vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

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. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous three written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request.

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after three written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a complaint against Affirm regarding an inaccurate report of a XXXX late payment for XX/XX/year> on my account number XXXX. This information has been reported to the credit bureaus and is adversely affecting my credit score. 

I have always maintained timely payments on this account, and I believe that the reporting of a XXXX late payment is incorrect. I request that the CFPB intervene in this matter to have the inaccurate late payment removed from my credit report. It is crucial that my credit report accurately reflects my payment history, and this error must be corrected to prevent further damage to my creditworthiness. 

I have attempted to resolve this issue directly with Affirm but have not received a satisfactory response. Therefore, I am requesting your assistance in rectifying this matter and ensuring that the XXXX late payment for XX/XX/year> is reversed and accurately reported as paid on time. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to a resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Phone XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry is not mine, and it's clearly fraudulent. I have no knowledge of these inquiries and request immediate action to address them. Please see the attached documents for reference.

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 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: Mercury Technologies, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Mercury, a fintech banking service. My account with Mercury has been unexpectedly blocked, and despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue with their customer service team, I have not received any satisfactory response. 

Details of the Complaint : Account Holder : XXXX XXXX Account Type : Business Banking Description : My account was blocked without prior notice, which has severely impacted my business operations. I had significant transactions and client payments scheduled during this period, and the blocked access to my funds has caused financial distress. Despite numerous inquiries and attempts to contact Mercury 's support team, I have not received any clear explanation or resolution.

Attempts to Resolve : I have contacted Mercury 's customer support multiple times via email, requesting an explanation and immediate unblocking of my account. All efforts have been ignored or met with unsatisfactory generic responses.

Impact on Business : The blocked account has resulted in missed payments from clients and disrupted business operations.

I am unable to access my funds, which is critical for my business continuity.

I request the CFPB to investigate this matter and assist in facilitating a resolution with Mercury. I seek immediate unblocking of my account and access to my funds, along with a clear explanation for the blockage and steps to prevent such occurrences in the future. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS

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. 

Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: MS

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. 

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I CHECKED MY CREDIT REPORT AND I SEE SOME UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES LISTED UNDER MY SSN.I NEVER APPLIED FOR CREDIT WITH THESE COMPANIES.I NEVER GAVE ANYONE PERMISSION TO RUN MY CREDIT.PLEASE REMOVE THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 XXXX years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — Loan estimate or other related disclosures
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Received phone call from someone claiming to have received my information from the XXXX XXXX XXXX and wanted to offer me a better loan rate. I didnt play into that but how did he get all my info. Phone number was XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I deny any association with these creditors, and I did not initiate this inquiry. Please remove it from my credit report as soon as possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have read my credit report and I see an inaccurate and unlawful account. It has several late payments which are erroneous. The information listed is not aligned whit the other bureaus. This is a big violation of FCRA, please verify these late payments that you claim I did commit. SEND ME documents such as contracts, billing statements, signed agreements and the representatives you spoke whit who verified it WITH AN affidavit. If the requested documents are not met. Please remove these erroneous and unlawful late payments on my payment history like Equifax did. 

I DID MY RESEARCH AND HERE ARE THE LAWS YOU ARE VIOLATING : 15 U.S. Code ss 1681e ( b ), it's crucial that consumer reporting agencies take reasonable steps to ensure the highest possible accuracy of the information concerning an individual in their reports. 

15 U.S. Code ss 1681 e ( b ), it is stated that when a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the highest possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual. 

I am fully aware the under 15 U.S. Code ss 1681i ( 5 ), it is stipulated that if, after a reinvestigation, any disputed information is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, the consumer reporting agency must promptly delete or modify that information accordingly and notify the information furnisher of the changes. 

15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, specifically, the Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies, it is noted that within 30 days, you did not properly indicate that this account was under dispute, thereby resulting in a violation of this provision. 

15 U.S. Code 1682n ( b ) civil liability of a natural person I've been violated. 
My disputes are detailed and directly related to the accounts in question. A template response WILL NOT BE an acceptable response. If, within 15 days after your investigation, you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof, you are obligated to remove erroneous and unlawful late payments on my payment history. Listed below This account should not reflect as negative : XXXX. XXXX # XXXX YOU ARE NOT reporting 100 % correctly. You are violating FCRA. REMOVE the late payments on my payment history ASAP

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against LVNV Funding LLC for their repeated failure to provide proper validation of a debt they are attempting to collect, and for reporting inaccurate information to the credit bureaus. 

Details of the Issue : Lack of Proper Licensing : LVNV Funding LLC does not possess the necessary license to collect debts in the state of New Jersey. According to New Jersey state law, debt collectors must be licensed to operate within the state. LVNV Funding LLC 's lack of licensing renders their collection activities illegal and invalid.

Failure to Provide Adequate Validation : Despite multiple requests for validation, LVNV Funding LLC has failed to provide proper documentation as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). They have only provided a standard account summary, which does not meet the legal requirements for debt validation. Specifically, they have not provided : The original signed contract with the original creditor.

A complete payment history.

Proof of assignment or ownership of the debt by LVNV Funding LLC.

Instead, LVNV Funding LLC has repeatedly provided the same insufficient form that does not constitute valid proof of debt. This form does not address my request for proper validation and fails to meet the standards set by the FDCPA.

Continued Reporting of Disputed Debt : LVNV Funding LLC has continued to verify the debt with the credit bureaus without providing proper validation. This is a direct violation of the FDCPA, 15 U.S. Code 1692g, which requires debt collectors to cease collection activities until the debt is validated.

Impact : The actions of LVNV Funding LLC have caused significant stress and financial hardship by negatively impacting my credit score with inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: IL

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: IL

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-31 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX C/o Resurgent Capital XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX for reporting items to my credit report despite not being licensed to collect debts in the state of Ohio. As per the Ohio Revised Code, Section XXXX, it is mandatory for any collection agency to be licensed to conduct collection activities within the state. After a thorough investigation, I have confirmed that XXXX XXXX XXXX does not hold a valid license in Ohio. 

This unlicensed collection activity and subsequent reporting to credit bureaus are illegal and violate both federal and state laws. Specifically, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) prohibits unfair practices in debt collection, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requires that information reported to credit bureaus be accurate and verifiable. By reporting these items to my credit report, XXXX XXXX XXXX has breached these regulations, negatively affecting my creditworthiness. 

I have previously disputed this matter directly with the credit bureaus and XXXX XXXX XXXX, but the issue remains unresolved. Therefore, I am seeking the CFPB 's intervention to address this violation. 

Desired Resolution : I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and take appropriate action against XXXX XXXX XXXX for their unlicensed debt collection activities in Ohio. Additionally, I request the removal of all related items reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit report to rectify the damage caused by their illegal actions.

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