vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Request for Removal of Fraudulent Accounts Due to Identity Theft PLEASE REMOVE ACCOUNTS FROM CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of late payment : XX/XX/XXXX Account opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Last 4 digit card XXXX Account XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX Account XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX Dear, XXXX I am writing to formally dispute a late payment that has been inaccurately reported on my credit file due to identity theft. The late payment in question is associated with the account [ XXXX ] and occurred on [ XX/XX/XXXX ] and XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX. 
I did not authorize the use of my personal information for this account, and I have taken steps to report this identity theft to the necessary authorities. Enclosed, you will find a copy of my police report, FTC Identity Theft Report, and any other documentation to support my claim of identity theft. 
Government -issued ID to verify my identity An Identity theft report filed with the Federal Trade Commission Proof of Residency Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting the immediate deletion of this fraudulent late payment from my credit report. This late payment has negatively impacted my credit, and I trust that your investigation will confirm that this was not a transaction I made or authorized. According to 15USC CODE 1681 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( a ). 15 U.S. Code 168Xe ) 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 1 ) 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( a ) Please confirm in writing that this item has been removed from my credit report. Should you require any further information, feel free to contact me at the phone number or email provided above. 
Please remove immediately Thank you for your time and prompt attention to this matter. 

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 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I want to file a complaint against synchrony bank for unfair credit practices. They increased interest rates on accounts to nearly 30 % and I am trying to increase my score to get things to lower interest options. Every time I pay off a synchrony account the reduce the credit limit from the XXXX or XXXX limit to less than {$500.00} usually to whatever balance will accommodate the interest they will charge on the balance paid off. They are actually hurting my credit score when they do this & manipulating my credit report to make it look worse when I pay off an account with them. They then use that info to increase my rate on remaining accounts using high balances to available limit as a reason. I hadnt noticed that synchrony had taken over all of the credit accounts until I started to pay them off. They have done this multiple times on multiple accounts I have with them. They most recently did this on my Venmo visa account, but they also did it on my PayPal MC, Care credit, JC Penney, and Torrid cards. They did do it to my Lane Bryant account 2 years ago & I got rid of it. Normally it doesnt bother me except that I called for explanation and they said of I didnt pay enough over the min for them. Basically I did everything I was supposed to & paid them off but not the way they wanted me to, They took over most of my credit accounts or they bought them & they are using the their power to manipulate scores & keep people from increasing them so that they are the only lender available. I have never defaulted or done anything to warrant a decrease in credit but they took my limit for over XXXX to {$200.00} after o paid my account off. This is credit score manipulation and Im sure they are doing it to others.

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 2024-10-29 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
It has come to light that you are not removing the records, despite my submission of the FTC report. As required by Regulation 605b of the FCRA, I am sending this complaint to help establish a formal response. If you choose not to remove the items listed below, which are inaccurately reported due to fraud, I will turn over my documentation to my attorney to initiate legal action. My intent is to avoid any legal proceedings, so I urge you to comply with the law promptly. 
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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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to notify you that I am a victim of a data breach, and I have identified several accounts and credit inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or open. In accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605 ( b ), I am requesting that you block and delete the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report immediately : Fraudulent Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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 writing to notify you that I am a victim of a data breach, and I have identified several accounts and credit inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or open. In accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605 ( b ), I am requesting that you block and delete the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report immediately : Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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

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 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them.

If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.

Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted.

Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report.

Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed.

I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately.

Name of Account : Account Number : Provide Physical Proof of Verification XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them.

If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.

Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted.

Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report.

Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed. 
I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately. 
Name of Account : Account Number : Provide Physical Proof of Verification XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I have not received Fargo Credit Card at all Someone else got all my cards and used them without my consent. Fargo Bank has not solve this issue yet. Fargo Bank has not Return all the Fraudulent payment which was charged to my Checking account. 
I do not have any Credit Cards with Fargo Bank. 
Fargo Bank is dragging this issue for yours. Therefore please assist me with this case to Have all My money back to mt Checking account in wells Fargo Bank.

