray Klein, Inc.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I contact professional credit services ( XXXX XXXX ) in XXXX of 2023 the about is for {$12000.00} please remove this from my XXXX XXXX and XXXX its a medical bill this account is illegally and reported on my credit reports this collection is violating my privacy and also XXXX I would like for this account to be removed from my credit report please they also dont have the right to have this collection and the wrong dates or on there please remove this in with in 30 days. 
I also have other one of medical bill from puget sound collection ( XXXX XXXX ) for {$1200.00}

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 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill — Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My business was closed due to a ceiling collapse and I was unemployed for over half a year. During this time I struggled really bad in order to make my payments and didnt miss a single payment. Due to relying on my credit cards to help make ends meet, my balances became very high. I asked Chase bank if they could help me recover from this financial hardship and they continually say that account APRs are reviewed periodically. During this hardship, they increased my credit line; and have been reaping the benefits of exploiting my situation. I am paying over {$200.00} a month in INTEREST and am never going to make progress on lowering my balance if they are unwilling to assist me. When speaking with customer service, they refuse to connect me with anyone pertaining to my hardship or even to set up a payment plan with a temporary rate. Ive expressed that their actions are predatory and that I feel exploited. I would hate to assume that this pertains to race or anything of that nature, but I was taken aback by the complete and utter disregard for a loyal customer who CONTINUALLY makes timely payments for years. I have a perfect payment history on my credit profile and have also had a bank account with Chase for over 10 years.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Bridgecrest refuses to remove the fraudulent information they have listed on my credit report due to their predatory lending practices. They need to remove this fraudulent account off my credit report. Inaccurate reporting is causing my family a great hardship. Using the credit bureau system to discriminate against consumers through predatory lending practices that have been outlawed by many Attorney Generals in the United States. Please look into this companys reporting practices!!!!! The transmission went out as soon as I purchased the car and the company would not help me replace it and instead of allowing me to fix the transmission they fraudulently repossessed it. It was not past due I needed to fix the transmission and as soon as they found out the transmission went out they decided I needed to make all the payments and avoided the arrangements I made to make the repairs affordable. Please investigate this company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-16 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:
I am a victim of identity theft. 
I previously sent all my documents to XXXX, Transunion, and XXXX, regarding the theft of my identity. They blocked the fraudulent information from my credit reports for one month, and then re-inserted it back into my credit reports without explanation which is in violation of the FCRA. 

I am requesting that the fraudulent accounts and inquiries be blocked permanently from my credit report. 

Incorrect Address still appearing on my credit reports : My ONLY address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please, remove the inaccurate addresses appearing on my credit report. 

Accounts as a result of identity theft : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX as a result of identity theft : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I request that you block the fraudulent accounts from my credit reports and send me an updated and accurate credit report. I also request that you cease reporting the inaccurate information to all of the nationwide credit reporting agencies ( CRAs ) to which you provided it. 
Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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