vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under federal law, you have thirty ( 30 ) days to complete your investigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your investigation. Under federal law, you have thirty ( 30 ) days to complete your re-investigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your re investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Re : Request for Removal of Unauthorized Inquiries under Section 605B of the FCRA Dear XXXX, Equifax XXXX and XXXX I am writing to request the removal of several unauthorized inquiries from my credit report, as I believe these inquiries are the result of identity theft. This request is made under the provisions of Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I have recently reviewed my credit report and found inquiries that I did not authorize. I have never initiated business with these entities nor have I given my consent for these credit checks.

The unauthorized inquiries are as follows : 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Enclosed, please find a copy of my FTC identity theft report and proof of my identity ( such as a copy of a government-issued ID ). Under Section 605B of the FCRA, I request that these inquiries be removed from my credit report as soon as possible.

I also request that you send me a written confirmation of the removal of these inquiries and notify me if any of these inquiries are subsequently re-added to my credit report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I disputed information on my credit report that is not mine or inaccurate and you continue to ignore my rights as a consumer.I have not been able to get approved for anything, and that really hurts me and my family.You are supposed to conduct a reasonable investigation on items presented to you by consumers.

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 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I disputed information on my credit report that is not mine or inaccurate and you continue to ignore my rights as a consumer.I have not been able to get approved for anything, and that really hurts me and my family.You are supposed to conduct a reasonable investigation on items presented to you by consumers.

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 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: National Credit Adjusters, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
AS A CONSUMER I AM SUBMITTING THIS REPORT TODAY. THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX AND XXXX HAVE VIOLATED 18 USC 1028A, WHICH PROHIBITS AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT. THIS VIOLATION OCCURED WHEN THESE ENTITIES FURNISED INFORMATION WITHOUT MY CONSENT. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX  ON MY CONSUMER REPORT. ADDITIONALLY, THEY HAVE CONTRAVENED 15 USC 1681B, which outlines the permissible purpose of consumer reports. I have requested Form SSA-89 from XXXX XXXXXXXX WHICH IS A FORM THAT SHOULD BE FILLED OUT, THEN SIGNED BY THE CONSUMER ( MYSELF ) AS PROOF OF APPLYING FOR THE SAID CREDIT. THE CREDITOR THEMSELVES DO NOT HAVE SUCH DOCUMENTATION AS THS, WHICH MEANS THEY HAVE FAILED T DO THEIR JOB AS A RESPONSIBLE CREDITOR AND KEEP SUCH FILES IN THEIR RECORDS FOR THESE REASONS, SO THAT IF IT IS REQUESTED WE WILL KNOW WHO, WHAT XXXX AND WHERE TO PROCEED ON SAID CASES AS THIS IN THE EVENT OR FRAUD AND IT IS DEEMED AS SO MY PRIVACY HAS BEEN VIOLATED AS WELL XXXX!!!! IAM NOW TRYNG TO PURCHASE A HOME AND THIS IS THE ONLY ITEM NEGATIVELY AFFECTING MY CREDIT IN THIS CASE. PLEASE REMOVE IN THE XXXX BUSINESS DAYS AS THE DISPUTING TIMEFRAME HAS BEEN ELAPSED AND THE SAID FORM NOT RECEIVED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPTNESS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Denied request to lower payments
Company: FC HoldCo LLC
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I reached out to FLAGSHIP CREDIT ACCEPTANCE LLC for a deferment due to financial hardship. I was laid off as of XX/XX/XXXX. I called in to customer service at XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX requesting a deferment for my XX/XX/XXXX payment on XX/XX/XXXX. I explained to FLAGSHIP I did not have a job yet and would like to have a deferment. The next day I had collections from Flagship calling me for payment. I explained to the gentleman that I applied for a deferment and check his notes. Flagship collections stated nothing in notes, so he took my information to submit my request for deferment. I was denied on XX/XX/XXXX ( supposedly ) and email was sent to email address listed on my account. Now, I tried opening document to see this denial letter. It takes me to unsecured website and ask me to login with year of vehicle/zip code. I enter the information and receive an error message : login failed please try again. I inputted my physical and mailing zip code, no copy of letter. I spoke with their customer service XXXX other times between XX/XX/XXXX thru XXXX, XXXX. I was told my deferment was denied because I did not have a job. I advised them that I was offered/accepted a job and was due to start XX/XX/XXXX, sooner if my background check comes back quickly. I was denied again. I called back XX/XX/XXXX, just started my job early due to background coming quickly and would like to resubmit deferment. Flagship wouldn't let me saying it was already denied 3 other times. So, I stated I did not understand. I was first denied because I did not have a job and needed a job for approval. Then, when I called back to inform then of my job offer/ acceptance ; I was still denied. I told them that I will not be able to make a payment until XX/XX/XXXX. I'm really frustrated with them, I just wanted a month breather to give me time to catch up. I've made arrangements for my other bills. I record my conversations with them.

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 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX  XXXX XXXX. My chime credit card was charged at XXXX trip and I started a dispute with XXXX also chime but chime denied my dispute and XXXX couldn't do anything.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Over the past 2 months I have started making use of My Chase Plans for my Chase Sapphire Credit Card ending in XXXX. 

I have/had the following Chase Plans outstanding : XXXX XXXX XXXX no monthly fee XXXX XXXX monthly fee ; refunded purchase XXXX monthly fee XXXX XXXX monthly fee On XX/XX/XXXX, Chase made the automatic Interest Savings Balance payment of {$2500.00}. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I made a manual payment of {$1200.00} which is the total remaining balance of my XXXX and XXXX plans. 
My understanding is that under 12 CFR Part 1026 ( Regulation Z ) XXXX  Allocation of payments : when a consumer makes a payment in excess of the required minimum periodic payment for a credit card account under an open-end ( not home-secured ) consumer credit plan, the card issuer must allocate the excess amount first to the balance with the highest annual percentage rate and any remaining portion to the other balances in descending order based on the applicable annual percentage rate. 
Chase considers that monthly plans do not have interest, but they have a monthly fee. Under the definition of annual percentage rate, all fees are included, including finance charges. 

As a result, I would expect Chase to allocate the extra payment to my XXXX and XXXX plans. 
On XX/XX/2024, I called Chase to determine the allocation of payments. From the call, the rep and I determined that : {$620.00} was applied to the XXXX XXXX MyChasePlan which had no annual fee No extra amount was applied to the XXXX and XXXX plans. 
{$610.00} of the payment allocation could not be determined. I would assume this went towards new charges on the XXXX statement. 

The rep stated that any extra of the payment should be applied to Flexible Financing Plans, which include MyChasePlan. Based on our calculations, it appears that even is not the case, since some amount appears to have gone to new charges. In addition, Chase has a policy that the oldest MyChasePlans are paid off first. However, it is my belief that this policy violates 12 CFR Part 1026 ( Regulation Z ) XXXX. Chase must apply payments to the highest fee plans first. 

Note that on XX/XX/XXXX, I called to have the XXXX refund dated XX/XX/XXXX applied to pay off the XXXX My Chase Plan in full. The rep stated that would not be visible until the monthly statement. It is possible that this contributed to the misallocation of the XX/XX/XXXX payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Pa XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2024 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, Iowa XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Apple Card - GS Bank for violating the following consumer financial protection laws : 1. 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : This regulation prohibits unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices in connection with the provision of consumer financial products or services. Apple Card - GS Bank engaged in such practices by failing to clearly disclose the terms and conditions of the credit card agreement, resulting in confusion and harm to consumers.

2. 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) : This regulation requires financial institutions to provide accurate and timely information to consumers about their accounts. Apple Card - GS Bank failed to do so by inaccurately reporting credit card activity, leading to negative consequences for consumers ' credit scores and financial well-being.

3. 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) : This regulation prohibits financial institutions from engaging in unfair practices that harm consumers. Apple Card - GS Bank engaged in such practices by imposing arbitrary fees and penalties on cardholders without proper notification or justification.

4. 15 USC 1681-S2 ( 7 ) ( A ) : This statute protects consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in connection with the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer credit information. Apple Card - GS Bank violated this law by mishandling and inaccurately reporting consumers ' credit information, causing harm and confusion.

I have attempted to resolve these issues with Apple Card - GS Bank directly, but have not received a satisfactory response. Therefore, I am seeking the assistance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate and address these violations.

I am requesting that the CFPB take appropriate action against Apple Card - GS Bank to ensure compliance with consumer financial protection laws and to provide restitution to affected consumers. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: MI

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 the 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX 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 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more then 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: MI

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 the 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX 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 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more then 7 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 2024-02-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA, you are required by law to remove & block any items that are found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records. Please block/remove these items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$4100.00} ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8400.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Affirm ( the collector ) states on my credit report 3 times that on 3 occasions I owe a balance of the first for {$270.00} on XX/XX/2021, the second for {$390.00} on XX/XX/2021, and lastly {$160.00} on XX/XX/2021. These balances resulted in a negative impact on my credit score which is now inaccurate to report as so due to IRS meaning of a write off ( stating as ordinary income ) which is inaccurate for this instance it goes against 15usc 1681eb.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am lodging a formal complaint today to report that I have fallen victim to fraudulent activity. Upon conducting thorough research on the appropriate steps to rectify the fraudulent entries in my credit report, I discovered the necessity to file an identity theft report with the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION at https : //www.ftc.gov. As per FCRA section 605b, Credit Reporting Agencies are mandated to expunge any items listed on an identity theft report. Enclosed herewith are the relevant documents to facilitate the removal of the erroneous information and fraudulent items that have been inaccurately posted on my report. The following is a list of items that were opened without my consent : EXPERIAN : XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy - XXXX - Reference # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy - XXXX - Reference # XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Per FCRA Section 605B ( a ), the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES are obligated to remove any items in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information resulting from an alleged fraudulent activity, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2024-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The following late payments were reported incorrectly. 

XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/2023, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I'm sending this to let you know that the following companies have unapproved inquiries on my credit report. Below are the names of the companies and the dates on which I acquired the inquiries. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-20 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: MI

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 the 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX 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 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more then 7 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 2024-02-20 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief