vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint about XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion, for violating the following laws related to my consumer report : 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( g ) ( A ) ( 2 ) : Permissible purposes of consumer reports 18 U.S. Code 6802 : Wire fraud Specific Violations of U.S. Code : 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( g ) ( A ) ( 2 ) states that a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report if the person requesting the report has a permissible purpose for using the information. I did not give my permission in any form for XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion to report the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  18 U.S. Code 6802 states that it is a crime to knowingly transmit false or fraudulent information in interstate or foreign commerce. XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion transmitted false or fraudulent information about me to potential creditors and employers by reporting the accounts listed above without my permission. 

Here are the specific examples of Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Practices : XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion reported the accounts listed above on my credit report without my permission. 
I have not been notified of the accounts listed above being reported on my credit report. 
The accounts listed above are inaccurate and have damaged my credit score. 

I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion 's practices and take appropriate action to protect consumers from XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion 's unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices. I would also like to be compensated for the emotional distress and financial losses that I have incurred as a result of XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion 's actions.

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 2023-11-03 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint about Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX, for violating the following laws related to my consumer report : 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( g ) ( A ) ( 2 ) : Permissible purposes of consumer reports 18 U.S. Code 6802 : Wire fraud Specific Violations of U.S. Code : 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( g ) ( A ) ( 2 ) states that a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report if the person requesting the report has a permissible purpose for using the information. I did not give my permission in any form for Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX to report the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 18 U.S. Code 6802 states that it is a crime to knowingly transmit false or fraudulent information in interstate or foreign commerce. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX transmitted false or fraudulent information about me to potential creditors and employers by reporting the accounts listed above without my permission. 

Here are the specific examples of Unfair, Deceptive, and Abusive Practices : Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX reported the accounts listed above on my credit report without my permission. 
I have not been notified of the accounts listed above being reported on my credit report. 
The accounts listed above are inaccurate and have damaged my credit score. 

I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX 's practices and take appropriate action to protect consumers from Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX 's unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices. I would also like to be compensated for the emotional distress and financial losses that I have incurred as a result of Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX 's actions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
.In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # 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 an account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
capital one had sent me a {$200.00} bonus offer for their quicksilver card. if you spent {$500.00} within the first 3 months of the account being opened, you'd get the {$200.00} bonus. I never received the bonus and it is impossible to get ahold of them on the phone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a credit repair request to a company, but they failed to respond within the 30-day timeframe required by law. This failure to respond has negatively impacted my credit and caused difficulties for me. I am now considering submitting a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), in order to address the situation and protect my rights as a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I used my debit card on a website roughly XX/XX/XXXX. It was a scam and on the XXXX or so they started charging my debit card for over {$4000.00} on things like XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX reoccurring payments, etc over XXXX charges in a matter of hours. I called and had the card cancelled immediately. The phone attendant cancelled the card but failed to close the case. I spent XXXX hours in-person at a local bank location and they basically just called the same number I could call from my cell phone. Bank of America did stop many of the purchases before they could process, but there is still significant amount of charges that the bank has been investigating for two weeks. I received a email message yesterday that the bank reached a conclusion. The outcome of the investigation was that they would not pay for the more than {$3000.00} in remaining charges that were fraudulent. I called and spent over an hour today asking them to please reopen the investigation and to call me if there are any issues or questions. They were supposed to call me tonight to report on the outcome but did not. I have zero faith they are going to err in my favor given the terrible customer service Ive received thus far.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the numerous and unsuccessful attempts I have made to remove fraudulent items from my credit file. These fraudulent entries are severely impacting my credit history and financial well-being, and I am seeking your immediate assistance to rectify this matter. 
I discovered that my credit report issued by 3 Credit Bureaus contained multiple fraudulent entries that do not belong to me. These entries are adversely affecting my credit score and are a result of identity theft or unauthorized activities. I have made numerous attempts to have these fraudulent items removed from my credit file, but they persist, causing significant damage to my financial standing.

I kindly request that you take the following actions to address this issue : Conduct a comprehensive review of the fraudulent items and remove them from my credit file immediately upon confirming their fraudulent nature.

Investigate the origin of these fraudulent items and take necessary steps to ensure that they do not reappear on my credit report.

Provide me with written confirmation once these fraudulent items have been removed from my credit file.

Ensure that no further negative impacts occur on my credit report due to these fraudulent entries.

I understand the seriousness of maintaining accurate credit reporting, and I trust that 3 Credit Bureaus takes these matters seriously and will work diligently to rectify this situation promptly.

Please consider this letter as a formal notice of my complaint. I expect a response within the exact timeframe from the date of this letter. If these fraudulent items are not removed from my credit file and the issues not resolved within this time frame, I may be forced to escalate this matter by seeking legal remedies or contacting the appropriate regulatory authorities. I am asking for your assitance to remove the following fraud item in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$27.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$4400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XX/XX/2023.

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 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Late or other fees
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Capital one restricted my account without telling me and calling me or emailing me I transferred money which I can now not access Ive tried to call them several times and I either get disconnected or transferred to a branch that is closed I need my money

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction and frustration regarding the numerous attempts I have made to correct an error on my open account and have a late closed account removed from my credit report. I believe there has been a misunderstanding, and I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter promptly.

I noticed that there was an error on my open account with Credit Bureaus. It was reported as delinquent, which is inaccurate since I have consistently made on-time payments. I immediately contacted your customer service department to rectify this issue. However, despite numerous calls and written correspondence, the problem has not been resolved.

Additionally, there is an account marked as " late closed '' on my credit report, which is damaging my credit score. I have no record of this account, and I believe it has been erroneously added to my report. I have also made several attempts to have this account removed, but to no avail. 

