vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Checkr, Inc
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have been waiting for multiple background checks conducted by Checkr, all of which remain " in progress '' despite significant time passing. The following background checks are still pending : XX/XX/2024 XX/XX/2024 XX/XX/2024 XX/XX/2024 XX/XX/2024 It is now XX/XX/2024, and no resolution has been provided despite repeated attempts to address the delays. 

XXXX 's Response : XXXX support informed me that, since Checkr is a third-party provider, they have no control over the process and directed me to Checkr for resolution.

Checkrs Lack of Transparency and Follow-Up : I have contacted Checkr frequently ( weekly or more often ) : I was repeatedly told my case was " escalated '' to their escalation team and that I would receive follow-up emails within XXXX hours. These follow-ups rarely occurred. 

I consistently received generic and unhelpful answers ( e.g., " it typically takes about a week, '' " its in the final stages, '' or " courts are experiencing backlogs '' ). 

On several occasions, representatives gave contradictory information. For instance, I was told my case was with a " special escalation team, '' which was later clarified as their standard background team. 

Deceptive and Misleading Behavior : I explicitly requested Checkr to cancel one of my pending background checks so Uber could initiate a new one. I was assured this would happen, but the status still shows " in progress '' in my portal.

Court Backlog Claim : Checkr cited " court backlogs '' as the cause for delays. However : I previously completed background checks through Checkr without issue.

I personally contacted the courts in question, and they confirmed they had not received any record requests from Checkr. 

Comparative Background Checks : I applied to drive for XXXX, and my background check was completed promptly. Additionally, the Massachusetts XXXX department certified my background without issue. 

Key Issues : Unreasonable Delays : The background checks dating back to XX/XX/2024, remain unresolved, with no clear reason provided. 

Lack of Transparency : Checkr has failed to give clear updates or explanations for these delays.

Deceptive Practices : Misleading and inconsistent information from Checkrs customer support team.

Given that my background checks have been successfully cleared by other platforms and the courts confirmed no backlogs, I believe Checkr is engaging in unfair and potentially deceptive practices. I seek immediate resolution, transparency, and accountability for these prolonged and unjust delays.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXX. 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 XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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:
I am writing to inform you that I am a victim of a data breach and am requesting the removal of certain accounts and inquiries from my credit report pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ). These accounts and inquiries were part of the data breach, and I believe they should be blocked and deleted from my credit file. 
The accounts affected by this breach are as follows : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX. XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} Additionally, the following inquiries are also associated with this breach and should be deleted : XXXX. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: LA

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 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 2024-12-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed 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 2024-12-17 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I DID NOT CONSENT TO THE FURNISHING OF THE LISTED ITEMS. PLEASE PROVIDE PROOF THAT I GAVE CONSENT TO LIST ON MY CREDIT REPORT OR 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX XXXX  account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
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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 2024-12-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-12-17 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau 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.

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 2024-12-17 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/year> To : Credit Reporting Agency Subject : Request for Removal of Unveriable Account Dear Credit Reporting Department, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account from my credit report as reported by [ XXXX, XXXX, or TransUnion ]. This request is based on the recent deletion of an account by XXXX, one of the four major credit reporting agencies. I recently disputed a charge-o for {$800.00} from XXXX & XXXX listed on my XXXX report, and following a thorough investigation, XXXX has completely removed this unveriable debt from my report as of XX/XX/year>. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), all consumer reporting agencies must ensure that information in consumer reports is accurate, fair, and veriable. Since XXXX has removed this account after its verication process, I request that you do the same and remove this unveriable account from my credit report. 
Supporting Consumer Laws : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires that inaccurate or unveriable information must be deleted from a consumer 's credit XXXX. I am exercising my right to ensure that my credit report remains fair, accurate, and free of unveriable information. Since XXXX has deemed this account unveriable and removed it, you must take similar action. 
Additionally, under FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), information suppliers must report only complete and accurate information. With XXXX having deemed this information unveriable, I urge you to align its records accordingly. 
Please provide conrmation of this removal within 30 days of receipt of this request. If the account is not removed, I am prepared to pursue further actions, including ling a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal action under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which allows consumers to seek legal recourse for willful non-compliance, and Section 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) for negligent non-compliance. 
I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it directly impacts my credit report 's integrity. Please notify me in writing once this deletion has been processed. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. 
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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XX/XX/year> To : Credit Reporting Agency Subject : Request for Removal of Unveriable Account Dear Credit Reporting Department, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account from my credit report as reported by [ Equifax, XXXX, or XXXX ]. This request is based on the recent deletion of an account by XXXX, XXXX of the XXXX major credit reporting agencies. I recently disputed a charge-o for {$800.00} from XXXX & XXXX listed on my XXXX report, and following a thorough investigation, XXXX has completely removed this unveriable debt from my report as of XX/XX/year>. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), all consumer reporting agencies must ensure that information in consumer reports is accurate, fair, and veriable. Since Innovis has removed this account after its verication process, I request that you do the same and remove this unveriable account from my credit report.

Supporting Consumer Laws : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires that inaccurate or unveriable information must be deleted from a consumer 's credit le. I am exercising my right to ensure that my credit report remains fair, accurate, and free of unveriable information. Since XXXX has deemed this account unveriable and removed it, you must take similar action. 
Additionally, under FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), information suppliers must report only complete and accurate information. With XXXX having deemed this information unveriable, I urge you to align its records accordingly. 
Please provide conrmation of this removal within 30 days of receipt of this request. If the account is not removed, I am prepared to pursue further actions, including ling a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal action under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which allows consumers to seek legal recourse for willful non-compliance, and Section 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) for negligent non-compliance.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it directly impacts my credit report 's integrity. Please notify me in writing once this deletion has been processed. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXX. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't temporarily delay making payments
Company: Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to file a formal complaint about the servicing of my student loan account with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). There are two primary concerns that urgently need to be addressed : XXXX. Lack of Reasonable Forbearance or Deferment Options : I recently began working in XX/XX/year> after a period of personal hardship involving relocation and difficulty securing employment. During this time, I fell behind on my loan payments. When I sought assistance from XXXX to help manage these circumstancessuch as a temporary forbearance or defermentno reasonable options were provided. Instead of working with me to establish a viable repayment plan, XXXX repeatedly reported my late payments to the credit bureaus, causing unnecessary damage to my credit profile. I have consistently expressed a long-term commitment to making monthly payments once stabilized, but XXXX has not offered a fair and practical solution. 

2. Incorrect Loan Information and Conditions : There is a serious issue with the account setup. The loan should list XXXX XXXX as the primary borrower and XXXX XXXX as the co-signer. XXXX XXXX was not enrolled in school, and this incorrect configuration has led to improper loan terms. Specifically, the loan did not receive the standard grace period after graduation, which is commonly afforded to student borrowers. Instead, the loan was set to immediate repayment under erroneous assumptions. I have contacted XXXX multiple times to correct this account information, but to date, no proper resolution has been provided. 

Requested Resolution : Correct the Primary Borrower and Co-Signer Information : Update the account immediately to reflect XXXX XXXX as the primary borrower and XXXX XXXX as the co-signer. 
Reinstate Appropriate Student Loan Terms : Adjust the repayment schedule to include the appropriate grace period and deferment options that should have applied had the account been set up correctly from the start. 
Reasonable Accommodation for Hardship : Offer a temporary deferment or forbearance that accounts for the recent hardships Ive experienced, as well as a fair repayment plan going forward. 
Credit Reporting Corrections : Remove or correct any negative credit reporting that resulted from AESs refusal to provide relief and the incorrect application of loan terms. 
This situation is both urgent and important to me. I am prepared to continue making timely payments now that I am employed, provided XXXX addresses these issues fairly and in accordance with industry standards. Please respond with a clear plan for resolving these matters. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this complaint. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My account with EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history 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 to be updated.

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 XXXX XXXX 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!

Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief