vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint against Portfolio Recovery Associates regarding their unlawful practices in re-aging my collection accounts. They have violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by inaccurately reporting the dates of delinquency and extending the life of my accounts beyond the allowable limits and reporting inaccurate balances. There are three accounts being reported by Portfolio Recovery Associates purchased from the original lenders in 2018. Instead of reporting the appropriate and accurate dates of delinquency associated with the original accounts, they have unlawfully re-aged and fraudulently used the date they purchased the closed account from the lender as the original date of delinquency. This practice has resulted in these accounts remaining on my credit report for over a year longer than 7 years permitted by the FCRAs statute of limitations. 
Despite my efforts to resolve this matter directly with Portfolio Recovery Associates, they have failed to correct their reporting practices. This has negatively impacted my credit score and financial standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, and numerous fraudulent accounts have been reported on my Experian credit file. These accounts were opened without my knowledge or consent and are causing significant harm to my financial stability and emotional well-being. 

The fraudulent accounts reported on my Experian credit file include : XXXX XXXX XXXX  - {$1100.00XXXX XXXX  - {$400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX listed twice for the same amount XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is especially egregious, as it is falsely reported as a valid debt despite being fraudulently opened. This fraudulent loan, along with the other accounts, is unjustly damaging my credit and preventing me from obtaining reliable financial services. 

I have submitted my FTC Identity Theft Report, a copy of my government-issued ID, and proof of address to substantiate my claim. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ], I am entitled to the removal of fraudulent accounts upon providing evidence. The continued reporting of these accounts violates [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ], which prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information to credit bureaus.

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 2024-12-28 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 am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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 am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days.

To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Experian failed to follow the fair credit reporting act and investigate the autocracy of information being reported on my credit report. I have disputed XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX account several times that came back verified. I do not have an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX and this account has not been verified with the validation letter to support collection account. Experian failed to follow several USC codes 15 USC 1681i, 1692, 1692g. I will seek legal actions if Experian don't properly verify the accuracy of the information and if it can not be verified, I am demanding a deletion of my XXXX credit report within 30 days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint.

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 2024-12-28 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGEDORNOT.

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 2024-12-28 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request that you remove this account. This account has been closed for a number of years and I believe that it is no longer accurately reflects my credit history. I request that you remove this account from credit report due to the fact that it is no longer an accurate reflection of my credit worthiness. I have included a copy of my account in questioning as well as proof of closer for review. I would appreciate your prompt attention in this matter and confirmation that this account has been removed thanks.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request that you remove this account. This account has been closed for a number of years and I believe that it is no longer accurately reflects my credit history. I request that you remove this account from credit report due to the fact that it is no longer an accurate reflection of my credit worthiness. I have included a copy of my account in questioning as well as proof of closer for review. I would appreciate your prompt attention in this matter and confirmation that this account has been removed thanks.

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 2024-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Bread Financial ( Comenity ) has hit me w/ a massive fee of {$570.00} in Interest Charges because the entire balance wasn't paid in full by XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 

This company is using Predatory Lending to lure consumers into their heavily advertised offer " 0 % Interest for 12 Months '' when shopping on the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

I've been faithfully paying {$80.00} each month for 12 months - and also paid similar amounts each month for the entire year before that ( all of XXXX ). 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I owed a total amount of {$1100.00} - then suddenly after XXXX XXXX, I owed a staggering {$1600.00}. 

I called the company on XXXX XXXX, XXXX to ask for some leniency on this excessive interest charge which is somewhere around 25 %. They refused to offer any type of reduction or leniency, even when I offered to pay the original balance in-full. 

I told the representative on the phone that I was not aware that the 12 month promo had expired and all she said, was " You should have known that the 12 month promo offer expired ''. 

This is the worst form of predatory lending and should be illegal. Consumers need to have some form of recourse when faced with a massive financial penalty such as what I've experienced. It is underhanded and erodes trust in financial institutions and lenders in general.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This debt collector engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices of the FDCPA which it prohibits. More so they didn't follow the proper 5 step validation procedure which make this unfair practices. According to the FDCPA Im entitled to XXXX dollars per violation and clearly they violated my rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2024-12-28 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because I am being harassed by a debt collection agency for a debt that I do not owe or that is not valid. The collection agency has failed to provide proper validation of the debt despite my request, as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Additionally, they have continued to contact me repeatedly via phone and email after I requested they cease communication. I believe the debt is either inaccurate or was not mine to begin with, and I have asked the agency to provide evidence supporting their claim, but they have not responded or provided the requested documentation. This situation is causing undue stress and negatively affecting my credit report without justification. ''

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 2024-12-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days.

To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/year> As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and XXXX XXXX has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

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 2024-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a {$50.00} Amex gift card. I have tried using it at several retailers, and it gets declined every time. 

I searched online about this problem, and the problem is widespread -- there are thousands of reports that these cards are not honored anywhere and Amex refuses to resolve customer issues. I don't want to spend several hours on the phone with Amex only to have them deny any claim. I want my money back.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address the ongoing inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite previous attempts to dispute the following items, they remain unresolved, significantly impacting my ability to obtain credit. I am entitled to monetary compensation under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 6 ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers of the results of reinvestigations within five business days after completion. You failed to correct these errors indicates noncompliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Under the FCRA, if disputed items can not be verified, they must be removed from my report. As per 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ), your agency may be held liable for failing to comply with federal law. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1692k holds entities accountable for violations related to debt collection. Any continued failure to address these inaccuracies in a timely manner will result in further legal action.

Charge-Off Accounts listed below must be DELETED IMMEDIATELY! due to violations of FDCPA Section 807 ( False and Misleading Representations ) and These accounts are falsely reported as charge-offs.

Collection Accounts Collection accounts listed below is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports ). These must be DELETED in my report immediately.

Unauthorized Inquiries listed below were made without my authorization, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). They must be deleted from my report. 

DELETE THIS ACCOUNTS IN MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address the ongoing inaccuracies on my credit report. Despite previous attempts to dispute the following items, they remain unresolved, significantly impacting my ability to obtain credit. I am entitled to monetary compensation under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 6 ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers of the results of reinvestigations within five business days after completion. You failed to correct these errors indicates noncompliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Under the FCRA, if disputed items can not be verified, they must be removed from my report. As per 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ), your agency may be held liable for failing to comply with federal law. Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1692k holds entities accountable for violations related to debt collection. Any continued failure to address these inaccuracies in a timely manner will result in further legal action.

Charge-Off Accounts listed below must be DELETED IMMEDIATELY! due to violations of FDCPA Section 807 ( False and Misleading Representations ) and These accounts are falsely reported as charge-offs.

Collection Accounts Collection accounts listed below is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports ). These must be DELETED in my report immediately.

Unauthorized Inquiries listed below were made without my authorization, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) ( A ) ( B ) ( i ) ( 3 ). They must be deleted from my report.

DELETE THIS ACCOUNTS IN MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY!

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 2024-12-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: John C. Heath, Attorney at Law, PLLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I paid a lot of money for a service that was not delivered

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation