vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address the ongoing inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite previous attempts to dispute the following items, they remain unresolved, significantly impacting my ability to obtain credit. I am entitled to monetary compensation under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 6 ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers of the results of reinvestigations within five business days after completion. You failed to correct these errors indicates noncompliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Under the FCRA, if disputed items can not be verified, they must be removed from my report. As per 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ), your agency may be held liable for failing to comply with federal law. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1692k holds entities accountable for violations related to debt collection. Any continued failure to address these inaccuracies in a timely manner will result in further legal action.

Charge-Off Accounts listed below must be DELETED IMMEDIATELY! due to violations of FDCPA Section 807 ( False and Misleading Representations ) and These accounts are falsely reported as charge-offs.

Collection Accounts Collection accounts listed below is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports ). These must be DELETED in my report immediately.

Unauthorized Inquiries listed below were made without my authorization, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). They must be deleted from my report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I found out last year, approximately around XX/XX/year>, that there was jobs from XXXX and XXXX that I have never been employed with or paid by. It has that I received money and didn't pay taxes. I made a police report because my identity was stolen. I don't have credit cards and under my name is a lot of companies. My information also has been leaked during numerous data breaches from a few places. My old doctor office in XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. It also happened from places doing background checks on me for employment. It also happened from XXXX XXXX. I've now been sued, in so much debt and the people calling me to try and collect payment and they haven't been any help. The companies where these breaches have leaked my information haven't offered any assistance. I heard about when our information is leaked during data breaches, that we are supposed to have everything removed from our credit report within XXXX days. I can't get any help. Are you able to please help 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding Zelle 's handling of disputes, particularly in light of the recent CFPB lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Despite using Zelle numerous times and reporting discrepancies, my financial institution and Zelle failed to investigate my claims adequately. They informed me that recovering lost funds was impossible and that tracking these transactions was unfeasible. The CFPB 's findings indicate that Zelle has not only neglected to protect consumers but has also allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system, leaving users vulnerable to scams.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 6 o 2 states I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 section 6 o 4 a section 2 it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without written instructions under 15 USCS 1666b a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the persistent inaccuracies and fraudulent entries on my XXXX credit report. Despite my repeated efforts to address these issues directly with XXXX, they remain unresolved, and I am deeply concerned about the negative impact on my credit profile. 

Fraudulent Addresses : XXXX has repeatedly added addresses to my credit profile that do not belong to me. These include a po box and an address in Virginia, neither of which I have ever owned, used, or been associated with. I demand that these erroneous addresses be removed from my credit report immediately. Retaining incorrect addresses that are tied to debts not belonging to me is fraudulent and unacceptable. 

Outdated Credit Scores : Within the XXXX platform, my other two credit scores have not been updated for nearly two years. This lack of accurate updates severely hampers my ability to understand and manage my financial health. I request that all credit scores on the XXXX platform be updated to reflect the most current and accurate information. 

Disputed Accounts in Collections : I have disputed several accounts in collections that do not belong to me, yet XXXX has claimed these accounts were verified without conducting a thorough investigation. This is a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Proper verification requires a reasonable investigation, and based on the information I have received, this standard has not been met. I request immediate removal of these accounts from my credit report. 

These ongoing issues constitute negligent and potentially illegal practices by XXXX. Failing to correct inaccurate information after disputes is a violation of federal law and severely damages consumers like me. I urge XXXX to : Remove the fraudulent addresses and ensure no further incorrect addresses are added to my profile. 

Update my other two credit scores within the XXXX platform promptly. 

Remove the disputed accounts that were not properly verified through a legitimate investigation. 

Please treat this letter as a formal complaint and take immediate action to address the inaccuracies in my credit report. If these issues are not resolved promptly, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter by filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and exploring legal remedies. 

