vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 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: MOHELA
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ) outlines the requirement to provide notice to individuals in cases where personal information is being collected. In my case, the authority for collecting my information is 451 et seq. of the Higher Education Act ( HEA ) of 1965, as amended ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ), and the authorities for collecting and using my Social Security Number ( SSN ) are 428B ( f ) and 484 ( a ) ( 4 ) of the HEA ( 20 U.S.C. 1078-2 ( f ) and 1091 ( a ) ( 4 ) ), as well as 31 U.S.C. 7701 ( b ). I understand that participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan ( Direct Loan ) Program and providing my SSN are voluntary, but the requested information, including my SSN, must be provided to participate.

The principal purposes for collecting my information, including my SSN, as stated in the Privacy Act notice, are to verify my identity, determine my eligibility for loans or loan benefits under the Direct Loan Program, service my loan ( s ), and, if necessary, locate me and report on my loan ( s ) in the event of delinquency or default. My SSN is also used as an account identifier and to grant me electronic access to my account information.

Despite having followed the required procedures and submitted my 1099-C ( Cancellation of Debt ) form, I have yet to receive any response or resolution to my concerns. This lack of response and engagement in addressing my issue is causing significant distress and hindrance to my financial well-being. I kindly request that you promptly acknowledge my previous submissions and initiate a resolution process to address the issues at hand.

I believe that my rights under the Privacy Act and other federal and state constitutions are being infringed upon by the continued reporting of my student loan information to credit bureaus. I am eager to work with your office to resolve these concerns in a mutually beneficial manner. Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency and priority, as it affects my personal financial situation and rights.

I look forward to receiving your response at your earliest convenience.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
See attached documents, the personal information you are reporting are not mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
See attached documents, the personal information you are reporting are not mine.

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 2023-10-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
See attached documents, the personal information you are reporting are not mine.

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 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a complaint against Truist Bank for the mishandling of my business account, personal account, and savings account. In XXXX, I received two wire transfers totaling {$19000.00} to my business account at Truist Bank. However, in XXXX, all my accounts were suddenly frozen due to a corporate investigation that I was initially told would only take 90 days to complete. It has now been seven months, and all my accounts remain frozen, including funds that were not related to the corporate investigation. 

I have made numerous attempts to resolve this issue by visiting the bank branch over 20 times, calling customer service more than 20 times, and sending multiple emails. Each time, I have been given the same response : that the freeze is due to a corporate investigation. However, I have not been provided with any further information or updates on the status of the investigation. Additionally, I was never notified by any form of correspondence from Truist Bank about the freezing of my accounts and the reasons behind it. 

As a result of the frozen accounts, I have had to dip into my savings to cover living expenses, and I feel misled by the bank representatives. This situation has caused significant financial hardship and stress for me and my business. 

I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to intervene and help resolve this issue. I would like the bank to provide a clear explanation for the continued freeze on my accounts, an update on the status of the corporate investigation, and a timeline for when my accounts will be unfrozen. Additionally, I would like to be compensated for the financial losses and inconvenience caused by this situation. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution.

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 2023-10-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX CONTINUES TO NOT BLOCK FRAUDULENT INFORMATION THAT IS ON MY CREDIT REPORT AS A RESULT TO IDENTITY THEFT

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 2023-10-26 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:
The Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S.C. 552a ) outlines the requirement to provide notice to individuals in cases where personal information is being collected. In my case, the authority for collecting my information is 451 et seq. of the Higher Education Act ( HEA ) of 1965, as amended ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ), and the authorities for collecting and using my Social Security Number ( SSN ) are 428B ( f ) and 484 ( a ) ( 4 ) of the HEA ( 20 U.S.C. 1078-2 ( f ) and 1091 ( a ) ( 4 ) ), as well as 31 U.S.C. 7701 ( b ). I understand that participating in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and providing my SSN are voluntary, but the requested information, including my SSN, must be provided to participate. 

The principal purposes for collecting my information, including my SSN, as stated in the Privacy Act notice, are to verify my identity, determine my eligibility for loans or loan benefits under the XXXX XXXX XXXX, service my loan ( XXXX ), and, if necessary, locate me and report on my loan ( XXXX ) in the event of delinquency or default. My SSN is also used as an account identifier and to grant me electronic access to my account information. 

Despite having followed the required procedures and submitted my XXXX ( Cancellation of XXXX ) form, I have yet to receive any response or resolution to my concerns. This lack of response and engagement in addressing my issue is causing significant distress and hindrance to my financial well-being. I kindly request that you promptly acknowledge my previous submissions and initiate a resolution process to address the issues at hand. 

I believe that my rights under the Privacy Act and other federal and state constitutions are being infringed upon by the continued reporting of my student loan information to credit bureaus. I am eager to work with your office to resolve these concerns in a mutually beneficial manner. Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency and priority, as it affects my personal financial situation and rights. 

I look forward to receiving your response at your earliest convenience.

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 2023-10-26 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To start off, XXXX XXXX XXXX, is the name Inventhelp or whatever name Inventhelp is using now, used to defraud me like they did many people in the United States. Yeas ago, all that XXXX got me to do was sign a contract for their services, that they never provided to me, they did nothing, that is why there was a class action law XXXX XXXX XXXX, the court sent me a letter about the law XXXX XXXX all credit bureaus were supposed to delete all the information that was in error, they defrauded me also, I never owed XXXX XXXX XXXX, anything ......

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
I had a XXXX balance on a XXXX XXXX / XXXX card. Called to cancel asked the lady on the phone to cancel the account no less than XXXX times. At the end of the call she said it was closed and I hung up. Now on my credit report it shows I owe {$230.00} due to there exorbitant fees.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX, I am writing to delete the following information from my file. The items I need deleted are limited in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. and did not make the charge. I'm trying to get a new car and these items won't get me approved. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the federal trade commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 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: GA

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 1

5 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
From : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX, Ohio XXXX XXXX To Whom it may Concern : I purchased a prepaid {$500.00} XXXX from XXXX XXXX. I purchased it for security while traveling. Half way through my trip to California, the card was shut off. I called the number on the back of the card XXXX. ( U.S. Bank National Association ). They confirmed there was still {$260.00} on the card. They told me the card was shut off for fraudulent activity. I asked why. They cited the last purchase I made at a gas station. I told them I made that purchase. They said once it is flagged for fraud it has to be replaced. They asked me to send a copy of the front and back of the card and my drivers license. They said a replacement card would be sent within 3 days. I did that on XX/XX/. A couple of weeks later I called to check on the status. They said the fax I sent was unreadable. They told me to enlarge the card and my DL by 100 % and try again. I did that. After another week, still no card. I called them again and the fax was still unreadable. I sent the exact same fax to my home and it is perfectly readable. I told them I need another method to send them the documents. They told me I could upload the documents on their web-site which I found after hanging up with the associate, to be untrue. The website directs me to call. I called back and the circle began again. I called this past Monday ( XX/XX/ ). I was told to lighten the fax and try it again and call back on Wednesday to verify they received it. I called back today and they still claim it is unreadable and refuse to give me any other option to send the documents. This card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association which is owned by U.S. Bancorp. I called them and they said they couldnt help me because there was no way for them to look the card up. If this isnt bank fraud, I dont know what is. It is unbelievable that this company does not have email to send documents to. It is unbelievable that a multi billion dollar corporation uses a fax machine as their only form of communication to its customers. 
What course of action can we take to recover the money that is owed to us? 
Sincerely, 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I have been unable to open a bank account anywhere I go due to a security freeze on my ChexSystems. I have never requested Chex Systems to freeze my account and I have requested multiple times of the past 60 days to remove this freeze and they keep claiming they will mail me a pin at my home address that I have provided. I have yet to receive anything. 

This is absolutely absurd that ChexSystems can uniltaerially freeze my account and I am unable to unfreeze it so banks can acess the infrormation.

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 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I contacted the three credit bureaus to inquire about inaccurate information that is currently reporting on my credit profile. XXXX is an account that was opened XX/XX/XXXX on my profile. The account number is XXXX and has a balance of {$630.00}. It was opened against my knowledge and consent, and is a charged off account that has a negative rating on my credit profile. I am asking all three credit bureaus to remove this account from my profile. Per 15 U.S.C 1681S-2, " permissible purpose of the consumer, a person shall not furnish any information related to a consumer to any reporting consumer agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate ''. 15 U.S.C. 1692-J states, " No one may design, compile, and or furnish any form that creates the false impression that someone other than the creditor is participating in the collection of a debt ''. 15 U.S.C. Code 1681C-2 " Block of information resulting from identity theft. ( A ). A consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than ( 4 business ) days after the date of receipt by such agency. ( 2 ) A copy of an identity theft report ''. Please remove immediately.

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 2023-10-26 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: GA

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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a 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 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 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I never was late in XXXX and XX/XX/2023 ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX per 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) I am writing to file a formal dispute with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding the late account reporting on my credit report for the months of XXXX and XX/XX/2023. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I believe that this reporting violates my rights under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ). I have reviewed my credit report, and it has come to my attention that the above-mentioned creditor has reported my account as late for the months of XXXX, XXXX, and XX/XX/2023. However, I would like to assert that this reporting is inaccurate and is adversely affecting my creditworthiness and financial standing. Under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) of the FCRA, I have the right to dispute any inaccurate information that is being reported by a credit reporting agency. I am hereby requesting an investigation into the accuracy of the late account reporting for XXXX and XX/XX/2023. My reasons for disputing this information are as follows : I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter as soon as possible and make the necessary corrections to my credit report if it is determined that the late account reporting is indeed inaccurate. Additionally, I request that you inform me of the results of your investigation in writing and provide me with a copy of my updated credit report once the necessary corrections have been made. Please consider this letter as a formal request to initiate the dispute process under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ). I understand that you have 5 days to complete your investigation, and I look forward to a prompt resolution of this matter. Thank you for your attention to this dispute. I am hopeful that the CFPB will help ensure the accuracy of my credit report and protect my rights under the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ERC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX Enhanced Recovery Company , LLC, placed am account on my consumer credit report without send me a noticed pursuant to 15 usc 1692g. i called, spoke with a woman she said they only sent me two emails. not one letter was sent. I am entitled to receive accurate and verified documentation that substantiates the validity of the reported debt. Enhanced Recovery Company , LLC has Failed to provide the requested validation within five days after the initial communication with a consumer, it is considered a violation of the FDCPA. I want to emphasize that I am fully aware of my rights as a consumer and my eligibility, as permitted by federal and state law, to file this dispute. I also acknowledge that any knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitute a federal criminal violation punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation