vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Alabama XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SS # : XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to dispute several items on my credit report, which I believe are inaccurate and damaging my credit score. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 611, I have a right to dispute any inaccuracies in my credit report. 

My name is XXXX XXXX, and the following are the negative items that I would like to dispute : XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull, and I demand that it be removed from my credit report immediately, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX I have no recollection of authorizing this credit pull, and I demand that it be removed from my credit report immediately, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX To the best of my knowledge, this account has never been paid late. Your reporting is completely inaccurate, and it is ruining my credit. You must update this account and delete the inaccurate information immediately, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX A - Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

XXXX - Account XXXX : XXXX This accounts name and number are questionable. Either clarify this information to me or delete this account immediately from my credit report, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ). 

I kindly request you to conduct a thorough investigation into these accounts and provide me with a written explanation of your findings, as per FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ). 

Thank you for your cooperation in resolving these issues. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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: 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 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
There are hard inquiries on my report from XXXX on XX/XX/2023 and XXXX XX/XX/2023 that are not mine. I do not live in Ohio nor have I attempted to obtain retail credit with either of these businesses.

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 2023-03-13 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I acquired my credit report and asked Transunion to ensure everything was complete and accurate according to FCRA XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 

I waited 30 days and my credit report was still reporting inaccuracies after their investigation. 

I made a final goodwill attempt to have the matter cleared up on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 

I waited another 30 days and Transunion still proceeded to furnish the inaccuracies on my credit report, damaging my credit score and making it extremely difficult to acquire a house for my family and me. 

Also, I asked Transunion to update my personal information on file on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and my information wasn't updated as I asked. 

This is a complete violation of my rights and a lack of professionalism and care 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 2023-03-13 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: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for purpose.

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 2023-03-13 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: SF VAGO, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute a declined bank error late payment on my car loan account with EMVLP , LLC. I have never made a late payment on this loan or any other loan in my credit history. The late payment was caused by a bank error, and I have proof that the payment was made on time. On XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX, I made a payment of {$320.00} to my car loan account. I have attached a copy of my bank statement showing this payment was processed and deducted from my bank account on that date. However, for some reason, EMVLP , LLC did not receive the payment, and as a result, it was marked as late on my account. I immediately contacted EMVLP , LLC to resolve the issue and sent a letter disputing the late payment. However, my dispute was declined, and my credit score has been negatively impacted by their mistake. I have always been a responsible borrower and have maintained a perfect credit score until this incident. I am requesting that EMVLP , LLC remove the late payment from my account and correct my credit report. I have provided proof that the payment was made on time, and I believe that their mistake should not be allowed to damage my credit history. Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S.Code $ 1692g 15 USC 16928 ACCOUNT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ACCOUNT : XXXX If you notify the debt collector within 30 days the debt is being disputed according to the FTC ; " Reporting debts first and asking questions later - or not at all - can land collectors in a steaming alphabet soup of FDCPA and FCRA violations. '' A debt collector must do notify you before reporting otherwise quote this ; " [ debt collectors ] violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act by furnishing information to credit reporting agencies they knew or had reasonable cause to believe was inaccurate, by failing to conduct reasonable investigations of disputes, and by failing to report the results of those investigations to consumers HOWEVER if they never contacted you at all or you never spoke on phone etc, they did not conduct a reasonable investigation. Sending a letter and you not responding is not a reasonable investigation. So it is still a violation for having a debt reported without speaking to you and validating the debt beforehand. 
Usually, debt collectors send a notice and after 30 days of no response, they assume the debt is valid and report from there. This is not legal without verification however the debt collector will make the argument that the notice was given, so please respond to all debt collector notices letting them know you do not consent to any offers to contract nor do you validate any debts.

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 2023-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023, I reached out to a person on XXXX who goes by the XXXX XXXX to get concert tickets, as they made a post that they were selling tickets to see the XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2023. I reached out to them to inquire more. I told them that I was wary of scammers selling tickets, and after assuring me they werent a scammer, they even stated that I can only pay half and then after they send the tickets I can pay the remaining amount in good faith. I was fooled by the human-like interaction I was having, and ended up sending half the payment, {$180.00}, through Zelle. The Zelle account is XXXX. The scammer kept alleging they didnt receive the money, yet it was already taken out of my account so I told them I wasnt sending anymore. After I realized I wasnt getting the tickets I paid for, I told them to refund me my money. They ended up blocking me and putting the scam back up on XXXX after I looked from a different account. They ended up getting suspended on XXXX and the next day, I reached out to my bank, XXXX  XXXX XXXX, to see what I could do to get my funds back. By the end of last week, they resolved it saying they reached out to XXXX to get the funds back and they refused to cooperate. Therefore, I am filing a complaint against Zelle, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX for the {$180.00} dollars I sent to the scammer through Zelle.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a dog training program on XX/XX/XXXX that included a lifetime membership to group classes offered at least once per week. The total was {$3200.00} split into XXXX payments of {$1600.00} to the merchant name " XXXX XXXX ''. The first payment was transacted on XX/XX/XXXX and posted on XX/XX/XXXX. The second payment was transacted on XX/XX/XXXX and posted on XX/XX/XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, the dog training company, decided that they would no longer honor the lifetime classes and instead charge a membership of $ XXXX. The company is still in business and not bankrupt, they have just changed their business model and will not honor previous contracts. Another way of thinking of it is if you purchased a yearly subscription for XXXX and 6 months later, XXXX announced that the yearly subscriptions would be cancelled, not honored or refunded and you would have to take the monetary loss and resubscribe on a monthly plan. 

I reached out to Bank of America to dispute one of the {$1600.00} charges from XXXX and the representative told me to mail a letter to their Texas Claims office since the transaction was over 2 months old. I mailed the letter and reason for delayed dispute and my claim was opened on XX/XX/XXXX. I received a request for more documentation but there was no upload option on the Bank of America website. I called and a representative told me to print out the documents and mail it tot the Texas Claims department. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter stating that the claim was denied because the dispute was too far back. I called Bank of America again to clarify the issue and was told to send another letter to the Texas Claims office with more detail. I did so, with more detail and documentation and a new claim was opened on XX/XX/XXXX. I received another letter of XX/XX/XXXX stating that the claim was denied again because of the time frame. 

It is clear that there is a disconnect in practice within the Bank of America and that their claims department is not putting the required time and attention into resolving their cases.

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 2023-03-13 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on 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 2023-03-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023 I sent out an Investigation Request Letter to EQUIFAX by way of The United States Postal Service. Dated XX/XX/2023 Time XXXX with a Tracking # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I requested a through investigation be done in regards to inaccuracies on my report and I requested to be provided with original contracts and documentation of the accounts named XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I also asked if the accounts are not 100 percent accurate ; through 15 U S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ) that they be deleted. 
I was never provided any original documentation nor a response within 30 days

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act XXXX  account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my Federally Protected Consumer RighTo Privacy And confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 : it also states, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written permission.

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 antedated 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
There are hard inquiries on my report from XXXX on XX/XX/2023 and ComenityXXXX XX/XX/2023 that are not mine. I do not live in Ohio nor have I attempted to obtain retail credit with either of these businesses.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I am a holder of an XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX that is managed by Capital One. Recently, I traveled to XXXX, and to my frustration, my credit card was blocked. Despite multiple attempts to contact customer service, I have been unable to unblock the card, as they continue to request the same document repeatedly without providing any resolution. 

On XX/XX/2023, I received an email ( see Figure-1 ) from Capital One requesting that I upload my federal driver 's license to unblock my credit card. However, the email contained only broken links ( as shown in Figure -2 ), making it difficult to upload the necessary documents. Even when the links worked, I was often directed to a page ( Figure -3 ) with no clear options for uploading documents. Despite several frustrating sessions with customer service representatives from Capital One, they refused to acknowledge that the links were broken, and I was unable to provide them with a screenshot of the broken link page. 

Finally, after several unsuccessful attempts to upload the necessary document, customer service provided me with the option of physically mailing the document to a location in Utah. I sent the document as instructed and hoped that the issue would be resolved soon. However, when I contacted Capital One again, I was informed that the document I provided was blurry. I expressed my displeasure with this response and requested an email address to which I could send the same copy to prove that it was not blurry. However, they refused my request, leaving me feeling increasingly frustrated. 

Unfortunately, when I followed up with the customer service representative a week later, I was informed that the previously mailed physical document was rejected, not due to blurriness, but because it was black and white. However, I can confirm that the document I submitted via mail was a color copy of my driver 's license, and it appears that the document was converted to black and white by the Capital One system. This also proved that there is no clear process in place at Capital One for vetting the documents. 

As of now, my card has been blocked for two months, causing missed payments and significant inconvenience. I have been instructed to mail the document to Capital One again, but I have little confidence that the issue will be resolved, as it appears that they will continue to repeat the same flawed process. I am submitting this complaint to bring this matter to the attention of the relevant parties and to request a prompt resolution to this minor yet persistent problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-13 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on 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 2023-03-13 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation