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 — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
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Dear, CPFB
I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries.
I contacted the below creditors and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose.

According to Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code  1681b In general. Subject to subsection (e), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other:
(F) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information (i) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer.

Under 15 U.S. Code  1681i, Paragraph (5) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information (A) In general. If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph (1) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or cannot be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- (i) promptly delete

The following inquiries are unauthorized: on 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 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

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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have previously sent disputes requesting verification and debt validation for the item ( s ) listed below. Additionally, I have requested specific method of verification ( MOV ). Equifax is not fulfilling the obligation under FCRA 609 ( c ) ( 2 ). Validation using e-OSCAR or PACER is improper validation and a violation of FCRA. The absence of method of verification and validating debt ownership via third party fails to meet the Consumer Finance Protection Bureaus ' guidelines for what constitutes proper debt validation. Additionally under FCRA 623, I am requesting investigation as to the accuracy of the records on this debt.

The FCRA requires the CRA to assure maximum possible accuracy with your credit file. [ 15 U.S.C. 16 81 e ] ( b ) " Accuracy of report. Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates ''. How is it possible that maximum accuracy is assured when the company is verifying erroneous information to the CRA through an ACDV, and hasn't provided you with proper validation of the debt?

Under 623 ( b ) ( l ), FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT/REGULATION V when a furnisher receives notice from a CRA that a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of information the furnisher provided to the CRA, it must investigate the disputed information, review all relevant information provided by the CRA, and report the results of its investigation to the CRA.

Please provide information to the following questions When was the dispute started internally at Equifax?

When was the dispute sent to the original information furnisher?

When did Equifax receive a response from the original information furnisher?

What information was sent to the original information furnisher and what detailed information was received from the original information furnisher in response to the dispute? The furnisher is required to investigate their records and ensure that they are accurate as well as Equifax is required to have an INDEPENDENT role and actively investigate a dispute and compare evidence. The case law XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the judge ruled that Equifax violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to compare evidence. Equifax has failed to provide an INDEPENDENT debt verification, specific method of verification, and accurate debt validation. 

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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 — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. I HAVE ATTACHED MY FTC REPORT TO THIS COMPLIANT TO PREVENT FURTHER STALL TACTICS FROM TRANSUNION

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: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently received a copy of my credit report. The credit report showed credit inquiries by your company that I do not recall authorizing. I understand that you shouldnt be allowed to put inquiries on my credit file unless I have authorized it. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

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 information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the required document and a letter from an advocacy group assisting me due to XXXX XXXX  debt bondage, which falls under XXXX according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of Debt Bondage and would like for all listed account to be blocked and deleted company information from Experian, XXXX and XXXX. 

Please delete the following account : 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

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: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
There are two accounts which are adversely impacting my credit worthiness. They are over 7 years old and Ive requested that the accounts be removed, because thats the norm with credit and Experian will not remove these accounts : 1. XXXX  2. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

If 7 years doesnt apply anymore Id like to know why and how does someone get old items off their report?

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This complaint addresses an account that was reinserted into my credit report after I had previously disputed it. The reinsertion occurred without following FCRA procedures on conducting such actions. The information in question remains unverifiable and inaccurate, and there was no certification of its accuracy before the reinsertion as mandated by law. I did not receive any notice of the reinsertion, nor a copy of my credit report within the required 5-day period. I have no received required information on all the parties/furnishers involved with the connection of reinsertion of this account and additionally, I was not provided with the results of the reinvestigation, including any details or proof justifying the reinsertion of this account.These actions violate the guidelines set forth under the FCRA and negatively impacted my credit stability. Furnishing inaccurate accounts without adhering to the FCRAs procedures is unlawful. This constitutes a direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ), and represents a failure of your duties as a consumer reporting agency.

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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX. 
XXXX. XXXX. 
XXXX. 
AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY THEF XXXX, being duly sworn, hereby depose and state : Identity Information Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX Affirmation of Identity Theft I affirm that I am a victim of identity theft. I am challenging a dispute with a Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) report regarding the following unauthorized accounts and inquiries that have appeared on my credit report. Unauthorized Accounts to be Removed The following accounts are fraudulent and were opened without my consent : XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), Date Opened : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Balance : {$39000.00}, Account : Charged off XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$34000.00}, Account : Charged off XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$21000.00}, Account : Charged off XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Account : Closed XXXX-XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3400.00}, Account : Collections Unauthorized Inquiries to be Removed The following inquiries were made without my permission : XXXX  / XXXX XXXX  / XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX XXXX/ XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  / XXXX Request for Updates For the account below, please update the payment dates for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX : XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ), Opened Date : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$59000.00} Legal Justification Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to dispute the accuracy of these items and request their removal due to violations of my federally protected consumer rights. Specifically : 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602A guarantees my right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604A ( 2 ) prohibits reporting agencies from furnishing accounts without my written consent.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) restricts adverse items older than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) states that no inaccurate information should be furnished.

Notice of Compliance If the accounts listed can not be verified, they must be removed immediately in accordance with FCRA Sections 609 & 611. Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days may result in legal action.

Further Affiant Sayeth

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 — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/year> a fraudulent account was open in my name with XXXX  XXXX which I had no knowledge of nor did I authorize anyone to open said account. As a result of this LVNV FUNDING LLC has put a collection on my credit report.

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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am contesting the presence of inaccurate personal information on my credit report. The following information does not pertain to me, and I have no association with it. I request the immediate removal of this information from my credit report. 
Inaccurate Names : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX ; Inaccurate Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX CA 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 2024-10-16 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am contesting the presence of inaccurate personal information on my credit report. The following information does not pertain to me, and I have no association with it. I request the immediate removal of this information from my credit report. 
Inaccurate Names : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX ; Inaccurate Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX CA 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 2024-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Debt Validation Request Account Number : I am writing to formally request validation of the debt you claim I owe, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. I do not acknowledge this debt, and before I take any further action, I require the following information : 1. **Proof that you have the legal right to collect this debt** ( either the original signed contract or other valid documentation ).

2. **Details of the original creditor** ( including the name and address of the original creditor and the account number with the original creditor ).

3. **A detailed explanation of how the amount you claim is owed was calculated**, including fees, interest, or any other charges added to the principal.

4. **Documentation that shows the debt is within the statute of limitations** for collection in my state.

5. **Proof that I owe the debt** to your organization or that you have been assigned the right to collect this debt.

6. **A copy of the purchase agreement or assignment agreement** that transfers the debt from the original creditor to your agency, demonstrating that you are legally authorized to collect on this debt. 

Please treat this letter as a dispute of the debt, and cease all collection activities, including reporting this debt to any credit bureaus, until proper validation is provided. 

I expect to receive these documents within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Should you fail to provide this information, I will consider the debt invalid and will expect you to cease all collection activities and remove any information related to this debt from my credit reports. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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 any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Please remove these items. 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 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 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 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

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