vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This was a credit card originally opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX. The card came in another name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I got sick and was not able to pay as agreed in XXXX and was not able to pay as agreed ; Tried to talk with someone to set up another payment program. The person was rude and did not want to work with me. 

If I missed a payment ; would get angry with me and start the process all over again because of one payment missed as agreed. Collector 's tactics are very rude and aggressive. 
The account has been sold or transferred to Midland Credit Management and this Company is very hard to deal with. Actually the collection should have dropped off my credit bureau file ; but they sold it and started the process over again. From XXXX to XXXX is seven years ; so it should not be showing up on my credit bureau file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, My initial interaction with XXXX XXXX Mortgage was brief and seamless. Unfortunately, my experience has quickly gone downhill. I currently have three mortgages under my name, and I have never missed a payment. My first step of owning a new property is setting up autopay. 

I set up autopay on XX/XX/XXXX, please see attached email confirmation that was sent to me. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter in the mail stating that my loan was going to be in default if I dont pay my mortgage. I called into XXXX and set up autopay again on XX/XX/XXXX with the help of a representative, please see attached email confirmation of this. I received another letter in the mail saying my loan was in default because my loan was not paid on time. I set up autopay for a third time on XX/XX/XXXX, calling in XXXX afterwards to express my concern with the matter. The XXXX employee was very helpful and encouraged me that this technical problem with setting up autopay would not negatively impact my credit score. 

Unfortunately, because of their system to set up autopay failed me, my credit went down more than XXXX points. I had an excellent credit score +760 and never paid late on prior debts. I have contacted XXXX and submitted formal complaints with all levels of customer service representatives. They explained to me that because, technically, my payment was late, they could not do anything about correcting this issue. My rebuttal to them is that the payment was only late because of their failed system. I took immediate initiative to resolve the problem when it was brought to my attention. XXXX told me that I needed to contact Experian and put in a claim with their customer service team. XXXX and Experian both gave me the run around and treated me like a number on a spreadsheet, not a human being. 

I am a small scale real-estate developer in XXXX, OR, and having a good XXXX XXXX is crucial to my success. Please, contact me for any additional information needed to complete this investigation. 

Thank you for your consideration, 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Im accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX  account # XXXX Has violated my rights. 

15 u.s.c. 1681 section 602 A states I have a right to privacy.

15 u.s.c. 1681 section 604 A section 2 also, states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX IN Account # XXXX, XXXX  recovery Account # XXXX, and XXXX  recovery Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX IN Account # XXXX, XXXX  recovery Account # XXXX, and XXXX  recovery Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account numbers XXXX, XXXX, XXXX has violated my rights. 

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 an account without my written consent.

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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow up complaint to the original complaint filed with the ( CFPB ) on XX/XX/XXXX. My issue has still not been resolved with Equifax. I have filed 8 disputes on : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and Equifax is still reporting false and inaccurate information on my consumer report. 
Equifax has not verified information with The Department of Education or XXXX because if so my consumer report would reflect and update accurate information. 
I've called The Department of Education and was told that Equifax has not called them to verify any information about my account and that they would not send another update unless information was not correct so I'm concerned that a investigation has not been completed since The Department of Education has not been contacted. Updated credit information from The Department of Education was sent to all three credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX to remove Department of Education account from consumer reports and Equifax has denied receiving update. 
Equifax has not contacted XXXX to verify any information or completed an investigation because if so Equifax would not be reporting pays as agreed to an account that I'm in forbearance with until XX/XX/XXXX and have not made any payments to them so this information is false and incorrect. 
I've sent letters from The Department of Education and XXXX to Equifax stating this information and they have still refused to update files but have agents telling me to call The Department of Education and XXXX to update files with correct information. I've called both companies and was told that Equifax would have to call and verify the information with them and Equifax refuses to do so. 
If the Department of Education would send an update to Equifax to remove from consumer file as XXXX and XXXX have I would greatly appreciate. 
If XXXX would send Equifax an update to remove from consumer report until forbearance period is over and I start making payments so that false information reporting would be removed. I'm confused on how Equifax is verifying and conducting investigations if they are not contacting the creditors to see if information is accurate that they Equifax are reporting while closing out disputes as completed without an accurate resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The Experian and XXXX Credit Reporting Agencies have not complied with my requests for the removal of the disputed accounts from my credit File and they even claimed that the disputed accounts were verified and are accurate. However, as I have previously complaint, I am asking that the Credit Bureaus provide me copies of proof of verification or proof of ownership and documents bearing my signature to support the Credit Bureaus claims that the disputed items belong to me. Also, I previously sent dispute letters to each Credit Reporting Agencies reporting the disputed fraudulent accounts on my Credit File last XX/XX/XXXX. Once again, I was a victim of identity theft and the accounts I am disputing were the results of such crime. Under the Fair Credit reporting Act section 605b, the Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any accounts and information that resulted due to identity theft. I am now submitting this CFPB Complaint to request to the Credit Reporting Agencies to remove the disputed accounts completely from my Credit File before I am forced to take legal action and bring this entire matter to a Federal Court. Once again, please remove the following accounts completely from my Credit report : XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$2300.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX. I received a phone call from a debt collector a few weeks about attempting to close an account for non payment. They were really rude and disgusting and threatening me. I informed them I had no clue what they were talking about, as I did not open any accounts with them. After this phone call. I found out that there are more accounts and that I am a victim of Identity theft. I couldn't believe that someone would do this to me. I am a single dad, I loss my wife earlier this year after the birth of our XXXX  daughter and things has been really tough for me and my girls and to find out I have this now on my list is really heart wrenching and overwhelming. I don't know what to do, but I am asking that these accounts are deleted off of my credit report. I am a victim of Identity theft. I did not open any of these accounts. I just ask that they are deleted to correct 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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Hard inquiry letter XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX BOA XXXX savarese To whom this may concern I am writing to request the removal of unauthorized credit inquiryon my XXXX, XXXX and/or XXXX ) credit report. My latest credit report shows aloan inquiry that I did not authorize. 
I writing to dispute the following inquiry and asking for their removal from my credit report. 
Please have thisunapproved inquiryremoved from my credit report, please update me with a full report on your finding within 30 days, as it is harming my ability to obtain new credit. I would appreciate a copy of my credit report once this issue is resolved. 
Thank you for your assistance. 
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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719transunion has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE

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 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. It has been brought to my attention that you are not blocking files when theyre sent with an FTC fraud report. Since it is a requirement by law 605b of the FCRA Im sending this letter by certified mail to help establish a legal recourse. If you choose to not block the account listed below which is reporting inaccurately due to identity theft, I will be handing my documents over to my attorney to start legal action. Its my intention to not pursue any legal action so please adhere to the law. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. It has been brought to my attention that you are not blocking files when theyre sent with an FTC fraud report. Since it is a requirement by law 605b of the FCRA Im sending this letter by certified mail to help establish a legal recourse. If you choose to not block the accounts listed below which are reporting inaccurately due to identity theft, I will be handing my documents over to my attorney to start legal action. Its my intention to not pursue any legal action so please adhere to the law. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. It has been brought to my attention that you are not blocking files when theyre sent with an FTC fraud report. I talked to the furnisher and they agreed to remove the fraudulent account but Transunion has some internal block which they're claiming they can use to not block the accounts because they feel they're above the law. When asked why they're not accepting the FTC report they claim they have an internal policy ( which is OUTSIDE FCRA laws ) & they're unwilling to explain why they won't accept the FTC report ( which is a FEDERAL LAW ). So TransUnion feels they're above the letter of the law & will not explain their policy. I need this account deleted from my file ASAP : 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