vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have continuously disputed the account XXXX in the amount of {$2800.00} from my credit report as the alleged debt does not belong to me. When I contacted the original creditor on XX/XX/XXXX, they were unable to locate any of my information including my name, date of birth and social security number in their database. When asked if I could get that information in writing, the representative stated there was nothing they could provide other than a verbal statement over the phone to whomever it concerned to know I did not have any previous account or current account with them. I have disputed this information off my credit report with Experian on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and previously on XX/XX/XXXX all of which disputes resulted in an " updated and verified '' status. When I followed up with another dispute, I asked Experian to furnish information with whom they verified this account with, and asked for a copy of the verification used to justify this account as mine. Experian, on all 5 attempts, failed to furnish the verification results to me, and continue to state this account has been verified and updated. Both XXXX and XXXX have completely removed this account from the reports on XX/XX/XXXX, however, Experian is the last one that still holds this account on my report and it is severely damaging my credit worthiness and they refuse to thoroughly investigate my disputes and I have submitted proof with the last three disputes that the other bureaus, XXXX and XXXX, have removed this account from my report. I have written letters to both the original creditor and Experian demanding this account be removed from my report as none of the information can be verified with any of my personal identifiers. My rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 USC 1681, have been continuously violated as Experian continues to report inaccurate information on my credit report and refuses to remove this account even with documentation from other bureau investigations that have proven this account doesn't belong 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 2024-10-03 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: Colony Brands, Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This is a shipping dispute -- never received the item. Ginny 's billed me even though I did not receive the item. Total confusion -- I recall receiving the item later on and returning it immediately. I even called accounting trying to rectify the problem and was assured the problem was fixed, but received a bill and a late fee. For some unknown reason Ginny 's refuses to comply with Fair Credit Act and remove 30-day late. I have never been late on any bills and have an excellent paying record with all my accounts. I have been disputing this item for almost two years.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft.

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

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 2024-10-03 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:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft.

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of XXXX. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I noticed inquiries on my credit report that I never authorized and I have no open accounts with these companies. I need them removed pleased.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct.

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this item? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the items listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the companies directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question
comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THESE ITEMS? I believe you have not verified these items based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was completely taken aback when I checked my credit report this morning and saw inaccurate accounts listed. I have no idea how this happened. I check my credit regularly, and this time, discrepancies just appeared out of nowhere. I even refreshed my browser, thinking it could be a glitch, but nothing changed. The wrong accounts were still there. I'm pleading for the documents Ive sent to be carefully reviewed, so I can stop worrying about this once and for all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked this morning when I saw incorrect accounts on my credit report. I cant understand how this could have happened. I check my credit report regularly, and everything was fine until nowsuddenly there are discrepancies out of nowhere. I even tried refreshing my browser, hoping it was just a mistake, but nothing changed. XXXX urging for the documents Ive submitted to be thoroughly checked so I dont have to deal with this kind of stress ever again.

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 2024-10-03 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I discovered unauthorized inquiries on my credit report this morning, and I have no idea why they're there. I routinely check my credit report, but this time there were discrepancies that appeared out of nowhere. I even tried refreshing my browser thinking it might be a glitch, but the inquiries didnt go away. XXXX really frustrated by this, and I urgently request that you thoroughly review the documents Ive submitted to resolve this issue once and for all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
**Consumer Name : ** XXXX, XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : ** XXXX **Consumer Date of Birth : XXXX XXXX **Contents of Complaint : ** To Equifax, This is an uncompromising CFPB complaint demanding urgent and immediate action. Under the strict and non-negotiable provisions of FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), Equifax is ordered to block and remove the fraudulent information on my credit report within an inflexible deadline of four business days upon receipt of this complaint. The fraudulent accounts, which must be eradicated without hesitation, are : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00}. These fraudulent accounts have resulted in unauthorized hard inquiries and false collections tarnishing my FICO credit report. I emphatically reject any insinuations that I authorized these accounts, emphasizing that they are irrefutable evidence of identity theft and fraud. Enclosed is the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( # XXXX ), undisputed documentation from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission proving the fraudulent nature of these accounts, collections, and inquiries. Failure to act with immediate and decisive force to block and obliterate this fictitious information from my credit report will not be tolerated. Should Equifax fail to respond within the stated time frame, be prepared for relentless and aggressive legal action to enforce my rights under the FCRA. This is a final directive, not a request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my credit report and I noticed some accounts on my consumer report that should not be on there.

You are in violation of 15 USC 1692g. You and the debt collector were to notify me of this issue in writing 5 days prior, I was not notified. As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. In addition, pursuant to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), if the debt can not be validated or confirmed to be accurate, you must DELETE. Therefore, the following accounts must be deleted from my report immediately : The reporting of these account ( s ) is/are also violations of 15 USC 1681, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ] : Best regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 

Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX - Account Number : XXXX Unauthorized inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was the victim of identity theft. Per FCRA section 605b you are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. Ive already included this report in a previous letters & am included it again.

This letter is to notify you if you do not block the listed accounts on my report I will be filing a lawsuit. Ive informed my attorney of my intentions & they are excited to hold you accountable for your willful noncompliance. Currently you are in numerous violations of FCRA laws. My attorney is very excited at the possible outcome of this case because theyve already sued you & won tens of thousands in damages. 

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 2024-10-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my credit reports, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 

They sent me investigation back and said everything is complete and accurate but if you check my attachments everything is not complete and accurate. 
And according to 15 USC 1681i 5 they are supposed to do this ( 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 shall ( i ) 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX The furnisher name has violated my consumer rights according to WHAT THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : 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. 
( B ) has furnished to a consumer reporting agency information that the person determines is not complete or accurate, shall promptly notify the consumer reporting agency of that determination and provide to the agency any corrections to that information, or any additional information, that is necessary to make the information provided by the person to the agency complete and accurate and shall not thereafter furnish to the agency any of the information that remains not complete or accurate.

( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer. 

Delete these inaccurate accounts from 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 2024-10-03 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: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I have advised affirm on my previous complaint that these accounts were opened fraudulently and without my permission. Affirm has responded that accounts are reporting accurately and stated that I requested to validate this debt. WHICH, I didnt say this because its NOT MINES!! I have advised affirm that these accounts were opened fraudulently plenty of times by phone, email etc and they have advised me plenty times that they cant even talk to be about these accounts because it doesn't match my info!! I am a victim of identity theft, and I didnt open these accounts. I didnt give anyone permission to open these accounts using my information. I have also reached out to true accord and they seem to agree that these accounts are fraudulent. I had no knowledge of these accounts. When I realized someone stole my identity and was using my information was in XX/XX/XXXX which I filed a police report. At that time, there was only one account showing on my credit report which was aXX/XX/XXXX credit card. Affirm was not showing on my report for me to even be aware of these accounts until XXXX of XXXX along with a loan taking out from a company called XXXX XXXX XXXX. They have done a proper investigation which is attached!! XXXX XXXX with the Police department advised me that it wasnt necessary to file a new police report since these accounts were around the same time period and the case is till open. I am requesting that These accounts be closed & removed from my credit report. Please properly investigate this matter and correct the fraudulent account as soon as possible. In addition, pursuant to FACTA, as a victim of identity theft I am requesting that you provide me with copies of any and all applications and business transaction records related to these fraudulent accounts. Also let me know how payments were made, as I do not own a bank account. I would like to resolve this before I consult with an attorney to pursue legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation