vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 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: NE

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
RE : Late Payment Improperly Reported- I XXXX XXXX have a RIGHT TO PRIVACY under 15 USC 1681A ( 4 ) as a federally protected consumer and I know my rights presented under the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly outlined within 15 USC 1681. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So, whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n and 15 USC 1681o, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent. I was reviewing my consumer reports and noticed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX on my credit report that need be immediately updated to paid as agreed. My Consumer rights have been violated by XXXX, Experian. XXXX, Experian has violated my consumer rights and violated federal law. This is my attempt to notify you of this erroneous error on the part of your agency before I formally seek legal counsel. This erroneous late payment is affecting my ability to obtain a loan to save my business from crumbling and also blocking me from the housing that I so desperately need for myself and my family. Please delete this erroneous account immediately so that I may proceed with my life, or I may be forced to seek legal damages against your agency as I already have sought legal counsel in this more than important matter. Thank you.

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 2024-10-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. I had XXXX late payments on an account that I was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies have need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments. I've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates : XX/XX/year>. 

I'm now requesting you investigate and provide verifiable proof with records showing that I had late payments. If this information can not be verified I demand these payments be updated to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

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 2024-10-11 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
This account is a certificate of indebtedness ; it is now considered income and income can not be reported on any credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX, has violated several of my rights as a consumer. Furthermore, the sale or sharing of my personal information to a third party collection agency without my explicit consent constitutes several violations of both the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ) ( b ) Conditions of Disclosure.No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure of the record would be ( 12 ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31.

This also violates the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). Under the Privacy Act, federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing personal information without the individuals consent, except under certain circumstances, and under the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, financial institutions are required to protect the privacy of consumers nonpublic personal information and limit disclosures to third parties without consent.

Given that I did not authorize this disclosure or sale of this account, I am formally requesting immediate action to investigate this violation, cease further sharing of my information and to remove all unauthorized reporting related to this account

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
This account is a certificate of indebtedness ; it is now considered income and income can not be reported on any credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX, has violated several of my rights as a consumer. Furthermore, the sale or sharing of my personal information to a third party collection agency without my explicit consent constitutes several violations of both the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ) ( b ) Conditions of Disclosure.No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains, unless disclosure of the record would be ( 12 ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31.

This also violates the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). Under the Privacy Act, federal agencies are prohibited from disclosing personal information without the individuals consent, except under certain circumstances, and under the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, financial institutions are required to protect the privacy of consumers nonpublic personal information and limit disclosures to third parties without consent.

Given that I did not authorize this disclosure or sale of this account, I am formally requesting immediate action to investigate this violation, cease further sharing of my information and to remove all unauthorized reporting related to this account

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 2024-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the XXXX pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Under the CARES Act, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by [ Creditor Name ] about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under TILA. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the XXXX pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Under the XXXX XXXX, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report. 

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by [ Creditor Name ] about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under TILA. 

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked this morning when I saw inaccurate accounts appear on my credit report out of nowhere. I have no idea how this even happened. I check my credit report regularly, but today there were discrepancies that I never expected. I even refreshed my browser hoping it was just a glitch, but it wasnt. The inaccurate accounts stayed there, and nothing changed. This situation is so unsettling, and I really need the documents Ive sent to be reviewed thoroughly so I can finally stop worrying about this happening again.

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 2024-10-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; I hope this correspondence finds you well. I am writing to formally challenge the inaccurate reporting of my account ( XXXX XXXXXXXX ), which has been incorrectly listed as having a balance of {$1600.00}. This account was settled and paid in full approximately 4-5 months ago for the amount of {$660.00}, and I have provided substantial documentation to prove this.

Despite this, I was recently informed by a finance manager while shopping for a new vehicle that the outstanding balance remains on my credit report. Over the weekend, I verified that the account is still being reported as unpaid, which has adversely impacted my ability to secure new credit. This erroneous and outdated reporting constitutes a violation of several key consumer protection statutes under federal law. 

In particular, under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), this situation violates several provisions, including but not limited to : 15 USC 1666b : Requires creditors to promptly correct billing errors, including errors related to the amount owed.

15 USC 1681i : Obligates credit reporting agencies to investigate and rectify inaccurate information in a consumers credit report.

15 USC 1692g : Mandates that debt collectors provide consumers with written verification of debt when disputed, and cease further collection until the matter is resolved.

The reporting of this account is not only inaccurate but also inconsistent with the payment history, account balance, and all associated dates. The continued reflection of this account as delinquent is harming my credit profile, limiting my ability to access credit, and constitutes a violation of my consumer rights. 

I formally demand the immediate deletion of this account from all credit reporting agencies and the removal of any associated late fees. Furthermore, I request a thorough review of your reporting and records to ensure compliance with federal law. Failure to rectify these violations may compel me to escalate this matter through appropriate regulatory channels, as it has already caused undue harm to my creditworthiness and financial standing.

I trust this matter will be handled swiftly, in keeping with the professional relationship we have maintained, and I look forward to your prompt attention to this issue.

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 2024-10-11 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; I hope this correspondence finds you well. I am writing to formally challenge the inaccurate reporting of my account ( # XXXX ), which has been incorrectly listed as having a balance of {$1600.00}. This account was settled and paid in full approximately 4-5 months ago for the amount of {$660.00}, and I have provided substantial documentation to prove this.

Despite this, I was recently informed by a finance manager while shopping for a new vehicle that the outstanding balance remains on my credit report. Over the weekend, I verified that the account is still being reported as unpaid, which has adversely impacted my ability to secure new credit. This erroneous and outdated reporting constitutes a violation of several key consumer protection statutes under federal law. 

In particular, under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), this situation violates several provisions, including but not limited to : 15 USC 1666b : Requires creditors to promptly correct billing errors, including errors related to the amount owed.

15 USC 1681i : Obligates credit reporting agencies to investigate and rectify inaccurate information in a consumers credit report.

15 USC 1692g : Mandates that debt collectors provide consumers with written verification of debt when disputed, and cease further collection until the matter is resolved. 
The reporting of this account is not only inaccurate but also inconsistent with the payment history, account balance, and all associated dates. The continued reflection of this account as delinquent is harming my credit profile, limiting my ability to access credit, and constitutes a violation of my consumer rights. 

I formally demand the immediate deletion of this account from all credit reporting agencies and the removal of any associated late fees. Furthermore, I request a thorough review of your reporting and records to ensure compliance with federal law. Failure to rectify these violations may compel me to escalate this matter through appropriate regulatory channels, as it has already caused undue harm to my creditworthiness and financial standing.

I trust this matter will be handled swiftly, in keeping with the professional relationship we have maintained, and I look forward to your prompt attention to this issue.

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 2024-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Paid {$500.00} to synchrony premier mastercard number XXXX on XXXX. Paid online via synchrony credit card online account. {$500.00} was withdrawn from wells fargo checking account number XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX number XXXX ; this was faxed to synchrony twice via fax service at XXXX XXXXn XXXX XXXX california. Synchrony staff acknowledged reception. Synchrony said did not receive payment. Said no recoed of payment. Dispute cl aim was denied. I paid {$500.00} again in XX/XX/year> fearing penalty and interest. In XX/XX/year> XXXX synchrony staff said dispute was DENIED because LACk of required do uments.

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 2024-10-11 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
"

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 2024-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are inquiries in my report that I did not authorize or initiate. I have previously requested the companies involved to remove these inquiries, but they still appear in my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently pull my credit report and I've noticed a handful of account on my report that i have absolutely no knowledge of. Before contacting Transunion, XXXX and XXXX i call each company that the fraudulent account was open and they could not verify any information that linked to me. I have never done business with these companies.

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