vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Bull City Financial Solutions, Inc
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Unauthorized Access and Collection Account on My Consumer Report Dear BullCity Financial Solutions, I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of serious concern regarding the access and reporting of my consumer information by your agency. It has come to my knowledge that BullCity Financial Solutions has gained access to my consumer report without obtaining my written permission, which contravenes the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically under Section 604.

Furthermore, a collection account has been added to my consumer file without my authorization, violating my rights as per Section 623 of the FCRA, which stipulates the responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

This unauthorized access and addition of a collection account constitute a major breach of my privacy and raise serious concerns about potential identity fraud, as outlined in Section 621 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA, which emphasizes the importance of protecting consumer privacy. 

In addition to federal law, I want to highlight relevant sections of South Carolina state law. Pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Section 37-5-108, it is unlawful to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the collection of debts, including any conduct that may jeopardize the privacy or welfare of a consumer.

Furthermore, under South Carolina Code of Laws Section 37-5-104, creditors and debt collectors are required to provide accurate and complete information to consumer reporting agencies, ensuring the integrity of consumer credit reports. 

I would like to emphasize that, even in the case of a permissible purpose, consumer consent is a necessity, as per Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( F ) ( i ) ( I ) of the FCRA, which I have not provided in this instance.

I firmly assert that this collection account is unverifiable due to the lack of my written consent for its presence on my credit report. I request that, within 30 days of receiving this letter, BullCity Financial Solutions promptly removes this collection account from my consumer file and expunges all of my personal data from your database, as mandated by Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) of the FCRA.

Additionally, I expect BullCity Financial Solutions to communicate appropriately with the credit bureaus to ensure the deletion of this item from my credit report, as per Section 611 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the FCRA. Following the resolution of this matter, I request that all third-party communication and furnishing of my information cease immediately, in accordance with Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( F ) ( i ) ( II ) of the FCRA.

Failure to comply with these requests within the stipulated 30-day timeframe will be considered willful noncompliance and may result in civil accountability for BullCity Financial Solutions , as provided under Section 616 of the FCRA. 

Done in good faith.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Problem getting a working replacement card
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/XXXX of this year, I applied and was approved for a Caesars Rewards Visa credit card. My card never arrived. When I called initially, I was told Caesars Palace could print the card on-site. That was untrue, and Caesars Palace staff confirmed that when I arrived on-site. When I called to complain, the credit card company said they can expedite shipping so it would arrive in 1-2 days instead of the usual 7-10 days. That was also untrue. It's been well beyond the 10 days, and I still don't have the card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
This is complaint is about CashApp or Block I have 4 personal accounts with money being held because of a XXXX XXXX on business receivables. As I said these are personal accounts and while I am a guarantor to this debt a judgment is needed to freeze assets of a guarantor. Again they are personal accounts XXXX {$240.00} XXXX - {$200.00} XXXX - {$180.00} XXXX - {$65.00} A total of {$680.00} is illegally being held and has been for sometime. I should be awarded interest for illegally holding my money. If it is not released I will file a lawsuit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX I am reporting a fraudulent inquiry found in 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Hello CFPB, I'm submitting a complaint on the credit reporting bureaus XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX on my consumer reports. I requested a verification and removal of a XXXX XXXX XXXX from the consumer report, Verification of Creditor accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  due to Charge offs, Late payments, Evictions 15 USC 1681a 2. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a consumer reporting agency must provide accurate information. I requested that the bankruptcy be verified, since its showing on my credit report/consumer report. They came back saying it was verified on XX/XX/23. How could they have verified a bankruptcy? Who did they contact in the court to verify the information? I am also aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, specifically 15 USC 1692c, which prohibits debt collectors from communicating with third parties regarding my debt. As such, any continued reporting of my bankruptcy is in violation of federal law. A charge off on my consumer report is a violation of my consumer rights. A late payment 15 usc 1681a is a transaction and should not have been added to my consumer report/ credit report.

I've requested by phone that my name and address information be updated and all information not current be removed. It's still showing on my reports.

I've requested all inquiries be removed off credit report Will you please check into this and have this bankruptcy removed and all transactions removed from my consumer reports/ credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Hello CFPB, I'm submitting a complaint on the credit reporting bureaus XXXX, XXXX, and Experian on my consumer reports. I requested a verification and removal of a XXXX XXXX XXXX from the consumer report, Verification of Creditor accounts XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, due to Charge offs, Late payments, Evictions 15 USC 1681a 2. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a consumer reporting agency must provide accurate information. I requested that the bankruptcy be verified, since its showing on my credit report/consumer report. They came back saying it was verified on XX/XX/23. How could they have verified a bankruptcy? Who did they contact in the court to verify the information? I am also aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, specifically 15 USC 1692c, which prohibits debt collectors from communicating with third parties regarding my debt. As such, any continued reporting of my bankruptcy is in violation of federal law. A charge off on my consumer report is a violation of my consumer rights. A late payment 15 usc 1681a is a transaction and should not have been added to my consumer report/ credit report.

