vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, Congress passed the Debt Bondage Repair Act as part of a larger package of legislation. This new law was drafted in response to survivors who shared how their trafficking experiences negatively impacted their credit scores, such as traffickers opening or controlling bank accounts or lines of credit in their name.

This new law required the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), a U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing financial products and services for consumers, to create a process through which survivors of human trafficking can apply to have adverse credit information resulting from their trafficking experience removed from their credit reports. The CFPB has created a proposal, known as a proposed rule, for how this process could work. They are now asking for feedback through public comment, a standardized process the federal government uses to get input on new policy

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report. 

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: Continental Finance Company, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I filed a XXXX claim with my Cerulean card and when the payments were over, they started charging me late fees even though my card was on autopay prior to me filing the XXXX claim. I am even blocked from trying to re-enroll into autopay because I can't get into my account. I called and brought this to their attention and got absolutely nowhere! It is imperative that I have everything on autopay because I have stage XXXX XXXX and I my memory is not as good as it used to be. I am frustrated with XXXX and the way that they handle business and they just charged me {$41.00} again. I don't understand why my account didn't go back into autopay after the XXXX payments were made.

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 2024-10-16 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was reviewing my credit report and noticed unauthorised hard inquiries.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX card that I received through XXXX was transferred to Citibank , N.A . 
On XX/XX/year> I paid XXXX XXXX {$580.00} balance in full prior to transfer. My credit information was transferred but not my payment. Since then I am receiving harassment from Citibank for the payment that was given to XXXX XXXX and now they have tacked on late fees and refusing to collect the payment from XXXX XXXX that I have previously provided. I was unsure of who to contact or is responsible being that both companies refuse to work with each other and forcing me to create a new account with Citibank to make the payment again.

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 2024-10-16 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Discovering an error implying a late payment on my account is troubling, especially given my history of consistently meeting payment deadlines. This discrepancy is causing undue stress, and I urge you to promptly address it by ensuring my records accurately reflect my payment history.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: 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. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ONLINE Information Services, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
There were 2 pending bills one from water utility and one from electricity that got left over when I moved the accounts to my tenants. For some reason, I was not aware of it and these went to debt collector. The debt collector never informed me and report to credit rating and this resulted in a XXXX point deduction in my credit score. This is directly affect my ability to take a mortgage now. The pending bills total is about XXXX . The moment I learnt about it last thursday, I paid it immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-16 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: Global Lending Services LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I've recently checked my credit report and noticed some inaccurate accounts reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Collection Management Holdings, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was notified on XXXX via credit monitoring alert a new collection had been added to my credit report by CREDIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY for the amount of {$1100.00} with the original creditor as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I immediately reached out to the original creditor and they stated they have no patient records for me nor any outstanding debt. I reached out to my insurance and checked for any potential claims from this provider and they have not found any submitted claims. 

I have never received any communication from Credit Management stating something had been placed into collections allowing me time to review & validate the debt or dispute the debt. I have no knowledge of this debt and maintain health insurance coverage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I've sent each copy of inaccurate information reported to XXXX, XXXX and Transunion regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX monthly late reporting. Each agency is reporting different information from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I've asked for this information to be deleted from my report due to inaccurate reporting.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I've sent each copy of inaccurate information reported to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX monthly late reporting. Each agency is reporting different information from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I've asked for this information to be deleted from my report due to inaccurate reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Problem related to refinancing
Company: Yield Solutions Group, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was convinced to use my credit cards and max them out because I was promised and told a HANDFUL of untruthful things. I WAS LIED TO. NOT ONLY DID MY DOWN PAYMENT GO TOWARDS THEIR COMMISSION AND NOT TO MY LOAN, THEY TOLD ME THE BANK REQUIRED IT AND THAT WAS NOT THE CASE!! I WAS ALSO TOLD ID BE GETTING A REFUND CHECK FROM GAP COVERAGE, TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER ABOUT THE DOWN PAYMENT, I CALLED AND THAT WAS ALSO NOT TRUE AND NEVER CAME! I HAVE EVEN MORE DEBT BECAUSE THEY WANTED THEIR COMMISSION THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY MY DOWN PAYMENT OF {$970.00} THAT NEVER WENT TO THE BANK. 


I feel EXTREMELY taken advantage of at a low point in my life that i needed to refinance my car. I was told not worry about the down payment, and that my refund checks would cover most of it, and it was all LIES! 


I have attached proof of where my money was dispersed. Proof of them stating the information about the down payment was all done over the phone because that was their preffered contact methods. They did mostly everything over the phone. XXXX and XXXX were my agents. Also they already charge a {$470.00} fee for their services. So this {$970.00} is also just XXXX greedy!!!!!!

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I received a debt collection letter from you. Do you have the right person? Can you supply me with a contract or agreement signed with your company or the Creditor. PURSUANT TO THE FDCPA, I WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING PROVIDED : THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL AND CURRENT CREDITOR VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AMOUNT THAT YOU ARE SEEKING TO COLLECT SHOWING THAT A CONTRACT EXISTS CREATE THE AMOUNT THAT YOU CLAIM IS OWED. ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS SHOWING THE DEBT TRANSFER FROM THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR TO THE CURRENT CREDITOR PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH PROOF THE DEBT WAS SECURITIZED BY THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR PLEASE SHOW THE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE DEBT FROM THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR TO THE SECURED TRUST AND THEN BACK TO THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR PLEASE CEASE AND DESIST FROM COLLECTING ON THIS DEBT UNTIL YOU HAVE VALIDATED THE DEBT. Please do not look at my credit report or report anything to my credit I dispute I owe this debt amount to you and that dispute should be stated on my credit report if you have reported this debt. PERMISSABLE PURPOSE Please State why you have a permissible purpose to contact my credit. I dispute this. IF YOU PASS THIS ON TO ANOTHER COLLECTOR I dispute I owe this debt to you. If you pass this on to another debt collector, please provide them notice of my dispute to owing this debt. Thank you for your immediate cooperation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.

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 2024-10-16 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: General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I've recently checked my credit report and noticed some inaccurate accounts reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted by XXXXXXXX XXXX IC Systems of an overdue XXXX XXXX  balance of {$4400.00}. 
The account was opened on XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX This is the time when my Identity was stolen. I explained this during the call that this was fraud and not mine. 
I've never had XXXX XXXX or tried to open an account and Live in NC and have not been to Minnesota. There are multiple credit inquiry 's on my report as well from this time frame.

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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
An account was opened XX/XX/year> that I have no clue about. Checked my credit report and notice this account in collection for {$1100.00}. I never opened this account because XX/XX/year> I was staying at another address and had lights with XXXX XXXX. I dont even know the person who got this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation