vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This debt collector has engaged in practices that violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). They have reported an account that I did not consent to, and there is no signed agreement from me authorizing it. A valid legal contract requires the signatures of both parties, and I was not involved in such an agreement. Furthermore, they failed to adhere to the proper 5-step validation process as mandated by the FDCPA. These actions clearly infringe upon my rights under the law, and I am entitled to compensation for these violations. I demand the immediate removal of this accountfrommyrecord.

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 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
This debt was not added to my credit report until XX/XX/XXXX. However, this collection agency apparently purchased the right to collect this debt in XXXX of XXXX. In addition, I never received an itemized statement from the original creditor to know of this bill before it became a collection. I have received multiple calls from this collection agency in which they did not speak on the line at all and just hung up immediately after I answered. These calls occurred from XXXX  XXXX XXXX  In my letter to the agency, I also requested information regarding their Registered Agent for Service of Process. I have never spoken with an actual person from this collection agency and have only received voicemails of how to pay online. In addition, they have also began adding interest to the debt as it originally was XXXX but is currently sitting at XXXX with no reason provided by the collection agency at all. At the time of the letters creation, the debt was at XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my credit report, 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. 

. 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 ).

They sent me investigation back and said everything is complete and accurate but if you check my attachments everything is not complete and accurate.

And according to 15 USC 1681i 5 they are supposed to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The furnisher name has violated my consumer rights according to WHAT THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : 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. 
( B ) has furnished to a consumer reporting agency information that the person determines is not complete or accurate, shall promptly notify the consumer reporting agency of that determination and provide to the agency any corrections to that information, or any additional information, that is necessary to make the information provided by the person to the agency complete and accurate and shall not thereafter furnish to the agency any of the information that remains not complete or accurate.

( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer. 

Delete this inaccurate account from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

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 and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.

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 2024-10-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.

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 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Can't close your account
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Citizens Bank has made it difficult to close my checking account. On or around XX/XX/year>, I called Citizens Bank customer service to close both my checking and savings accounts. The agent gave me confirmation number XXXX and said both accounts would be closed and a check would be sent to me for the remaining balance. However, by mid XXXX the checking account was still active so I transferred the remaining funds out and called customer service on XX/XX/year> to ask what happened. This time, the agent said that the savings account had properly closed ( although I had never received a written confirmation ) but due to a systems issue the checking account closure was not processed properly. This was disconcerting because I would have remained liable for monthly service fees, including the potential for a negative balance and NSF fees. It also required additional time on my part to call Citizens Bank, which has extended wait times on the phone. The agent promised to close my checking account but I am not confident that the account closure will be processed properly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Please Remove Late payment account XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of late payment : XX/XX/XXXX Account opened XX/XX/XXXX In accordance with the fair credit Reporting acreshvergent Account # XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

+ 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end 403 consumer credit plan as late for XXXX and purpose. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-10-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-10-17 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:
The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 : 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 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 ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generally, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) 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 2024-10-17 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. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account XXXX Account Name : DPEDXXXX Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX and list of Inquiries 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concern regarding several disputed accounts that continue to appear inaccurately on my credit report. Despite multiple previous requests for a thorough investigation into these inaccuracies, I have yet to receive a resolution or any corrective action.

These erroneous accounts are causing significant damage to my credit file, severely impacting my ability to maintain a stable financial situation. The negative consequences of these inaccuracies have placed immense hardships on my daily life. I am now left with no choice but to seek your immediate assistance in rectifying this matter.

I kindly request that a thorough investigation be conducted into each of the disputed accounts on my credit report. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. Your prompt attention to this matter is critical to restoring the accuracy and integrity of my credit file, which is essential for me to regain control over my financial well-being.

I sincerely urge you to prioritize this issue and take swift action to resolve it. Your cooperation and support in addressing this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.

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 2024-10-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

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 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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 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 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 2024-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a cardholder of a Lexus Pursuits Visa credit card issued by Comenity Capital Bank and I was offered a rewards points promotion to earn XXXX points per XXXX dollar spent on restaurant/dining purchases up to XXXX bonus points valid from XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>. I activated the offer when I received the notification back in XX/XX/year>. I received a confirmation that I activated the offer. I did not earn the bonus points I was promised. I have made several attempts to get this resolved by contacting the company multiple times. I even went to the company 's secure message center and uploaded screenshots of the offer along with the confirmation I received that I activated the offer. Every time I call the company, I am getting the runaround. I am promised callbacks which I never receive. At one point, a representative calculated the amount of bonus points I should have received and told me she was sending it to her supervisor to get approved. I was told the last time I called and spoke to a supervisor that she could see the notes on my account, and she emailed the representative working on my bonus points to contact me, and I have yet to receive a callback. After several attempts to get this resolved, I would like the CFPB to get involved to help me resolve this matter. This is not the first time I have had this experience when activating a promotional bonus points offer with this company. I feel they are being deceptive and unfair by offering their customers a rewards points bonus offer, getting them to sign up, and never delivering on their offer. If this is happening to me, I'm sure other customers are having the same experience.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-17 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. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Account Name : Unknown Account Number XXXX and list of Inquiries 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief