vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
See attached Doc Despite my previous written requests, the unverified items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You stated in your responses to my previous dispute letters to you that you have verified that the items listed below are accurate, but you failed to send me copies of the documents that you used to verify these accounts as per my request.

As defined by the IRS Even if you didn't receive a tax form 1099-c you must report cancelled debt and gross income The IRS clearly states charge off as income the reporting of this account is inaccurate. Why is this errouneous reporting showing a balance owed if the account was charged off? INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE COSUMER REPORT, WHICH MAKES THIS REPORTING INACCURATE. 



I am writing to request the immediate deletion of this information provided to you by XXXX XXXX that is being reported on my credit file, which is in violation of the Metro 2 Credit Reporting Guidelines. The inaccurately reported information is causing significant harm to my credit standing and financial well-being. Ive studied constitutional consumer protection laws extensively along with civil/federal court proceedings such as Dixon-Rollins v. Experian Information Solutions

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 2023-05-10 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
See attached Doc Despite my previous written requests, the unverified items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You stated in your responses to my previous dispute letters to you that you have verified that the items listed below are accurate, but you failed to send me copies of the documents that you used to verify these accounts as per my request.

As defined by the IRS Even if you didn't receive a tax form 1099-c you must report cancelled debt and gross income The IRS clearly states charge off as income the reporting of this account is inaccurate. Why is this errouneous reporting showing a balance owed if the account was charged off? INCOME DOES NOT GET REPORTED ON THE COSUMER REPORT, WHICH MAKES THIS REPORTING INACCURATE. 



I am writing to request the immediate deletion of this information provided to you by XXXX XXXX that is being reported on my credit file, which is in violation of the Metro 2 Credit Reporting Guidelines. The inaccurately reported information is causing significant harm to my credit standing and financial well-being. Ive studied constitutional consumer protection laws extensively along with civil/federal court proceedings such as Dixon-Rollins v. Experian Information Solutions

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX I requested the credit bureaus to investigate every piece of information on my credit report. Below is the enclosed listed accounts. Attached is a copy of my tracking number #. 

According to the FRCA The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 
They stated my account was verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation according to the law. Also every piece of information on these accounts are still, not reporting 100 % Accurate And according to the FRCA 15 USC 1681 everything has to be 100 % Accurate Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Tracking numbers 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 2023-05-10 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several incorrect accounts. I feel that these accounts are adversely affecting my credit report and costing me thousands of dollars in interest every year. I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt v. Gravens 281 SW 715, 719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists, It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. 


SYNCB/MTRSFM XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : 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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX I got a message welcoming me to bank of America and an email asking to verify my email. Then at XXXX getting a message that they could not open an online account for me.i never tried to open an account and have never used bank of America so I believe it was fraud.

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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I sent a money order to XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX on XXXX  for {$450.00} which was processed on XX/XX/XXXX. The XXXX at XXXX XXXX has also sent me a ledger and a letter saying that I have paid the {$450.00} in full. National Credit Systems still insists that I owe XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX the original {$450.00} even though I paid in full 6 months ago and have sent the ledger and letter as proof to the National Credit Systems email. I have even disputed this charge with XXXX by sending in the ledger and letter on XXXX In turn, XXXX has reported that there is a {$0.00} balance for this account. Yet for some reason, XXXX still has not closed this account and insists that I owe the {$450.00}. When I ask for proof they have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX about the original {$450.00} or for a status report they become very disgruntled. They do not have proof that they have recently contact XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and do not have proof that this debt has not been paid past the date my payment was processed by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: Source Receivables Management LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
The creditor admits to contacting me eight times even after opting out of communications. They have been sending letters more than once. They spoke of a contract that was not provided from original creditor showing my signature. I did not acknowledge any ownership of such account or any knowledge.The FDCPA at 15 U.S.C. 1692d prohibits a debt collector from engaging in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt. 15 U.S.C. My information was also breached in XXXX by XXXX. My personal information was leaked to the dark web including my social security number several times. I have disputed several times with original creditor. The address listed is also not the address I resided at the time. The data breach and opening of the account match with year of opening of account. I have provided proof below.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy 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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was informed by XXXXXXXX XXXX that I owed a debt of {$4300.00} to a third party debt collector. And I was totally confused because the company was under national credit system. I did try to dispute this matter twice! Now XXXX wont let me dispute it and because the original creditor violated THE FCRA -15usc6802 and now they are trying to take away my own right to dispute and actually help me! These people want me to claim fraud so bad, and this isnt fraud! Its abuse, and a legit threat of and to my livelihood.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. Equifax is required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify this item ( A ). It is not permitted to report this item as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 



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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, the list of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681. 

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 15 U.S.C. 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY 15 U.S.C. 1681 SECTION 604 A ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

15 U.S.C. 1681S-2 ( 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 A CRIME WHICH ANTEDATES THE REPOT 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 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/23 I received a notification from, what I thought was Paypal, regarding a transaction on my account for a purchase that wasn't mine. 
I contacted the fictious company, and they hacked my phone and was able to get into my Venmo account and PayPal account. 
I reported this to my bank and they were able to stop the transactions for both. 
Venmo dismissed the balance but PayPal wants me to pay the balance. 
Please help. 

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX I had multiple business accounts with Wells Fargo and had on average overdraft fees of $ XXXX {$400.00} per month

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 2023-05-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to block or remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
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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 2023-05-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to block or remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX is reporting The XXXX XXXX in amount of {$500.00} ; this appears to be a duplicate account which Midland Credit Management is also attempting to collect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party. I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and all is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports. XXXX XXXX and U.S. Bankruptcy Court XXXX. Please remove these items ASAP.

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 2023-05-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
This is my 7th endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, MD XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$27.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PR XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX MD XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX OF XXXX XX/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 non-monetary relief