Resolution Requested : I kindly request that you take the following actions to address these issues : Correct the open account status to accurately reflect my on-time payment history.

Investigate the origin of the late closed account and remove it from my credit report.

Provide me with written confirmation once these issues have been resolved and the changes have been reported to the credit bureaus.

Ensure that no further negative impacts occur on my credit report due to this matter.

I understand that errors can occur, but it is essential that these issues are resolved promptly to avoid any further damage to my creditworthiness. I trust that [ XXXX XXXX ] takes these matters seriously and will work diligently to rectify this situation. 

Please consider this letter as a formal notice of my complaint. I expect a response within [ reasonable time frame, e.g., 30 days ] from the date of this letter. If these issues are not resolved to my satisfaction within this time frame, I may be forced to escalate this matter by seeking legal remedies or contacting the appropriate regulatory authorities. Please assist me to correct or remove the following accounts : XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - Investigate the way this account is reporting the date of last activity, account name, and opening date. I believe this information may be inaccurate. I need this removed now. XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$130.00} - The number of late payments is incorrect. I never missed a payment. Please adjust immediately.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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'm sending this complaint to inform AGAIN the credit bureau that I was a victim of Identity Theft. It seems the credit bureau doesn't care at all that I want to dispute unauthorized accounts that reporting on my credit report. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the accounts removed from my file as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I found inquiries on my credit report that do not belong to me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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 do not consent to electronic communications. I request all responses be in writing through the USPS I would like to request the suppression of this item from my credit report, which is the result of a fraudulent item origination and identity theft. This fraudulent item should be DELETED from appearing on my credit report. I am trying to obtain credit and it is causing me too much emotional and financial distress because of this item that does not belong to me which is reported erroneously. I am in desperate need of this item to be INSPECTED and REMOVED. 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 2023-11-03 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
Kindly remove this to my credit report. This is causing me a lot of stress and 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 2023-11-03 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: FL

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 the accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat the reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. 

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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 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

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 the accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat the reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I applied for the SAVE application through the FSA website as instructed. I approved the IRS form submission for income verification. After about 10 days I called Nelnet on XX/XX/XXXX and was on hold for XXXX hour and XXXX minutes before speaking to a representative. When I did speak with them, I asked what the delay was in processing the application. I was told I needed to submit a recent paystub to verify income. The representative told me a message/email was sent regarding this verification request, but I have not received any sort of notification. 

Once I submitted my recent paystub through Nelnet 's document portal, I was instructed to pay a {$5.00} transfer fee to be removed from the IBR plan. I have now paid this {$5.00} fee twice, once for {$5.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and another {$4.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. As of today ( XXXX ) I am still getting a popup notification when I login requesting that I must pay another {$5.00} in order to process the SAVE application. 

Currently my listed repayment amount is {$650.00} due on XX/XX/XXXX. My account is still accruing interest even though it has been assigned " Idr Proc Admin ''. According to the website currently, my " Payments will begin in XXXX, XXXX.Your payment amount will be shown on your statement three weeks before your due date. '' Which is XX/XX/XXXX I have no way to know if the application is currently being processed correctly because of lack of communication, and have no way to reasonably plan what to pay when the due date comes until only XXXX days prior. Which is not enough time if the XXXX estimated payment plan is somehow different from the actual repayment on XX/XX/XXXX. 

Yet the FSA website is telling me my payment should be around $ XXXX over XXXX  month ago.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-03 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: MECHANICS BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
An account from Mechanics Bank XXXX XXXX was deleted from all credit agency reports after this account was charged off in XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  as it was also Written off with the balance of {$9100.00} After this account was deleted from my credit reports, a collect company appeared on my credit report for this charged-off debt from Mechanics Bank . 

When I contacted the collection company, I was told the account was sold to : XXXX XXXX : This collection company never sent me a notice that they had this account in their office. 

I called Mechanics Bank XXXX XXXX on XXXXXXXX  to see who holds the collection of this account. Mechanics Bank ( XXXX ) told me he did not know who now holds this collection. 
I could call bank on the next business day and he might have some information for me, as he did not have any information about this account in his files at their office. 

On XXXX I called Mechanics Bank back and spoke with XXXX again, who told me the last known collection company for this account was with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX . 

On XXXXXXXX  I called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX who informed me the account was sold to : XXXX XXXX  he gave me their number and account number. 

On XXXXXXXX  I called XXXX XXXX  and spoke with XXXX XXXX who informed me the account was no longer in their office, that it might have been sent back to Mechanics Bank back in XXXX of XXXX. 

On XXXXXXXX  I called Mechanics Bank and spoke with XXXX again, who informed me, that the statute of limitations on this account was up and this account was no longer able to be collected. He said, he will accept a settlement offer of {$13000.00} if I was willing to pay this. I told him the last known balance with a collection company was only {$9100.00}. He informed me that if he was to accept a settlement offer from a charged off account that was already closed, they were adding interest to this loan. The account is charged-off and closed, but they wanted to collect an additional {$4300.00} on a debt that is uncollectible due to the statues being up on this account. 

The vehicle was repossessed in XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  ... Charged-off, and then sold many time to different collection companies, from one collection company to another collection company. Because no collection company kept the debt, and the original creditor Mechanics Bank sold it, they decided to say they now had the debt back in their office, when just the day before, XXXX was working on helping me locate the collection company that had bought the debt. Therefore, the debt was paid when the collection company purchased the debt from Mechanics Bank back in XXXX. 

Mechanics Bank removed the original account from all credit bureaus back in XXXX, and now decided to collect on a debt that is uncollectible and place it back on the credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation