vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I filed a formal complaint with Consumerinfo.com XXXX XXXX regarding XXXX ( XXXX ) unauthorized credit inquiries that appeared on my credit report. These inquiries, which took place between XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, were made without my knowledge or consent. Concerned about these unexplained entries, I requested proof of authorization and questioned the accuracy of the entity names listed on my report. 
In my complaint, I emphasized the critical importance of safeguarding personal information and ensuring compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Due to the seriousness of the issue, I escalated my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) for further investigation. 
By sharing my experience, I hope to raise awareness and assist others who may face similar challenges with unauthorized credit inquiries and issues related to credit reporting agencies. 
It is essential to understand that the name of a company must exactly match the name of the registrant as specified in its legal documents, such as articles of organization, articles of incorporation, certificates of formation, or charters. If the company name on a credit report or legal document does not precisely match the registered name, it may not be legally recognized as the same entity. This distinction is crucial because it can differentiate between a legally recognized organization and a nonexistent one, potentially invalidating contracts, disrupting the enforceability of agreements, and complicating legal proceedings. Ensuring the correct legal name is used, especially on consumer credit reports, is not just a formalityit is a fundamental legal requirement that protects the integrity of financial transactions and upholds consumer rights.

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 2024-08-18 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I filed a formal complaint with XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX ) unauthorized credit inquiries that appeared on my credit report. These inquiries, which took place between XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, were made without my knowledge or consent. Concerned about these unexplained entries, I requested proof of authorization and questioned the accuracy of the entity names listed on my report. 
In my complaint, I emphasized the critical importance of safeguarding personal information and ensuring compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Due to the seriousness of the issue, I escalated my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) for further investigation. 
By sharing my experience, I hope to raise awareness and assist others who may face similar challenges with unauthorized credit inquiries and issues related to credit reporting agencies. 
It is essential to understand that the name of a company must exactly match the name of the registrant as specified in its legal documents, such as articles of organization, articles of incorporation, certificates of formation, or charters. If the company name on a credit report or legal document does not precisely match the registered name, it may not be legally recognized as the same entity. This distinction is crucial because it can differentiate between a legally recognized organization and a nonexistent one, potentially invalidating contracts, disrupting the enforceability of agreements, and complicating legal proceedings. Ensuring the correct legal name is used, especially on consumer credit reports, is not just a formalityit is a fundamental legal requirement that protects the integrity of financial transactions and upholds consumer rights.

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 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I use chime for my banking needs and for a few months they worked well. When I started getting my direct deposit put into my chime account I noticed fraudulent transactions popping up. I usually get over XXXX in direct deposits monthly from my employment so I even missed a fraudulent charge at XXXX point. These are the details below I was charged XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, and finally XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX as well. I called in to dispute these transactions, but chime does not follow the proper procedure as they themselves say they are not a bank so they never take the dispute up with visa either. They do internal investigation that wraps up quickly and always rules against the customer. I have been reading reviews and it seems many people have had problems with chime. I wish I would of known this sooner, but I closed my account with them as I do not want to do business with phony companies that will allow my account to get drained and don't even follow proper procedures. I assume these charges were all made using my debit card numbers. I need a resolution as it is a little over XXXX that was taken from me and I have XXXX children that I need to feed. I can not allow money to be taken from me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I called the 3rd party company on XXXX  XX/XX/year> Trying to get my validation of debt & was hounded by a supervisor saying he will not send it to me unless I settled the debt over the phone. I told him numerous of times Im not interested. 

Prior to this they call and harass multiple times a week after Ive told them to stop calling.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with the payoff process at the end of the loan — 
Company: Paramount GR Holdings, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The Loan was for a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. For XXXX dollars. The terms were no payment for XXXX years. 

I paid the loan off for XXXX dollars within XXXX days thought it was XXXX full. 

The company never told me there was a balance for {$2.00} or XXXX dollars. It kept me on the books charging me interest for XXXX years without any statments reminders or any evidence I had not paid the XXXX dollars at the time of payoff The company now is taking out XXXX DOLLARS A MONTH from my account claiming I owe the the {$500.00} dollars in acrued interest over the XXXX year grace period. 

I have tried to contact them and they do not communicate anything other than I did not pay the full balance ( an error on my part ) and simply will not compromise.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2024 I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor.

In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor.

2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed.

3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor.

Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt.

Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt.

Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so.

Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Slovin & Council Co., L.P.A.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I called on XX/XX/year> at XXXX XXXX XXXX. The call lasted XXXX minutes. I was calling to try to figure out what debt this was. I requested the information via email on XX/XX/year> at XXXX. I sent a copy of the email via Fax on XX/XX/year>. Tracking from the Fax shows they received the fax. I emailed a few more times. I sent a copy of the email via mail on XX/XX/year> with tracking. Tracking shows they received the letter. I called again on XX/XX/year> at XXXX XXXX XXXX to give the dispute via phone and they refused to accept it via phone even though the letter sent to me on XX/XX/year> says that I can call to dispute. They referred me to email again to file the dispute. I have contacted them by every single means they have available to contact them and they are not sending the information. I don't think they have the information and are planning to collect on debt by XX/XX/year> and avoid my dispute.

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 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have attempted to close am American Express account at least twice. Each time I was directed to an account retention XXXX who attempted to keep my business. Each time the representative refused to close the account and kept trying to keep my business. 
After the last representative refused to listen to my request, I lost my temper with the last representative who then hung up. 

I WANT THIS ACCOUNT CLOSED. I DO NOT FEEL THAT DEALING WITH A RETENTION XXXX WHO IS INCENTED NOT TO PAY ATTENTION TO MY REQUEST SHOULD NOT OCCUR. 

HOW DO I CLOSE THIS ACCOUNT?

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following inquiries from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information. I also have no knowledge of any suspects, please block.

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 2024-08-18 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following inquiries from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information. I also have no knowledge of any suspects, please block.

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 2024-08-18 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you block the following inquiries from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information. I also have no knowledge of any suspects, please block.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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 did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had XXXX late payments on an account that I was never late for Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have never been late on payments for the account : ( XXXX XXXX ) : ( XXXX ) Please investigate and provide Proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof can't be provided I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. Thanks.

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 2024-08-18 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:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Block and remove it. 
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 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 2024-08-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had XXXX late payments on an account that I was never late for Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have never been late on payments for the account : ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Please investigate and provide Proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof can't be provided I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. Thanks.

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 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: WHEELS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I pay all my payment until I contact them to let them know the car is worth more than the loan so can we sell the car and everyone walk away with everything pay off they come pick car up sell the car and nothing from them until I see I owe them {$11000.00},

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( XXXX ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter asking for proof that the account is mine I have not received any

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
My payment was XXXX minutes late, so I called and as for the late fee to be waived as a courtesy and the representative refused. I would understand if I was even a day late, but not XXXX minutes late.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-18 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: I.C. System, Inc.
State: AL

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. 


I told XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : Account name : XXXX XXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( original XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account name : I C SYSTEMS ( original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ), Account name : XXXX XXXX ( original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ), Account name : XXXX XXXXXXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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 2024-08-18 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: Credit Systems International, Inc.
State: AL

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. 


I told XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX to reinvestigate these accounts : Account name : XXXX XXXX, Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( original creditor:XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ), Account name : XXXX  XXXX. However, they stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify accounts that aren't reporting correctly.

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 explanation