vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation. Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent. This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explic
itly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file.

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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
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.

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 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Dates of Late Payments : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Experian XXXX a late payment reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : Reason for Dispute : I made the payment on time, but it was incorrectly reported as late due to a processing delay by the credit union. I have attached my bank statement showing the transaction date, which clearly indicates the payment was made before the due date. 
Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Experian has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being.

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

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 2024-09-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I always make my payments on time, so Im confused about why this company is marking me late for certain months. According to USC 1666b, billing errors should be fixed, and my record should show " paid as agreed. ''

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 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I always make my payments on time, so Im confused about why this company is marking me late for certain months. According to USC 1666b, billing errors should be fixed, and my record should show " paid as agreed. ''

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 2024-09-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
( XXXX XXXX ), ( XXXX ), ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S. C. 1681c-2 ) that you, The Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of an installment account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), an installment account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a credit card account opened with XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a credit card account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a credit card account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a credit card account with XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a credit card account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), a loan account opened with XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), a loan account open with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), a line of credit account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX account number ( XXXX ), a collection account opened with XXXX, XXXX & XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), a collection account opened with XXXX, XXXX & XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), a collection account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) on XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ), and a collection account opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX under account number ( XXXX ). These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Credit card company closed the account without my knowledge. 
Called and received no specific reason as to why it was closed. 
Have no ability to pay the credit card bill online and ATMs and Capital One branches. 
The company has conducted derogatory actions on the account before.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have been the victim of identity theft, which has resulted in unauthorized and inaccurate information appearing on my credit report with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. Specifically, my personal identification information, including my Social Security number and other personal details, have been used without my consent. These unauthorized accounts and inquiries have severely impacted my creditworthiness and were reported by these agencies without proper verification or my authorization. Despite my requests for the removal of this information, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX continue to maintain inaccurate information. I do not want a fraud alert placed on my account, but I am seeking the immediate deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have been the victim of identity theft, which has resulted in unauthorized and inaccurate information appearing on my credit report with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. Specifically, my personal identification information, including my Social Security number and other personal details, have been used without my consent. These unauthorized accounts and inquiries have severely impacted my creditworthiness and were reported by these agencies without proper verification or my authorization. Despite my requests for the removal of this information, XXXX, XXXX, and Experian continue to maintain inaccurate information. I do not want a fraud alert placed on my account, but I am seeking the immediate deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries.

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 2024-09-16 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have no connection to the listed creditors, and I did not authorize these inquiries.

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 2024-09-16 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:
My account with Equifax was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Equifax Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — Changes in loan terms during the application process
Company: Lendgo, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Date : XXXX Company : Lendgo website : www.lendgo.com This company fraudulently collected all my information based on false advertising of XXXX XXXX fixed interest rate for mortgage refinance in XXXX. Within mins of completing the information on their website, I got bombarded with emails and calls from mortgage brokers. I spoke to XXXX ( XXXX - XXXX ) and their best rate was XXXX XXXX that too for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is supposed to be lower that Fixed rate and No way close to 3.3 % This company should be fined and shutdown immediately for fraudulently collecting consumer information and selling it others without any meaning benefit to the consumer. 

Thanks, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I booked a hotel in XXXX for XXXX XXXX XXXX  via American Express Travel XXXX The total cost for the booking was {$280.00}. After booking, I found a lower rate of {$40.00} less on XXXX for the same hotel and stay dates. Trip ID : XXXX. 

I submitted a Lowest Rate Guarantee claim to American Express Travel. Despite providing a valid screenshot showing the lower rate, my claim was denied on the grounds that the XXXX rate was a membership rate. 

This response is incorrect. The rate in question was the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is publicly available to anyone who signs up for a free account. There are no exclusive conditions, paid memberships, or special affiliations ( such as military or corporate discounts ) required to access this rate. Therefore, this rate meets the criteria for online rates available to the general public, as outlined in American Expresss terms.

I have made several attempts to explain this to American Express Travel and even escalated my request to a supervisor. However, they continue to deny my claim, despite their failure to demonstrate that the rate I found violates their stated terms. 

Dates and Actions : 1. Date of Booking : XX/XX/year> XXXX. Amount Paid : {$280.00} XXXX. Lower Rate Found on XXXX : {$40.00} less 4. Claim Submission : XX/XX/year> XXXX. Response from American Express Travel : Denied claim on the grounds of being a membership rate ( multiple responses included in email thread ) 6. Escalation to Supervisor : Also denied with the same reasoning.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the XXXX section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( 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 clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 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 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. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-16 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the XXXX section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( 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 clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 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 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. ''

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