vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue with the application process
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for SCRA protection which would cap my interest rate at 6 %. My HELOC is currently at 10 % and I've made multiple payments at a higher rate then 6 %. I've been on XXXX XXXX orders in the state of Louisiana since 2015. The State of Louisiana extends the SCRA protections to all members. I have yet to hear a response from Navy Federal or have my rate adjusted.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Request for Investigation and Removal of Incorrect Credit Reporting Information Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I trust this letter finds you well. My name is XXXX, and I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning matter related to the credit reporting of an account that has been charged off and closed, which continues to adversely affect my credit report despite my efforts to rectify the situation. 

The specific issue involves the following consumer protection laws : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) - Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) : I have observed that the credit card account, which was charged off and closed, is still present on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ), information that is inaccurate or can no longer be verified must be promptly removed or corrected. Despite the closure of the account, its persistence on my credit report is inaccurate and requires immediate attention. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) - Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : I formally requested the removal of this inaccurate information from my credit report, in accordance with FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which stipulates that consumers have the right to dispute inaccurate information and have it investigated and corrected. Despite my efforts, the inaccurate credit reporting remains unresolved. 

I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 's intervention to investigate this matter thoroughly and facilitate the removal of the inaccurate credit reporting. The persistent presence of this charged-off and closed account is negatively impacting my creditworthiness and financial standing. 

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated, and I trust that your intervention will lead to the resolution of this issue in accordance with the established consumer protection laws. 

Thank you for your assistance and commitment to upholding fair credit reporting practices. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is so annoying & frustrating. Ive sent Equifax multiple letters that Im the one whos disputing the items that are UNKNOWN to me. In Equifax 's responses that make the claim that have not initiated any disputes on my behalf due to the fraudulent or high risk nature, and the documents I provided have either been confirmed as fraudulent or deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. This is a complete joke. How in the world did they verify these claims? First of all, I know that under FCRA Section 619 Obtaining information under false pretenses that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. Most importantly, I never sent my documentation to anyone else as it deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. Also, according to FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 3 ) Determination That Dispute Is Frivolous or Irrelevant ( A ) a consumer reporting agency may terminate a reinvestigation of information disputed by a consumer under that paragraph if the agency reasonably determines that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant, including by reason of a failure by a consumer to provide sufficient information to investigate the disputed information. ( B ) Notice of determination. Upon making any determination in accordance with subparagraph ( A ) that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of such determination not later than 5 business days after making such determination, by mail or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency. Again, under FCRA 617 Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681o ] Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and ( 2 ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. I need your help! As a consumer, I need to correct my credit file for my credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity to obtain my rights and My Financial Freedom that has been DAMAGE. List of items that are UNKNOWN to me : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/year> Balance : {$0.00}. Also, I talked tosomeone within the company to confirm the documents have been received andthey informed me that they never receive documents from the cfpb... Please investigate this matter quickly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX yrs., XXXX mos This vehicle was repossessed by ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) in the State of ( Florida ) on or about, XXXX XXXX and resold on or about XXXX XXXX Under the laws of the State of Florida UCC 9.506 and State RISA and MVISA statutes, a deficiency can not be claimed unless all of the required notices were properly and timely given, and all of the allowable redemption and cure time limits were adhered to.

I requested them to provide proof within 14 days from receipt of this notice, the alleged claim of a deficiency will be considered null and void, and any continued collection activities or continued reporting of this invalid claim on my credit reports will be considered a violation of the FDCPA and FCRA.

I have not yet received the proof have not been provided of the GAP insurance value, And the resold on the Auction. This had been over 2 years me requesting from them. Additionally, if you singularly or severally fail to comply with the above requests, I reserve the right to seek damages against all parties, under all available State and Federal statutes and UCC remedies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
A few weeks ago I sent letters to all 3 credit bureaus regarding some items on my credit report which I know are not accurate. I know this is a violation of the FCRA and FDCPA so they must abide by the law. Everything I have provided in my letters is true and accurate to my knowledge. Ive received emails and letters saying Im using a 3rd party which is incorrect because I am the one sending my letters out and filing this complaint with no help from a credit repair company or 3rd party.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I submitted this complaint to update this suspicious information. 3 Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: Rausch Sturm LLP
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
NOTICE TO CEASE AND DESIST XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GEORGIA XXXX XX/XX/year> RAUSCH STURM LLP XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WI XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally request that your company cease and desist all debt collection activities related to the debt identified [ XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. It has come to my attention that your agency is not licensed to collect debts in the state of Georgia, as required by state law. 

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and Georgia state law, debt collection agencies must be licensed and compliant with all regulations in the state where they are conducting collection activities. Your lack of proper licensing in Georgia prevents you from legally pursuing debt collection actions within the state. 

I demand that you immediately cease all communication, attempts to collect, or any further actions related to this debt. Failure to comply with this request will result in legal action being taken against your agency. 

Please provide written confirmation that you have ceased all collection activities related to the aforementioned debt and that my request has been acknowledged. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Alorica Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Dear SeedFi, I am writing to address a concerning issue regarding our agreement and the handling of my financial affairs. Upon reviewing our agreement, I have come to realize that there are significant discrepancies and breaches of trust on your part. 

