vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I mailed a dispute letter to Equifax requesting an investigation into inaccurate items on my credit report. In addition, I disputed incorrect personal information listed on my report. I included a copy of my ID, social security card, and proof of address to assist Equifax in verifying my identity. 
However, instead of receiving the investigation results as required, I received a response from Equifax dated XX/XX/year>, stating : " Member number submitted not reporting as inquiry on credit file. Please verify the member number and resubmit your dispute online. '' According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Equifax is obligated to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation if a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of any item in their file. It appears that Equifax has violated my consumer rights by not conducting the necessary investigation upon receipt of my dispute and by refusing to handle my dispute properly. 
I am including a copy of my dispute letter sent to Equifax, as well as the stall letter I received from Equifax, as proof of their refusal to investigate my dispute as submitted by mail.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.

Complaint narrative:
I require your help to address this incorrect account on my credit report. This has negatively affected my reputation, and Im counting on your support. Your improper management of my credit report has left me in a dire situation, and the inaccurate details have ruined my reputation. Its vital that you fix these issues so I can continue living with my family.

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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dispute Department : Upon reviewing my credit report I have identified certain information that is reporting incorrectly. Please make sure that the only information that is reporting in my credit report is the one mentioned stated below : My full name is : XXXX XXXX My correct date of birth : XX/XX/year> My correct Social Security number : XXXX My correct address is : XXXX XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX My employer is : 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: MD

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: MD

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 2024-09-03 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX continues to attack my credit rating even though it is past the statute of limitations in 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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My account with this XXXX is being reported late and i was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with this company and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 

I demand the late payment reported in XX/XX/2024, XX/XX/2024, and XX/XX/2024 to be removed They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

This company never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> at around XXXX XXXX I tried to log into my Equifax account at https : //my.equifax.com/. After submitting my correct email and password I was denied to my account and was asked to call their number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX After calling this number and submitting my correct information I was told that my identity wasn't verified. I stayed on the line to be connected with an agent. I've been trying to reach them via phone and I'm still waiting. This is ridiculous. I'm forced to use this company because I had to freeze my credit due to their own data breach. Now I need to unfreeze my account and I have no way to do it because their systems don't work and their agents are not answering calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

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 2024-09-03 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 AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Identity theft protection or other monitoring services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
After viewing my credit reports through multiple avenues. I was made aware of a breach of information to the following ; -Social Security Number -Life Insurance Policies taken out in my name -Accounts Opened and Used without permission I have contacted a legal representative in regards to the above mentioned. I was told to contact the FTC and was re-routed to the Cfpb. 
I will also be making contact with the Social security Office in XXXX XXXX  to place a freeze on my social security number as well as my XXXX XXXX to safeguard all non-compromised accounts. Please contact me as soon as possible. 

Respectfully, 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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I recognize the significance of eliminating any erroneous entries from my credit report, as required by FCRA 605B. Would you mind examining the documents? I've identified several accounts that appear to be inaccurate, and this is troubling to me.

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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dispute Department : Upon reviewing my credit report I have identified certain information that is reporting incorrectly. Please make sure that the only information that is reporting in my credit report is the one mentioned stated below : My full name is : XXXX XXXX My correct date of birth : XX/XX/year> My correct Social Security number : XXXX My correct address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX My employer is : 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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Cashing a check
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I went to the citizens Bank to cash my cheque they said I have to wait 3 days even it's a cheque from my met life. When I go to them after 3 days the said have to wait 4 more days. When I went to there after 4 more days they said I have to wait more. They are sooo rude to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
On Experian, XXXX and XXXX XXXX BANK Credit Card with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$1900.00}. 
This account is incorrectly being reported as a charged off account with a balance due. Please provide proof of the charge off and update the balance to {$0.00} or delete the negative payment status on this account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Secured Credit Card with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$120.00}. 
This account is incorrectly being reported as a charged off account with a balance due. Please provide proof of the charge off and update the balance to {$0.00} or delete the negative payment status on this account. 

Collection account from XXXX XXXX XXXX with account # XXXX and a balance of {$700.00}. The original creditor is XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX 
I never had a contract with this debt collector for any debt. Please provide proof from the original creditor that this debt collector owns this debt and has the legal authority to collect it or delete this account. 

Collection account from XXXX XXXX with account # XXXX and a balance of $ XXXX original creditor is XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX never had a contract with this debt collector for any debt. Please provide proof from the original creditor that this debt collector owns this debt and has the legal authority to collect it or delete this account. 

Collection account from XXXX XXXX with account # XXXX and a balance of {$980.00}. The original creditor is XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
I never had a contract with this debt collector for any debt. Please provide proof from the original creditor that this debt collector owns this debt and has the legal authority to collect it or delete this account. 

Inquiry from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 

Inquiry from XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and notice i had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these account from my report, they are hurting 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 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have spoken to this agency and sent emails to them the latest was on XX/XX/year>. In which I requested the following information and/or answer the questions below : 1. To whom do you think I owe this debt and what amount do you claim I owe?

a. Provide the name, address and account number for the original creditor, in addition to the amount owed.

b. If this debt started with a different creditor, please also provide the following : i. Provide the unique Registered Account identifier ( XXXXXXXX XXXX ) that was assigned to this account by the XXXX and the IRR Report ( Initial Registration Report ) ii. Provide the accountlevel Chain of Title Report that shows the history of this account, referencing each previous XXXX  and transfer, from registration to the current sale or placement and the TOR Report ( Transfer of Ownership Registration Report ) iii. Provide the AHR Report ( Account History Report ) for this account NOTE : Any and ALL assignment ( s ) must clearly establish that my account was included in said assignment. A general assignment of accounts will not/does not satisfy this request.

2. Please provide a valid basis for the debt, such as the original contract between me and original creditor.

a. Provide the date the debt became delinquent and the date the last payment was made.

3. Provide a copy of the last billing statement from the original creditor.

a. If any fees or additional interest charges have been added to that statement, b. Explain how those fees or additional interest charges are permitted, either by the original contract or by law.

4. If any payments were and/or have been made on the account since the last billing from the original creditor, please show an itemized list of those payments with dates and amount paid for each item.

5. Please confirm whether your agency has a debt collection license in Virginia?

a. If so, please provide the name on the license, the license number and the telephone number of the state agency that issued the license.

b. If you do not have a license, please explain why.

They DID NOT answer questions 1.b.i, 1.b.ii, 1.b.iii, 2, 3, 4,5.

Furthermore I confirmed that this agency does not have a license in the state of Georgia to collect on ANY collections accounts for ANYONE.

I also verified this information on the https : //nmlsconsumeraccess.org/ website. The report is also attached. This agency is attempting to collect a debt ILLEGALLY. They must delete this account from ALL credit bureaus under my consumer report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Sequium Asset Solutions, LLC
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX WAS DISCONNECTED WITH THE RETURN OF THE EQUIPMENT RETURNED TO THE COMPANY ON XX/XX/year> AND COMPANY BILLED {$51.00} AND AN EXPLANATION ON THIS CHARGE WAS NOT DETERMINED TO BE CORRECT FROM XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed 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