vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Experian for fraudulent and unlawful reporting practices that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681. The credit bureau has reported inaccurate, unverifiable, and unauthorized negative information on my consumer report and failed to fulfill its legal obligations under the FCRA. Specifically, Experian : 1. Failed to conduct a proper reinvestigation under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which requires credit reporting agencies to investigate disputed items promptly and thoroughly.

2. Failed to provide a description of the reinvestigation and method of verification as mandated by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ), disregarding my right to understand how the disputed information was verified.

3. Continued reporting inaccurate and unverifiable information in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which requires credit reporting agencies to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information in consumer reports.

4. Reported information without a permissible purpose or written consent, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681b.

These actions demonstrate a willful disregard for federal consumer protection laws and have caused significant harm to my credit reputation and financial well-being.

The failure of Experian to properly reinvestigate disputed items or provide the required documentation of their reinvestigation process constitutes a direct violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ), and 1681e ( b ). Additionally, their actions in reporting information without a permissible purpose or my consent violate 15 U.S.C. 1681b.

I request the CFPB/FTC investigate these violations and take appropriate enforcement actions to hold Experian accountable for their repeated breaches of federal law. 

Attached I also highlighted on their site that they stated that the consumer can request a descriptive of their verification and they failed to supply that information when requested. If they have that information based on their investigation, then the consumer has the right to retrieve it if so a reasonable and fair investigation was conducted.

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 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have been receiving numerous phone calls from MCM. They have now contacted my family. I have already requested information validating the debt for this company and have not received a response. Instead, I have been receiving numerous phone calls, in addition to my family receiving phone calls. I have requested that they cease contacting me, as I have already reached out to the company via a third party regarding the debt. There has been various emails and phone calls starting from XX/XX/year>.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a detailed description of the investigation process followed by your agency regarding the disputed account on my credit report associated with XXXX XXXX ( Account Number : XXXX ). 

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ), credit reporting agencies are obligated to provide a description of the investigation procedures used within 15 days of receiving a consumer 's dispute. Despite previous requests, I have not received sufficient documentation explaining how this account was verified or what measures were undertaken to ensure its accuracy.

Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), 15 U.S.C. 1601, all credit information must be accurate and transparent to protect consumer rights. The lack of clarity in the investigation process violates this fundamental principle, leaving me unable to verify the validity of the account information in question.

Details of the Disputed Account : Name of Account and Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I kindly request that you provide the following : A complete description of the procedures used to investigate and verify this account. 
Any documentation, evidence, or information relied upon during the verification process. 
If you can not delete this account immediately due to verification issues, please provide the requested information in compliance with the FCRA and TILA.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a response within the timeframe established by the FCRA, the Consumer Protection Act, and the Truth in Lending 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 2024-12-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a detailed description of the investigation process followed by your agency regarding the disputed account on my credit report associated with XXXX XXXX ( Account Number : XXXX ). 

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ), credit reporting agencies are obligated to provide a description of the investigation procedures used within 15 days of receiving a consumer 's dispute. Despite previous requests, I have not received sufficient documentation explaining how this account was verified or what measures were undertaken to ensure its accuracy.

Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), 15 U.S.C. 1601, all credit information must be accurate and transparent to protect consumer rights. The lack of clarity in the investigation process violates this fundamental principle, leaving me unable to verify the validity of the account information in question. 

Details of the Disputed Account : Name of Account and Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I kindly request that you provide the following : A complete description of the procedures used to investigate and verify this account. 
Any documentation, evidence, or information relied upon during the verification process. 
If you can not delete this account immediately due to verification issues, please provide the requested information in compliance with the FCRA and TILA.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a response within the timeframe established by the FCRA, the Consumer Protection Act, and the Truth in Lending 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 2024-12-11 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: MOHELA
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
In XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I received notice from the U.S. Department of Education that my loans would be XXXX under the group discharge for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and that I would receive a refund for all monies paid on these loans. The notice I received advised I would no longer need to make payments and these loans would be removed from my credit report. As of today, XX/XX/XXXX, this has still not happened. All my loans were taken out for attendance at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX owned school ). The loans are in forbearance but are still accruing interest, and with this accured loans the debt is now approaching {$50000.00}. This needs to be removed from my credit report, as I am not responsible to make payments on these loans. I can provide proof of this from the Department of Education if needed. Neither the DOE or the servicer, MOHELA will do anything about removing these loans from my credit file or completing the discharge as they agreed to do under the XXXXXXXX XXXX discharge. Please help, as this is preventing me from being able to purchase a home.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: EQUIFAX, 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 ). 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, Re : Dispute of Inaccurate Information and Late Payments on OPEN Account I am writing to dispute the inaccurate information reported on my credit report for the following OPEN account : - Account Name : XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX - Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX reports the account was paid as agreed, with a 100 % on-time payment history. However, Experian and XXXX report XXXX late payments, which is inaccurate. Despite multiple disputes ( over 1 time ), the error persists.

I request your assistance in resolving this matter. The FCRA requires accurate reporting, and I demand correction. 

Please investigate and take appropriate action to correct this error. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
1, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, am writing on my own as a natural person and consumer who is a victim of identity theft, I am requesting the immediate removal of the following items from my consumer credit report in accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This statute requires that any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft must be blocked from the consumer 's credit report within 4 business days of receipt of my request. It has been over 30 days since my initial request, and you are in violation of this law.

This dispute is not being made in error, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of fact on my part. The information I am disputing is fraudulent, and the entities that reported these items DO NOT have lawful authority to do so. According to the law, these companies are required to have tax documents or other forms of written consent to charge off or report these items under my name. I did not provide such consent, and as such, these items are in violation of my privacy rights.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, consumer reporting agencies may only furnish a consumer report in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. I NEVER provided any written consent for any consumer reporting agency to report the information listed below on my behalf. and their failure to adhere to this law constitutes a clear violation of my rights as a federally protected consumer. 
Please delete the following items from my credit report immediately Addresses Collections Names Inquires Accounts These accounts should not appear on my consumer report, as they are the result of identity theft. Please ensure these fraudulent accounts are removed as required under the law. The companies reporting these items have failed to provide proof of my consent or authorization, which makes their actions unlawful. 
I respectfully demand that you take the necessary steps to delete these accounts from my credit report and send me written confirmation that these items have been removed. This request is made under the rights provided to me by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related laws Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
1, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, am writing on my own as a natural person and consumer who is a victim of identity theft, I am requesting the immediate removal of the following items from my consumer credit report in accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This statute requires that any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft must be blocked from the consumer 's credit report within 4 business days of receipt of my request. It has been over 30 days since my initial request, and you are in violation of this law.

This dispute is not being made in error, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of fact on my part. The information I am disputing is fraudulent, and the entities that reported these items DO NOT have lawful authority to do so. According to the law, these companies are required to have tax documents or other forms of written consent to charge off or report these items under my name. I did not provide such consent, and as such, these items are in violation of my privacy rights.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, consumer reporting agencies may only furnish a consumer report in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. I NEVER provided any written consent for any consumer reporting agency to report the information listed below on my behalf. and their failure to adhere to this law constitutes a clear violation of my rights as a federally protected consumer.

Please delete the following items from my credit report immediately Addresses Collections Names Inquires Accounts These accounts should not appear on my consumer report, as they are the result of identity theft. Please ensure these fraudulent accounts are removed as required under the law. The companies reporting these items have failed to provide proof of my consent or authorization, which makes their actions unlawful. 
I respectfully demand that you take the necessary steps to delete these accounts from my credit report and send me written confirmation that these items have been removed. This request is made under the rights provided to me by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related laws Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response. 
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 2024-12-11 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts have payment history/summary listed on my Consumer Reports Experian, XXXX, XXXX I never granted permission to furnish this on my reports. It violates 15USC1681AN. I demand all payment summarys be deleted from these accounts immediately and updated today.

It violates the Federal Law Fair Credit Reporting Act 15USC1681XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX Account Number FA** Account Name : XXXX Account XXXX. Creditor Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Creditor Name : Ally Financial Inquiry Date : XXXX XXXX, XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry Date : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry Date : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My XXXX, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate 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