vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently received a response to a dispute ( see attached ) that I made under FCRA 611 ( a ) regarding an erroneous item on my credit report involving a transaction with. It saddened me to learn that you somehow verified the disputed item, electing to leave it on my report.

Regarding XXXX XXXX I am absolutely certain that the item I disputed is incorrect and should be removed, so I am hereby exercising my rights under FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) to request a complete description of all methods used to investigate my aforementioned dispute.

I am very interested to learn how your investigator ( s ) arrived at this erroneous conclusion. I would like to see a complete list of all documents and correspondence with. Please include all names and contact information of employees that you spoke to at as part of this investigation. 
All previous letters and documents that I sent to you previously are once again attached along with this correspondence in order to help you process this request. 
I am asking for this verification because my credit score is important to me, and I believe it is being unjustly degraded as a result of this unfortunate error. Therefore, I request that you please do not send me a template letter in response to this request. I am in the process of planning a legal case, so I need specific answers to the specific questions asked of you in this letter. 

I expect to receive a response within 15 days of receipt of this letter, or I will expect to see the item in question permanently expunged from my record. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I very much look forward to getting this resolved as soon as possible. 

I've disputed these items several time over and continue to get ignored or passed along. This is becoming very frustrating that the Credit bureaus are just sending me verified general letters with no real investigation, and it is having a tremendous impact on my life I'm trying to resolve this matter with out taking any legal action but if this not resolved I'm left no other choice but pursue that route to get this rectified asap possible. I've repeatedly said this items are incorrect and shown the proof that they are but they some how come back verified and there is no way they are if my most recent credit report says verified and and updated and the still have the same inaccurate information in my file. Please tell me how the following items are accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently received a response to a dispute ( see attached ) that I made under FCRA 611 ( a ) regarding an erroneous item on my credit report involving a transaction with. It saddened me to learn that you somehow verified the disputed item, electing to leave it on my report.

Regarding XXXX XXXX I am absolutely certain that the item I disputed is incorrect and should be removed, so I am hereby exercising my rights under FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) to request a complete description of all methods used to investigate my aforementioned dispute.

I am very interested to learn how your investigator ( s ) arrived at this erroneous conclusion. I would like to see a complete list of all documents and correspondence with. Please include all names and contact information of employees that you spoke to at as part of this investigation. 
All previous letters and documents that I sent to you previously are once again attached along with this correspondence in order to help you process this request.

I am asking for this verification because my credit score is important to me, and I believe it is being unjustly degraded as a result of this unfortunate error. Therefore, I request that you please do not send me a template letter in response to this request. I am in the process of planning a legal case, so I need specific answers to the specific questions asked of you in this letter. 

I expect to receive a response within 15 days of receipt of this letter, or I will expect to see the item in question permanently expunged from my record. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I very much look forward to getting this resolved as soon as possible. 

I've disputed these items several time over and continue to get ignored or passed along. This is becoming very frustrating that the Credit bureaus are just sending me verified general letters with no real investigation, and it is having a tremendous impact on my life I'm trying to resolve this matter with out taking any legal action but if this not resolved I'm left no other choice but pursue that route to get this rectified asap possible. I've repeatedly said this items are incorrect and shown the proof that they are but they some how come back verified and there is no way they are if my most recent credit report says verified and and updated and the still have the same inaccurate information in my file. Please tell me how the following items are accurate.

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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX reported multiple accounts ( XXXX ) as being delinquent when I was still enrolled in school. I sent them documentation to show I was enrolled at the time. I received an email from them saying they removed the delinquency. I also filed a credit dispute with Equifax. Equifax has not removed the delinquencies. I can forward the email and/or other documentation on request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  # XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A 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 ) ( 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: ARS National Services, Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
ARS keeps calling me. I spoke with a representative on XX/XX/XXXX, and advised HIM not to call. I received another phone call, they left a voicemail on XX/XX/XXXX. They texted me on XX/XX/XXXX and called me 1 time after I texted not to call, I spoke with a woman and advised her not to call. The woman also gave information to my sister, the person that answered the phone and called me a XXXX  and a little girl. She did say the phone call was recorded, so management can go back and listen to the call, however AFTER this incident 2 more calls came in from the company. I am not sure why they are harassing me. Unbeknownst to them I was in the office of a State official at the time, who also heard the call. 

XXXXSince I the last time I told them not XX/XX/XXXX to call and communicate through mail, I have received 13 calls the last one being received today from a XXXX, who stated that " they don't have to stop call until the debt is paid. I advised this is harrasment and was told, what are you gon na do put me in jail. '' This has to be illegal at this point and I will be filing a police report for harrassment and seeking damages via court. 

