vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep frustration and concern regarding the persistent late open accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to rectify this situation, the inaccurate information remains on my credit file, negatively impacting my creditworthiness. This situation is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and I am seeking immediate resolution. 

To provide you with a comprehensive overview of the issue and the actions I have taken to address it : I discovered that there are late open accounts listed on my credit report that I believe to be inaccurately reported. 

I promptly filed a dispute with your agency on [ Date ] to challenge the accuracy of these late open accounts. I provided all necessary documentation and evidence to support my claim. 

After the initial dispute, I requested a reinvestigation on [ Date ] as I believed the late open accounts were not adequately addressed during the initial dispute process. 

I have made numerous attempts to follow up on the status of my dispute through letters, emails, and phone calls to your agency. Despite my persistent efforts, I have not received any resolution or a satisfactory response. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act obliges credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable investigation of consumer disputes within 30 days of receiving the dispute. Unfortunately, this dispute has not been resolved within the required time frame, which constitutes a breach of my consumer rights. 

Initiate a thorough and prompt investigation into the late open accounts appearing on my credit report as mandated by law. 

Furnish me with a written response detailing the results of your investigation, including any corrective actions taken to rectify the inaccuracies. 

If it is determined that the late open accounts are indeed reported inaccurately, I insist on their swift removal from my credit report. 

Ensure that your agency complies with all pertinent laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am asking for your immediate assistance to correct the accounts : XXXX  XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$870.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$49000.00}.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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 am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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 a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have reached out to your company asking for proof that we have a contract together. I asked for hard evidence, but your company has yet to provide any proof that such occurred. Are you even licensed in the state of XXXX  to collect debt? Legally, I never made a binding contract with your company using my wet signature. If I did, please provide proof. I in fact know that I did not, thats why proof has yet to be provided. Please delete this account from all three of my credit reports immediately as you are a collection agency, and it is against the law to be on my credit report without my consent.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it is stated in 15 USC 1681 section 602 that consumer reporting agencies, such as XXXX, Equifax and XXXX, have a responsibility to exercise fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. As the consumer, I have the right to ensure that my private information is not shared. This is supported by 15 USC 6801, which emphasizes the obligation of financial institutions, including those that furnish information to credit agencies, to respect customer privacy and protect the security of their nonpublic personal information.

Additionally, 15 USC 1681 section 604 states that consumer reporting agencies may only furnish consumer reports in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. As the consumer, I have not provided consent for XXXX, Equifax and XXXX or the financial institution that furnishes information to credit agencies to share my information, and they do not have my written consent. Therefore, any previous consent, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked.

Moreover, as stated in 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), a financial institution is prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer has been informed of their right to exercise a nondisclosure option. The financial institution did not inform me of this right. Furthermore, according to 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from including certain adverse information in consumer reports, unless authorized under subsection ( b ), which does not apply in this case. Therefore, the reporting of this adverse item without my permission violates the law.

Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) states that no person shall furnish information to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. XXXX, Equifax and XXXX are obligated to maintain reasonable procedures, as stated in 15 U.S. Code 1681e, to avoid violations of section 1681c and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes outlined in section 1681b. It appears that XXXX, Equifax and XXXX are not fulfilling these obligations. 

Lastly, 12 CFR 1016.7 specifies that a consumer has the right to opt out at any time. I hereby exercise my right to opt out of your reporting. 

Please take note of my requests and ensure that my private information is not shared or reported without my consent. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it is stated in 15 USC 1681 section 602 that consumer reporting agencies, such as XXXX, XXXX and Experian, have a responsibility to exercise fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumer 's right to privacy. As the consumer, I have the right to ensure that my private information is not shared. This is supported by 15 USC 6801, which emphasizes the obligation of financial institutions, including those that furnish information to credit agencies, to respect customer privacy and protect the security of their nonpublic personal information.

Additionally, 15 USC 1681 section 604 states that consumer reporting agencies may only furnish consumer reports in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. As the consumer, I have not provided consent for XXXX, XXXX and Experian or the financial institution that furnishes information to credit agencies to share my information, and they do not have my written consent. Therefore, any previous consent, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 

Moreover, as stated in 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), a financial institution is prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer has been informed of their right to exercise a nondisclosure option. The financial institution did not inform me of this right. Furthermore, according to 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from including certain adverse information in consumer reports, unless authorized under subsection ( b ), which does not apply in this case. Therefore, the reporting of this adverse item without my permission violates the law.

Additionally, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) states that no person shall furnish information to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. XXXX, XXXX and Experian are obligated to maintain reasonable procedures, as stated in 15 U.S. Code 1681e, to avoid violations of section 1681c and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes outlined in section 1681b. It appears that XXXX, XXXX and Experian are not fulfilling these obligations. 

Lastly, 12 CFR 1016.7 specifies that a consumer has the right to opt out at any time. I hereby exercise my right to opt out of your reporting. 

Please take note of my requests and ensure that my private information is not shared or reported without my consent. Thank you.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I called Bank Of AMERICA two times during the last three weeks. I asked them to close my spirit credit card account because they had charged me an annual fee of {$79.00}. They agreed and told me that it will be closed and the {$79.00} refunded back. Also, each time I called, I was on the phone for about half an hour, including the hold time, however, my account is still open and the {$79.00} is still there. I am tired of wasting my time calling them.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: MS

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
This is my 23rd endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} 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 2023-10-20 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my serious concern and dissatisfaction regarding the multiple unsuccessful attempts I have made to rectify fraudulent items on my credit report. These fraudulent items are causing significant harm to my financial well-being and are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking immediate resolution to this matter.

To provide you with a complete understanding of the situation and my extensive efforts to address it : I discovered several items on my credit report that I firmly believe are the result of identity theft or fraudulent activity. 

Upon discovering these fraudulent items, I promptly filed a dispute with your agency. I submitted all necessary supporting documentation and evidence to substantiate my claim.

Following the initial dispute, I requested a reinvestigation of the disputed items as I believed they were not adequately addressed during the initial dispute process.

I have made numerous follow-up attempts through written letters, emails, and phone calls to your agency, seeking updates on the status of my dispute and the progress of the reinvestigation. Despite my persistent efforts, I have not received any resolution or a satisfactory response. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates that credit reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation of consumer disputes within 30 days of receiving the dispute. Unfortunately, my dispute has not been resolved within the required time frame, which is a clear violation of my consumer rights.

I hereby request that you : Initiate a thorough and immediate investigation into the fraudulent items on my credit report, as mandated by the law.

Furnish me with a written response that outlines the results of your investigation, including any actions taken to rectify the fraudulent items.

If it is determined that the items are indeed fraudulent, I insist on their immediate removal from my credit report. 

Ensure that your agency adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am asking for your assistance to remove the following fraud items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$480.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance XXXX {$480.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my serious concern and dissatisfaction regarding the multiple unsuccessful attempts I have made to rectify fraudulent items on my credit report. These fraudulent items are causing significant harm to my financial well-being and are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am seeking immediate resolution to this matter.

To provide you with a complete understanding of the situation and my extensive efforts to address it : I discovered several items on my credit report that I firmly believe are the result of identity theft or fraudulent activity.

Upon discovering these fraudulent items, I promptly filed a dispute with your agency. I submitted all necessary supporting documentation and evidence to substantiate my claim.

Following the initial dispute, I requested a reinvestigation of the disputed items as I believed they were not adequately addressed during the initial dispute process.

I have made numerous follow-up attempts through written letters, emails, and phone calls to your agency, seeking updates on the status of my dispute and the progress of the reinvestigation. Despite my persistent efforts, I have not received any resolution or a satisfactory response.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates that credit reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation of consumer disputes within 30 days of receiving the dispute. Unfortunately, my dispute has not been resolved within the required time frame, which is a clear violation of my consumer rights.

I hereby request that you : Initiate a thorough and immediate investigation into the fraudulent items on my credit report, as mandated by the law.

Furnish me with a written response that outlines the results of your investigation, including any actions taken to rectify the fraudulent items.

If it is determined that the items are indeed fraudulent, I insist on their immediate removal from my credit report.

Ensure that your agency adheres to all relevant laws and regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am asking for your assistance to remove the following fraud items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$480.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} 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 Balance XXXX {$480.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-20 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong.

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