I extended my credit with SeedFi in good faith, expecting that my security would be traded on the secondary stock market as agreed upon. However, it has become evident that SeedFi has failed to perform its duties adequately. I discovered that your organization was relying on the assumption of my incompetence, hoping that I would not notice the waiver of my rights to the security interest. 

Despite my initial oversight, I am now fully aware of the situation and am prepared to take appropriate action. I understand that while I may have waived certain rights, you are still obligated to issue my billing statements. Furthermore, I am competent enough to recognize that I must accept my dividend check at face value and return it to ensure proper balance in the books. 

It is unacceptable for SeedFi 's to tarnish my creditworthiness unjustly. Your actions, including the reporting of late payments, while engaging in security fraud, are egregious and must cease immediately. I remind you of your obligation to adhere to the Fair Credit Billing Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1666 ), which requires financial institutions to adopt reasonable procedures to ensure that consumers receive billing statements. Moreover, under the Uniform Commercial Code ( U.C.C. ), specifically 1-302, any attempt to limit rights and remedies for failure to comply with obligations is unenforceable. Additionally, SeedFi 's failure to send billing statements via certified mail, thereby knowingly committing mail fraud, violates XXXXitle 18 of the United States Code ( U.S.C. ) 1341.

I demand that SeedFi 's rectify the situation promptly. You have 30 days from receipt of this complaint to update my account to " paid as agreed, never late. '' Failure to comply will be considered willful noncompliance, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), specifically 1681s-2 ( c ) ( 2 ) ( A ). I will pursue further action, including rescission of the waiver of my righ
ts to the interest and a level 3 forensic audit. 

I expect prompt and decisive action to resolve this matter and prevent any further harm to my financial standing. 

Done in good faith.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Request for Investigation and Removal of Incorrect Credit Reporting Information Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is XXXX, and I am reaching out to bring to your attention a matter concerning the inaccurate reporting of late payments on my credit report, despite a prior agreement for their removal by the credit card company. 

The specific issue pertains to the following consumer protection laws : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) - Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) : I have observed that the credit card company has failed to honor its commitment to remove a 30-day late payment and a 60-day late payment from my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ), inaccurate or unverifiable information must be corrected or removed promptly. The credit card company 's non-compliance with the agreed-upon removal is a clear violation of this provision.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) - Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : I have previously reached an agreement with the credit card company to have these late payments removed from my credit report, exercising my right under FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) to dispute and correct inaccurate information. Despite the agreement, the late payments persist on my credit report, adversely impacting my creditworthiness. 

I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 's intervention to thoroughly investigate this matter and ensure the prompt removal of the inaccurate late payments from my credit report. Enclosed with this letter, you will find documentation supporting the agreement for removal and any relevant correspondence with the credit card company. 

Your swift attention to this matter is crucial in rectifying the inaccurate credit reporting and alleviating the negative impact on my credit history. 

Thank you for your assistance and dedication to upholding fair credit reporting practices. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-02-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: ACIMA CREDIT, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Date : XX/XX/2024 To : Acima Digital FKA simp XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Account # XXXX Dear Acima This letter is to formally dispute the debt you are attempting to collect from me and your subsequent inclusion of this disputed debt on my credit report. I am writing to you specifically concerning your actions in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including : 12 C.F.R. 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : This regulation requires you to send a validation notice within five days of initial communication concerning the alleged debt. I have not received such a notice.

12 C.F.R. 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) ( ii ) : What you claim the debt is valid based on? However, I dispute this claim for the following reasons : Not my Account.

12 C.F.R. 1006.34 ( g ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681-1687 : By placing this disputed debt on my credit report before providing a proper validation notice and verifying its accuracy, you have violated both the FDCPA and the FCRA. Additionally, your claim that you have " no authority to furnish any account to a consumer report agency required by law '' is misleading and misrepresents your actions. 
Therefore, I demand the following immediate actions : Cease all collection efforts related to this disputed debt. 
Remove the debt from my credit report with credit bureau ( XXXX ). 
Provide written confirmation of both actions within 30 days of receiving this letter. 
Please be aware that if you fail to comply with my demands, I will be forced to pursue further legal action against you, which may include reporting your violations to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and/or filing a lawsuit in civil court. 


Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Phone # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I wrote to request that items that are unknown to me be removed. I just learned about this law today. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you have four business days to remove or prohibit any content or objects. This is something I already mentioned in my prior complaint, and I'm mentioning it here once more. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX & XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$590.00} 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 2024-02-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I wrote to request that items that are unknown to me be removed. I just learned about this law today. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you have four business days to remove or prohibit any content or objects. This is something I already mentioned in my prior complaint, and I'm mentioning it here once more. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX & XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$590.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-21 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: CA

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 Experian, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts and provide me with the method of verification, as well as whom they spoke to at each creditor. They sent correspondence back stating everything was verified and correct and no information on how information was verified. 
Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. I have enclosed copies of my report with the inaccurate information.

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