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 2024-10-28 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
There are incorrect billing entries on my credit report showing late payments inconsistent with my payment record. Please correct these and update my account.

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 2024-10-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I don't recognize these inquiries nor have I applied to them, these companies accessed my credit report without my permission, resulting in damage to my credit and score. Despite contacting Equifax and being assured that these inquiries would be removed, they still appear on my report. These unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries are causing me significant XXXX, as they may indicate I'm a victim of identity theft, adding unnecessary stress to my life and further impacting my credit score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Amount : {$440.00} Date : XX/XX/XXXX According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 it states " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies, and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' 12 CFR 1016.1 Purpose and scope governs the treatment of nonpublic personal information about consumers by the financial intuitions. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX DO NOT have my consent to furnish this information and they surely DO NOT have my written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NEVER informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that, 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX are not and has not maintained reasonable procedures. This is in complete violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 and a direct display of willful noncompliance per 15 U.S. Code 1681n. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint due to an extremely distressing and misleading experience with Marcus by Goldman Sachs, an online banking service. This issue has not only disrupted my mortgage closing process but has also resulted in substantial financial losses and unnecessary stress. 

Issue Overview : 1. Misleading Information Provided : I specifically inquired with Marcus customer support about transferring funds directly from my Marcus account to my mortgage escrow account. Marcus assured me that this would be possible. Relying on this information, I proceeded with plans to initiate the transfer. 
2. Denial of Service : When I attempted to transfer my down payment as advised, Marcus abruptly denied my request, claiming I did not meet their criteria for this type of transfer. This was never disclosed in my initial inquiry, and it left me in an extremely difficult position with very limited options.

3. Lack of Accessibility and Transfer Delays : As an online bank, Marcus does not provide in-person services, so obtaining a cashiers check directly from them for my escrow account was impossible. My only remaining option was to transfer the funds from Marcus to my XXXX XXXX account to access a cashiers check from a physical branch. However, even this transfer has been subjected to significant delays. An entire day has passed without completion, delaying my closing and incurring costly penalties. 

Financial and Emotional Impact : This situation has forced me to reschedule my closing date, resulting in a heavy fine. I am experiencing severe frustration and financial strain, as I feel powerless over my own money, forced to operate within Marcus restrictions and at the mercy of their processing times. I placed trust in Marcus based on the assurances they provided, and this experience has shattered that trust, making me feel exploited by their misleading claims and inaccessible services.

Request for Action : I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) investigate Marcus by Goldman Sachs for providing misleading information and failing to facilitate access to customers own funds in a timely manner. Marcus should be held accountable for the financial burden and stress caused by their inadequate service, and necessary steps should be implemented to ensure no other customer endures this kind of experience. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I hope for swift action to prevent future customers from facing similar harm. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28 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:
Incorrect hard inquiries on my report violate 15 USC 16c-2. I didnt approve these, and theyre negatively impacting my credit. Please delete any unauthorized entries. Thanks.

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 2024-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I called the company on XX/XX/year> to report that I had been a victim of identity theft and provided a police report number. The woman I spoke with on the phone told me that I could dispute the debt by sending a written letter with a copy of my lease since I was not living at the address where she said the service was connected. She told me to send the letter and my lease to : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, Minnesota, XXXX and include the reference number she provided me with. After several weeks of not hearing back from them, I called again and asked for an update on the dispute. The new representative on the phone told me that they had not received my dispute in the mail and that I should instead contact XXXX XXXX XXXX directly. I asked for validation or proof of debt and I was told that they could not give me that information because they themselves did not have it. When I reached out to XXXX XXXX XXXX, they could not find any information on the account. I find it strange that they are trying to collect something but can not provide me with any information or proof of what it is. It sounds like it might be a scam.

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