I've requested by phone that my name and address information be updated and all information not current be removed. It's still showing on my reports. 

I've requested all inquiries be removed off credit report Will you please check into this and have this bankruptcy removed and all transactions removed from my consumer reports/ 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 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Synovus Bank
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I put in a complaint prior to this that is currently still open they responded that they will check with XXXX and get back to me. Its been XXXX weeks and no response from the company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report because I'm trying to buy a home and noticed inaccuracies and/or incomplete information and accounts that are Unverified. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA- you are required to promptly DELETE all information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or which can not be verified. 

15 USC 1681 Section 604, states the right to consumers ' privacy. Reporting agencies can not furnish an account WITHOUT my WRITTEN consent!

It is also my understanding that Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, every single one even any or all the unproven, non-compliant, incomplete, untrue, incorrect, and or unverified aspects of any alleged derogatory accounts must be promptly negated in their entirety, or the alleged accounts are to be completely deleted. 

The FOLLOWING derogatory accounts allegations are either UNTRUE, UNVERIFIED, INCORRECT, INCOMPLETE, UNTIMELY, NOT MINE, NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY, or otherwise NOT PROVEN COMPLIANT to regulatory federal reporting laws and or standards and MUST be removed immediately The infractions are as follows : Alleging Creditor and Account as is reported as having a late payment on my credit report : 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 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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I RECENTLY REVIEWED A COPY OF MY CREDIT REPORT. I WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT. I FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNT ON MY CREDIT REPORT THT WERE NOT OPEND BY ME, THIS HAS BEEN HURTING AS I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A HOME FOR MY FAMILY. PLEASE REOMVE THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS FROM 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states that I have the right to privacy ( 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 ).

It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions under 15 USCS 166b, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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 2024-01-21 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states that I have the right to privacy ( 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 ).

It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions under 15 USCS 166b, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: TX

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 Equifax to reinvestigate the account ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX 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. 

Having received a copy of my updated credit report and seeing that it is still inaccurate and not of my knowledge, by law, this has to be removed my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I ask the credit bureaus to verify these accounts they verified these accounts saying they were Accurate I check my credit report and they still showing incorrect also XXXX and XXXX nonexistent no response this is not my first Attempt resolve this matter. 

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15 U.S.C 1681 Section 608 A. Section 2 it also States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my information without my written instruction.

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 2024-01-21 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against Equifax for the data breach that occurred on XX/XX/, which has profoundly affected my life. The breach led to the unauthorized exposure of my sensitive personal information, including my name, Social Security number, phone number, previous and current addresses, date of birth, and other personal details on the dark web. 

This egregious breach has led to unauthorized access and misuse of my personal and sensitive information, causing significant financial harm and damage to my reputation and credit score. The long-term implications of this breach on my personal and financial well-being are deeply concerning. 

I have noticed several inaccuracies on my consumer report following this breach, including unfamiliar addresses, late payments, unknown names, and both hard and soft inquiries that I did not authorize. This is a clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Privacy Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ( TCPA ), and the Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices ( UDAAP ). 

The accounts listed on my consumer report without my written or verbal consent are as follows : 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 ) In response to this breach, I have taken proactive steps including setting up a Fraud Alert and taking Identity Theft action. Despite these measures, the impact of the breach continues to be a source of distress. 

I demand the immediate removal or deletion of all inaccurate accounts and inquiries from my consumer report. Additionally, I am seeking monetary compensation for the violations and the breach of my personal information. 

Equifax 's negligence in safeguarding my personal data has exposed me to potential fraud and identity theft. This complaint serves as a formal request for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to intervene and ensure that Equifax is held accountable for these violations and provides appropriate remedy for the damages I have suffered. 

I've attached some documentation needed for this complaint. Thank you for your attention to this serious matter, and I await your prompt response and action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-21 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states that I have the right to privacy ( 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 ).

It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions under 15 USCS 166b, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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 2024-01-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for business credit cards. TransUnion placed credit inquiries on my personal account. I tried contacting them via certified mail twice with all my relevant information. They replied that they couldn't verify it was me and refused to process my request to remove the inquiries from my personal 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 2024-01-21 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor : - XXXX has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states that I have the right to privacy ( 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 ).

It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions under 15 USCS 2ai a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit account under a term loan plan as late for any purpose.

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