vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: NV

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 2024-08-16 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry is not mine, and it's clearly fraudulent. I have no knowledge of these inquiries and request immediate action to address them. Please see the attached documents for reference.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: National Enterprise Systems, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXX/XX/XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX are trying to charge me fees and collection charges for the month of XXXX, 2024 for my Business account that was closed in XXXX, 2024. XXXX extended my account closure date another month in order to charge a fee and send it to collections. XXXX never sent me any notification that my account would remain open until XX/XX/year> ( without my permission ). XXXX never informed me of additional fees and charges would incur AFTER the account is closed. I spoke with Reps from both XXXXXX/XX/XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX and was told that it takes up to XXXX to 60 days to process an account closure and they usually ask the customer to leave the account open in case any last transactions come through. Well my account had not had any transactions for several months, which is XXXX of the reasons it was being closed. I agreed to pay the bank fees accrued while the account was dormant of {$91.00} dated XX/XX/year>. I called the bank to make sure there was nothing else owed and that this would prevent any collections or notices to credit bureaus. The fee in question was {$4.00} in which I had no knowledge of the fee until I received a letter XX/XX/year> to collect {$200.00}, which includes {$100.00} in collection fees and confirmed by the representative today, XX/XX/year>. Allegedly, {$4.00} monthly fee for XXXX could not be deducted because the account was closed. Therefore, it was sent directly to their collections dept and they added collection fees. I should have been notified by mail, email or phone call before adding more fees. Also I have received an email from XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) that this same process is happening with them because their renewal fee of {$49.00} was returned because the account is closed. and now they see that it is in collections and will need to send it to their collections in order to find out when the account was closed. This is turning into a nightmare over {$4.00} fee that I should never have been charged for in the beginning.

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 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me 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 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized and fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to remove these inquiries from my credit 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I currently have XXXX outstanding private loans that originated from my time at XXXX. I have applied for the school misconduct discharge but was denied. I felt that I was preyed upon by XXXX at the time I enrolled and incurred a large amount of debt. XXXX is XXXX of the schools have have been found guilty during a class action lawsuit for using predatory means to acquire students. XXXX of those students was me, being a first generation higher XXXX student. These loans have been a huge financial burden for me and my family. I am currently in a XXXX XXXX XXXX due to my financial situation. I also have a filing with the department of education for misconduct on my federally held loans as well. I would like my application to be reconsidered and given a reason of why I was denied in my first application.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: AK

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem accessing account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I recently received two letters from citibank regarding a checking and a savings account in my name that had been apparently abandoned. The letter stated that the money would be returned to my state 's attorney general 's office unless I reclaimed the accounts by XX/XX/year>. So I sent in the info and reclaimed the accounts. Now citibank won't let me access the accounts because I don't have the full account numbers which weren't on the letters they sent me. They tell me I need either the debit card or bank account number, neither of which I have. Obviously if I had a debit card for the account, I wouldn't be contacting them. Their solution was either to go to the nearest citibank branch which is 8 hours away, which is not possible or to have a notarized, certified letter sent with my personal information on it sent to their location in Texas. Neither one of these are good options.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. 

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. 
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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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be 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 2024-08-16 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: TX

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX. and number XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX and number XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 2024-08-16 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Dear Third Party Credit Bureaus Experian, XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Dispute Regarding Unauthorized Disclosure of Nonpublic Personal Information under 15 U.S.C. 6802 I am writing to formally dispute the unauthorized disclosure of my nonpublic personal information by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Under the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 6802, I am entitled to privacy protection regarding my personal financial information, and it has come to my attention that this right has been violated. 
On, XX/XX/year> became aware that my personal financial information was disclosed to XXXX XXXX XXXX without my consent and without providing me the opportunity to opt out, as required by federal law. This disclosure was done in violation of 15 U.S.C. 6802, which mandates that financial institutions provide a clear and conspicuous notice of their privacy policies and obtain explicit consent or provide an opportunity to opt out before sharing such information with nonaffiliated third parties. Notification of Negative Information ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ) : Financial institutions are required to notify consumers within 30 days if they furnish negative information to a consumer reporting agency.

I demand that you take the following actions immediately : 1. Cease and desist any further unauthorized disclosure of my nonpublic personal information.

2. Provide a detailed explanation of how my personal information was shared, including the specific information that was disclosed, the identity of the parties who received it, and the purpose for which it was disclosed.

3. Rectify any adverse effects caused by this unauthorized disclosure, including but not limited to, contacting the third parties involved and ensuring the removal of my information from their records. 
4. Provide written confirmation of the steps you have taken to address this issue and ensure that such an unauthorized disclosure does not happen again in the future.

Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within [ reasonable timeframe, such as 30 days ], I will have no choice but to escalate this issue to the appropriate regulatory authorities and consider taking further legal action to protect my rights. 
I trust that you will address this matter promptly and seriously. I look forward to your timely response. 
Sincerely, 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 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

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 2024-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 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. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

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