vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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 XXXX : 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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:
After reviewing my credit report, I have noticed hard inquiries I do not recognize. I have contacted all 3 CRAs and they refuse to dispute or investigate the inquiries. Attached is a FTC report indicating all of the unauthorized inquiries ( including in the personal statement section ) that should be removed from my credit profile. 

15 USC 1681b ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries : Except as provided in the section 15 USC 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.

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 2024-03-30 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my credit report, I have noticed hard inquiries I do not recognize. I have contacted all 3 CRAs and they refuse to dispute or investigate the inquiries. Attached is a FTC report indicating all of the unauthorized inquiries ( including in the personal statement section ) that should be removed from my credit profile.

15 USC 1681b ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries : Except as provided in the section 15 USC 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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: 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 NumbeXXXX : 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 2024-03-30 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I want to clarify that I have not given my consent to XXXX, Experian, and XXXX to furnish my information. They do not have my written consent for the same. Any consent they believe they have, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise, is now revoked. ''

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 2024-03-30 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my report recently and notice an account wasnt reporting accurately. I already asked to investigate and received a letter sent back addressing someone else, the letter i received back had someone else 's name on there. That is not me, I was told that they were unable to locate a credit file in they database with the identification information i provided. I sent My Drivers License, along with my SSN, and Proof of address. Everything matched. I will attach picture of the letter i received from them, along with a screenshot of the account on my credit profile.They addressed the wrong person, or got someone else 's account on my credit profile. Please investigate.

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 2024-03-30 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my report recently and notice an account wasnt reporting accurately. I already asked to investigate and received a letter sent back addressing someone else, the letter i received back had someone else 's name on there. That is not me, I was told that they were unable to locate a credit file in they database with the identification information i provided. I sent My Drivers License, along with my SSN, and Proof of address. Everything matched. I will attach picture of the letter i received from them, along with a screenshot of the account on my credit profile.They addressed the wrong person, or got someone else 's account on my credit profile. Please investigate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items in there to be inaccurate. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report. Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 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 can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shalli ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

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 2024-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Dispute Letter to CFPB Regarding Collection Activity XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Iowa XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) Violation by National Credit Systems , Inc Dear CFPB, This letter is to formally file a complaint against National Credit Systems , Inc for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Account DetailsXXXX Nature of Complaint : I am writing to report that National Credit Systems , Inc has engaged in unfair and deceptive debt collection practices in violation of the FDCPA. Specifically, they have : Failed to Provide Validation Information : I have not received any written communication from National Credit Systems , Inc validating the debt in accordance with 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ).

Denied Opportunity to Dispute : I have not been given a chance to dispute the debt as required by 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ).

Furnished False Information : National Credit Systems , Inc placed a collection account on my credit report without providing the necessary disclosures mandated by law ( 12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) & 15 USC 1681s-2 ( 7 ) ( A ) ).

These actions by National Credit Systems , Inc constitute a violation of my consumer rights and utilize false, misleading, misrepresentative, and deceptive means. 


I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and take appropriate action against National Credit System , Inc. This may include : * Ordering National Credit Systems , Inc to cease and desist from further collection activity until the debt is validated. 
* Instructing them to remove the negative information from my credit report if it was placed incorrectly. 
* Requiring them to provide accurate validation information if the debt is legitimate. 

I have attached copies of any relevant documentation I possess, such as communications from the collection agency ( if any ). I am also willing to provide any additional information that may be helpful in your investigation. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and a resolution to this issue. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX **Enclosures ( List any documents you are attaching ) **

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In 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 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

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 2024-03-30 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:
In 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 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Can you update my address and name on my profile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The law of privacy 15 USC 1681 602 and # 4 theres a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibility with fairness impartiality and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 section 604 a # 2 Subject to subsection any consumer reporting agency May furnace a consumer report under the following circumstances 2 in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

15 us code 1681s -2 Reporting information with actual knowledge of error A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agencies if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 
In accordance with the fair crediting reporting act the list accounts below has violated my Federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidential under 15 USC 1681 XXXX XXXX # XXXX *XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2024-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The law of privacy 15 USC 1681 602 and # 4 theres a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibility with fairness impartiality and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 section 604 a # 2 Subject to subsection any consumer reporting agency May furnace a consumer report under the following circumstances 2 in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

15 us code 1681s -2 Reporting information with actual knowledge of error A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agencies if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

In accordance with the fair crediting reporting act the list accounts below has violated my Federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidential 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Can you update my address and name on my profile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I received a copy of my credit report. To my surprise, the Credit Agencies were reporting these 3 accounts incorrectly : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX with an open past due balance of {$1200.00} reporting. 2XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with an open past due balance of {$960.00} reporting. 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX with an open past due balance of {$740.00} reporting. I mailed a letter off to each of them on XX/XX/2024 stating pretty much what I stated here. These are collection accounts that are reporting not only as OPEN, but also shows past due balances. 

According to the FCRA, I have the right to an accurate credit report. I sent in letters and the problem wasn't resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
paid for {>= $1,000,000} identity theft protection from XXXX, XXXX- XXXX, XXXX from Discover Card, on both my Discover It cards. Discover failed to activate/pursue party responsible for my stolen identity, although I stated my identity had been stolen to at least several hundred Discover employees. My identity theft is still ongoing, nearly a year and a half later, on every account, with every company. I spoke with them in XXXX, XXXX and they stated that because I canceled the identity theft protection coverage after six months, and my accounts are now probationary, they refuse to honor their contract.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-30 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 1 ) XXXXXXXX XXXX  - account # XXXX 2 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - account # not listed but picture of account is attached for reference. 

3 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX -account # not listed but picture of account is attached for reference. 

4 XXXX XXXX XXXX  - account # XXXX 5 ) XXXX XXXX - account # 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 States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) section states : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report with any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of conviction of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 years 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 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 2024-03-30 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
i writing to formally request the removal of unauthorized inquires from my credit report. inquires on my credit report that i did not authorize or recognize. 


XXXXXXXX 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 2024-03-30 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Victim of Identity theft. This account does not belong to me. There is no proof or verification to show that this account Belongs 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 2024-03-30 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: KS

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 confidentially under XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX : XXXX 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