They also identified themselves as another company ... only after looking up their name via XXXX XXXX  with the phone number was I able to get the correct company name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  # XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A 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 ) ( 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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  # XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A 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 ) ( 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I realized I needed to replace my car. It was suggested I investigate using some equity in my home to finance the car. I am a XXXX XXXX, retired and do not have much banking and loan knowledge. I used the Internet and found many companies offering home equity loans. I clicked on XXXX XXXX XXXX trying to find out what the interest rates were. I feel that I was tricked by this company. I entered information that the page requested. I simply wanted to see the interest rates. XXXX XXXX XXXX did a Hard Credit Inquiry on me without my permission. Their webpage does not disclose that not only are they doing a hard Credit Inquiry but they take any information request as an Application for credit! Then I got an email from XXXX XXXX XXXX saying they were working on " my application '' and I NEVER applied for anything. I also received an application package in the mail. It seems that requesting information to XXXX XXXX XXXX is some sort of Contract of Adhesion in their minds. I was shocked when I got an immediate Alert from Experian. I called Experian and was told I needed to call XXXX XXXX XXXX to get that Hard Credit Inquiry removed. I did that and was treated rudely by 2 different employees of XXXX XXXX XXXX and was told they refused to remove the Hard Credit Inquiry. I called them and emailed them and said I NEVER applied for a loan and I was not going to apply. I contacted the XXXX XXXX XXXX and received a response from XXXX XXXX XXXX denying my request to remove this Hard Credit Inquiry. Experian will not allow disputes over Hard Credit Inquiries and has not responded to my complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX took advantage of my simply researching rates and now my Credit Score is impacted. I need your help, please.

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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
By coercing me to pay on an extension of credit. This is a violation of 18 USC 894.

Debt Collectors do not have any lawful right to be in possession of my identifying information.

I didn't give the said Debt Collector consent to furnish this alleged debt, that is violation of 15 USC 1692d ( 4 ).

Coercing myself to pay you an alleged debt by ruining my financial reputation is a violation of 18 USC 894. Now because you all benefit at my expense, the debt collector, original creditor, and consumer reporting agencies are engaging in racketeering activity 18 USC 892 ( b ) ( 1 ) -Companies have no right to attempt to collect the alleged debt by way of judicial processes.

Again debt collections can't lawfully : Possess by identifying information, Contact me about an alleged debt, ruin my credit, or SUE me for nonpayment of a debt.

Please understand Debt Collector or your firm have no lawful standing. 15 U.S. Code1692i ( b ) Trying to punish me for a nonpayment of a debt by furnishing it to the CRAs is a violation of 18 USC 894 and carries a criminal penalty of 20 years. 

The said Debt Collector need to understand this is also aggravated identity theft 18 USC 1028A I'm demanding for the alleged debt entry to be deleted and removed from ALL CRAs effectively immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
There is currently an inaccurate item being reported on my credit report from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX I have never been late on this account and they furnished information to you stating that I was 60 days late during the month of XX/XX/2021 and 60 days late during the month of XX/XX/2021. Furthermore, they also claim that I have a balance of {$3000.00} left to pay and a High Credit of {$1500.00}. This information is false and incorrect. I have never been late on this account and I do not owe a balance on this account. I have contacted this company at the address listed on my credit report here : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. 
As you can see, I have uploaded a photocopy of my mail being returned from the post office due to an invalid address. Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) prohibits furnishing information to any CRA if the furnisher knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 
Given that the furnisher has provided false information to you about me, and provided you with a false address, I demand that the item information is updated to no late payments and a {$0.00} balance owed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I realized I needed to replace my car. It was suggested I investigate using some equity in my home to finance the car. I am a Senior Citizen, retired and do not have much banking and loan knowledge. I used the Internet and found many companies offering home equity loans. I clicked on Discover XXXX XXXX trying to find out what the interest rates were. I feel that I was tricked by this company. I entered information that the page requested. I simply wanted to see the interest rates. Discover Home Loans did a Hard Credit Inquiry on me without my permission. Their webpage does not disclose that not only are they doing a hard Credit Inquiry but they take any information request as an Application for credit! Then I got an email from Discover Home Loans saying they were working on " my application '' and I NEVER applied for anything. I also received an application package in the mail. It seems that requesting information to Discover Home Loans is some sort of Contract of Adhesion in their minds. I was shocked when I got an immediate Alert from XXXX. I called XXXX and was told I needed to call Discover Home Loans to get that Hard Credit Inquiry removed. I did that and was treated rudely by 2 different employees of Discover Home Loans and was told they refused to remove the Hard Credit Inquiry. I called them and emailed them and said I NEVER applied for a loan and I was not going to apply. I contacted the XXXX XXXX XXXX and received a response from Discover Home Loans denying my request to remove this Hard Credit Inquiry. XXXX will not allow disputes over Hard Credit Inquiries and has not responded to my complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX. Discover Home Loans took advantage of my simply researching rates and now my Credit Score is impacted. I need your help, please.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I booked a trip for my daughter using XXXX. We cancelled the trip ahead of time and XXXX was to reimburse me. XXXX delayed providing the credit, however, continued to indicate that the credit would be posted right away. 

The credit card used was a XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX. XXXX no longer has any records of my activities, since I closed the card, once XXXX provided the reimbursement. 

I pay my credit cards on time and would like for this to be removed. Thank you for your assistance.

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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I hope all is well. I am reaching out today because I am having unnecessary trouble with a hotel authorization on my account. Yesterday the hotel emailed me the authorization release form. This {$150.00} has been pending on cash app as a authorization hold, because Cash App wont release it. I checked out of the hotel XXXX  days ago. Every support agent just sends me the same prompt regardless of how many legal documents I have stating the hotel no longer has this hold on my account. I am not sure what to as this is my hard earned money I cant get back thats just floating in a pending state. Are you able to assist me? Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation