vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address several concerning issues regarding the handling of my personal information as governed by various sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related statutes. 

Firstly, according to 15 USC 1681 section 602 ( a ) of the FCRA, it is imperative that consumer reporting agencies such as Experian conduct their operations with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' privacy rights. As a consumer, I am entitled to ensure that my private information remains secure, as reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which mandates financial institutions to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of customers ' nonpublic personal information.

Under 15 USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), it is explicitly stated that consumer reporting agencies may only furnish consumer reports under circumstances outlined in written instructions from the consumer. I have not provided consent, neither written nor implied, for XXXX, Experian, or any furnisher of information to credit agencies to share my personal information. 

Furthermore, according to 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to third parties without informing consumers of their right to opt out of such disclosure. I have not been properly informed of this right by the relevant financial institution.

Additionally, the reporting of adverse items of information, such as the account in question, without my consent violates 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), which restricts consumer reporting agencies from including such information in consumer reports.

Moreover, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, and XXXX and Experian are failing to uphold reasonable procedures to prevent violations of the FCRA, as mandated by 15 U.S. Code 1681e.

Finally, under 12 CFR 1016.7, I am exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

In light of these violations and discrepancies, I expect immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

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 2024-05-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is maybe my 7th or 8th time disputing and reporting these fraudulent accounts reporting to my credit report and they still are not being removed. I'm not sure what more steps I need to take but I need these accounts removed immediately. Theyre affecting my life in ways that are more than detrimental.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Despite my persistent efforts, these issues remain unresolved. Enclosed is a copy of the letter I previously sent to the credit bureaus. Your firm 's response dismissed my request for verification of erroneous items on my report as " frivolous '' or " irrelevant. '' I want to stress the importance of this matter to me. Should you choose to disregard my original request, which was sent via certified mail, I will not hesitate to escalate the issue to the Federal Trade Commission. I urge you to conduct a thorough review of the following information and provide evidence supporting the alleged item, such as a contract, note, or any document bearing my signature. Failure to do so will leave me with no choice but to demand the immediate removal of these items from my 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to address several concerning issues regarding the handling of my personal information as governed by various sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related statutes. you are in violation and this needs be addressed immediately. 

Firstly, according to 15 USC 1681 section 602 ( a ) of the FCRA, it is imperative that consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax conduct their operations with fairness, impartiality, and respect for consumers ' privacy rights. As a consumer, I am entitled to ensure that my private information remains secure, as reinforced by 15 USC 6801, which mandates financial institutions to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of customers ' nonpublic personal information.

Under 15 USC 1681 section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), it is explicitly stated that consumer reporting agencies may only furnish consumer reports under circumstances outlined in written instructions from the consumer. I have not provided consent, neither written nor implied, for Equifax, XXXX, or any furnisher of information to credit agencies to share my personal information. 

Furthermore, according to 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ), financial institutions are prohibited from disclosing nonpublic personal information to third parties without informing consumers of their right to opt out of such disclosure. I have not been properly informed of this right by the relevant financial institution.

Additionally, the reporting of adverse items of information, such as the account in question, without my consent violates 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), which restricts consumer reporting agencies from including such information in consumer reports.

Moreover, 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, and Equifax and XXXX are failing to uphold reasonable procedures to prevent violations of the FCRA, as mandated by 15 U.S. Code 1681e.

Finally, under 12 CFR 1016.7, I am exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

In light of these violations and discrepancies, I expect immediate action to rectify the situation and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute an unauthorized hard inquiry listed on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered an inquiry made by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2024. It is important to note that I did not provide any authorization for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to acess my credit report, nor do I have any record of initiating a transaction or applying for credit with them. 

As stipulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I hereby request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this matter. It is imperative that you verify the accuracy and legitimacy of the inquiry with the respective creditor. I am aware of your obligation under the FCRA to complete this investigation within a reasonble timeframe. 

I also request that you provide me with verifiable proof of your findings and any actions taken as a result of this investigation. Should the disputed inquiry be unverifiable or found to be inaccurate, I request that it be promptly removed from my credit report. 

Furthermore, I would like to emphasize the mandate of the FCRA, which requires consumer reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible acuracy of information concerning individuals. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I anticipate receiving updates regarding the progress of the investigation.

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 2024-05-08 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: NC

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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:
I want to be absolutely clear : I did not authorize these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these inquiries be blocked and removed from my record. I want to stress that this request is not a mistake, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of facts. It's crucial to highlight that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this, I hope to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure it receives proper attention. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I have no intention of deceiving or manipulating the situation in any way.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill — Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a credit card with Synchrony Bank which I've been unable to pay for a while due to financial hardship. I can't pay anything at all so I never tried to set up a payment plan because I can't afford even that. Now they have sent me a court notice demanding I contact their attorney within 28 days or there will be a default judgment against me. However when I call the attorney they don't answer or return calls. Therefore there is no way to comply with their demands and i will have a default judgment against me without a chance to defend myself! I think they are refusing to answer the phone for this very reason, to take advantage of that loophole in the court system to get that default judgment. Is there anything you can do to help? Thank 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2024 I disputed the charge off in the amount of {$690.00} with XXXX and CBNA Per IRS Publication 4681, Charge-Off 's are income and income is not permitted to be reported on ANY Credit report. On XX/XX/2024 my dispute was completed but the charge off for {$690.00} was not removed from my report. This account is a " Charge-Off '' and is in violation of the FCRA & the FDCPA it needs to be removed from ALL of my Credit Reports/Files immediately . In addition, I have provided XXXX with IRS Publication 4681 and 26 Section CFR 1.6050P.1 and 6050P.2, which clearly establish that a Form 1099-C must be filed and provided to the consumer. Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance I am Requesting { {$1000.00} }.

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 2024-05-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the inaccurate negative items on my credit report. I have submitted multiple complaints to the credit bureaus requesting verification of these items, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 609. However, despite my repeated requests, I have not received the necessary proof to validate these entries. According to FCRA Section 609, if verification is not provided, the credit bureaus are obligated to remove these disputed items from my credit report. I kindly request that the credit bureaus promptly investigate and rectify this matter in accordance with the FCRA guidelines to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. Thank you for your attentiontothisissue. Attached you will also find my ID as proofofmyidentity and my Proof of Address.

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 2024-05-08 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the inaccurate negative items on my credit report. I have submitted multiple complaints to the credit bureaus requesting verification of these items, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 609. However, despite my repeated requests, I have not received the necessary proof to validate these entries. According to FCRA Section 609, if verification is not provided, the credit bureaus are obligated to remove these disputed items from my credit report. I kindly request that the credit bureaus promptly investigate and rectify this matter in accordance with the FCRA guidelines to ensure the accuracy of my credit report. Thank you for your attentiontothisissue. Attached you will also find my ID as proofofmyidentity and my Proof of Address.

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 2024-05-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Compliance with FCRA 605B entails the eradication of any erroneous entries from my credit dossier. These entries do not accurately reflect my credit history. I am entitled to compensation of {$1000.00} for each such erroneous entry on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
First National Bank sent me a letter stating " Based upon the deposit Account agreement you received at account opening, FNB reserves the right to close your account ( s ) for any reason. Your above- referenced account ( s ) with FNB will be closed n thirty ( 30 ) business days from the date listed above, and an official check representing the balance in your account ( s ) on that date ( if applicable ) will be mailed to the above address ''.

I sent an Certified Letter to First National Bank Revoking their Security interest, Lien and Power of Attorney. The tracking number is ( XXXX ). I was delivered on XX/XX/2024. They failed to acknowledge my letter and proceeded to close my account. 
As stated in my Letter I'm revoking their POA with the IRS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was the victim of an imposter scam involving my XXXX checking account and Zelle involving XXXX separate transactions with posting dates between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ( see below ). I went to XXXX to dispute the charges and provided all the information required under Regulation E, Section 1005.11 ( b ) ( 1 ) to provide proper notice. The gentleman at the branch told me that the Zelle charges were not eligible for reimbursement and that he would submit the others as disputes. I inquired again about the Zelle charges because I understood that Zelle had announced that it would be reimbursing imposter scams, but was told again that the Zelle transactions were not subject to reimbursement. 

Zelle announced in XX/XX/XXXX in response to Congressional and other inquiries that it would reimburse customers for imposter scams. Notwithstanding, XXXX indicated that the Zelle transactions could not be reimbursed and Zelle does not provide a method to seek reimbursement directly through Zelle. I filed a complaint through the CFPB against XXXX and did not have a positive outcome. I am now filing this complaint against Zelle for false representations to the public and Congress regarding reimbursement for imposter scams. Zelle should be held to live up to the public representations and promises it has made about these types of scams. 

XX/XX/XXXX Zelle payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  DEBIT XX/XX/XXXX Zelle payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  DEBIT XX/XX/XXXX Zelle payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  DEBIT XX/XX/XXXX Zelle payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: MO

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

The accounts below have violated my rights. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I looked at my EQUIFAX credit report on XX/XX/2024 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 supposed 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. 
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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-08 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit while knowing there is a need to insure they exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a RESPECT for the consumers RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 
The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting, and these unfair credit reporting methods undermine my public confidence which is essential to the banking system. 
I never gave my expressed, written consent for these consumer reporting agencies to report my information, which violated 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and this leads to an alleged identity theft, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. These accounts are not related to any transactions made by me, 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