vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Escrow, taxes, or insurance
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I was notified on XX/XX/XXXX that I am behind {$10000.00} in my taxes through my escrow account. My mortgage company says they did not pay any of my taxes and I have to repay them. Also, in XXXX of last year they sent me an overpayment escrow check in the amount of {$3000.00}. When I received it I contacted my mortgage company to inquire if this was legitimate. They explained that this payment represents an escrow overpayment and that the check was mine free and clear. I was just advised that they want me to repay the {$3000.00}. Up until today, ( a year later ) they are just letting me know this. Their response is that, " we made a mistake but you owe us the money. ''

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 — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is complaint is serious and is not sent in error. The inaccurate nformation in my credit report has caused me frustration and incovenience as it has impacted my ability to secure credit approvals.

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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to follow up on my dispute letter dated [ XX/XX/XXXX ] concerning inaccuracies on my credit report. It has now been [ 36 ] days since the 30-day investigation period mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) expired. 

Your failure to adhere to the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which requires a response within 30 days, constitutes a clear violation of federal law. This statute mandates that you conduct a thorough investigation of my dispute and provide a resolution within the specified timeframe. Your inaction is unacceptable and not only impairs my credit standing but also infringes upon my rights as a consumer. 

The disputed items remain unresolved, and the details are as follows : XXXX XXXX Type of Business : Bank Credit Cards Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Type of Business : Bank Credit Cards Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Type of Business : Bank Credit Cards Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Type of Business : All Banks Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Enclosed are copies of my original dispute letter and the supporting documentation previously provided. Given your non-compliance with the legal requirements, I demand that you immediately : Complete your investigation : Correct or remove the inaccurate information from my credit report without further delay. 
Provide a written response : Detail the results of your investigation and confirm the actions taken to rectify this issue. 
If you fail to comply with these demands within the next 10 days, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter by my rights under the FCRA. 

This situation requires your immediate attention. I expect a prompt resolution to avoid further legal and regulatory actions.

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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern It has been brought to my attention that your company continues to ignore my requests for the removal of these late payments and inaccurate information still reporting on my credit report. 
The following late payments are reporting inaccurate and therefore need to be reinvestigated. 

Inaccurate late payments and incorrect and incomplete information 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX XXXX Account Number # XXXX Update to Open/Never late there is some inaccurate information reporting XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Update to Open/Never late 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX XXXX Account Number # XXXX Update to Open/Never late

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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SD

Complaint narrative:
I have already reached out to the credit bureaus regarding the inaccuracies on my credit report, but unfortunately, they have not taken the necessary steps to fix them. These errors are significantly impacting my creditworthiness and making it challenging for me to access favorable financial opportunities.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : 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 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: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.

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 — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently maintained on-time payments, so I find it perplexing to discover an error in my credit report. I am seeking precise and updated records that accurately reflect my timely payments for those accounts.

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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of fraud/a job Phishing email I got via my university  email. the scammer convinced me I was employed and that I should send out donations and later be reimbursed in the form of fraudulent forged checks ( total of 6 checks I deposited across all 3 accounts ) that I placed into three of my XXXX  XXXX accounts. all of these bank accounts were then closed and XXXX  XXXX ended their business relationship with me and one out of three of these bank accounts had been overdrawn into a negative balance because I had sent out my money for one of the donations and then I deposited the {$950.00} check just for it to be reversed days later I immediately paid this negative balance to bring my account back to XXXX dollars. XXXX XXXX has been communicating with me the remaining funds in my account and is in the process of mailing me my money in the form of check as of XX/XX/year>. XXXX XXXX reached out to me and let me know that they are reopening their business relationship with me and that I'm allowed to open up bank accounts with them again. I am very grateful that XXXX  XXXX has changed their mind as I have been banking with XXXX  XXXX since I was XXXX XXXX XXXX and the mistake I made came out of a police of innocence. Very happy about this decision. I decided to go straight ahead and open up a savings account again this went through successful however the checking account was denied because of early warning services who reported to XXXX XXXX that my deposit score is XXXX and that it is a higher risk score. XXXX  XXXX informs me that these are the major factors impacting my score the number of accounts in a hybrid status the time since the accounts last went into high status, the number of different banks inquiring during the last two years, and that the consumer currently has no accounts in open and in present status. I asked XXXX XXXX if this situation I've been and will have negative consequences financially and they stated no as long as I paid the overdraft amount. I'm only XXXX XXXX XXXX and I'm unable to open a checking account, because XXXX XXXX XXXX is keeping a bad record of me when I have already resolved the situations with XXXX  XXXX and it was truly an innocent mistake that I will never make again because I know how to navigate fraudulent checks now and job fishing emails that can get to me via my university email.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. 

It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. 

I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, for improper use of reporting to consumer reporting agencies. Additionally, the information is incorrect. When I attempted to get to my account online to get accurate information, I have been locked out but is still being charged as if the credit account has a balance and then they are still reporting to the credit agencies. I have submitted to their special department via certified mail " tax '' documents and instruments to settle the account to XXXX. The same information ( 1099C, 1099OID, etc. AND restricted endorsement to pay to the UNITED STATES TREASURY $ XXXX ) has been sent to the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Treasury for compliance with the internal revenue service for my estate/account. This company has failed to update the account to XXXX  for the correct debit/credit balance. The laws below also show how the company is violating my rights and harming me from future opportunities. The balance must be reported on the account as XXXX as the Internal Revenue Service has been notified and also it must be updated to XXXX balance on credit with no lates. I am requiring this to be updated with 1. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, 2. Equifax, 3. XXXX, 4. XXXX, and 5. XXXX XXXX. Additionally, I shall still maintain my rights for doing things in " Good faith and compliance with the United States Treasury and the account shall not be closed. 


15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 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. 
They need your written consent to add anything to your consumer report if you did not give this authorization that is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act P.L 90-321 ( 82 Stat. 146 ) which is law that backs the code is even stricter as it states that any agency can only get your report in response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ) 15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. 
No adverse item besides the conviction of crimes should be on your report any item that is a derogatory mark is not allowed into consumer reports this is another violation CORRECT AND UPDATE OR REMOVE FOR ACCOUNT SETTLED AND XXXX BALANCE

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: LEXISNEXIS
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, for improper use of reporting to consumer reporting agencies. Additionally, the information is incorrect. When I attempted to get to my account online to get accurate information, I have been locked out but is still being charged as if the credit account has a balance and then they are still reporting to the credit agencies. I have submitted to their special department via certified mail " tax '' documents and instruments to settle the account to XXXX. The same information ( 1099C, 1099OID, etc. AND restricted endorsement to pay to the UNITED STATES TREASURY $ XXXX ) has been sent to the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Treasury for compliance with the internal revenue service for my estate/account. This company has failed to update the account to zero for the correct debit/credit balance. The laws below also show how the company is violating my rights and harming me from future opportunities. The balance must be reported on the account as XXXX as the Internal Revenue Service has been notified and also it must be updated to zero balance on credit with no lates. I am requiring this to be updated with 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX 2. XXXX, 3. XXXX 4. XXXXXXXX, and 5. Lexus Nexus. Additionally, I shall still maintain my rights for doing things in " Good faith and compliance with the United States Treasury and the account shall not be closed. 


15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 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. 
They need your written consent to add anything to your consumer report if you did not give this authorization that is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act P.L 90-321 ( 82 Stat. 146 ) which is law that backs the code is even stricter as it states that any agency can only get your report in response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ) 15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. 
No adverse item besides the conviction of crimes should be on your report any item that is a derogatory mark is not allowed into consumer reports this is another violation CORRECT AND UPDATE OR REMOVE FOR ACCOUNT SETTLED AND XXXX BALANCE

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  And lists of unauthorized inquiries that don't have PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE to be on my credit report : 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX 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: 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
There are unauthorized inquiries on my credit report.

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 — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
There are unauthorized inquiries on my credit 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 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

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 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 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 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation