vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Army and Air Force Exchange Service
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Specifically, your actions have violated the following provisions of the FDCPA : * **12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : ** This section prohibits you from using unfair or unconscionable means of collection, which can include harassing phone calls, misleading statements, or threats of violence.

* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) : ** This section restricts the false or misleading representations you can make about a debt.

* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) : ** This section limits the number of times you can contact me regarding the debt.

* **15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 7 ( A ) : ** This section prohibits harassing, oppressive, or abusive conduct in connection with debt collection. 
* Remove any inaccurate information about this debt from your records. 

I am aware of my rights under the FDCPA and will not hesitate to take legal action if these violations continue.

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 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I want to emphasize that I did not provide written authorization for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Therefore, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report. It is crucial to clarify that this request is not due to any oversight or error on my part. Rather, it stems from the fact that I did not expressly permit these transactions to be included in my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally dispute the debt you are attempting to collect from me. I am writing to inform you that your recent collection efforts have violated my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Specifically, your actions have violated the following provisions of the FDCPA : * **12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : ** This section prohibits you from using unfair or unconscionable means of collection, which can include harassing phone calls, misleading statements, or threats of violence. 
* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) : ** This section restricts the false or misleading representations you can make about a debt. 
* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) : ** This section limits the number of times you can contact me regarding the debt. 
* **15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 7 ( A ) : ** This section prohibits harassing, oppressive, or abusive conduct in connection with debt collection. 
**Due to the aforementioned violations, I am requesting that you : ** * Immediately cease all communication attempts regarding this debt. 
* Remove any inaccurate information about this debt from your records. 

I am aware of my rights under the FDCPA and will not hesitate to take legal action if these violations continue.

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 2024-05-09 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit report and noticed some fraudulent accounts in my name. I don't know how they got their but I was told file an FTC Report and submit to the credit bureaus and it will be removed.

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 2024-05-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I want to emphasize that I did not provide written authorization for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Therefore, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report. It is crucial to clarify that this request is not due to any oversight or error on my part. Rather, it stems from the fact that I did not expressly permit these transactions to be included in my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
Please expedite the removal of the unauthorized accounts from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I did not initiate or authorize these accounts, and I am unaware of their origins. In accordance with USC 1681g, I am formally requesting their removal within the next 15 days. Enclosed are the pertinent documents for your thorough review and reference.

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 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to formally dispute the debt you are attempting to collect from me. I am writing to inform you that your recent collection efforts have violated my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Specifically, your actions have violated the following provisions of the FDCPA : * **12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) : ** This section prohibits you from using unfair or unconscionable means of collection, which can include harassing phone calls, misleading statements, or threats of violence.

* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( i ) : ** This section restricts the false or misleading representations you can make about a debt.

* **12 CFR 1006.34 ( d ) : ** This section limits the number of times you contact me * Unexplained charges or fees added to the * Immediately cease all communication attempts regarding this debt.

* Verify and validate the debt with documentation. 
* Remove any inaccurate information about this debt from your records. 

I am aware of my rights under the FDCPA and will not hesitate to take legal action if these violations continue.

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 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't temporarily delay making payments
Company: Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to lodge a formal complaint against the law firm Fein Such Kahn & Shephard PC , specifically concerning the conduct of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in relation to their handling of debt collection practices against me. This complaint is rooted in what I believe to be a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Without any prior written communication that detailed the nature of the alleged debt, Fein Such Kahn & Shephard PC, under XXXX XXXX direction, initiated a lawsuit against me. It is important to note that I never received a demand letter that outlined the debt or provided an opportunity for me to respond or arrange for payment. This omission deprived me of my rights to dispute or verify the debt before any legal action was taken. 

As a result, a lawsuit was pursued, culminating in a judgment issued against me for {$6000.00}, without providing any opportunity to settle or contest the claim outside of the courtroom. The lack of preliminary communication clearly contradicts the FDCPAs mandate that debt collectors must provide a written notice of the debt within five days of initially contacting the consumer, outlining the amount of the debt and the creditors name, and informing the consumer of their right to dispute the debt. 

Given these circumstances, I urge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate this matter thoroughly. I seek the reversal or, at minimum, the suspension of the judgment against me, in addition to any other appropriate remedies. Such actions by debt collectors should not go unchecked as they significantly impact consumers rights and well-being. 

Enclosed are copies of the relevant documents pertaining to the case. I am willing to provide additional information if required and am hopeful for a resolution that corrects the disregard of consumer rights demonstrated in this case. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I await your prompt response and assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im a victim of XXXX XXXX and nothing has changed in my report. I mailed my dispute to Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX proof in the upload documents.. I have not heard anything from Equifax in over XXXX days I will be suing Equifax in XXXX business days .. distinctly verify all methods that were use to verify accounts. I demand to know the. Name of agent or rep you spoke to, department, etc ..also documents with my signature and consent serving as proof. Along with terms and agreements. I have my police report along with my affidavit. 15 U.S. Code 1681c 2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft U.S. Code ( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. These following accounts are fraudulent and need to be blocked and deleted.. 

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to Cushman v Equifax 1997 XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) XXXX Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in XXXX  days!!!!! 
USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to Cushman v Equifax 1997 XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these XXXXaws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in XXXX  days!!!!! 
USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to Cushman v Equifax 1997 , Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in XXXX days!!!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the XXXX Bureaus, XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I found out the creditor didn't give the required 21-day notice with a statement. This would've let me pay on time and avoid late fees. This error made it seem like I didn't pay when I should have, which is the creditor 's mistake.

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 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This is the XXXX time in the last XXXX plus years this keeps showing up as collections on my credit report under DIFFERENT collection agencies. All are documented in your system. Now Jefferson Capital SYST is trying to collect on a XXXX bill that is NOT even my LAST NAME. I want to file a suit against XXXX, and Every collection agency for damaging my credit, causing mental harm, and the time it takes me to remove these from my CREDIT. PLEASE HELP ME.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
Someone opened up XXXX  XXXX Accounts with Marcus By Goldman Sachs under my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX a victim of identity theft and nothing has changed in my report. I mailed my dispute to Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX proof in the upload documents.. I have not heard anything from Equifax in over 45 days I will be suing Equifax in 4 business days .. distinctly verify all methods that were use to verify accounts. I demand to know the. Name of agent or rep you spoke to, department, etc ..also documents with my signature and consent serving as proof. Along with terms and agreements. I have my police report along with my affidavit. 15 U.S. Code 1681c 2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft U.S. Code ( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. These following accounts are fraudulent and need to be blocked and deleted..

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!!

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!!

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im a victim of identity theft and nothing has changed in my report. I mailed my dispute to Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX proof in the upload documents.. I have not heard anything from Equifax in over 45 days I will be suing Equifax in 4 business days .. distinctly verify all methods that were use to verify accounts. I demand to know the. Name of agent or rep you spoke to, department, etc ..also documents with my signature and consent serving as proof. Along with terms and agreements. I have my police report along with my affidavit. 15 U.S. Code 1681c 2 - Block of information resulting from identity theft U.S. Code ( a ) Block Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. These following accounts are fraudulent and need to be blocked and deleted.. 

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!!

USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!! 
USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), 15 USC 1681e ( b ) Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX According to XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax is suppose to ensure MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY : This account Violates these laws.15 USC 1681I, 15 USC1681s-2, 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) , 15 USC 1681e ( b ) . Delete account immediately. This account is fraudulent and has to be deleted in 4 days!!!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act this creditor has violated my rights under 15 USC 1681 section 602 states I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 section 604A section 2 also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Under 15 USCS 1666b, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 
Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. 

I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.

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