I expect written confirmation that these corrections have been made within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have called countless times told by supervisors investigations would be done and validated would be sent to me by mail and have only gotten the last statement and documentation of them owning this debt nothing else. Please understand that they have been adding additional late payments to my credit report ( XXXX ) as stated in documentation and they have different charges across all bureaus not one closely corresponds to the statement sent by XXXX  XXXX and they then selves wont provide information either & never because this isnt my debt so I would like both XXXX  XXXX & portfolios recovery to immediately remove both accounts from all CRAs.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting an investigation into these accounts, as there appears to be a discrepancy concerning their accuracy on my credit report. These accounts were removed previously but have been re-added without my knowledge. I was not notified about their reinstatement, nor have I received any communication about this through the mail.

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 2025-01-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Issue not resolved. Refused to remove the negative items

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
The address on file is inaccurate. I gave no authority to open nor do I have any knowledge of these accounts. I asked for a debit validation claim according to 15 USC 1692G. I never received a full detailed list of payment nor the original signature that I so called agreed to for the contract nor any insurance claim found for the debt or any chain of title to collect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Wrong amount charged or received — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
I had transferred money to someone & they never got it. I also have received a zelle payment that never applied to my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
There are inquiries there that I call and they told me they removed 3? times they still there such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX all should be off my account never removed

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It has come to my attention that my personal information was exposed in a national data breach, compromising my sensitive data. Upon reviewing my credit reports, I identified accounts that I do not recognize or recall opening. I submitted a request to the Consumer Reporting Agencies ( CRAs ) for validation of these accounts ; however, the required documentation has not been provided as mandated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ). This failure to validate the information and the presence of unverified accounts on my credit report raises significant concerns about the accuracy and security of the data being reported. To address this matter, I have filed an FTC complaint regarding the breach and the unrecognized accounts and attached supporting evidence, including my government-issued ID, a copy of the FTC complaint , the National Data Breach Notification report, and a prior Validation of Debt letter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments on this account are inaccurate and fraudulent, as they are the direct result of identity theft and data breaches. This correspondence serves as a notice under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which mandates that credit reporting agencies must block the reporting of information that is the result of identity theft, upon receipt of appropriate proof. Additionally, I invoke my rights under the following FCRA provisions : 1. FCRA Section 605 ( a ) - It is the responsibility of credit reporting agencies to ensure maximum accuracy of the information they report. The inclusion of late payments caused by identity theft and data breaches violates this section. 2. FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - Under this section, I demand an immediate investigation into this matter and the removal or correction of the inaccurate information within 30 days. 3. FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) - This requires furnishers of information to investigate disputed data thoroughly. If the creditor can not provide concrete evidence that the late payments are legitimate and not the result of identity theft, they are obligated to cease reporting this 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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding Zelle 's handling of disputes, particularly in light of the recent CFPB lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Despite using Zelle numerous times and reporting discrepancies, my financial institution and Zelle failed to investigate my claims adequately. They informed me that recovering lost funds was impossible and that tracking these transactions was unfeasible. The CFPB 's findings indicate that Zelle has not only neglected to protect customers but has also allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system, leaving users vulnerable to scams.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 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:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of dispute information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, alleging systematic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experian 's inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a complaint against Navy Federal Credit Union regarding multiple overdraft fees I have incurred. Despite having sufficient funds when transactions were authorized, I was charged fees due to lagged posting of charges and credits. This issues aligns with the recent CFPB findings against Navy Federal for similar practices, where transactions settled either insufficient balances despite initially available funds. I believe these practices are unfair and request an investigation into my account transactions.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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.

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
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.

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 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding Zelle 's handling of disputes. CFPB has filed a lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Zelle has reporting discrepancies and my financial institution and Zelle failed to investigate properly. CFPB found that Zelle has not protected consumers in the case of recovering lost funds, and allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system. Zelle never made it clear that once money is sent out, it can not be refunded and that tracking transactions is not possible, which makes users susceptible to scams. THe lack of accountability and transparency is a serious concern, especially for people who use the platform regularly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I would spent money that my account said I had then it would be pending in my account for two days saying I have a certain amount of money left but then when I spend the money I have in there it says I dont have enough plus overdraft

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation