vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Due to your violations, I will take legal action and submit a complaint for small claims for default judgment, which allows up to {$1000.00} per violation. I am requesting an ALLEGED DEBT to be VALIDATED, pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) validation of debt section, 15 USC 1692g. I also demand a request for accounting of this alleged debt, pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code, UCC Article 9-210. Therefore, I demand validation and verification of the alleged debt. Furthermore, it is imperative that you notify XXXX and Equifax to delete this information from my credit report immediately. The account in question is detailed and Unauthorized Accounts include the following : XXXX XXXX In addition, I am requesting for a copy of the 1099-C filed for the charged-off debt. XXXX must provide this to me, as the consumer, or you will be neglecting to comply with FEDERAL law. This leaves me no choice but to assume that you have neglected to comply with FEDERAL law by not filing a 1099-C as mandated. Consequently, I am compelled to inform you that I will report XXXX to the IRS for potential tax fraud using Form 3949-A if prompt action is not taken. As per IRS regulations, a canceled debt of {$600.00} or more necessitates the filing of a 1099-C form by federal or government agencies, or applicable financial entities. Failure to comply with this requirement constitutes tax fraud, a serious offense that I will not hesitate to report to the IRS. It is essential to understand that a canceled debt is considered ordinary income by the IRS. Consequently, any failure to file a 1099-C form, or any attempt to conceal such actions, constitutes inaccurate reporting. Income is not to be included on a credit report, and any such inclusion violates consumer laws and regulations. Your company 's actions are in clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 USC 1681s-2, which outlines the responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. Under this statute, it is prohibited to furnish inaccurate information knowingly or with reasonable cause to believe it is inaccurate. It is imperative that you take immediate steps to rectify this situation by deleting the inaccurate information from all consumer reporting agencies. Failure to comply will result in legal action being pursued, including holding XXXX accountable for willful noncompliance under 15 USC 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This statute stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with FCRA requirements may be liable for damages sustained by the consumer. I urge you to act swiftly and cease reporting this item to avoid further complications. Kindly delete this off my report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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 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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Midland Credit Management sent me an offer and I negotiated it with them. I completed payments and they are still billing me for {$260.00}. When I called them in reference to it, I was told that I still owed one more payment and they had cancelled my offer so they deducted the offer from the original ballance and charging me the resting ballance of the full amount. They tricked me into this deal and now it showing up on my credit report. My phone number is : ( XXXX ) XXXX. My address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Tx XXXX. 
Midland Credit Management , Inc Account : XXXX Ballance : {$260.00} Offer 3 automatically deducted payments from my account 1. {$80.00} 2. {$80.00} 3. {$100.00} Then I was called over the phone and being charged the {$260.00} which was not required.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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:
The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I looked at my Transunion credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And 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 ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, 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 suppose 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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Repossession — Deficiency balance after repossession
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
The car was a lemon from the time I drove it out the dealer lot there was nothing but problems with XXXX XXXX. Eventually the car engine gave out less than XXXX miles. Needed a new engine. Due to my health issues I don't have money to take care of a lemon car. The dealer sold me a lemon I never was that car but they told me the bank would only approve that car loan on that particular car due to low mileage.

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 2024-10-10 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:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account Number : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ).

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX. Under the CARES Act, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report.

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by [ XXXX XXXX ] about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under TILA.

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My son had an XXXX visit on XX/XX/year>. The XXXX XXXX XXXX did not provide me with a copy of my bill or notice that we owed a payment to them for services rendered until I received the attached collection notice through a text message link. I don't believe they have my correct mailing address as the debt collector 's notice has outdated information. 

I contacted their XXXX customer service line. They refused to pull the bill from collections and said that they obtained the mailing address from the hospital. The hospital sent me their bill without an issue. XXXX wants me to pay for bill so that the collection can be removed but I don't have not seen the original bill nor was it properly mailed to me. They said that their system sends out statements without verifying the mailing address. I provided them with my correct mailing address.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem accessing account
Company: GOLDEN 1 CREDIT UNION, THE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a text from GoldenOne Credit Union on XX/XX/XXXX asking if I was using my debit card to pay for my XXXXXXXX XXXX  subscription. I replied " yes ''. I tried logging in to see why they had sent me an alert, since I always use this account to autopay this bill. I was unable to login, and I was told to reset my password to gain access. I tried resetting my password but that did not work. I called GoldenOne to see what was going on and why I couldn't access my account. They told me it had been closed, and I asked why. They said it was because my mother was on my account ( I've had it since highschool and needed a parent on my account, I just kept her on ). They informed me that she could not be on my account but could not disclose why, even though I am the main account holder and it is my money! I have paychecks deposited into this account and auto-pay my bills. I've had this account for over 10 years, and I didn't even get anything in the mail, no text or email like they usually send out. So now I have to change everything. I have to wait for them to send me a check of the money that was in this account ( still haven't received that and it's been over a week as of XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX, I have to change my direct deposit info for my paychecks, and I have to change my autopayments for my bills. Thank God I have another bank account, but what if I didn't? This has been a huge headache and they won't even tell me what happened. They told me I couldn't simply remove my mother from my account, that I had to open a new one ( which I won't be doing after this experience with them ).

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 2024-10-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Account under the CARES Act, FCRA, and TILA Account Number : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a complaint against XXXX for inaccurately reporting a charge-off account on my credit report. This action is inconsistent with the protections established under the CARES Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ).

CARES Act During the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, I applied for and was approved for a financial relief program provided by XXXX. Under the CARES Act, creditors were required to provide payment deferrals or modifications and report the accounts in a favorable status while participating in these programs. Despite complying with the terms of the program, my account was marked as charge-off, which is a violation of this law.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) According to the FCRA, creditors and credit reporting agencies are required to report accurate information. Reporting my account as charge-off is incorrect and unfairly damaging my credit history. I am requesting the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this error is properly investigated and that the charge-off status is removed from my credit report.

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Additionally, under the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to provide clear and accurate information regarding credit terms and any modifications to them. I was not properly informed by XXXX about how the relief program would impact my account or how the status of the account would be reported to the credit bureaus. This lack of transparency is a violation of my rights under TILA.

Request Therefore, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require XXXX to remove the charge-off status from my credit report, as the information is inaccurate. I am attaching supporting documents that show I was part of a financial relief program and that this charge-off classification is incorrect.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and trust that you will take the necessary actions to rectify this situation, protecting my rights as a consumer. 

Sincerely, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.

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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to me.

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 2024-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM, INC.
State: NE

Complaint narrative:
The repetitive of incidents that keep happening with this company is a high risk that it puts client 's information at risk. On XX/XX/year>, I went to First Interstate Bank in XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX location. The purpose of the visit was to make a deposit of {$300.00} into my checking account I sent my gov state ID & ATM card to the teller. The {$300.00} was deposited into a different account that belonged to a different customer I am unsure how that happened considering I gave the teller my ID & ATM/Debit card. It is concerning how this company is allowing their staff handle these situations. As I was finishing fixing the error with the branch manager another staff member felt the need to inform me that I can go to another branch since these issues I keep having with this location.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation