vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
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. 

And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 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:
n 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 2024-08-08 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S.. Code Section 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that results from alleged identity theft, no later than four business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and this company is in violation of this law because I'm a victim of identity theft. Please delete these items as soon as possible : 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 Please remove the following incorrect personal information : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX. I am demanding these unauthorized inquiries : 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

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 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of several accounts and inquiries from my credit report. These accounts and inquiries are unauthorized and does not belong to me. The presence of data breach has negatively impacted my credit standing, leading to a significant drop in my FICO score. 

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries that I did not recognize or authorize. These inaccurate information in my report have resulted in negative remarks that are adversely affecting my credit score and financial reputation.

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

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Account Name : XXXXXX/XX/XXXXAccount Number : XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX - {$0.00} - exp XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX {$1300.00} - exp, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$1200.00} - exp, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$520.00} - exp, XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX - {$1200.00} - XXXX And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax 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 XXXX 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 2024-08-08 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: Westlake Services, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against Westlake Financial for significant violations of my consumer rights, both under federal law and the laws of Florida. My concerns involve several breaches, including : Violation of Federal and State Privacy Laws : Westlake Financial has failed to provide me with an opportunity to opt out before disclosing my personally identifiable financial information to third parties, such as other financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies. This breach contravenes the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ) and the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 ( FIPA ). I had explicitly informed Westlake Financial that I did not consent to the sharing of my private information. Nevertheless, Westlake Financial has justified its actions based on its Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice, which appears to misinterpret or misapply the requirements of the GLBA. 

Unauthorized Sharin

g of Information : I have never entered into any agreement, nor have I authorized Westlake Financial to share or transfer my personal information to another financial institution. This unauthorized action raises significant concerns. Failure to Provide Account Information : I have repeatedly requested a complete accounting of my account from Westlake Financial, including detailed documentation signed by an authorized representative. Instead, Westlake Financial has on
ly provided a copy of the Promissory Note. This lack of clarity suggests potential violations of the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ). 

Violation of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act ( FCCPA ) : In my recent notices to Westlake Financial, I specified that all correspondence should be sent to a designated address, with any mail sent to other addresses being deemed inconvenient and an invasion of privacy. Despite this clear instruction, Westlake Financial has continued to send mail to an address I have indicated as inconvenient. 

Identity Theft Allegations : Federal law defines identity theft as " a fraud committed using the identifying information of another person '' ( 15 USC 1681a ( q ) ( 3 ) ). By sharing my financial information without my consent, Westlake Financial is engaging in activities that may constitute identity theft under federal and potentially Florida law, as well as employing extortionate means to collect credit extensions.

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 2024-08-08 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report.I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.

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 2024-08-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2024-08-08 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed for some accounts to be disputed. I am requesting the disputes for the accounts listed below be halted immediately as well as I am requesting that the remarks be removed on these accounts as well. - XX/XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 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:
" 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 XXXX 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 : ( XXXX ) 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 ( XXXX ) 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX. My business checking account, with a balance of just over {$160000.00} was closed without notice and the account balance is now {$0.00}. I noticed this on the morning of XX/XX/XXXX and immediately called Capital One to understand what had happened. 

I talked to a XXXX and was told they did not know the reason or when/ if I would get my money. I asked to speak to a supervisor and got the same information. She said a letter would be mailed to me. I asked to speak to her supervisor and was told no. She was the highest level I was allowed to talk to. I asked to talk to the back office, who apparently would know why this has happened. I was told no. I asked her to find someone internally that she could talk to while I waited. She said no. The best she could do was send an email to the back office that would be answered in 7-10 business days. 

The account was opened on XX/XX/XXXX. Multiple withdrawals and deposits have been made since with no issues right up to XX/XX/XXXX. I don't understand why the account would be closed after being open and working with no issues for 3 months. This is a business checking account for a restaurant. After they verified all the company info, what possible reason could there be to close it with NO explanation. 

I'm trying to run a business and my money is gone and I have to wait on a letter to even know what is wrong. If there is a legal reason they needed to close the account, I get it. What I have a HUGE problem with is not knowing where my money is and not being able to find out what the issue is while having to wait on the US Mail to get the reason. I have to make payroll, rent and mortgage payments at the end of this week and next. I am not going to be able to pay all my bills this week.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
There is an inquiry from SYNCXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> which I didn't not apply for on my Credit Report. I had my idenity stolen on XX/XX/year> and have been dealing with this with my bank at this time and was notified of this issue and put a freeze on my Credit reports today. I also noticed that my only phone number I have had on my Credit Report is changed to XXXX which is NOT me. Looks like they go into my account and changed that. I did speak to XXXX and they said they put my correct phone number back which is XXXX. That is the only number that should be on my account. I would like the XXXX XXXXe inquiry removed off my credit report and would like to have the only contact number on all my credit reports to be XXXX. If I need to setup a password or something, then that is great. 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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 2024-08-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
n 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 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I received on XX/XX/year>, an email notifying me of the impending closure of my account ending in XXXX, effective XX/XX/year>. The email stated that the closure was due to adverse past or present legal action involving an individual or entity associated with the account. 

Upon receiving this notice, I called customer service., I was informed that my account will indeed be closed. Despite speaking with multiple representatives, including a supervisor, I have not been provided with the source of the information that led to this decision. 

In order to address this issue, I kindly request that Capital One disclose the following : The source of the information that resulted in the decision to close my account. 
Any report or documentation related to this information. 

Please, understand the source of this information is crucial for me to rectify any inaccuracies and resolve this situation. I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving the requested information that resulted in the adverse action of closing my account.

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