vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
It's derogatory reporting to my credit report from XXXX XXXX XXXX ; which is causing me hardship.They have sold my credit information to various credit collecting agencies, and garnished my wages unlawfully. These agencies have violated me in so many ways. They are sending me letters, calling my personal phone number, and emailing me ; which is a violation of my privacy. I had zero knowledge of this company selling my information. We as consumers are violated every day with these company 's fraudulent practices. These debts are already paid through our XXXX XXXX XXXX The violation becomes over kill, and is a XXXX issue, by reporting derogatory information. This is considered deformation. These corporations want to overly profit adding interest, putting our information on the stock market, and selling our information to other agencies. 

According to HJR 192 these debts are not ours, because they are already paid. I can send in any documentation as requested. This include emails, letters from numerous companies, and a call list. 

" The Federal Government took our lawful money out of circulation in 1933 but Congress had to provide the people a remedy. Public Law : " Chap. 48, 48 Stat. 112 '' under HJR 192 is that remedy and in part states that the Federal Government will discharge all of our debts, public and private, dollar for dollar ''.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I mailed a certified letter to TransUnion disputing several inaccuracies on my credit report and requested an investigation. I requested that they provide proof of verification documents retained in their files up to and including contracts or agreements with my wet signature as granted to me by 15 USC 1681g. I further requested that if they were unable to verify the information that it be promptly deleted as per FCRA 15 USC 1681i and attached a copy of my drivers license and social security card. 

By XX/XX/XXXX, I still had not received an update to the status of my dispute from XXXX, XXXX and subsequently submitted a 2nd dispute letter of my personal information and public record as I had learned I was a party in the XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
On approximately XXXX, XXXX, I received the completed dispute. They failed to provide any proof or documentation of the disputed items and simply attached " consumer disputes '' to the disputed items. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I called and attempted to inquire about the dispute letter dated XXXX, XXXX regarding my personal information and public record and the agent disconnected the call. I tried to start a 3rd dispute into the unverified personal information and public record and the fact that they did not provide me with any proof/documentation of how the disputed accounts were verified or delete the name variations or phone numbers and the account is now locked so I can only dispute in writing. I asked to dispute the public record again with proof they verified with the Indiana Court and not a 3rd party such as XXXX that does not have my authorization or consent to report unverified information they collect from their sources and I received nothing. 
I advised that I was affected by the XXXX data breach and it did not matter at all. After 3 disputes, they continue to report unverified inaccurate information and will not provide me with documentation of their verification method.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting 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 discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and corrected : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$14000.00}

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unethical practices of XXXX, XXXX and the failure of XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax to address fraudulent collections on my credit report. In XXXX, my identity was stolen and several accounts were opened using my information, including a {$25000.00} loan and a credit card with a balance of {$5000.00}. Upon discovering the fraud, I promptly contacted the issuing bank ( XXXX XXXX  ) and was assured that the debt would be cleared. 

In XXXX, I began receiving calls and letters from XXXX XXXX demanding payment for this fraudulent debt. Despite providing proof that the debt was not mine, they refused to remove it from my credit report. As a result, I was denied refinancing for my home, student loans for my daughter 's education, and personal credit cards. As a XXXX  of a company, I was also unable to obtain a corporate card or small business loan, despite our company 's earnings of over {>= $1,000,000} per year. 

I have made numerous attempts to dispute the fraudulent collection with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX, but they have failed to take any action to remove it from my credit report. Despite providing evidence of my identity theft, XXXX XXXX has continued to claim that the debt is mine and has refused to remove it from my credit report. I have filed a dispute with each agency nearly every month requesting this be removed and they fail do remove it. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I hired a lawyer and paid {$3000.00} to resolve this issue, but XXXX XXXX still refuses to cooperate. The credit bureaus should be penalized for not listening to consumers and failing to adequately address fraudulent collections on credit reports. I have lost over {$120000.00} as a result of their inaction, which has prevented me from accessing my home equity and obtaining credit for my personal and business needs. 

I implore the CFPB to investigate the unethical practices of XXXX XXXX and the failure of XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX to address fraudulent collections on credit reports. These companies should be held accountable for their actions and penalized accordingly. I hope that the CFPB will take swift action to address this issue and prevent other consumers from experiencing the same financial hardships. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality, under 15 USC 1681 XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality, under 15 USC 1681 XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  Account " XXXX XXXX XXXX', has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unethical practices of XXXX, XXXX and the failure of XXXX, TransUnion, and XXXX to address fraudulent collections on my credit report. In XXXX, my identity was stolen and several accounts were opened using my information, including a {$25000.00} loan and a credit card with a balance of {$5000.00}. Upon discovering the fraud, I promptly contacted the issuing bank ( XXXX XXXX ) and was assured that the debt would be cleared. 

In XXXX, I began receiving calls and letters from XXXX XXXX demanding payment for this fraudulent debt. Despite providing proof that the debt was not mine, they refused to remove it from my credit report. As a result, I was denied refinancing for my home, student loans for my daughter 's education, and personal credit cards. As a XXXX  of a company, I was also unable to obtain a corporate card or small business loan, despite our company 's earnings of over XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

I have made numerous attempts to dispute the fraudulent collection with TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXX, but they have failed to take any action to remove it from my credit report. Despite providing evidence of my identity theft, XXXX XXXX has continued to claim that the debt is mine and has refused to remove it from my credit report. I have filed a dispute with each agency nearly every month requesting this be removed and they fail do remove it. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I hired a lawyer and paid {$3000.00} to resolve this issue, but XXXX XXXX still refuses to cooperate. The credit bureaus should be penalized for not listening to consumers and failing to adequately address fraudulent collections on credit reports. I have lost over {$120000.00} as a result of their inaction, which has prevented me from accessing my home equity and obtaining credit for my personal and business needs. 

I implore the CFPB to investigate the unethical practices of XXXX XXXX and the failure of TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXX to address fraudulent collections on credit reports. These companies should be held accountable for their actions and penalized accordingly. I hope that the CFPB will take swift action to address this issue and prevent other consumers from experiencing the same financial hardships. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unethical practices of XXXX, XXXX and the failure of Experian, XXXX, and XXXX to address fraudulent collections on my credit report. In XXXX, my identity was stolen and several accounts were opened using my information, including a {$25000.00} loan and a credit card with a balance of {$5000.00}. Upon discovering the fraud, I promptly contacted the issuing bank ( XXXX XXXX ) and was assured that the debt would be cleared. 

In XXXX, I began receiving calls and letters from XXXX XXXX demanding payment for this fraudulent debt. Despite providing proof that the debt was not mine, they refused to remove it from my credit report. As a result, I was denied refinancing for my home, student loans for my daughter 's education, and personal credit cards. As a XXXX  of a company, I was also unable to obtain a corporate card or small business loan, despite our company 's earnings of over XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

I have made numerous attempts to dispute the fraudulent collection with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian, but they have failed to take any action to remove it from my credit report. Despite providing evidence of my identity theft, XXXX XXXX has continued to claim that the debt is mine and has refused to remove it from my credit report. I have filed a dispute with each agency nearly every month requesting this be removed and they fail do remove it. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I hired a lawyer and paid {$3000.00} to resolve this issue, but XXXX XXXX still refuses to cooperate. The credit bureaus should be penalized for not listening to consumers and failing to adequately address fraudulent collections on credit reports. I have lost over {$120000.00} as a result of their inaction, which has prevented me from accessing my home equity and obtaining credit for my personal and business needs. 

I implore the CFPB to investigate the unethical practices of XXXX XXXX and the failure of XXXX, XXXX, and Experian to address fraudulent collections on credit reports. These companies should be held accountable for their actions and penalized accordingly. I hope that the CFPB will take swift action to address this issue and prevent other consumers from experiencing the same financial hardships. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: NCB Management Services Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
NCB Management Services is attempting to collect an alleged debt from me on behalf of XXXX. NCB is not the original creditor and in fact a 3rd party debt collector. In the letter attached to this complaint, XXXX clearly states that the alleged debt was charged off. Pursuant to Federal law, a charge off means that this debt is written off by the creditor. In the same letter, XXXX also clearly states that after they wrote off the debt, they then sold it to NCB. This is misleading and illegal. Pursuant to Federal law, when a debt is charged off, the company is to provide the consumer with a 1099 so the consumer can report the amount as income on their income tax. Pursuant to Federal law, it is illegal to furnish income on a consumer 's credit report. Since XXXX had clearly admitted to charging off the debt, the account should have then been deleted from all of my consumer reports at the time of charge off, not sold to be collected upon by a company who has no 1st hand knowledge of the alleged debt. Pursuant to Federal law the consumer has to give permissible purpose and written instructions for information to be furnished on their consumer reports. I did not give written instructions to XXXX  nor NCB to furnish this incorrect and illegal information to my consumer reports. I also do not have a contract with NCB Management Services. NCB is attempting to collect a debt that is legally not valid. NCB still continues to tarnish my reputation and credit with their false allegations and lies. This is still causing me undue hardship and discrimination against my credit die to their negligence and illegal practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account " XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX : {$7000.00}, company is reporting inaccurate information to my credit report. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681 & Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 U.S.C 1692 XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 ( a ) States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 ( a ) Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 ( a ) States a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the Consumer 15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 ( a ) Section 3 States at the consumers place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumers employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication.

15 U.S.C 1692 ( g ) section 809 states a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector.

15 U.S.C 1681 ( b ) Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S.C 1666 ( b ) states billing error.

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 2023-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX : {$7000.00}, company is reporting inaccurate information to my credit report. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C 1681 & Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 U.S.C 1692 XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 ( a ) States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 ( a ) Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 ( a ) States a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the Consumer 15 U.S.C 1692 Section 805 ( a ) Section 3 States at the consumers place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumers employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication.

15 U.S.C 1692 ( g ) section 809 states a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector.

15 U.S.C 1681 ( b ) Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S.C 1666 ( b ) states billing error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation