vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out to address a concerning matter regarding the accuracy of my personal information within your records. Upon reviewing my account/profile, I have identified several instances of inaccurate information that require immediate attention. I am totally devastated because of this situation and I feel someone is paying on my credit profile. As maintaining accurate records is essential for both data integrity and privacy, I kindly request the prompt removal of these inaccuracies. Your cooperation in rectifying this issue would be greatly appreciated.

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 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to ongoing errors and violations in the reporting of my SYNCB/Venmo account ending in XXXX. I have been disputing these inaccuracies for over five months with SYNCB/Venmo and the credit reporting agencies, yet no corrective action has been taken. These inaccuracies are severely damaging my credit score and preventing me from purchasing a home for my family. 

Errors and Violations Identified : Impossible and Inaccurate Dates : The Start Date and Last Reported Date are listed as XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>, which are future dates and therefore impossible. This violates the requirement for accurate reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ).

Inaccurate Collection Status : The account shows a {$0.00} balance and comments indicate that the account was legally paid in full for less than the full balance and settled. Despite this, the account is still reported as a Collection/Chargeoff, which is inconsistent and misleading. 
Contradictory Payment History : The payment history inaccurately reflects delinquencies, including XXXX, XXXX, and 90 days past due, even though the balance is {$0.00} and the account was settled. This inaccurate reporting is damaging my credit profile. 
Failure to Correct Disputed Information : Despite my multiple disputes over the past five months, SYNCB/Venmo has failed to investigate and correct these inaccuracies within the 30-day timeframe mandated by the FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ). This constitutes a violation of my right to accurate and fair credit reporting. 
My Rights as a Consumer : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to : Have only accurate and verifiable information reported on my credit file. 
Have disputed information investigated and corrected within 30 days. 
Hold furnishers accountable for reporting inaccurate information ( Section 623 ). 
SYNCB/Venmos failure to correct these inaccuracies is a direct violation of my rights and has caused significant harm, preventing me from achieving essential financial goals, such as purchasing a home for my family.

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 2024-12-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts and inquiries below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. 

I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit. 

Items that need attention : Credit Score : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request assistance with multiple inaccuracies on my credit report that have adversely impacted my credit standing. Despite my efforts to resolve these issues directly with both creditors and credit reporting agencies, I have not received a satisfactory resolution. These inaccuracies include erroneous information regarding account details, duplicated accounts, outdated collection entries, incorrect open or closed account statuses, and unauthorized inquiries, all of which create a misleading portrayal of my creditworthiness. I kindly ask the CFPB to require the involved parties to correct, delete, or update the disputed information on my credit report in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), so that my credit report can reflect my accurate financial history. I am attaching supporting documents and I look forward to your assistance in resolving this matter promptly. Thank you for your attention to this request.

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 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Late payments have been incorrectly reported on my credit record, and my previous communications sent over 30 days ago remain unaddressed. Despite requesting validation, I have received no response regarding these disputed transactions, which require immediate investigation and correction.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to XXXX repeated failure to correct inaccuracies on my credit report, despite my disputes over the past five months. Their lack of proper investigation and correction is a clear violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These persistent errors are severely damaging my credit profile and preventing me from purchasing a home for my family. 

Violations of the FCRA : Failure to Ensure Accuracy Violation of FCRA 607 ( b ) : Equifax has failed to maintain accurate information on my credit report. The disputed accounts contain high balance discrepancies, incorrect collection statuses, and unverifiable late payments.

Failure to Verify Disputed Information Violation of FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) : Despite my formal disputes, Equifax has not verified or corrected the inaccurate information within the required 30-day timeframe.

Failure to Remove Unverifiable Information Violation of FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Equifax has continued to report unverifiable negative information, such as collection statuses and late payments, despite lacking sufficient proof from furnishers. 
Disputed Accounts : XXXX  Account Ending in XXXX : Inaccurate high balance and late payments. 
Requested action : Correct to Paid as Agreed, Never Late. 
XXXX Account Ending in XXXX : Unverified late payments and incorrect high balance. 
Requested action : Correct to Paid as Agreed, Never XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX  Account Ending in XXXX : Incorrect collection/charge-off status. 
Requested action : Delete the collection status. 
XXXX  Account Ending in XXXX : Inconsistent high balance and unverifiable late payments. 
Requested action : Delete the collection status. 
XXXX Account XXXX in XXXX : Incorrect collection/charge-off status. 
Requested action : Delete the collection status. 
XXXX Account Ending in XXXX : Unverified collection/charge-off status. 
Requested action : Delete the collection status. 
My Rights as a Consumer : Under the FCRA, I have the right to : Have only accurate and verifiable information reported. 
Have disputes investigated and resolved within 30 days. 
Have unverifiable information deleted from my credit report. 
XXXX continued failure to meet these obligations is a direct violation of my consumer rights and has caused me financial harm and emotional distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Discover Financial Services Dear XXXX, Thank you for your letter dated XX/XX/XXXX, regarding my concerns about the Discover card account ending in XXXX. While I acknowledge your prior response, I must reiterate and clarify my position. 

I have never alleged that this matter involves fraud. My dispute pertains solely to the unauthorized inquiry appearing on my credit report from Discover Financial Services, dated XX/XX/XXXX. Since I did not initiate this transaction, authorize the inquiry, or gain any benefit from it, the inquiry was made without a permissible purpose, in direct violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681b of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

I request that you refrain from placing any fraud alert or related annotations on my credit report as this would mischaracterize my dispute and create unnecessary complications. 

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b, access to a consumers credit report is lawful only if : The consumer initiated a transaction. 
The consumer provided written authorization. 
There is a legitimate business need related to an existing account or transaction. 
Since none of these apply to me, the inquiry constitutes a direct violation of the FCRA. 

To resolve this matter, I request that Discover Financial Services : Remove the unauthorized inquiry from my credit report immediately. 
Provide written evidence of a permissible purpose or authorization if you believe the inquiry was justified. 
Compensate me {$1000.00} for violating my consumer rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, which provides for statutory damages for willful noncompliance. 
If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will file a complaint in federal court for your violation of my consumer rights. Be advised that I will not settle to allow Discover Financial Services to keep this case private. This matter will become public, and everyone will have the opportunity to see how your company routinely violates consumer rights. 

Court proceedings will cost your company far more than the {$1000.00} I am requesting in compensation. I am giving you the opportunity to make this right amicably by addressing this issue without delay. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2024-12-10 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 am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of the following accounts from my credit report pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ), as I am a victim of a data breach and these entries are unauthorized. 
The following accounts must be blocked and deleted immediately : XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$820.00} XXXX  XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$240.00}

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 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such. 
Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry. 
Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit.

Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry. 
Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process. 
Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

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 2024-12-10 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:
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, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2024-12-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
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, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation