vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Mi XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my ( XXXX, Equifax, or XXXX ) credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX. 

Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report?

Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681.

Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations.

4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ] Best regards, Your Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Mi XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, PA XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I recently received a copy of my ( Experian, XXXX, or XXXX ) credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX. 

Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report?

Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681.

Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations.

4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ] Best regards, Your Name 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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
There is information that is on my consumer report that a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instruction for the identified items to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. The identified transaction by me as the consumer. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX You are required to do what I am asking and block these transactions from being reported to my consumer report within 4 days from the day of this notice. I look forward to your response. 

Thank you, 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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Landmark Strategy Group, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
Obtain loan from XXXX XXXX in XXXX. Loan was not paid off. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX aquired loan written off by Balance. I made several payments to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX but then they told me different stories on what would be acceptable to repay. Landmark Strategy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX acquired written off debt from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I received a phone call on XX/XX/XXXX from a representative at XXXX XXXX XXXX. They were seeking the full balance of over {$4000.00} I owed XXXX that has been written off by XXXX I informed the representative I would pay XXXX the amount they paid when the bought the debt plus 10 percent for a profit. They would not accept that. I then asked the representative if I paid the full balance, who would receive that money. The representative told me XXXX would receive the funds. That is an absolute and total lie. Its deceptive and not allowed under Federal Law. They have now are susceptible to being fined for providing false and misleading information. If the Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction over this matter then it should be turned over to them for corrective action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
According to 15USC 1681b ( a ) ( 3 ) ( A ) I am requesting that the inquiry that is not connected to any open credit account and occurred on XX/XX/2022 pertaining to XXXX be removed. 

( 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18.

( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: MRS BPO, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I haven't even heard of this company MRS BPO before however they have all of my information including my social security number. I didn't give anyone permission to pass around my personal information. MRS BPO stated that it came from XXXX, nevertheless, XXXX never contacted me to give my information out to MRS BPO. THAT'S WHY WE CAN'T GET OUR CREDIT ON TASK BC COMPANIES ARE PASSING IT OUT LIKE IT'S NOT PERSONAL. Majority times it's identity theft however other companies don't do any good bc they are still passing our information around to every XXXX XXXX AND XXXX. 
Fraudulent account and XXXX are giving others fraudulent access to my account.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Sent card you never applied for
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
COAF XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX Capital One Auto Fin XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX GM XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Delete this Inquiry for fraudulent reporting becuase I notified you that I am a victim of identity theft and that this inquiry doesnt belong to me section 623 stipulates that this must be removed from my credit report! The Inquiry was reported on XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter asking to validate the debt. I gave them 30 days to respond. They have NOT provided the proof. 
The letter was sent certified mail, with return receipt. 
They have violated my rights in many ways. My credit score dropped from XXXX credit score to XXXX 's

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: PRESTIGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/23 I paid off my car loan with Prestige Financial, the paperwork I got back from Prestige shows my account paid in full. All three of the major credit bureau show the account closed, which is not accurate. Prestige did not report my account correctly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/13 account closed, stated would receive check within 7-10 days funds are frozen and unable to pay my bills. 
Was unable to schedule a prior day credit card payment to a Chase card and was assessed late fees and charged interest ( which they claimed would be reversed ) Approx {$160000.00} frozen in Chase Sapphire checking account

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX admitted to sharing information regarding payments/transactions on my credit reports that should not have been shared and are to be excluded from any reports pursuant to the FCRA. The information has yet to be removed and now they are stating it will take another dispute and another 30+ days to remove the information when the original dispute and confirmation that the info would be removed is over 90 days ago.

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX admitted to sharing information regarding payments/transactions on my credit reports that should not have been shared and are to be excluded from any reports pursuant to the FCRA. The information has yet to be removed and now they are stating it will take another dispute and another 30+ days to remove the information when the original dispute and confirmation that the info would be removed is over 90 days ago.

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint against EQUIFAX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, regarding a violation of my rights and the inaccurate information being reported on my consumer file. This inaccurate reporting has not only caused financial distress but has also had a severe impact on my mental wellbeing, resulting in XXXX for both myself and my family. 
I BELIVE EQUIFAX, XXXX, AND XXXX, has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 611, which mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain accurate and up-to-date information on consumer files. In reviewing my credit report, I have identified the following inaccuracies : These inaccuracies have had a significant and detrimental impact on my financial profile and my ability to secure credit, loan approvals, and reasonable interest rates. Despite repeated attempts to rectify these errors, I have not received a satisfactory resolution from EQUIFAX, XXXX, AND XXXX I would like to bring to your attention the profound impact that this situation has had on my mental health and the overall well-being of my household. The constant stress, XXXX, and uncertainty caused by these inaccuracies have plunged my family into XXXX, affecting our quality of life and ability to function optimally. 

I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to immediately investigate this matter and take appropriate action against THEM. I believe that the inaccurate reporting and their failure to rectify the situation has not only violated my rights under the FCRA but has also caused significant harm to my household. Please find enclosed copies of supporting documents, and evidence of the impact on me and my family 's well being. I trust that the CFPB will act promptly and diligently to rectify this situation Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution and justice being served
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
It show on my report it should be remove because it incorrect it show be deleted on my credit report Im am exercise my right to the fair credit act section 609 the request info regarding first premier bank. If you unable to verify the account with the original contact the information should be removed from my credit in 30 days.

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX, I submitted credit applications for Capital One. Each and every one was denied. However, I never consented or submitted a credit application knowingly with my personal information for XXXX. I received an email from Capital One on XX/XX/XXXX stating that a credit card was shipped out. I was completely unaware of any credit applications submitted with my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is my another complaint to TRANSUNION for taking no action on correcting and removing the fraudulent accounts that are still reflected on my credit report and continue to damage my reputation. I sent out several dispute letters but until this time no further action has been taken. I have attached my FTC report with report number XXXX. I was expecting that they will be reporting accurate information on my file but it seems they are not.

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 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN FILED IN XXXX XXXX COURT BY THE ATTORNEY OF PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC. ORIGINAL FILE DATE XX/XX/XXXX. I FILED AN ANSWER ON XX/XX/XXXX. I DID NOT HEAR ANOTHER WORD FROM THEM OR XXXX XXXX UNTIL XXXX OF XXXX. THAT IS XXXX  YEARS AND XXXX  MONTHS. AND NOW THEY WANT TO SUE ME. 

ACCORDING TO DISCOVERY PAPERS, THE LAST PAYMENT TO ORIGINAL CREDITOR WAS ON XX/XX/XXXX. OVER 10 YEARS AGO. 

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR SUING FOR PAYMENT IS 4 YEARS IN TEXAS. 

IT IS VERY STRESSFUL GOING THROUGH THIS AFTER ALL THIS TIME.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I strongly desire not to have this appear on my credit report. I earnestly implore you ; this does not belong to me ; it is a clear case of fraud. Please take appropriate action regarding these inaccurate accounts.

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