vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I was checking my consumer report and I saw a bunch of credits inquiries I didnt realize. 




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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: MA

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 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 2024-04-22 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$190000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$5700.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$56000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$730.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$190000.00} XXXX, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$720.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX : {$5700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$56000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$730.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$190000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5700.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$56000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$730.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3400.00}

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 2024-04-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to contest and to dispute the inaccurate reporting of an accounts on my credit report. Upon contacting the respective company, it was confirmed that an error occurred. Furthermore, assurances were provided over the phone that the following accounts would be promptly updated. 

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. 

Your bureau is legally obligated to conduct a reasonable investigation of disputes. This investigation must be prompt and must include a review of all relevant information submitted by the consumer, such as myself.

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 2024-04-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to contest and to dispute the inaccurate reporting of an accounts on my credit report. Upon contacting the respective company, it was confirmed that an error occurred. Furthermore, assurances were provided over the phone that the following accounts would be promptly updated. 

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. 

Your bureau is legally obligated to conduct a reasonable investigation of disputes. This investigation must be prompt and must include a review of all relevant information submitted by the consumer, such as myself.

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 2024-04-22 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am formally contesting and requesting the expeditious removal of fraudulent accounts from my credit report. This dispute stems from a case of identity theft, for which I have filed a formal report with the Federal Trade Commission. Furthermore, I have engaged with the banks associated with the fraudulent accounts. The banks have acknowledged the legitimacy of the identity theft report and have identified a potential system glitch that has impeded access to the records. They have assured me of the prompt removal of the fraudulent accounts, which have erroneously remained on my report for over XXXX years. However, these fraudulent accounts persist on my report under your bureau, and I am curious about the verification process you have undertaken. XXXX and XXXX credit bureaus have ceased reporting these fraudulent accounts since the submission of the requisite documents. 

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 2024-04-22 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a dispute online to remove inquiries that were fraud I sent my FTC report along with identification and was denied removal after proving 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint and Request for Investigation and Removal of Unauthorized Charge-off. COMENITY WAYFAIR ACCOUNT I am formally disputing and request the immediate investigation and removal of unauthorized and inaccurately reported charge-off entries by a third-party collection agency on my credit report. These entries have severely affected my financial standing, disqualifying me from securing a home mortgage, an auto loan, and any lines of credit. 
It is critical to highlight that I have never entered any contractual relationship with this collection agency. Their actions to report on my credit without a direct agreement are not only baseless but also infringe upon my consumer rights, constituting a clear violation of multiple legal standards pertaining to credit reporting and consumer privacy : XXXX. **Unauthorized Reporting** : The reporting of charge-offs, which are essentially certificates of indebtedness that I have never agreed upon, appears on my credit report without my authorization. This action is in direct violation of the principles that govern lawful credit reporting. 
XXXX. **Failure to Furnish Form XXXX : The collection agency has also failed to provide me with a copy of Form XXXX concerning the cancellation of debt, which is essential for accurate tax reporting and compliance. This omission has potentially placed me at risk of non-compliance with IRS regulations. 
XXXX. **Violation of Privacy Rights** : Under the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S. Code 552a ), there is a stringent protection against the unlawful disclosure of personal information. The agency 's action contravenes these legal provisions by disclosing personal financial details without my consent.

4. **No Contractual Relationship** : As I have never signed any form of agreement with the said agency, their report constitutes a direct infringement on my rights as a consumer.

5. **Opt-Out Rights** : In accordance with the provisions of 12 CFR 1016.1, 12 CFR 1016.4, and 12 CFR 1016.7 along with 15 USC 6802 ( b ) and 15 USC 6805, I am formally opting out of all authorizations, whether impliedly granted, for sharing or reporting my credit information. 
Given these points, I urge you to act swiftly in investigating these claims and remove the inaccurate charge-off entries from my credit report. I expect a written confirmation of the deletion of these entries. Please understand that I am prepared to take further steps, including legal action, if necessary, to ensure the correction of my credit information and to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Urgent Request for Investigation and Deletion of Incorrect Charge-off Report SYNCB CARE CREDIT I am writing to challenge and urgently request the removal of incorrect and unauthorized charge-off entries listed on my credit report by a third-party collection agency. These entries have significantly compromised my financial status, preventing me from obtaining a home mortgage, an auto loan, and additional credit lines. 
It is important to note that I have no contractual ties with this collection agency. Their reporting of charge-offs on my account, which I never authorized, lacks any legal basis and violates several laws concerning credit reporting and consumer privacy : 1. **Unauthorized Reporting** : Charge-offs reported on my credit are without my agreement, constituting a breach of the legal standards governing credit reporting.

2. **Failure to Furnish Form 1099-C** : The agency did not provide the Form 1099-C required for accurate tax reporting, exposing me to potential tax compliance issues.

3. **Privacy Rights Violation** : Reporting my personal financial information without consent is a direct violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S. Code 552a ), which safeguards against such unauthorized disclosures.

4. **Absence of Contractual Relationship** : I have never consented to any agreement with this agency, making their report an infringement on my consumer rights.

5. **Opt-Out Rights** : I am officially opting out of all implicit permissions for the sharing or reporting of my credit information, as supported by regulations 12 CFR 1016.1, 12 CFR 1016.4, 12 CFR 1016.7, 15 USC 6802 ( b ), and 15 USC 6805.

Given these concerns, I request a prompt investigation into these inaccuracies and the removal of the disputed entries from my credit report. I expect a written confirmation of these corrections. Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue further actions, including legal remedies, to correct my credit information and defend my rights. 
I appreciate your immediate attention to this critical issue and await your swift response and 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 2024-04-22 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint and Request for Investigation and Removal of Unauthorized Charge-off. XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT I am formally disputing and request the immediate investigation and removal of unauthorized and inaccurately reported charge-off entries by a third-party collection agency on my credit report. These entries have severely affected my financial standing, disqualifying me from securing a home mortgage, an auto loan, and any lines of credit. 
It is critical to highlight that I have never entered any contractual relationship with this collection agency. Their actions to report on my credit without a direct agreement are not only baseless but also infringe upon my consumer rights, constituting a clear violation of multiple legal standards pertaining to credit reporting and consumer privacy : 1. **Unauthorized Reporting** : The reporting of charge-offs, which are essentially certificates of indebtedness that I have never agreed upon, appears on my credit report without my authorization. This action is in direct violation of the principles that govern lawful credit reporting. 
2. **Failure to Furnish Form 1099-C** : The collection agency has also failed to provide me with a copy of Form 1099-C concerning the cancellation of debt, which is essential for accurate tax reporting and compliance. This omission has potentially placed me at risk of non-compliance with IRS regulations. 
3. **Violation of Privacy Rights** : Under the Privacy Act of 1974

( 5 U.S. Code 552a ), there is a stringent protection against the unlawful disclosure of personal information. The agency 's action contravenes these legal provisions by disclosing personal financial details without my consent. 4. **No Contractual Relationship** : As I have never signed any form of agreement with the said agency, their report constitutes a direct infringement on my rights as a consumer. 5. **Opt-Out Rights** : In accordance with the provisions of 12 CFR 1016.1, 12 CFR 1016.4, and 12 CFR 1016.7 along with 15 USC 6802 ( b ) and 15 USC 6805, I am formally opting out of all authorizations, whether impliedly granted, for sharing or reporting my credit information. Given these points, I urge you to act swiftly in investigating these claims and remove the inaccurat
e charge-off entries from my credit report. I expect a written confirmation of the deletion of these entries. Please understand that I am prepared to take further steps, including legal action, if necessary, to ensure the correction of my credit information and to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint and Request for Investigation and Removal of Unauthorized Charge-off. XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT I am formally disputing and request the immediate investigation and removal of unauthorized and inaccurately reported charge-off entries by a third-party collection agency on my credit report. These entries have severely affected my financial standing, disqualifying me from securing a home mortgage, an auto loan, and any lines of credit. 
It is critical to highlight that I have never entered any contractual relationship with this collection agency. Their actions to report on my credit without a direct agreement are not only baseless but also infringe upon my consumer rights, constituting a clear violation of multiple legal standards pertaining to credit reporting and consumer privacy : XXXX. **Unauthorized Reporting** : The reporting of charge-offs, which are essentially certificates of indebtedness that I have never agreed upon, appears on my credit report without my authorization. This action is in direct violation of the principles that govern lawful credit reporting. 
XXXX. **Failure to Furnish Form XXXX : The collection agency has also failed to provide me with a copy of Form XXXX concerning the cancellation of debt, which is essential for accurate tax reporting and compliance. This omission has potentially placed me at risk of non-compliance with IRS regulations. 
XXXX. **Violation of Privacy Rights** : Under the Privacy Act of 1974 ( 5 U.S. Code 552a ), there is a stringent protection against the unlawful disclosure of personal information. The agency 's action contravenes these legal provisions by disclosing personal financial details without my consent.

4. **No Contractual Relationship** : As I have never signed any form of agreement with the said agency, their report constitutes a direct infringement on my rights as a consumer.

5. **Opt-Out Rights** : In accordance with the provisions of 12 CFR 1016.1, 12 CFR 1016.4, and 12 CFR 1016.7 along with 15 USC 6802 ( b ) and 15 USC 6805, I am formally opting out of all authorizations, whether impliedly granted, for sharing or reporting my credit information. 
Given these points, I urge you to act swiftly in investigating these claims and remove the inaccurate charge-off entries from my credit report. I expect a written confirmation of the deletion of these entries. Please understand that I am prepared to take further steps, including legal action, if necessary, to ensure the correction of my credit information and to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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: Conn's, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Immediate Request for Opt-Out and Deletion of Credit Report Tradelines : CONN CREDIT I am contacting you to file a formal complaint and to assert my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), regarding unauthorized use and disclosure of my financial data. In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 6802, 15 U.S.C. 6805, the Privacy Act of 1974, and associated regulations, I am hereby revoking any permissions, whether explicitly or implicitly granted, for reporting my data. 
My credit score has been detrimentally affected by such information that qualifies as non-public personal information under 16 CFR 313, enacted under the authority of 15 U.S.C. 6801. Furthermore, sections 313.7 and 313.7 ( f ) of the same code explicitly state my right as a consumer to opt-out of data reporting at any time, a right which I am exercising and formally requesting enforcement through this letter. 
Here are the specific legislative and regulatory grounds for my request : 1. **15 U.S.C. 6802** - Mandates explicit consent for financial information disclosure, including a clear option to opt-out.

2. **16 CFR 313 ( Privacy of Consumer Financial Information ) ** - Ensures my right to privacy and to block unauthorized personal information disclosure.

3. **15 U.S.C. 1681** - Protects the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information within consumer reporting agency files. 
Based on these legal provisions, I demand the prompt removal of all details pertaining to my credit accounts from your records and reports. Non-compliance will force me to pursue further legal actions to safeguard my rights. 
Please send me written confirmation that my data has been erased from your records and an updated copy of my credit report. For any further details required to facilitate this process, you can reach me directly at XXXX. 
I appreciate your immediate attention to this critical matter and anticipate prompt confirmation that my rights, as legally established, are being upheld.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-22 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:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records. Please remove these items. 
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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 non-monetary relief