vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX Capital One Account XXXX and XX/XX/year> are reporting late payment history, i was not able to access the account because it was on a " fraud lock '' I never gave my permission or written consent to allow this reporting, which is of false nature. 

I disputed with the company directly, but they didnt respond.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/XXXX, my XXXX XXXX  was compromised, leading to unauthorized access to my personal information. Since then, the fraudster has made multiple attempts to apply for credit cards and loans using my details, including my date of birth, Social Security number, and addresses. I recently reviewed my credit report and found numerous unauthorized inquiries from various banking institutions in XXXX and XXXX. Additionally, I have had fraudulent charges on my credit card, and the fraudster has applied for subscriptions that I did not obtain. The merchant is now attempting to collect through a collection agency. I did not apply for these credit cards, loans, or subscriptions, nor did I authorize these institutions or merchants to access my credit report or personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/XXXX, my XXXX XXXX was compromised, leading to unauthorized access to my personal information. Since then, the fraudster has made multiple attempts to apply for credit cards and loans using my details, including my date of birth, Social Security number, and addresses. I recently reviewed my credit report and found numerous unauthorized inquiries from various banking institutions in XXXX and XXXX. Additionally, I have had fraudulent charges on my credit card, and the fraudster has applied for subscriptions that I did not obtain. The merchant is now attempting to collect through a collection agency. I did not apply for these credit cards, loans, or subscriptions, nor did I authorize these institutions or merchants to access my credit report or personal information.

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 2024-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1692c " If a consumer notifies a debt collector that the consumer refuses to pay a debt the debt collector must cease all Communication

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : This letter is a formal Complaint under FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ), 15 USC Sec.

1681-1681y, imposes responsibilities on all persons who furnish information to consumer reporting agencies ( CRAs ). These responsibilities are found in Section 623 of the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. Sec 1681s-2, that the Credit Reporting Agency could be reporting Unauthorized and Fraudulent Credit Inquiries by these Original Creditors on my credit report and is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604 ( a ) ,604 ( b ), 604 ( c ), 609, and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( 8 ) and Fair Credit Billing Act, and Title 15 U.S.C. section 1681b ( a ), 1681b ( b ), 1681b ( c ), All data on My Credit Report must be 100 % ACCURATE, 100 % VERIFIABLE, and 100 % TIMELY, or By Law can not be on My Credit Report. PERIOD, per Sec 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( E ).

I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries.

I contacted the below creditors, and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal, I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose.

Inquiries are not a matter of record when I never gave these companies access to My credit file!!

According to Section 604 of Fair Credit Reporting Act Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b In general. Subject to subsection ( e ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other.

( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting shall- ( i ) promptly delete. 

The following inquiries are unauthorized.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : This letter is a formal Complaint under FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ), 15 USC Sec.

1681-1681y, imposes responsibilities on all persons who furnish information to consumer reporting agencies ( CRAs ). These responsibilities are found in Section 623 of the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. Sec 1681s-2, that the Credit Reporting Agency could be reporting Unauthorized and Fraudulent Credit Inquiries by these Original Creditors on my credit report and is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604 ( a ) ,604 ( b ), 604 ( c ), 609, and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( 8 ) and Fair Credit Billing Act, and Title 15 U.S.C. section 1681b ( a ), 1681b ( b ), 1681b ( c ), All data on My Credit Report must be 100 % ACCURATE, 100 % VERIFIABLE, and 100 % TIMELY, or By Law can not be on My Credit Report. PERIOD, per Sec 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( E ).

I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries.

I contacted the below creditors, and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal, I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose.

Inquiries are not a matter of record when I never gave these companies access to My credit file!!

According to Section 604 of Fair Credit Reporting Act Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b In general. Subject to subsection ( e ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other.

( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting shall- ( i ) promptly delete. 

The following inquiries are unauthorized.

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 2024-09-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
These are the inquiries that doesnt belong to me and I would like to have them removed 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/XXXX, my XXXXXXXX XXXX was compromised, leading to unauthorized access to my personal information. Since then, the fraudster has made multiple attempts to apply for credit cards and loans using my details, including my date of birth, Social Security number, and addresses. I recently reviewed my credit report and found numerous unauthorized inquiries from various banking institutions in XXXX and XXXX. Additionally, I have had fraudulent charges on my credit card, and the fraudster has applied for subscriptions that I did not obtain. The merchant is now attempting to collect through a collection agency. I did not apply for these credit cards, loans, or subscriptions, nor did I authorize these institutions or merchants to access my credit report or personal information.

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 2024-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue related to modification, forbearance, short sale, deed-in-lieu, bankruptcy, or foreclosure
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, we submitted a communication to Select Portfolio Servicing ( SPS ). While they have acknowledged receipt, they have yet to address all the points raised regarding the Billing Errors. 

This mortgage issue remains an ongoing dispute, and no resolution has been reached. Despite this, on XX/XX/year>, SPS filed a foreclosure lawsuit in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. Although the lawsuit appears to have been filed by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ) previously confirmed that " XXXX XXXX does not have an interest in your loan. '' We have since reached out to the FHFA for clarification on the actual owner of the loan and the involved parties. 

Given these unresolved issues, SPS has prematurely filed the lawsuit.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I was looking at my report and notice there were some things that was not correct. I sent a letter to XXXX on XX/XX/year>. But it has been more than 35 days since the credit bureaus haven't responded. That a violation of 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), it the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notities the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed intormation is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.

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 2024-09-08 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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXXXX XXXX is reporting late payment history for XX/XX/year>, i was not able to access the account because it was on a " fraud lock '' I never gave my permission or written consent to allow this reporting, which is of false nature. I disputed with the company directly, but they didnt respond.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-08 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I attempted to freeze my credit with XXXX. Since it was a Saturday I could not get it touch with a real person. Instead I got put into a computer loop and could not freeze my credit because when I went online their system gave me another persons credit information. This is unacceptable! I have no idea where or to whom my information has been exposed. I entered all my information correctly how could the completely wrong data be retrieved!!

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 2024-09-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington, DC XXXX Regarding TransUnion 's Reporting Practices Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of information reported by TransUnion regarding my credit history. According to TransUnion, they claim to update information on a daily basis. However, I do not believe this is true in my case. 

I spoke with XXXX Saturday XXXX regarding an account that I paid off with there company on XX/XX/year>. They have confirmed they sent the updated account information to TransUnion ; however, I have not seen any updates reflected in my credit report. 

This lack of timely and accurate reporting is concerning and affects my creditworthiness. I would appreciate your assistance in investigating this matter further and ensuring that credit reporting agencies adhere to fair practices. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 

Sincerely CFPB If you have any other questions or need further assistance, let me know I see having proper documentation doesn't do any good. Also TransUnion is always behind by 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 2024-09-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Washington, DC XXXX Regarding TransUnion 's Reporting Practices Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of information reported by TransUnion regarding my credit history. According to TransUnion, they claim to update information on a daily basis. However, I do not believe this is true in my case. 

I spoke with XXXX Saturday morning regarding an account that I paid off with there company on XX/XX/year>. They have confirmed they sent the updated account information to TransUnion ; however, I have not seen any updates reflected in my credit report. 

This lack of timely and accurate reporting is concerning and affects my creditworthiness. I would appreciate your assistance in investigating this matter further and ensuring that credit reporting agencies adhere to fair practices. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 

Sincerely CFPB If you have any other questions or need further assistance, let me know I see having proper documentation doesn't do any good. Also TransUnion is always behind by 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 2024-09-08 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:
To Whom It May Concern : This letter is a formal Complaint under FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ), 15 USC Sec.

1681-1681y, imposes responsibilities on all persons who furnish information to consumer reporting agencies ( CRAs ). These responsibilities are found in Section 623 of the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. Sec 1681s-2, that the Credit Reporting Agency could be reporting Unauthorized and Fraudulent Credit Inquiries by these Original Creditors on my credit report and is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604 ( a ) ,604 ( b ), 604 ( c ), 609, and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( 8 ) and Fair Credit Billing Act, and Title 15 U.S.C. section 1681b ( a ), 1681b ( b ), 1681b ( c ), All data on My Credit Report must be 100 % ACCURATE, 100 % VERIFIABLE, and 100 % TIMELY, or By Law can not be on My Credit Report. PERIOD, per Sec 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( E ).

I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries.

I contacted the below creditors, and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal, I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose.

Inquiries are not a matter of record when I never gave these companies access to My credit file!!

According to Section 604 of Fair Credit Reporting Act Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b In general. Subject to subsection ( e ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other.

( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting shall- ( i ) promptly delete. 

The following inquiries are unauthorized.

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