vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion are disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account below : XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$360000.00}.

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 2023-02-02 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. 

Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account below : XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$360000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2023-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Regarding the fraudulent account I discovered on my credit report, I am submitting this complaint. I am contesting an account that has nothing to do with any transactions I initiated or approved. I have filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission detailing the theft of my identity, and a copy of the report is provided. I am an identity theft victim, and my personal information was used to open this account without my knowledge or consent. As a result, I am requesting that you either immediately remove this fraudulent account from my credit report with your company or tell me exactly where you got this information so I can take the appropriate legal action. The fraudulent account I discovered on my credit record is listed below, and it has to be deleted as soon as possible ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$50000.00}. Please follow the law and have the challenged account deleted as soon as feasible in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2023-02-02 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
According to my consumer report I received dated XX/XX/2023 and I have noticed various areas in the way you are furnishing my information. If you havent been made aware, there are various federal laws in place to protect me as a consumer and to construct this business transaction. As a gentle reminder you CAN NOT report/treat a payment on an open ended credit plan as late for any reason. If you need direct citation please refer to 15 USC 1666 ( B ). I also would like to bring forth another law pertinent to this letter ; 15 USC 1681 ( B ) where it states that I as a consumer would need to give you PERMISSION to furnish information on my behalf. To date, I have not granted you or Equifax such authority. In accordance with 15 USC 1681a ( 4 ), I have the right to privacy by furnishing transactions between I the consumer and the furnisher which is a violation 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ).

Pursuant to 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) - the consumer must be given a chance to direct the information whether they want the information about a transaction to be reported or not. This is referenced to the Gramm Leach Bliley Act. I was not given that opportunity which is a violation of said section. 
Your apparent and constant neglect to properly carry out your job is costing me by ruining my consumer report. This letter is an attempt to remedy the following listings you have listed on my consumer report. As I have contacted Equifax and the corresponding information is not as listed on my consumer report. These accounts should PROMPTLY be updated as ON TIME : 1. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681a ( e ) Investigate consumer report means no factual information should be furnished on my consumer report. Pursuant to 15 USC 1666-1666b and 12 C.F.R. 226.13 remove all late payments. In Accordance with 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ), I have the right to privacy and you are invading my right to privacy by furnishing transactions between I the consumer and the company XXXX XXXX ) which is a violation of 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). 
XXXX Account Number : XXXX I demand that these late payments be removed or be civil liable for damages pursuant to 15 USC 1611 ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) you will be fined no more than XXXX or no more that XXXX year in jail. 
Any information listed on my consumer report must be verified or immediately removed. I am due for a thorough and proper investigation. Please send me any information regarding my request and an updated consumer report showing that the abovementioned demands have been met. As a gentle reminder, this is my first and final attempt at peaceful civil mediation. 
I request that you provide me with proof of this alleged payment being late. If unable to provide or lacking proof of the payment being late, update the payment history to be paid as agreed/never late ( PAANL ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX FCU Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX FCU Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft DEPTEDNELNET Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ONLINE Information Services, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I've received a few weeks ago ( beginning of XXXX ) a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX saying I own XXXX XXXX {$380.00}. I thought it was odd because I know I don't own them anything. So i called my mother in law who just retired from XXXX. I lived in my last place at NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. My mother in law was the one who opened and eventually closed and transferred my account to her house in XXXX, NJ. My mother in law called her friend from XXXX and he inded confirmed what we all knew, that's not my bill! The account the collection agency is saying is mine, doesn't have my social, my email, full name, DOB, phone number, literally nothing that belongs to me linked to it! They most have a first name and half of a last name. Some how they linked a completely stranger to me, and now they are bothering me with letters with a debt is not mine. I've already disputed it ( same day of XXXX  letter ) and they sent me a letter XX/XX/XXXX ( a joke that proves nothing ) saying XXXX confirmed the name and address and that I still have to pay them! I can no longer dispute that bill because XXXX confirmed that debt ( face slaps ), a debt that IS NOT MINE! 
Reference # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$840.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$790.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$950.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$5400.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1400.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$110.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9900.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I understand that Wells Fargo was recently found guilty of committing illegal actions during the timeframe I had my mortgage with them from XX/XX/XXXX till XX/XX/XXXX. 

I want to know if I qualify for any of the pay out to consumers. When I was with them, I remember having my escrow constantly changing. And not understanding why is a first time homebuyer. So I didnt ask a lot of questions. 

Please let me know.

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 2023-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I appreciate your taking the time to REMOVE some of the erroneous items in my credit file ; however, there are still many items that need to be DELETED. The credit bureaus must verify these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed items be DELETED immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02 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'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2023-02-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below continues to report on my credit report, in violation of federal law. I included a date on the last letter I submitted to Experian on XX/XX/2023, but no answer was received. This account must be validated under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). If you do not authenticate this account, I will take legal action against you. Please abide with the law in order for this matter to be resolved promptly. 

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 2023-02-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below continues to report on my credit report, in violation of federal law. I included a date on the last letter I submitted to Transunion on XX/XX/2023, but no answer was received. This account must be validated under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). If you do not authenticate this account, I will take legal action against you. Please abide with the law in order for this matter to be resolved promptly. 

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