vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25 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: CA

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, XXXX, and Experian. 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 2023-11-25 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Experian is illegally reporting a transaction and experience I had with a company. I did not give written authorization to the company to give experian my information and i let experian know that to try to handle it with them first ( XXXX  ). I was not given a privacy notice to opt out at the time of working with the original creditor, as well as not given one annually to opt out. So NO AUTHORIZATION WAS GIVEN. 

Title V, subtitle A, of this Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 et seq. ) requires the FTC, along with the Federal banking agencies and other regulators, to issue regulations ensuring that financial institutions protect the privacy of consumers ' personal financial information. Such institutions must develop and give notice of their privacy policies to their own customers at least annually ( except where exempted under section 75001 of the Fixing America 's Surface Transportation Act ( FAST Act ), Pub. L. No. 11494, 129 Stat. 1787, codified at 15 U.S.C. 6803 ( f ) ), and before disclosing any consumer 's personal financial information to an unaffiliated third party, and must give notice and an opportunity for that consumer to " opt out '' from such disclosure. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, this rulemaking authority transferred to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection ( except with respect to certain motor vehicle dealers ), but the FTC continues to have enforcement authority. Subtitle A also requires the FTC and other agencies to issue regulations for the safeguarding of personal financial information ; this authority did not transfer. The Act also limits the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes. 

Subtitle B of Title V ( 15 U.S.C. 6821 et seq. ) prohibits obtaining customer information of a financial institution by false pretenses. The FTC enforces these provisions with regard to entities not specifically assigned by the provision to the Federal banking agencies or other regulators. Also, Sections 131-133 of the Act ( 15 U.S.C. 41 note ; 12 U.S.C. 1828b, 1849 ) clarify the application of the FTC Act and other FTC statutes to subsidiaries and other affiliates of depository institutions, and provide for certain interagency information sharing.

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 2023-11-25 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally dispute and request the removal of unauthorized hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were made without my consent or authorization, and I have not applied for any credit or services associated with these inquiries. The unauthorized inquiries negatively impact my credit score and financial well-being.

Here are the details of the unauthorized hard inquiries : I have not initiated any financial transactions or applications with the aforementioned creditor/company on the date mentioned. Therefore, I request a immediate removal from my credit report.

Enclosed with this letter are copies of supporting documents that demonstrate that I did not initiate these inquiries.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to accurate and up-to-date information on my credit report. I believe that the inclusion of these unauthorized inquiries violates my rights under the FCRA.

Please consider this letter as a formal dispute under the FCRA. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this issue.

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 2023-11-25 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

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 2023-11-25 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

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 2023-11-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
To whom it May concern I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to kindly request your consideration regarding a 30-Day late payment recorded on my account during the month XXXX and XX/XX/2022. I acknowledge and deeply regret this incident and wish to address it proactively. 
As a loyal and committed customer of XXXX XXXX, I would like to highlight my exemplary track record of timely payments in the past. This late payment in was an isolate event and does not reflect my financial commitment. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.

I eamestly request your kindness and consideration to remove this late payment from my payment history. I greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. I provide below the details of my account for your reference : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX As an additional measure. I commit to setting reminders and preventive measures to avoid similar situations in the future. I am deeply committed to maintaining a trusted relationship with XXXX XXXX and take responsibility for ensuring my payments are made in a timely manner. 
I sincerely appreciate your attention and consideration toward my request. I look forward to a favorable resolution and continuing to enjoy the services and benefits that XXXX XXXX provides to its valued customers. 
Thank you. 
Sincerely.

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 2023-11-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
To whom it May concern I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to kindly request your consideration regarding a 30-Day late payment recorded on my account during the month XXXX and XX/XX/2022. I acknowledge and deeply regret this incident and wish to address it proactively. 
As a loyal and committed customer of XXXX XXXX, I would like to highlight my exemplary track record of timely payments in the past. This late payment in was an isolate event and does not reflect my financial commitment. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. 
I eamestly request your kindness and consideration to remove this late payment from my payment history. I greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. I provide below the details of my account for your reference : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX As an additional measure. I commit to setting reminders and preventive measures to avoid similar situations in the future. I am deeply committed to maintaining a trusted relationship with XXXX XXXX and take responsibility for ensuring my payments are made in a timely manner. 
I sincerely appreciate your attention and consideration toward my request. I look forward to a favorable resolution and continuing to enjoy the services and benefits that XXXX XXXX provides to its valued customers. 
Thank you. 
Sincerely.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
To whom it May concern I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to kindly request your consideration regarding a 30-Day late payment recorded on my account. I acknowledge and deeply regret this incident and wish to address it proactively. As a loyal and committed customer of XXXX XXXX, I would like to highlight my exemplary track record of timely payments in the past. This late payment in was an isolate event and does not reflect my financial commitment. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. I eamestly request your kindness and consideration to remove those late payments from my payment history. I greatly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.

I provide below the details of my account for your reference : Account Number : XXXX As an additional measure. I commit to setting reminders and preventive measures to avoid similar situations in the future. I am deeply committed to maintaining a trusted relationship with XXXX XXXX and take responsibility for ensuring my payments are made in a timely manner. 
I sincerely appreciate your attention and consideration toward my request. I look forward to a favorable resolution and continuing to enjoy the services and benefits that XXXX XXXX provides to its valued customers. 
Thank you. 
Sincerely.

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 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted Venmo on three occasions requesting that my account be closed. They have responded requesting a copy of my government photo ID to verify my identity. I do not believe this is a legitimate ( or proper ) request to close my account.

It is clear that this is common practice to make the process difficult enough where customers will not pursue the account closure.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Problem with additional products or services purchased with the loan
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I need to set up auto pay, no one can help me over the phone. There is no link to set up a simple autopay online, just a link to download a pdf to fill out and to mail in. The form does not even have a fax #. I am not going to the post office just to send a piece of paper to the bank to pay. They should have a link to set up online.

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 2023-11-25 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
these hard inquiries are fraud listed on my credit report I gave no permission for this XXXX XXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  HARD XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX HARD Reported XX/XX/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 2023-11-25 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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This company furnished my consumer report without my written permissible purpose.

The law states : 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

I didnt give any written instructions for this company to furnish my consumer report under no circumstance.

The law states : 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater ;

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
these hard inquiries are fraud listed on my credit report I gave no permission for this 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 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 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue with the application process
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/, I received another letter from Citizens Bank, where I have a checking account and two credit card accounts, telling me I am pre-qualified for a HELOC. I have received several of these letters but have mostly disregarded it. This time, however, I realized that my getting these letters was potentially a problem. Looking at the letter, it says that I am pre-qualified and given a prospective credit rate based on my " strong credit score '' and that the offer is " on the basis of [ Citizen Bank 's ] knowledge of you as a customer and your standard customer credit profile. '' This is a bit of a red flag to me, because, per Section 604 ( e ) of the FCRA, I opted to be excluded from lists that would provide credit information for such pre-qualifications for what the FCRA calls " a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer. '' It is possible that they are basing the pre-qualification based on information they have via my opened accounts, but they should not be able to get my credit score from an XXXX for this purpose. I called multiple customer service lines to get clarification and no one was able to offer it. I asked for a way to submit consumer complaints to the bank and no one was aware of any way to submit such a complaint. 

I am concerned for the potential for the following : an XXXX is providing my credit score in violation of section 604 ( e ) of the FCRA and/or Citizens Bank is compiling a credit score internally which I'm not sure is appropriate under the FCRA. They may also not be a credit score involved in this pre-qualification, just a risk score based on my accounts with them, but they were not able to verify that and their communication states otherwise. If there is no credit scoring involved in these offers, they should update their communications to be more accurate. Furthermore, I am concerned that bank employees are not able to answer that question and are unable to provide a means to submit a consumer complaint. I was also unable to find a way to submit a complaint online.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On today, XX/XX/2023, I called my Bank Wells Fargo to find out why I am unable to make any online payments or transfers and was finally told that they decided to close my bank account on XX/XX/XXXX so there is currently a hold on my account. I asked why this is happening as Ive never had any issues with them since becoming a customer the beginning of this year and I was informed only that it was an executive decision that they can not disclose to me the reasoning of why. When I asked if I could go to a branch to withdraw my money ( {$290.00} ) they told me I can not do that and I have to wait until they close my account on XX/XX/XXXX and I will receive a cashiers check in the mail within 2-3 weeks. I obviously can not wait that long for access to my own money as I have bills to pay and other responsibilities that are coming up. It is completely unfair that not only did they never contact me about this decision ahead of time, but that there is no explanation as to why AND I cant have access to my own money for that long. If someone could please help and contact me I would more than greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance for your help and time.

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 2023-11-25 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/1975 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX Block of information due to identity theft Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Your company has been negligent in my recent requests in regards to negative accounts listed onto my consumer report. I never gave consent for your company to furnish any accounts on my behalf. The below accounts are a result of identity theft and I am demanding they be blocked and removed within 4 days of receipt of this letter. This request was not made in error I am competent of making this request. This request is not being made for material misrepresentation nor did I receive goods or services or moneys in regards to the transaction. If your company believes that I received goods or services it shall show proof sworn under penalty and perjury of the goods or services I have received. I do not consent to an XXXX response. The following accounts are listed below Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Balance : {$8400.00} Account Number : XXXX Your company has 4 business days to remove the above accounts listed. I am demanding that the following accounts be removed as it is directly affecting my ability to obtain consumer credit and is causing harm to my financial reputation. 

I look forward to your response.

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 2023-11-25 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: LoanCare, LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Have been working on this issue since XXXX 2021. Could not close on my condo and sell it because of this lien. Loancare would not work on this issue with XXXX XXXX Lost 2 sales

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 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I signed up for the free trial to check my credit report and cancelled it right before the free trial and this company had made repeated attempts every single day for the over a month to take an unauthorized charge of {$20.00} out of my account. Its hard to get a rep on the phone and they keep trying to debit my account even though because my card is locked it keeps declining they keep excessively trying to debit my account going on a month now

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