vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Unauthorized Credit Reporting and Demand for Resolution Reference to Federal and XXXX XXXX, North Carolina Laws Dear CB/NY & CO , I am writing to address a blatant violation regarding the unauthorized reporting of information to my credit report, as confirmed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Sections 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), 1681c ( a ) ( 2 ), and 1681s-2 ( a ), and identity fraud laws specific to Hope Mills, North Carolina XXXX 

It has unequivocally come to my attention that CB/NY & CO has engaged in unauthorized reporting to my credit report without obtaining my explicit consent. Federal law, as outlined in the FCRA, explicitly mandates that the consent of the consumer is a non-negotiable requirement for such reporting activities under Section 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ). In addition to federal law, North Carolina state law, specifically N.C.G.S. 75-61 and
75-62, emphasizes the necessity of consumer consent for credit reporting. Furthermore, North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act establishes clear guidelines for the fair reporting and protection of consumer credit information. Identity fraud laws in North Carolina underscore the severity of unauthorized access and misuse of personal information. 

I assert with unwavering certainty that I have not provided consent for CB/NY & CO to report any information to my credit report. This undeniable lack of explicit permission constitutes a blatant violation of my rights, resulting in potential damage to my creditworthiness and an unequivocal disregard for federal and state laws.

I demand, with the utmost certainty, that CB/NY & CO immediately ceases any further reporting of information to my credit report without obtaining my explicit consent, as mandated by Section 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA and applicable North Carolina statutes . Failure to comply within the stipulated 30-day timeframe will be viewed as willful noncompliance, subject to penalties under applicable laws, including identity fraud laws. 

I emphasize that obtaining consent is not a discretionary choice but a legal obligation under these specific sections of the FCRA and North Carolina state law. This is not a negotiation ; it is a demand for compliance with both federal and state regulations, protecting consumers like myself from unauthorized and damaging credit reporting. 

I anticipate your immediate attention to this matter and expect that XXXX XXXX XXXX will promptly rectify these egregious violations, respecting my rights under federal and state laws. 

Done in good faith.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: NCB Management Services Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Disbursed this collection company. Account was closed and reopened numerous times. This has damaged my credit. Lost out on apartments cause Im in need to move XXXX XXXX XXXX. This is unlawful and unethical practices for this collection account. It has ruined my credit score numerous times. Dire need to move.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am sending this correspondence to address significant concerns regarding the accuracy of my credit report Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must delete immediately the account accounts listed below. 
Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report.

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am sending this correspondence to address significant concerns regarding the accuracy of my credit report Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must delete immediately the account accounts listed below. 
Pursuant to the FCRA, a consumer report does not include any report containing information solely about transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Any reporting of late payments or derogatory statuses is a direct violation of 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1 ) as that information pertains to experiences any continuation of providing negative information required by section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) a copy of which is enclosed which states that this information must be removed within four business days of receipt, I am requesting that the adverse information on the items be removed to correct my credit report.

Please investigate these matters and remove the disputed items as soon as possible.

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 2024-06-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-06-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I understand the significance of eliminating any erroneous accounts from my credit report as outlined in FCRA 605B. I've noticed discrepancies in several listed accounts, which is causing concern.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I understand the significance of eliminating any erroneous accounts from my credit report as outlined in FCRA 605B. I've noticed discrepancies in several listed accounts, which is causing concern.

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 2024-06-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I downloaded my Experian report to discover XXXX incorrect names and XXXX incorrect addresses on my consumer report, for a total of XXXX incorrect items on my Experian report. I was alerted to the presence of these negative items on my report by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, who denied me the use of my credit as a result of items reported by Experian. 

As we know according to 15 USC 1681 " 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. 

Likewise at 15 USC 6801 it is stated, " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Further at 15 USC 6802 we see that consumers are to be notified of certain information being on their reports and are afforded the opportunity to opt out ( an opportunity which I never received ) " Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. '' Lastly according to 5 USC 552a ( b ) " No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains ... ''

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 2024-06-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I downloaded my XXXX report to discover XXXX incorrect names and XXXX incorrect addresses on my consumer report, for a total of XXXX incorrect items on my XXXX report. I was alerted to the presence of these negative items on my report by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, who denied me the use of my credit as a result of items reported by XXXX. 

As we know according to 15 USC 1681 " 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.

Likewise at 15 USC 6801 it is stated, " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Further at 15 USC 6802 we see that consumers are to be notified of certain information being on their reports and are afforded the opportunity to opt out ( an opportunity which I never received ) " Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. '' Lastly according to 5 USC 552a ( b ) " No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains ... ''

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 2024-06-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I downloaded my XXXX report to discover XXXX incorrect names and XXXX incorrect addresses on my consumer report, for a total of XXXX incorrect items on my XXXX report. I was alerted to the presence of these negative items on my report by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, who denied me the use of my credit as a result of items reported by XXXX. 

As we know according to 15 USC 1681 " 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.

Likewise at 15 USC 6801 it is stated, " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' Further at 15 USC 6802 we see that consumers are to be notified of certain information being on their reports and are afforded the opportunity to opt out ( an opportunity which I never received ) " Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. '' Lastly according to 5 USC 552a ( b ) " No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains ... ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.

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 2024-06-18 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 am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-06-18 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-06-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Weber & Olcese, PLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
A process server for Weber and Olcese tried to serve paperwork at my house. The process server was recorded on doorbell surveillance going through the mailbox and wearing a badge. When a letter was sent to the office, there was no response. This company continues to break process protocol to serve paperwork.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: 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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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:
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