vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. Equifax and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data. 
Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon. 
Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet Equifax and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which Equifax and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. Equifax and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data.

Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet Equifax and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which Equifax and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute with Experian credit bureau on XX/XX/ providing proof of payment in full of my auto loan through XXXX XXXX XXXX. I received my title to my car and also a letter showing my car was paid off. I provided all of this to Experian credit bureau and they have refused to show my balance at XXXX showing paid in full. XXXX XXXX XXXX  also, stated they contacted Experian credit bureau telling them the account was paid in full. I reviewed my credit report and in the section statement from customer ; states it went to a collection company. However, thats not true. My car was paid off on XXXX XXXX XXXX The credit bureau is refusing to update any information or show my car paid off and raise my credit score.

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 2024-02-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute Regarding XXXX - Violation of Privacy Rights and FCRA Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal dispute against XXXX for violations of privacy rights, specifically concerning the protection of nonpublic personal information, as outlined in 15 U.S. Code 6801XXXX has failed to adhere to the privacy obligations policy set forth by Congress. Also Disputing The Procedures used to protect my information. 
I recently engaged with XXXX as a customer, and I am concerned about the mishandling of my nonpublic personal information. XXXX has not provided any opt-out disclosure, nor have they offered reasonable means to protect my private information, thereby infringing upon my privacy rights. I have observed a lack of transparency and adherence to the disclosure obligations specified in 15 U.S. Code 6802. XXXX has not provided clear and comprehensive disclosures regarding the use and sharing of my personal information, violating the explicit obligations set forth in the statute. 
Additionally, XXXX 's failure to furnish any opt-out disclosure or provide reasonable means to safeguard my private information raises significant concerns about their compliance with the privacy obligations policy and the overall protection of consumer information. 

Furthermore, I assert that XXXX 's actions are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I request a thorough investigation into the matter. The lack of compliance with FCRA provisions raises serious concerns about how my consumer information is being handled by XXXX. 
Exhibits : ( XXXX XXXX. : XXXX, XXXX XXXX. : XXXX, XXXX XXXX. : XXXX ) Copy of relevant communications with XXXX. 
Any written agreements or disclosures provided by XXXX. 
Documentation proving the absence of opt-out disclosure or protection measures. 
I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate this matter promptly and take appropriate actions to ensure the protection of consumer privacy rights By Deletion of the Trade Line from the Credit Files Listed XXXX XXXX, Trans Union, & XXXX ). I appreciate your attention to this serious issue. I will explore legal Actions They have the Tradeline Furnished with XXXX, Trans union and XXXX I Direct the Consumer financial protection bureau to Remove the Tradeline Third and Final Notice

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 2024-02-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Multiple unauthorized inquires on credit report violating the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as 15 USC 1681 B. Proof Information was unauthorized to the dark web. 

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ). 

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) TransUnion : XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-02-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Multiple unauthorized inquires on credit report violating the Privacy Act of 1974 as well as 15 USC 1681 B. Proof Information was unauthorized to the dark web. 

Equifax : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXXXXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ). 

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX : XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX XXXXA ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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:
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. 


I told XXXX, XXXX and Transunion to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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:
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. 


I told XXXX, Equifax and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX # XXXX and XXXX XXXX # XXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: NY

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.

The accounts below have violated my rights.

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

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

Delete the accounts bellow : XXXX ( Finance ) XXXX XXXXI ( Auto )

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 2024-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Guild Holdings Company
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage with Guild Mortgage was paid off on XX/XX/2024. Loan is still showing as active, delinquent, and with a balance. Credit reports show that this loan reports on the last day of the month. 

This delay in updating the mortgage with the credit bureaus is having a deleterious effect on my credit and impacting my mortgage loan application process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these accounts must be verified ( A ). If you do not verify these accounts, I will bring legal action against you. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these accounts must be verified ( A ). If you do not verify these accounts, I will bring legal action against you. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 
XXXX XXXX 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 2024-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Capitalone is choosing to take a two month old credit score which I can't justify, when the current score is XXXX points more than the one they are pulling. I would like someone to look into this false practice.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. 

I DID NOT ASK FOR YOUR NON SENSICAL EXPLANATION- I ASKED FOR PROOF - PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME XXXX  ABOUT A DIATRIBE THAT IS NOT A SWORN AFFIDAVIT UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. I AM NOT INTERESTED OF YOUR NON SENSE STATEMENTS UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO BE SUED. YOU HAVE NEVER PROVIDED ANY PROOOOOF. YOU ARE SIMPLY DIVERTING BLAME TO SOMEBODY ELSE INSTEAD OF PROVIDING THE ONE AND ONLY THING THAT SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS. YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ME. CFPB STOP CLOSING THE CASE WHEN YOU KNOW VERY WELL THEY HAVE NEVER PROVIDED ANY PROOF UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LAWSUIT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. 

I DID NOT ASK FOR YOUR NON SENSICAL EXPLANATION- I ASKED FOR PROOF - PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME XXXX ABOUT A DIATRIBE THAT IS NOT A SWORN AFFIDAVIT UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. I AM NOT INTERESTED OF YOUR NON SENSE STATEMENTS UNLESS YOU ARE PREPARED TO BE SUED. YOU HAVE NEVER PROVIDED ANY PROOOOOF. YOU ARE SIMPLY DIVERTING BLAME TO SOMEBODY ELSE INSTEAD OF PROVIDING THE ONE AND ONLY THING THAT SHOULD SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS. YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ME. CFPB STOP CLOSING THE CASE WHEN YOU KNOW VERY WELL THEY HAVE NEVER PROVIDED ANY PROOF UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LAWSUIT.

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 2024-02-07 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the cessation of the collection, sharing, and dissemination of my personal information by your credit bureau, as authorized and mandated by various statutes and regulations, including but not limited to 12 CFR 1016.1, 12 CFR 1016.13, 12 CFR 1016.14, 12 CFR 1016.15, 5 US Code 552a ( Privacy Act of 1974 ), and 15 US Code 1681a.

As a consumer, I am entitled to protect my privacy and control the use of my personal information. Under the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I assert my rights to ensure that my personal information is handled in accordance with the law.

Specifically, 12 CFR 1016.1 outlines the purpose and scope of the regulations concerning the privacy of consumer financial information. Furthermore, 12 CFR 1016.13, 12 CFR 1016.14, and 12 CFR 1016.15 detail the requirements for providing privacy notices to consumers and the limitations on sharing nonpublic personal information with third parties.

Additionally, 5 US Code 552a ( Privacy Act of 1974 ) safeguards the privacy of individuals by governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies.

Furthermore, 15 US Code 1681a defines key terms used in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, establishing the framework for the protection of consumer information and the regulation of credit reporting agencies.

In light of the above, I hereby request that you cease all activities related to the collection, sharing, and dissemination of my personal information. This includes, but is not limited to, the sharing of my information with affiliates, non-affiliated third parties, and any other entities without my explicit consent.

Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services regarding Synchrony Bank Care Credit, and Synchrony Bank PayPal Credit, effective 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