vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Accounts on my consumer report have been linked to identity theft, and I never provided written authorization, including a wet signature, for their inclusion. I recently communicated with your organization about this matter, and I am formally requesting the prompt blocking and removal of these accounts from my report. Their presence has caused significant emotional and financial distress, as they inaccurately represent my credit history and responsibilities. If this issue is not appropriately addressed, I am prepared to take legal action to protect my rights and seek resolution. These fraudulent items on my credit record have hindered my ability to achieve important financial goals, such as purchasing a home and meeting the needs of my family.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
As of XX/XX/2023. XXXX XXXX closed all of its locations in Wisconsin. ABC Fitness manages their memberships along with several other fitness franchises. Instead of canceling the membership because the gym closed its facilities and reimbursing the monthly fee. XXXX and/or ABC Fitness transferred the membership to another fitness franchise XXXX XXXX without any authorization from the member. Now former members are seeing that XXXX XXXX is drawing membership fees from their accounts without signing up for a membership from XXXX XXXX. ABC Fitness isnt taking any responsibilty but they are the ones who are responsible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf. Upon reviewing my credit record, I discovered the presence of late payments. Despite sending them letters over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving 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 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf. Upon reviewing my credit record, I discovered the presence of late payments. Despite sending them letters over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
Old addresses old debts and Bankruptcy whom is requesting that be on credit report?

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: AZ

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 2023-08-18 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern : On XX/XX/2023 the items below have been re-inserted into my credit file. You are required to notify me within five ( 5 ) days of reinserting a previously deleted item ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( a5B ) ). I did not receive any such notification. Delete the items immediately or I will be forced to take legal action! 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address a matter that requires urgent attention and resolution. On XX/XX/XXXX, an investigation was initiated within the XXXX XXXX XXXX, during which my personal information was accessed from credit bureaus without obtaining my written consent or any form of authorization. This occurrence is deeply concerning and raises serious privacy and legal issues. 

Under the framework of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681 ), it is unequivocally stated in section 602 ( a ) that consumer reporting agencies must conduct their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and utmost respect for the privacy rights of consumers. I firmly believe that XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX, as consumer reporting agencies, are bound by this principle. As the consumer, I hold the right to safeguard my private information, as further reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which emphasizes the obligation of financial institutions to respect customer privacy and confidentiality. 

It is crucial to highlight that, as defined by the statute, a " Furnisher of information to credit agencies '' falls within the ambit of a financial institution. According to 15 USC 1681, section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), a consumer report can be provided only with the explicit written instructions of the consumer to whom it pertains. I would like to emphasize that neither Equifax, XXXX, nor XXXX has procured my consent to disseminate this information, whether through verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or any other means. Thus, I hereby revoke any and all consent that may have existed, thereby withdrawing any authorization they might have presumed to have.

Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) explicitly states that Credit Bureaus are prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to any nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer has been informed of their right to restrict such disclosures. Regrettably, I was completely unaware of this investigation until after its conclusion, which directly contradicts both the policy and intent of the Privacy Act of 1974.

I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your commitment to resolving this issue in a fair and just manner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address a matter that requires urgent attention and resolution. On XX/XX/XXXX, an investigation was initiated within the XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, during which my personal information was accessed from credit bureaus without obtaining my written consent or any form of authorization. This occurrence is deeply concerning and raises serious privacy and legal issues. 

Under the framework of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681 ), it is unequivocally stated in section 602 ( a ) that consumer reporting agencies must conduct their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and utmost respect for the privacy rights of consumers. I firmly believe that XXXX, XXXX, and Experian, as consumer reporting agencies, are bound by this principle. As the consumer, I hold the right to safeguard my private information, as further reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which emphasizes the obligation of financial institutions to respect customer privacy and confidentiality.

It is crucial to highlight that, as defined by the statute, a " Furnisher of information to credit agencies '' falls within the ambit of a financial institution. According to 15 USC 1681, section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), a consumer report can be provided only with the explicit written instructions of the consumer to whom it pertains. I would like to emphasize that neither XXXX, Experian, nor XXXX has procured my consent to disseminate this information, whether through verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or any other means. Thus, I hereby revoke any and all consent that may have existed, thereby withdrawing any authorization they might have presumed to have.

Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) explicitly states that Credit Bureaus are prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to any nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer has been informed of their right to restrict such disclosures. Regrettably, I was completely unaware of this investigation until after its conclusion, which directly contradicts both the policy and intent of the Privacy Act of 1974.

I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your commitment to resolving this issue in a fair and just manner.

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 2023-08-18 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:
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 2023-08-18 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:
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 2023-08-18 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf. Upon reviewing my credit record, I discovered the presence of late payments. Despite sending them letters over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Mortgage is an ARM. Bank is required to send an estimate of the new payment. In XXXX, the interest rate adjusted for the first time, but the bank failed to give ( correct ) estimate before the first payment at the new rate was due. 

XX/XX/XXXX Bank sends letter stating " new monthly payment '' will be at an " Estimated Interest Rate [ of ] 3.000 % '' and the " Estimated Total Monthly Payment [ is ] {$7900.00}. '' XXXX Bank sends letter that LIBOR will no longer be used and the bank will let mortgagee " know in advance about any rate changes, including when they'll start and how they'll impact the payment amount. '' XXXX Bank sends letter reaffirming " new monthly payment '' will be at an " Estimated Interest Rate [ of ] 3.000 % '' and the " Estimated Total Monthly Payment [ is ] {$7900.00}. '' XXXX  Grossly contrary to previous letters, Bank statement reflects new Interest rate of 7.500 %, and a Total amount due of {$11000.00}. 

XXXX  Requested a bank rep, over the phone XXXX, to send a copy of the letter stating 7.500 % would be the new Interest rate and {$11000.00} would be the new Total due. 

XX/XX/XXXX Bank instead sends copy of XX/XX/XXXX letter reaffirming " new monthly payment '' will be at an " Estimated Interest Rate [ of ] 3.000 % '' and the " Estimated Total Monthly Payment [ is ] {$7900.00}. '' XXXX Again requested a bank rep ( XXXX XXXX, over the phone XXXX, to send a copy of the letter stating 7.500 % would be the new Interest rate and {$11000.00} would be the new Total due. XXXX states the previous letters are just " estimates. '' However, mortgagee replies and points out that the letters also state, " If the index changes by the time we calculate the exact amount of your new interest rate and payment, that amount may not match the estimate above. IF THAT HAPPENS, WE'LL SEND YOU ANOTHER NOTICE WITH THE EXACT AMOUNT OF YOUR NEW INTEREST RATE AND PAYMENT XXXX MONTHS BEFORE YOUR FIRST NEW PAYMENT IS DUE. '' XXXX states the bank sent no such notice and she will escalate, but no further contact from the Bank was received on 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX of XXXX XXXX & XXXX, attorneys for LVNV Funding garnished my wages for {$1000.00} for case number XXXX. This was fair as I owed that. In XXXX XXXX I got garnished again from the same case that I had already been paid in full for the out of {$880.00}. I got garnished XXXX times for the same account. This is embarrassing as well as my credit score went down.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dear Experian, There is information that is on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not being made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions. The identified transactions are not information related to any transactions by me as the consumer : 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 2023-08-18 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: TX

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 2023-08-18 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: TX

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 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
See the attached documents. I want the bureau to start the investigation on these accounts that I am never late for but they're reporting me as late.

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