vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have written letters ( first one dated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and recently on XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to help remove a late payment reported on my credit report in XX/XX/year> regarding my Loan Number : XXXX. 

I have previously contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX via phone, email, and written correspondence to explain and provide documentation regarding a medical condition that resulted in a single 30-day late payment in XX/XX/year>. This situation coincided with the servicing transfer of my loan from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Unfortunately, the transfer did not include the correct contact details, despite my reliance on auto-payment and notification features to ensure timely payments. 

In XX/XX/year>, despite having autopay configured, I missed a payment due to my health issues. I was only made aware of this oversight on XX/XX/year>, when I received a notification about a significant drop in my credit score. I immediately rectified the missed payment and sought assistance to address the late payment mark with all three credit bureaus. However, my repeated efforts since XX/XX/year> to communicate with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have thus far resulted only in acknowledgments of receipt, without any substantive response or resolution. 

The agents who have answered my calls have been unable to effectuate any changes due to limitations in their authority. It appears that these agents lack the means to escalate issues to their supervisors or the appropriate decision-makers within their credit department. Given the urgent nature of my situationrequiring a loan for essential repairs to my home, which is severely affected by mold and termite damageI respectfully request your offices help in this matter. 

Your assistance in facilitating communication with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter. 
Sincerely, 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 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of several unauthorized accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are not associated with me, and I did not authorize their inclusion on my report. The presence of these inaccuracies is the result of a data breach that has adversely affected my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my XXXX score. 

Upon a thorough review of my credit report, I identified multiple accounts and inquiries that I do not recognize or authorize. These inaccuracies have led to negative remarks on my credit report, which are unjustly damaging my credit score and financial reputation. 

The inclusion of these unauthorized accounts and inquiries has caused considerable stress and concern regarding my financial well-being. It is imperative that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history and activities. Therefore, I request an immediate investigation into these inaccuracies and the prompt removal of all unauthorized 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 2024-09-25 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1681c-7, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer identifies as information thus from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date reception. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY!! These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION under, 15 U.S. Code 1681b- Permissible purposes of consumer reports in general to subsection any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other. In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS consumer to whom it reaches. I NEVER GAVE any consumer reporting agencies to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer who is demanding the deletions of the accounts listed 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
This company is reporting missed payments or late payments to the credit reporting agencies every month consistently and it's preventing my score from moving up along with preventing me to get into another auto loan.

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 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Galaxy Capital Acquisitions, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I received a collection letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Galaxy International Purchasing , LLC, regarding an alleged debt. 
I disputed the debt and requested validation in writing, as is my right under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Michigan Collection Practices Act. 
XXXX XXXX refused to provide me with complete validation information unless I provided personal details over the phone, which I believe is a violation of the FDCPA and the XXXX. 
They provided contradictory and confusing information about the debt and their authority to collect it, which I believe is also a violation of both federal and state law. 
I attempted to contact XXXX XXXX directly at the number provided by XXXX XXXX but was unable to reach anyone. 
My investigation has uncovered a pattern of deceptive practice by this company, in fact a pattern of what I am complaining about What I want the company to do : Cease all collection efforts until they provide proper validation of the debt, including : The exact amount owed The name and address of the original creditor Proof of the debt Verification of the debt, including payment history and any judgments ( as required by Michigan law ) Acknowledge and address the potential violations of the FDCPA and the XXXX committed by both XXXX  XXXX  and their agent, XXXX  XXXX. 
Additional Information : Reference Number provided by XXXX XXXX : XXXX I have attached copies of all relevant communication, including the collection letter, my validation request, and any other correspondence. 
I am willing to cooperate with the CFPB in any investigation of this matter. 
Please note : I am particularly concerned about the potential violations of XXXX laws, as I am a resident of XXXX  and XXXX these laws provide me with additional protections against abusive debt collection practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX a Capital One account was opened without my permission. There is a debt on my report of {$290.00}. There is another capital one inquiry on XX/XX/XXXX which was also fraudulent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: NEW CITY FUNDING CORP.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It XXXX Concern : Upon further investigation, I have retained new copies of my credit reports, and noticed that you did not furnish the credit bureaus with the required disclosure, within the period required by law. You are required by federal law to place a notice of dispute on my account within 30 days of my dispute, which you signed for on [ XXXX ]. I have retained a copy of your signature and date of receipt, as well as a time-stamped copy of my credit reports, showing that you have violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Section 807 ( 8 ) by not placing the disclosure within the required 30-day period.

Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in your reporting.

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non- compliance, as per FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies [ 15 U.S.C . 1681s-2 ] ( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute. If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Kikoff Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX dropped me XXXX points over a late payment to Kikoff. Reporting late payments is illegal see FCRA. Also this was not a late payment it was a new loan with kikoff. My XXXX was supposed to raise my credit score due to my first loan being paid off with Kikoff and yet they never raised my score by over XXXX points like they were supposed to after all loans were paid off. Its was never corrected and additionally dropped me XXXX points over inaccurate info so altogether I lost over a XXXX points over inaccurate info.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2024 I was contacted by Citizens Bank about possible fraudulent activity. They went over several transactions amounting to $ XXXX. They were all fraudulent. They then closed the debit card and filed a claim. 2 days later the other debit card on the account was frauded, over {$800.00}. I Called and had card closed and filed another claim. 
They notified me that the claims were denied because of " previous relationships " with a 2 of the multiude of companies that were apart of the claim. These relationships are with companies that the whole county has relationships with as one of them are the only provider.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Since this is my second request, I will also XXXX provided the reasons for disputing the information. I have enclosed it again sending a copy of this letter to the Federal Trade Commission to inform them that I have proof of sending letters to you and that you have not complied with my request. Additionally Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I am entitled to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report and expect a thorough investigation of my claims, I have reported this matter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) to seek their assistance in resolving this issue. 

Please find below my reasons for dispute : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Since this is my second request, I will also XXXX provided the reasons for disputing the information. I have enclosed it again sending a copy of this letter to the Federal Trade Commission to inform them that I have proof of sending letters to you and that you have not complied with my request. Additionally Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I am entitled to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report and expect a thorough investigation of my claims, I have reported this matter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to seek their assistance in resolving this issue. 

Please find below my reasons for dispute : 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 2024-09-25 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: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Hi i noticed there was a hard inquiry on my credit from OneMain financial on XX/XX/year>. I spoke with a customer service representative from OneMain financial institution on XX/XX/year>. They were able to confirm a application for a loan was applied under my social security number at a OneMain location at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX. The representative stated she will mark the application as fraud. she told me that the application didn't go through. I'm more concerned about the identity theft and the hard inquiry that impacted my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I am submitting this complaint/dispute without error or any influence from any third-party agency. Please see the following attached documentation below and meet my requests as soon as possible. Thank you for your timely compliance!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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:
" 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 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 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: Kikoff Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This company kickoff was un reachable with no way to speak with live agent. I sent emails for 5 months requesting that this account be closed, instead they continued to report fraudulent trade lines on my credit report that were fictious. This company is fraud and needs to be stopped immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I dont know who Im supposed to talk to, but Im tryna buy a house, and yall got this account marked as disputed. Thats messin me up, and I need it gone today. Why yall keep messin with peoples accounts like this? This dont make no sense at all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have identified significant inaccuracies on my credit report, which TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXX continue to verify as correct, despite clear evidence to the contrary. The continued reporting of this incorrect information is not only misleading but also a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 609 and Section 611, which require accurate reporting and thorough investigations of disputes. 

I have included proof that demonstrates the inaccuracies, yet the credit bureaus have failed to make the necessary corrections. This negligence in correcting the false information after being provided with clear evidence is unacceptable. I demand that this incorrect information be removed from my credit report immediately to prevent further damage to my credit standing. 

Please take immediate action to rectify this matter and ensure full compliance with federal regulations.

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 2024-09-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have identified significant inaccuracies on my credit report, which XXXX, Experian, and XXXX continue to verify as correct, despite clear evidence to the contrary. The continued reporting of this incorrect information is not only misleading but also a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 609 and Section 611, which require accurate reporting and thorough investigations of disputes. 

I have included proof that demonstrates the inaccuracies, yet the credit bureaus have failed to make the necessary corrections. This negligence in correcting the false information after being provided with clear evidence is unacceptable. I demand that this incorrect information be removed from my credit report immediately to prevent further damage to my credit standing. 

Please take immediate action to rectify this matter and ensure full compliance with federal regulations.

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 2024-09-25 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief