vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This DISPUTE LETTER is being submitted in light of the recent Overhaul of Consumer Records by the Credit Bureaus. I have recently paid for a copy of my credit reports, and reviewed my credit file, as is being reported with you, and noticed there are several inaccurate accounts and/or items on my report. The below listed accounts were not opened by me, and that I did not profit from these accounts having been opened.

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify - through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 

It is also my request by virtue of the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) that documentation showing evidence of a properly opened investigation of the below disputed accounts be forwarded to me along with any and all responding letters or documents of these alleged creditors. Failure to provide to me these documents along with certified proof of contractual agreements between myself and all of the below listed alleged creditors shall constitute admittance that this consumer reporting agency is reporting inaccurate and unverifiable consumer information and shall be removed and deleted immediately to comply with the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) legislation.

\nI demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. 

The below listed accounts by the Original Creditors, who have reported these accounts within my credit reports, do not belong to me in part or in whole. Let it also be noted that I did not give my authorization for anyone else to open these accounts. 

They are being listed as follows : 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 XXXXXX/XX/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 2024-10-07 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:
This DISPUTE LETTER is being submitted in light of the recent Overhaul of Consumer Records by the Credit Bureaus. I have recently paid for a copy of my credit reports, and reviewed my credit file, as is being reported with you, and noticed there are several inaccurate accounts and/or items on my report. The below listed accounts were not opened by me, and that I did not profit from these accounts having been opened. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify - through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account.

It is also my request by virtue of the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) that documentation showing evidence of a properly opened investigation of the below disputed accounts be forwarded to me along with any and all responding letters or documents of these alleged creditors. Failure to provide to me these documents along with certified proof of contractual agreements between myself and all of the below listed alleged creditors shall constitute admittance that this consumer reporting agency is reporting inaccurate and unverifiable consumer information and shall be removed and deleted immediately to comply with the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) legislation.

\nI demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. 

The below listed accounts by the Original Creditors, who have reported these accounts within my credit reports, do not belong to me in part or in whole. Let it also be noted that I did not give my authorization for anyone else to open these accounts. 

They are being listed as follows : 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 XXXXXX/XX/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 2024-10-07 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: IL

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
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 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: IL

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 2024-10-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I consistently ensured timely payments, so I'm puzzled by an error in my credit report.

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 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Account XXXX XXXX Company name : Credit collection service XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to such debt

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
after looking over my Experian consumer report I've noticed that there is a collections account that doesn't belong to me but keeps reporting to my consumer report. The creditor that's reporting the debt obtained this debt from another third party company in which neither creditors had the proper consent to obtain my personal information and share any information about me to anyone else. I have no knowledge of the creditor that's currently reporting this account but yet they are reporting that I owe an alleged debt. how can I owe a debt if there isn't any proper agreements or approval? Experian is reporting this inaccurate information in which I asked them to thoroughly investigate my dispute and remove any account and information that doesn't belong to me.

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 2024-10-07 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: UPGRADE, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Request for Debt Validation Pursuant to Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing in response to your recent communication regarding the alleged debt associated with account numbers Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am hereby exercising my right to request validation of the debt in question. 

I am requesting that you provide the following information to validate the debt : 1. The name and contact information of the original creditor.

2. The original account number and the amount of the alleged debt.

3. Documentation establishing that I am the responsible party for the debt.

4. Verification that the debt is not time-barred by the applicable statute of limitations.

5. A copy of the original signed agreement or contract that purportedly authorizes the debt.

I assert my rights under the FDCPA to ensure that the debt is valid and that all necessary information is accurately provided. I request that all collection activities be suspended until the requested information is provided.

Please be advised that any failure to comply with the FDCPA requirements may result in legal action and remedies available under applicable law. Your prompt attention to this matter and timely response are appreciated. 

Kindly provide the requested documentation to the address listed above within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Failure to validate the debt within the specified timeframe will necessitate that the debt be considered invalid, and any further collection actions will be deemed unlawful. 

Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter in a timely and compliant manner. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am submitting this complaint personally, not on behalf of any third party, and it is not being made in error. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I am alleging unauthorized use of my Social Security number and personal identifying information by an individual or company. Without my consent, they used this information to apply for goods, services, or financial gain, resulting in the creation of accounts. I have no knowledge of these accounts, they must remove any incorrect or unverified item. Their adverse and unacceptable actions have severely harmed my credit scores.

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 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Needs to lower interest rates accrued on account and settle a payment plan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Please reference Case Number : XXXX & XXXX The investigation was closed because there was a payment on XX/XX/XXXX from the town of Monument to the XXXX  XXXX for {$4500.00} That is a separate and unrelated transaction to the {$4500.00} that was lost. 

If you would like to verify that the XX/XX/XXXX, payment from XXXX to the XXXX was a separate transaction, please do so. Here is the accounting contact for the Town of XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX As a summary here is the chain of events : In Late XXXX, the Town of XXXX paid the XXXX  XXXX {$4500.00}. They were paying us for a service they use us for. 

After the XXXX received that {$4500.00}, XXXX contacted us and wanted to cancel that service. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, the XXXX refunded XXXX {$4500.00} via the online Bill Pay system. 

That is the {$4500.00} that Wells Fargo turned into an electronic payment and sent to XXXX XXXX. That money was never received by the XXXX of XXXX and is still lost. XXXX years after the transaction was made. 

In XXXX of XXXX, the XXXX of XXXX decided that they would indeed need our services, so they paid us AGAIN in a separate {$4500.00} transaction. 

It is that XX/XX/XXXX transaction that Wells Fargo has assumed was the lost/found money, but it is not. It was a completely separate transaction. 

The {$4500.00} that was sent to XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX has never been found by the XXXX of XXXX, nor has it been returned to the XXXX XXXX. 

Please re-open this investigation with the correct information so that we can recover the lost money.

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 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such.

Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry.

Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit.

Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry.

Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process.

Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have three unauthorized hard credit pulls in my credit scores that I would like to remove. They are XXXX on XX/XX/year>, XXXX XX/XX/year> and XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/year>. My credit profile has been hacked on XXXX XXXX and every so often I receive these unauthorized credit pulls.

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 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Unauthorized withdrawals or charges — 
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Midland Credit Management has been garnishing my check for a year and 7 months. I am at my final payment and now they are saying they have not received the payment. The payment has been coming from my employer the same way for a year and 7 months. Now that it is last payment all of sudden, they have not received the payment. The payment was taken out of my check on XXXXIt has been XXXX weeks, and the payment has not updated. I contacted my employer, and they verify the payment was sent to Midland credit management. I reached out to Midland Credit Management on XX/XX/year> and as always received horrible customer service. The lady I was trying to explain my issue to kept over talking me and was very rude. She even stated she does not know why I am going back and forth with her regarding my balance. I asked her and the manager what documents I can provide to show proof of payment that was taken out of my check. I was told there is no document I can submit, and I will just have to wait for payment to be received. I have remaining balance of {$200.00} since XX/XX/year>. A payment of {$140.00} was taken out of my check on XX/XX/year>. It is now XX/XX/year> and another payment will be taken out of my check for the wrong amount due to the balance not being updated. I asked what will happen if an overpayment occurs, will I receive my money back. The manager stated it depends.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such.

Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry.

Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit. 
Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry.

Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process.

Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

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 2024-10-07 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Please remove this information from my credit report within four business days, in accordance with Section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I would appreciate a notification once this has been done. Thank you for your prompt attention to this importantmatter.

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