vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  I submitted disputes to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX to get several issues resolved to no avail. 
All companies listed are in violation of the Privacy Act of 1974, Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681b and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - PROTECTION OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.

15 U.S. Code 6802 - OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party Most Important is the violation of [ 16 CFG 313.3 ] DEFINITION ( o ) Personally identifiable financial information ( 2 ) Examples ( B ) Account balance information, payment history, overdraft history, and credit or debit card purchase information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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:
XX/XX/XXXX I submitted disputes to Experian, XXXX and XXXX to get several issues resolved to no avail. 
All companies listed are in violation of the Privacy Act of 1974, Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681b and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - PROTECTION OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 

15 U.S. Code 6802 - OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party Most Important is the violation of [ 16 CFG 313.3 ] DEFINITION ( o ) Personally identifiable financial information ( 2 ) Examples ( B ) Account balance information, payment history, overdraft history, and credit or debit card purchase information.

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 2024-04-02 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 requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of accounts : 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 2024-04-02 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 requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of accounts : 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to remove the items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on these items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
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 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 2024-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to remove the items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on these items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter to Exeter Finance dated XX/XX/2024 advising them that they are furnishing inaccurate information as well as outlining 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2. Requested a 1099C as they are reporting this account a charge off. They have never sent me any documentation and follow the law when it came to this. They sent me a copy of a contract and a letter dated XX/XX/2024 stating that they do not accept my documents it is fraudulent and the account was transferred to another company. They stated that they have placed the cease and desist on my account however they will continue to report to the Credit Reporting Agency as they consider the copy of contract and a transfer of ownership as validation of debt. Exeter is not following the law and responding with what I request I tried to handle it with them before going to the CRA or CFPB but they are not responding to my request with what their responsibility is by Law

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2024 sent a request to provide proof of initial acct, no proof of investigation was provided

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I've expressed my complaints regarding identity theft on multiple occasions. Within four business days, you must remove or block any items that were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority if you can provide the following : ( 1 ) suitable identification proof ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the consumer 's identification of the relevant information; and ( 4 ) a declaration from the customer stating that the information is unrelated to any transactions. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
The auto loan is showing on my credit report negative charge off when the debt is discharged in full. I have proof that its paid in full. with a 1099C

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
XXXXXXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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:
I recently perused a copy of my credit history. It said that the credit request originated from the credit inquiries listed below. However, I did not provide my consent for these questions to be asked. In response, I'm writing to contest these inquiries and ask that it be removed from my credit report. 
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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 2024-04-02 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently perused a copy of my credit history. It said that the credit request originated from the credit inquiries listed below. However, I did not provide my consent for these questions to be asked. In response, I'm writing to contest these inquiries and ask that it be removed from my credit report. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file my second formal complaint against Equifax, a credit reporting agency, regarding the unverified accounts listed on my credit report, which I believe are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with Equifax, but their response has been unsatisfactory, prompting me to escalate this issue to your respective agencies. 

On XXXX I submitted a written request to Equifax, requesting the removal of the unverified accounts from my credit report, as required by 15 U.S.C. 1681. Despite this legal obligation, Equifax responded by stating that the accounts were " reported correctly '' and had been verified. However, they failed to provide any substantial evidence or documentation to support their claims. 

I have also requested specific information from Equifax regarding the individuals or businesses involved in the verification process, including their names, business addresses, and telephone numbers. Furthermore, I inquired about their failure to provide me with copies of the verification, as per my request. Unfortunately, Equifax has not adequately addressed these concerns or provided the necessary documentation required by Section 609 & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA.

Based on current case law, it is evident that credit reporting agencies bear the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy of the accounts they report on. Merely parroting information received from other sources does not fulfill the obligations imposed by 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) of the FCRA.

I firmly believe that Equifax 's noncompliance with the FCRA constitutes a violation of federal law and exposes them to potential civil liability. As a result, I am considering pursuing legal action to enforce my rights under the FCRA. I am aware of the remedies available for negligent noncompliance, as outlined in Section 617 of the FCRA.

I kindly request your assistance in investigating this matter and taking appropriate action against Equifax to ensure compliance with the FCRA. Additionally, I urge your agencies to address the issue of unverified accounts on credit reports to protect the rights of consumers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
During XXXX I used Affirm to make purchases from XXXX, and my payments to Affirm were both automatically taken out of my bank account, or paid by me on their website. In XX/XX/year> I received a letter from them telling me " I was all paid up '' and had completely paid off my account. Subsequently I began getting notifications from Affirm that I had an outstanding balance of over {$500.00}. I contacted Affirm, completed their online " fraudulant '' loan activity, but did not get a response. Upon calling them I was told they were looking into the matter and I should ignore the repeated emails they sent about the outstanding debt. Eventually, the matter was sent to a debt collection agency, XXXX, who completed an investigation and informed me that they were not going to pursue the matter based upon what Affirm had sent me in terms of paying off the loan. 
Affirm is contuning to send me emails and has reported this matter to various credit reporting agencies, while still sending me notifications that I have an outstanding debt, which I do not believe I have, considering that Affirm told me I had satisfied the loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation