vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report as soon as possible. SEE 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 2024-10-25 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report as soon as possible. SEE 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 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report. 

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report. 

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal information.

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 2024-10-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request that you block and delete the following accounts from my credit report pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ). I am a victim of a recent data breach, and I believe that these accounts may have been compromised as a result.Accounts to be Blocked and Deleted : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request that you block and delete the following accounts from my credit report pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ). I am a victim of a recent data breach, and I believe that these accounts may have been compromised as a result.Accounts to be Blocked and Deleted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX  letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
Dispute of Collection Account - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) Dear TransUnion Team, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of the collection account for XXXX, account number XXXX, which is currently reported as derogatory on my credit report. 

**Details of the Dispute : ** 1. **Inaccurate Reporting** : The account indicates a balance of {$1500.00} and a charge-off status dated XX/XX/year>. However, I contest the validity of this debt. I request that you provide proof of the outstanding amount and any documentation that verifies the legitimacy of this charge-off. 

XXXX. **Lack of Recent Payment Activity** : The account has no documented recent payment activity and shows the last activity as XX/XX/year>. This raises concerns about the accuracy of this account and its continued reporting. 

XXXX. **Impact on My Credit Standing** : The derogatory status of this account is having a significant negative impact on my credit score, limiting my ability to secure credit and affecting my financial opportunities. 

I kindly request that you investigate this matter in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and if you are unable to verify the debt, please remove this collection account from my credit report. 

Please send me written confirmation of your findings and updates to my credit report following your investigation. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent 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 2024-10-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I couldnt believe it when I checked my credit report today and saw accounts that shouldnt be there. Im so careful with my checks, and suddenly, there are all these errors. I refreshed the page, hoping it was a one-off glitch, but the inaccuracies stayed. Im asking that my documents be fully reviewed so I can put this issue behind me once and for all.

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 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts listed below due to my status as a victim of a data breach. This request is made pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ). 
Accounts to be Blocked and Deleted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Demand for Immediate Removal of Charge Off and Violation of 15 USC 1681c-2 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you that the 4 business days that you were given to block certain information in my credit report that I believe resulted from identity theft has passed, as per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. 

The following information is not related to any transaction or activity performed by me : CAPITAL ONE - XXXX ( 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 I requested that these items be blocked from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the aforementioned law in a letter that reached you earlier.

Attached to these letters were copies of the following documents : 1. Proof of my identity 2. A copy of the identity theft report, ( I have a Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Report and/or a police report ) 3. A statement explicitly declaring that the disputed information does not relate to any transaction or activity performed by me.

I respectfully request that you act promptly on this matter, as the law requires you to block the reporting of this information no later than four business days after the receipt of these documents.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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:
My account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 

Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX  XXXX I got an offer from XXXX  XXXX stating see if im pre-approved for a card No impact to my credit. So I applied for a card.was approved for a quick silver card. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX trans Union and XXXX sent XXXX XXXX messages, texts, saying a credit check was done by XXXX  XXXX. ON XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX called XXXX  XXXX fraud Department to ask about The credit check. XXXX XXXX took The dispute and said they would connect XXXX XXXX with a update. So on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX never received a card. Called XXXX  XXXX on XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX for an update on The card and XXXX  XXXX stated we closed The account wait for an letter No other information.

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 2024-10-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I Checked My XXXX XXXX Credit Report I Notice a closed XXXX  XXXX XXXX account that's not mine It says I was an authorized user I was not aware this account was open & believe it Is Fraud I would like for you to remove this close account off my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting a claim against Midland Credit Management and XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding their actions in a lawsuit filed against me, their failure to provide the required verification of debt information, and their failure to comply with the court-ordered arbitration. 

Background Information On XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX, I received a lawsuit filed against me by Midland Credit Management and XXXX XXXX XXXX. In response, I sent a request on XXXX XXXX XXXX requesting the following information to verify the debt as permitted under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) : The amount of the alleged debt. 
The name of the original creditor. 
Verification or a copy of the original contract or agreement. 
Proof that Midland Credit Management is authorized to collect this debt on behalf of the creditor. 
The original creditors contact information. 
The original account number. 
The date the original creditor transferred the debt to Midland Credit Management. 

Despite my formal request, I received no response from Midland Credit Management or XXXX XXXX XXXX. Additionally, on XXXX XXXX XXXX the court ordered that the case require arbitration per the original creditors agreement, further emphasizing proper verification and compliance. 

Failure to Respond and Further Actions On XXXX XXXX XXXX, after the XXXX validation period had expired, I sent a follow-up letter demanding that Midland Credit Management drop XXXX XXXX and remove all negative entries related to this debt from my credit report. This request was made because they failed to provide any of the information I had asked for, as required by law. 

I have not received any documentation or communication from Midland Credit Management or XXXX XXXX XXXX to substantiate this debt, nor have they complied with the courts order to enter arbitration.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-25 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report as soon as possible. SEE ATTACHED.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation