vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: RFNA, LP
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I went to pay my amount online and Republic Finance had added an additional {$30.00} to my payment. They have tried to add an additional {$55.00} in the past for a letter they had an attorney send to me but refuse to pay because that amount is not apart of the original contract. Now it went from {$200.00} to XXXX. ( my original payment is {$140.00} so dont know where the {$200.00} came from ) This company needs to be banned from the state of Ohio . Its predatory. They consistently add fees to peoples accounts which is illegal unless its a late fee then that would be an additional {$15.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621. This collection found within my credit report are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. All is being investigated by the FTC.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX credit inquiry Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Requested On XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX All these companies are showing up on my credit report that I recieved through my yearly credit report and I have no knowledge of or gave authorization to do any transactions that would require this type of authorization of any sorts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX credit inquiry Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Requested On XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Requested on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Requested On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX All these companies are showing up on my credit report that I recieved through my yearly credit report and I have no knowledge of or gave authorization to do any transactions that would require this type of authorization of any sorts.

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 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This debt is being reported as an open balance and I do not believe the being reported on my account is valid

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern ; Upon reviewing my credit reports I found a surmount of inquiries on my credit report in wnich i did not authorize. I had a preapproval from a lender already and instucted the dealer to NOT run my credit. As you can see from the listings below - they did anyway and as a result I have many ' inquiries. 

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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 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern ; Upon reviewing my credit reports I found a surmount of inquiries on my credit report in wnich i did not authorize. I had a preapproval from a lender already and instucted the dealer to NOT run my credit. As you can see from the listings below - they did anyway and as a result I have many ' inquiries. 

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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 2024-10-18 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 XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, Transunion, XXXX, and 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 2024-10-18 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, XXXX, Experian, and 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 2024-10-18 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion data breach.

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 2024-10-18 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, 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.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Block, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I use cashapp as a secondary bank account. Had looked at my statements someone hacked into it and fraudulently brought XXXX  with it and spent it. Started on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX all the way till XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX over XXXX $ worth of money had been fraudulently spent. I contacted cashapp support they told me it was a loss and nothing could be done.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, a charge was made for {$280.00} to an apartment complex in error by me. I mistakenly thought that it was a XXXX  apartment complex. The same day I went in person to the office and spoke to a manager requesting a return of the refundable deposit amount of {$200.00}, not the non-refundable application fee of {$83.00}. The manager stated that she would have to contact the corporate office. When I did not hear from her after several days, I submitted a dispute with Discover. I received a temporary credit of {$200.00} from Discover and the investigation started. Approximately, two weeks later, Discover reversed the temporary credit and closed the dispute when the merchant submitted a copy of their check issued to me for {$200.00}. I received the check, and it was deposited to my account with XXXX XXXX. A few days later, XXXX notified me that the check " bounced '' and the {$200.00} was taken from my account. I contacted Discover notifying them of this development and that the dispute was not resolved due the actions taken by the merchant not acting in good faith, stopping the check. Discover refused to contact the merchant and told me that I would have to pursue resolution myself. I am now stuck having to pay Discover the {$200.00} disputed charge which was never resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-18 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:
[ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX, Ga, XXXX ] [ XXXX ] [ XXXX ] [ XXXX ] Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington, D.C. XXXX XXXX : Complaint Against Equifax for Fraudulent Reporting and Retaliation To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Equifax regarding their fraudulent and malicious actions that have resulted in the wrongful placement of damaging statements and events on my credit report. As well as attempts to conceal said events, by restricting my access to their products ; as evidence will further. These actions appear to be retaliatory in nature, stemming from my previous disputes concerning their negligence and failure to comply with consumer protection laws as outlined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regulations, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Equifax has knowingly and willfully submitted false information to my credit report, specifically, while investigating dispute, regarding a previously closed charge-off account with XXXX XXXX. They have falsely reported this account as open and currently show that I have 68 missed payments. Prior to this erroneous reporting, I maintained an excellent payment history of 100 %. However, due to these malicious actions, my reported payment history has plummeted to a mere 35 %. This unjust and fabricated alteration directly impacts my creditworthiness and financial stability. 

Despite my repeated attempts to resolve these disputes through Equifaxs established processes, they have chosen to ignore my concerns and instead continue their pattern of deception. This negligence not only violates the standards imposed by the FCRA, FTC, and FDCPA but also constitutes a premeditated effort to defraud my credit standing, leading to unjust consequences for my financial life. 

The impact of Equifax 's actions has been profoundly damaging, resulting in loss of credit opportunities, increased XXXX, and a sense of helplessness in navigating a system meant to protect consumers. By failing to take responsibility for their actions and by engaging in retaliation, Equifax has not only harmed me but has undermined the integrity of the credit reporting system as a whole. 

I urge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate Equifax 's practices concerning the reporting of consumer credit and to take necessary action against their misconduct. Consumers deserve a system that upholds accuracy, fairness, and accountability, and Equifax 's current actions blatantly contravene these principles. 

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I look forward to your prompt response and action regarding my complaint. 

Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX XXXX C/O XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation