vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Good day! 
I am reaching out regarding several concerning accounts in my credit report that require investigation for a lawful resolution. Upon review, I identified inaccuracies and inconsistencies that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The violations I have noted include : Violation of Timely Payments Regulations Violation of Finance Charge Determination Violation of United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) I request that you provide proper evidence showing that I was late on this account, in compliance with Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Ai, 15 USC 1666b, and 1637 ( b ). If you can not supply the required evidence, you can not deem payment as late, which constitutes a violation of Section 15 USC 1681s-2. Please update the account as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED. '' Additionally, I am filing this complaint due to the multiple inaccuracies in my report, which have negatively impacted my ability to secure credit. The violations that need prompt attention are : FCRA Section 616 - Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA Section 603 ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( A ) - Obligations with Respect to Disclosures of Personal Information FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Furnishing Deceptive Forms Violation of Credit Report Permissible Purposes Privacy Act violations U.S.C 552a ( g ) ( 1 ) ( A ) USC 1692e I demand verifiable proof, specifically the original consumer contract with my signature, for the accounts listed. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if you can not provide this proof. Therefore, I insist that the accounts be VERIFIED or REMOVED immediately. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: PA

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 my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: CA

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 XXXX Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX Bank account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) 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. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: CA

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 Bank account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) 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. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX of 2024 I received a from the Bankruptcy Court stating it does not communicate with credit reporting agencies on behalf of a party or debtor. With that being the case how could they possibly verify my Bankruptcy as 100 % Accurate? They failed to meet their obligation to do a fair investigation according to 15 USC 1681. 

15 USC 1681 Section 603 ( 3 ) ( E ) States : The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumer 's credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. 

They also violated my rights numerous times According to 15 USC 1681 Section 602 A which states : I have the right to Privacy According to 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written permission. 

According to 15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person has reasonable cause to believe the information is inaccurate. 

** any implied consent is hereby REVOKED **

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 2024-12-26 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:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX 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 2024-12-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am 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 three Bureaus, Transunion, XXXX, and 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 2024-12-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am 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 three Bureaus, XXXX, Experian, and 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 2024-12-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit report has items that have resulted from fraud which I never benefitted from. 
This is a defamation of my character and is incredibly insulting, my rights are being violated which is absolutely distressing. This is already reported to the Federal Trade Commission but it still appears on my report, what a disappointment, the very thing that exists to protect people like me yet nothing is resolved.

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 2024-12-26 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:
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. The accounts below have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 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 ) ( a ) 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. Delete the accounts below : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX, Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>, Equifax. 
Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX, Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>, Equifax. 
Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX, Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>, Equifax. 
Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX, Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>, Equifax. 
Creditor Name : XXXX, Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>, Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I always pay my bills on time, I know this for sure. I dont understand why this company says I paid late in some months. According to USC 1666b, any billing mistake should be fixed and marked as paid on time. 

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated.

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 2024-12-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX mos prior to turning XXXX yrs old, my Shop Your Way ( Sears ) Mastercard advised that my interest rate would increase from 19.99 % to 33.74 % on my XXXX birthday. I have had this account for many years to purchase ALL my appliances and warranty protection agreements from Sears. I always paid my account on time and receive XXXX monthly notices to receive money back to make further purchases. Since this increase coincides with my XXXX birthday, I believe it is age discrimination. I would contact my Senator XXXX XXXX as head of the Senate Banking Committee but unfortunately he was not re-elected. I will not be using this account in the future but feel it important to report this practice because there was no reason based on my good credit history to increase my interest rate except for age. This is a discriminatory practice that needs to be addressed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request assistance with multiple inaccuracies on my credit report that have adversely impacted my credit standing. Despite my efforts to resolve these issues directly with both creditors and credit reporting agencies, I have not received a satisfactory resolution. These inaccuracies include erroneous information regarding account details, duplicated accounts, outdated collection entries, incorrect open or closed account statuses, and unauthorized inquiries, all of which create a misleading portrayal of my creditworthiness. I kindly ask the CFPB to require the involved parties to correct, delete, or update the disputed information on my credit report in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), so that my credit report can reflect my accurate financial history. I am attaching supporting documents and I look forward to your assistance in resolving this matter promptly. Thank you for your attention to this request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Cease and Desist Request for Deletion of Collection Account Dear COLLECTION COMPANY, I am writing to formally request that you immediately cease all reporting of the collection account associated with my name, which appears on my credit report. This request is made under the privacy protections afforded to me by 15 U.S. Code 6802. I have reviewed my credit report and noticed that your company is reporting a collection account that is inaccurate or incomplete. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe to be erroneous. If you do not cease reporting this account, I am formally requesting Proper Validation and Proof of Claim as per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). I seek comprehensive validation of the alleged debt, including evidence establishing that I am the party obligated to settle this debt and that there exists a legally binding contractual obligation compelling me to do so. For clarity, I request that all communication be limited to written correspondence until adequate validation of the purported debt is provided. To assist you in meeting this request, please furnish the following required documentation : 1. A copy of the original contract or agreement under which the debt arose.

2. A detailed account statement showing the amount of the debt, including any fees or interest.

3. Date of Last Activity.

4. Full, accurate social security number that may help to identify me as the correct person you are trying to collect from.

5. Documentation confirming that you have the legal right to collect this debt.

6. Any correspondence related to this account that includes my signature or consent.

I demand that you take the following actions : 1. Immediately cease reporting the collection account associated with my name.

2. Confirm in writing within 15 days that this account has been deleted from all credit reporting agencies or provide the requested validation. Please understand that failure to comply with this request may result in further actions on my part, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal remedies to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope to resolve this issue swiftly. Please understand that failure to comply with this request may result in further actions on my part, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal remedies to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope to resolve this issue swiftly. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Kindly remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I did not authorize their creation and was not aware of their presence. Under USC 1681g, I request their removal within 15 days. Supporting documents are attached.

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 2024-12-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Kindly remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I did not authorize their creation and was not aware of their presence. Under USC 1681g, I request their removal within 15 days. Supporting documents are attached.

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 2024-12-26 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:
In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, this creditor has violated my rights, under 15 USC 1682 section 6O2, 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 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