vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. 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 in 60 days 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 8

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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.

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 2024-08-15 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: 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.

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Between the dates of XXXX XXXX XXXX I do believe the company Wells Fargo banking institution , has without my consent, incorrectly charged an surprised amount of overdraft fees, along with other illegal activities.

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 2024-08-15 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my credit report a few months ago and I noticed that there were two accounts there that didn't belong to me. I have never given anyone my information to use nor have I ever had any dealings with these companies. 

Here are the accounts : XXXX Acct # XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX With a balance of {$5300.00} XXXX Mobility Acct # : XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX With a balance of {$1300.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address an ongoing issue with identity theft and Experian 's failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Background : Incident : In XX/XX/year>, while reviewing my consumer report, I found several unauthorized and unfamiliar accounts. 
Action Taken : On XX/XX/year>, I filed an Identity Theft Police Report and submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) as instructed by the consumer reporting agencies. Despite these efforts, the problem remains unresolved. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, a consumer reporting agency must block identity theft information within 4 business days if it receives proof of identity, an identity theft report, identification of the fraudulent information, and a statement confirming that the information does not relate to any legitimate transaction by the consumer. Experian 's Non-Compliance : Failure to Certify Accuracy ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( C ) ) : Experian did not provide the required certification of accuracy.

Inadequate Reinvestigation ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ) : Experian neglected to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation.

Permissible Purpose Violation ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ) ) : An account wa
s reinserted without verifying its permissible purpose.

Failure to Block Information ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) : Despite sufficient documentation, Experian failed to block fraudulent account information.

Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n )
: Experians willful noncompliance with FCRA provisions has led to civil liability.

Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) : Negligence in handling my case further indicates noncompliance.

Inaccuracy in Reporting ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) : The inaccurate information breaches the obligation to ensure maximum possible accuracy. 
Experian 's actions have severely impacted my creditworthiness and infringed upon my rights as a consumer. I urge immediate corrective action to address and rectify these violations. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX account is not mine delete this account 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that do not belong to me and they are still reporting on my credit report. I have also submitted and multiple FTC Reports regarding the account that do not belong to me. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have reached out to midland several times to get them to provide a debt validation assignment contract with a wet signature from me. I have not received any of this requested information & the company has filed a lawsuit against me without providing the accurate information. I have been harrased and caused so much stress by this company who is attempting to sue me & I have never done business with this company. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information on my credit report. I am requesting that you investigate the discrepancies mentioned above ar promptly remove or correct any inaccurate information from my credit report. 
By the provisions of the Fair Credit Report Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them.

Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C Sec 1681 ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in 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 2024-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Rent Recovery Solutions
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
cease and desist dispute letter was sent XX/XX/29 no resolution ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1692C YOU HAVE VIOLATED MY RIGHTS BY INLAWFUL COMMUNICATIONS PLEASE REMOVE THIS COLLECTION OFF OF MY CREDIT REPORT

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
Due to recent data breach wanted to freeze credit with all 3 major credit bureaus ( already had an account with all 3 ). Was very simple and easy to do through XXXX and XXXX webpages- was very difficult to freeze credit with Experian due to dark patterns trying to sell you on their on their one of their protection subscriptions. 

There is no direct link to freeze your credit on their website through protection, credit, or any others tabs without clicking into " Experian XXXX '' which tells you your " Your Experian credit file is unlocked '' and you need to upgrade your account to lock it, even after you have done a security freeze, if you wish to lock it. There seems to be no mention of security freeze for free with them unless you click into " experian XXXX  '' and even then it's very subtle where it shows Experian credit file is different from a security freeze. 

After you log into Experian it'll ask to add credit card/account for their protection services which you won't be charged ( then in fine print shows 25 month after trial ), then home page mentioned about recent data breach and how to protect yourself which takes to page promoting their paid service to lock vs freezing. 

Very deceptive dark patterns trying to get people to sign up for their " protection services '' in order to freeze/lock.

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 2024-08-15 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report 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. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall -- i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. ''

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 2024-08-15 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information. 

The banking system is contingent upon equitable and accurate credit reporting, as stated in the equitable Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ). The banking system 's efficacy is directly impacted by inaccurate credit reports, and the public 's confidence is undermined by unfair credit reporting methods, which are essential for the system 's continued operation.

Therefore, the efficiency of the finance system is compromised whenever the FCRA is violated. This is a violation of my privacy with respect to my consumer report, as I have the authority to determine which items are included and which are not. Identity theft is the act of reporting any accounts without my written consent.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This results in civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n. The law permits a {$1000.00} fine per violation for each account listed without my expressed written assent. 

I reviewed my consumer reports and observed accounts that I had never granted anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have taken on a critical role and are obligated to report consumer information with the utmost accuracy, as the Fair Credit Reporting Act explicitly stipulates. I did not provide written consent to report them. I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the contents of the attached file. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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:
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 trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ) XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within XXXX 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 XXXX are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to XXXX ( b ) ( XXXX ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

I looked at my Transunion credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some incomplete and inaccurate things. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

According to 15 USC 1681 5, they are supposed to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2, they are supposed to 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 2024-08-15 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that do not belong to me and they are still reporting on my credit report. I have also submitted and multiple FTC Reports regarding the account that do not belong to me. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : 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 2024-08-15 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that do not belong to me and they are still reporting on my credit report. I have also submitted and multiple FTC Reports regarding the account that do not belong to me. 

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 2024-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
TD bank gave me approximately a week warning to that they were closing my account. I went to the bank on XX/XX/year>, the day they planned on closing the account and requested my balance in check form. They said they could not provide the balance and instructed that I wait for them to mail me my check. It has been a week already and I have not received my money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation