vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out to dispute an incorrect late payment reported on my account with XXXXXXXX XXXX for XX/XX/year>. Ive always been on time with my payments for this account, and I have never missed or been late with a payment. The report of a late payment is simply not accurate. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit bureaus are required to ensure the information they report is accurate ( 15 USC 1681e ( b ) ). Reporting this late payment is a clear mistake and a violation of this standard. Additionally, the FCRA ( 15 USC 1681i ) requires credit bureaus to investigate disputes like mine and correct or remove inaccurate information promptly. I request that this account be updated to reflect the correct status as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED '', which is consistent with my payment history. I also ask that you provide an explanation of how the late payment was verified and why it was reported as 30 days past due. If it can not be verified, please remove it from my report immediately. 

This mistake impacts my credit unfairly and does not reflect my actual payment history. I trust you will address this issue promptly and ensure my report is updated to represent my account accurately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: National Credit Adjusters, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Dear Sir/Madam : I am writing in regards to the above-referenced debt to inform you that I am disputing this debt. Please verify the debt as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 
I am disputing this debt because I do not owe it. I am disputing this debt, you should not report it to the credit reporting agencies. If you have already reported it, please contact the credit reporting agencies, inform them that the debt is disputed, and ask them to delete it from my credit report. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate, or failing to report information correctly, violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
Finally, please note that I do not wish to receive further telephone calls or letters concerning this debt that I do not owe to your client. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires you to respect this request. See 15 U.S.C. 1692 ( c ).

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: Central Portfolio Control Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, Portfolio XXXX XXXX sent a text message to my ex-boyfriend whom I have had no connection with for over two years with information about an alleged debt, disclosure that they were a debt collector, and an account number and password that enabled my ex to log in to the account and obtain information about my alleged debt without my permission. I have never been associated with the phone number the information was sent to. This third party disclosure led to harassment from my ex and mental anguish as a result of the illegal third party disclosure. I do not owe Portfolio XXXX any money nor do I have any overdue bills.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Verisk Analytics Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This company is publishing, selling and or providing an alleged public record to XXXX credit agency without my written instructions. 

15 US CODE 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes Pursuant To 15 USC 1681n ( Civil Liability For WillfulNoncompliance ) {$1000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Helvey & Associates, Inc., Warsaw, IN Branch
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Investigation [ File # XXXX ] DELETED XXXX XXXX {$280.00} collection [ Helvey & Assoc ] from my credit report. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX, I called XXXX XXXX Customer Service to request they update records with all 3 major credit bureaus and delete collection account. XXXX XXXX responded on XX/XX/XXXX with fraudulent, deceptive practices by creating and reporting a new collection account reflected on my XX/XX/XXXX credit report as : Date Updated XX/XX/XXXX Remarks >PLACED FOR COLLECTION< ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX COLLECTION AGENCY Past Due >Collection< High Balance {$280.00} Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Estimated item will be removed XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX records should reflect current, accurate account information. Since XXXX, XXXX XXXX 's unfair, deceptive and abusive practices have : i. ) adversely impacted my credit report, ii. ) severlely impaired my ability to obtain funding, iii. ) declined my credit score XXXX points, iv. ) resulted in higher credit rates, v. ) caused reputational harm to my livelihood as a licensed financial professional.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My account with EQUIFAX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as la
te and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later th
an 21 days before the payment due date.

EQUIFAX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Subject : Rebuttal of Bankruptcy Reporting Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to dispute and rebut the bankruptcy information that has been reported on my credit report. I believe there has been an error or misunderstanding, and I kindly request a thorough investigation into this matter. Bankruptcy Dispute Details : - Debtor Name : XXXX XXXX - Case Number : XXXX - Filing Date : XX/XX/XXXX - Chapter : XXXX XXXX I would like to bring to your attention the following concerns and ask for your prompt attention to rectify the situation : 1. Inaccurate Reporting : I dispute the accuracy of the reported bankruptcy information. To the best of my knowledge, I have not filed for bankruptcy, nor have I been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings. This information is incorrect and misleading, and I request an immediate correction of my credit report. 2. Identity Theft : Considering the absence of any bankruptcy filing by me, it is possible that my identity has been compromised. I strongly suspect that this erroneous bankruptcy filing is a result of identity theft or a reporting error. I request a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the source of this incorrect information. 3. Supporting Documentation : I have attached relevant supporting documentation, including copies of my credit reports from other credit bureaus that do not reflect any bankruptcy filings. This evidence serves to demonstrate that the bankruptcy reporting on my credit report is erroneous. 4. Corrective Action : I kindly request that you conduct a comprehensive investigation into the reported bankruptcy filing and take the necessary steps to remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you provide me with written confirmation once the correction has been made. I understand the importance of accurate credit reporting, and this erroneous bankruptcy information has had a significant negative impact on my creditworthiness and financial opportunities. I am actively working towards maintaining a positive credit history, and I rely on accurate information for this purpose. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and the urgency with which it should be addressed. Please keep me informed of the progress and resolution of my dispute. I can be reached at the provided contact information should you require any further clarification or documentation. Thank you for your immediate action in rectifying this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution. Sincerely, 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 2024-11-26 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
There is unauthorized inquiry on my report that i do not recognize 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 2024-11-26 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:
Subject : Dispute of Unauthorized Credit Inquiries What Happened? 
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is FTC Complaint Number XXXX, filed on FTC Complaint Date XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed 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  Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft.

" I am attaching the report of the formal complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) as additional support for this claim. This report reinforces my request for the removal of unauthorized inquiries from my credit report, as it details the lack of authorization for these inquiries and the inadequate response from the credit bureau involved. '' Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

Formal Request : I am formally requesting a thorough and manual investigation of the disputed inquiries and their removal if there is no verifiable documentation. I reserve the right to take legal action and file an additional complaint with the CFPB and my state 's Attorney General. 
Sincerely XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing unvalidated late payments on my credit report. Despite my written dispute over 30 days ago, you have failed to respond or provide the required validation, which constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You must immediately remove these disputed late payments from my consumer report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Dispute Under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) Request for Investigation and Correction To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute an inaccurate item on my credit report, as provided under my rights outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ). This section of the law requires credit reporting agencies to investigate disputed information and promptly update or delete items that can not be verified or are found to be inaccurate. 

The disputed item is as follows : 1. Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Listed : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Account Name : XXXX Date Listed : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date Listed : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date Listed : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX Under 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ) ( A ), any item that can not be verified as accurate must be promptly deleted from my credit report. I request that you conduct a thorough investigation of this matter and provide me with the following : Verification of the Disputed Item : Evidence confirming the accuracy of the account information. 

Correction or Deletion : If the item can not be verified, it must be corrected or deleted from my credit report as required by law. 
Notification of Results : Written confirmation of the investigation results, including an updated copy of my credit report reflecting any changes made. 
Please respond to this dispute within the legally mandated 30-day investigation period.

Failure to comply may result in further action to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because my credit report shows a collection account that I have no knowledge of or connection to. This account has been mistakenly linked to my profile, and my attempts to address the issue through the credit bureau have not led to a satisfactory outcome. Despite submitting documentation to request verification and removal, the credit bureau continues to report the account as legitimate without providing sufficient evidence. This has negatively impacted my credit score and financial stability, and the lack of corrective action is both unfair and deeply frustrating. 
XXXX XXXX : XXXX : {$12000.00} XXXX  XXXX : XXXX : {$7500.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief