vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 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 appreciate you trying to update and repair some of the data on my credit report, but some accounts still need to be fixed. The 3 Credit Bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts will be fixed as soon as possible. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate you trying to update and repair some of the data on my credit report, but some accounts still need to be fixed. The 3 Credit Bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts will be fixed as soon as possible. 
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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 2024-03-20 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction and frustration regarding the rapid removal of a charge-off account from my credit report, despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter. 

I discovered an erroneous charge-off account listed on my credit report. Immediately upon noticing this discrepancy, I took the necessary steps to rectify the situation. I promptly contacted both the creditor and the credit reporting agencies to dispute the charge-off and provide evidence supporting my claim. 

This hasty removal has had significant negative implications for my creditworthiness and financial standing. It is imperative that such matters are handled with the utmost care and thoroughness to ensure fair and accurate reporting. 

I kindly request a thorough review of my case and a reinstatement of the charge-off account pending proper validation. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove this account in my credit file : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3800.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER.

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 2024-03-20 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction and frustration regarding the rapid removal of a charge-off account from my credit report, despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter. 

I discovered an erroneous charge-off account listed on my credit report. Immediately upon noticing this discrepancy, I took the necessary steps to rectify the situation. I promptly contacted both the creditor and the credit reporting agencies to dispute the charge-off and provide evidence supporting my claim. 

This hasty removal has had significant negative implications for my creditworthiness and financial standing. It is imperative that such matters are handled with the utmost care and thoroughness to ensure fair and accurate reporting. 

I kindly request a thorough review of my case and a reinstatement of the charge-off account pending proper validation. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove this account in my credit file : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$3800.00} - The limit to this account was a fraction of the amount due it as stated. That is utterly unfathomable! Had a proper investigation been conducted you would have seen the error and corrected it immediately. You failed to do your job ; you must now REMOVE THIS ITEM ALTOGETHER.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Incorrect credit reporting was issued by the company on my consumer credit report from XX/XX/XXXX. This has affected my credit score drastically and needs to be revised. An initial complaint was submitted to the card services department on XX/XX/XXXX disputing fraudulent charges and statement balance. This was resolved end of XXXX, however, Barclays has not resolved the issue with the credit bureaus after initialing another dispute on XX/XX/XXXX to the FCRA Credit Bureaus Department.

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 2024-03-20 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: GA

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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 


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 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: NATIONAL FUNDING, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Bait switch advertising, I send all docs they request for a business loan, after they check XXXX  XXXX score, and send bank statements as they request, showing a good credit XXXX, bank showing making plenty to pay any loan amount and still denied for a credit on the basis of no XXXX score e en showing a copy from XXXX my scoremis what I said is it.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I had lost my job and couldn't make payment because of my son illness. I contacted the bank for help but no help. I had so many late fees and the interest kept going up because I could make the payments. But I was told if I paid a amount every month I wouldn't get late payments on my credit but I did.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This serves as an effort to rectify inaccurate information present in my credit report as published by your company. Following a credit denial attributed to the dissemination of inaccurate details, I wish to formally communicate that I did not provide authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. 
I am formally requesting the blocking and deletion of these accounts. 
It is crucial to emphasize that this request is not erroneous and is not grounded in any material misrepresentation concerning the necessity to block these transactions. The following are the accounts that I wish to remove from my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
According to section [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 ] ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 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. There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. I have sent the credit bureaus letters asking them to verify the debt on my report. They have sent back stating that everything is verified correctly. My credit reports however are still inconsistent and showing inaccuracies. ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX. Account # XXXX Address [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ] Balance {$700.00}. Inconsistencies shown for payments made said to be late on XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX. Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Date Closed : XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX Address [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Balance {$160.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Date Closed : XX/XX/XXXX. ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX Address [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ] Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX. Date Closed was changed & DOES NOT SHOW for this account. Balance {$20000.00}. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Account # XXXX Address [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ] Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX. Date Closed : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$0.00}. All of these items show for a XXXX XXXX XXXX. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX '' XXXX. This could potentially be someone else giving me additional questions of validity to this report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 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: WA

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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 


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 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WA

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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 


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 2024-03-20 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2023 16 CFR 313.7 15 usc 6802 Per the FCRA as a federally protected consumer I am now opting out of any and all authorizations I the consumer may have given you written, unwritten, verbally and non verbally per 15 USC 6802 it is effective immediately and indefinitely. 

Since the debt is now with a third-party collection agency, it has already been charged off. As outlined in Tax Topic 431, this represents a certificate of indebtedness, which is categorized as income. It's important to note that income is not reportable on my credit report. 

" If your debt is forgiven or discharged for less than the full amount owed, the debt is considered canceled for the forgiven or discharged amount that you no longer need to pay. Cancellation of a debt may occur if the creditor can't collect, or gives up on collecting, the amount you're obligated to pay. If you own property securing a debt, cancellation of the debt may occur due to foreclosure, repossession, voluntary transfer of the property to the len

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 2024-03-20 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my profound dissatisfaction and concern regarding the handling of fraudulent items on my credit report by your agency. Despite numerous attempts to rectify the situation and provide evidence of the fraudulent nature of these items, I have encountered significant delays and hurdles in having them promptly removed.

Despite my diligent efforts and the seriousness of the matter, I was shocked to receive notification that the fraudulent items were being expedited for removal from my credit report without thorough investigation or validation. This premature action has left me vulnerable to further financial harm and has undermined my confidence in your agency 's ability to handle such sensitive matters effectively.

I strongly urge your agency to reconsider the expedited removal of the fraudulent items and instead conduct a comprehensive investigation into the validity of these claims. It is imperative that all necessary measures are taken to ensure the accurate reporting of information on my credit report and to safeguard against potential future instances of fraud.

Furthermore, I request transparent communication and regular updates on the progress of the investigation into these fraudulent items. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraud items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO 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 2024-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently reached out to XXXX XXXX XXXX after noticing a potential fraudulent account opened under my name. After reaching out the problem was never resolved nor have I heard anything back from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I explained that I have never owned this card nor did open or have access to this account and would like this removed from my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my serious concerns regarding the accuracy of the information on my credit report as provided by TransUnion. After a thorough review of my credit report, it has come to my attention that there are several inaccuracies that have not been addressed despite repeated attempts to rectify the situation. Under 15 USC 1681 S2 Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. How is this LAST DAY ACTIVE different from what the other bureaus are reporting If transunion is getting the same information from the same source? Transunion has it reporting as XX/XX/XXXX BUT XXXX is reporting XX/XX/XXXX? both bureaus cant be right.

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 2024-03-20 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: GA

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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 


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 2024-03-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I've expressed my complaints regarding identity theft on multiple occasions. Within XXXX business days, you must remove or block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority if you can provide the following : ( 1 ) suitable identification proof ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the consumer 's identification of the relevant information; and ( 4 ) a declaration from the customer stating that the information is unrelated to any transactions. 
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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